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Right. I wasn’t trying to imply that it was a fair system. Just that marijuana is nowhere close to comparable to heart medication. And until it’s no longer a schedule 1 substance, ‘prescriptions’ will continue to be contested subject. For me personally, my job drug tests. So a prescription for it isn’t an option event if it would be beneficial.

you don’t think the ship knows at any point who is on the ship and who isn’t? Sure they do, that’s why you scan in and out each time you get in or off.

I’m not sure why this would be a problem. The reason the 20 year olds can’t check in on their own is to make sure they don’t board and then the over 25 person never shows up. But if the over 25 person is already onboard, why would it matter?

You can request a price drop before final payment. But yes, it’s essentially a cancel and rebook. So to get the current price you will also get the current perks. After final payment, you can’t get price drops.

My favorite cruise search site allows you to search for departure ports. They don’t list Manila as a departure port. So I would venture to say no.

But it's not. Maybe things are different in Canada than in the US. But in the US all "medications" are run through rigorous clinical trials and then approved by the FDA. Marijuana has never done that. It's not a medication. It's essentially treated the same as a supplement once you have a medical card. Legal, but not proven to work, regulated, or legally protected. Also, if we are being honest, the medical side as turned into a bit of a joke in the US. Groupon sells medical marijuana cards now.

Dogs not being trained to detect marijuana are becoming more and more common. Drug dogs can always be trained to detect a new drug. But once they are trained to detect a drug, they can't be untrained. Thousands of dollars go into training a dog, and having one that alerts to marijuana is useless once marijuana is legal in the jurisdiction or if it ever becomes legal federally. Alot of places side on the side of caution and don't train it anymore.

Marijuana is not FDA approved as a medication. And its federally schedule 1; which means that it legally has no medical use. We can all agree or disagree with this stance, but NCL is correct to ban this substance until federal laws change. I'm pretty sure you have noticed that you can't get your marijuana prescription fulfilled at Walgreens, it's not the same as thyroid medication legally. And just as a side note, it's not just cruising. Employers are still allowed to drug test for marijuana and not hire or fire you for using it (even with a prescription). Marijuana is not yet a medication legally.

I don't think the argument is that Customs is lined up with a sniper trained on the gangway looking for a dog to shoot. But, yeah, at the point where there is a customs official giving you commands to return your dog to the ship and you don't; or if the dog is apparently alone and off lead; sure that could happen.

Sure. But it's not just the Rolaids. If you are trying to be prepared for any occasion you may need OTC drugs... It's the rolaids, zantac, ibprofen, daytime cold, nighttime cold, cough syrup, cough drops, sore throat drops, immodium, laxative, benadryl, sinus meds, gas-X, saline spray, nasal spray, ear drops, dramamine, bonine, pepto-bismol, eye drops, chapstick, cortisone cream, antibiotic cream, bandaids, etc. All that can certainly add up in ones luggae, especially in proportion to the likelihood of needing all items. It's far more efficient to pick up something needed as you go.

Unless this has changed post-covid, I recall usually seeing items like this in the ship's store. I understand where the OP is coming from. Yes, it's good wisdom to bring a stock of OTC meds. However, even if you bring a little bit of EVERTHING, it can still take up alot of room. When I pack for a long trip, only about half my suit case is full of clothes. The other half has all the toiletries, OTC meds, prescription meds, etc. I might need. For a short trip I don't often bring all of that. If we need to get something mid-trip, we usually go to a local pharmacy.

It sounds as though OP received this information after they booked, which isn't right. I've never seen a cruise website or TA that didn't give you the information on the port fees and taxes upfront in the quote.

Yes, there is no way to meet the ship if you miss it. But I believe all of the Celebrity cruises include a ticket to a chartered flight in. So that's what you have to make. Not difficult if you come in a day ahead. There's only a handful of flights from the mainland to the Galapagos, we used a small yacht for our tour and they booked our flights. But either way, they told you which flight to book and arrive on. Then they transport you straight from the airport to the ship. Not sure that missing your ship is much of a thing there. Now, miss your flight and you are SOL.

The relevancy is whether any companies produce 0% THC products. If I can go to Japan and buy something that is 0% THC, then such products exist. The poster I was quoted originally stated that "ALL" CBD products contain THC. I agree, that some do and, especially in the US, it can be difficult to identify which do and which do not. That doesn't mean that there are no 0% THC CBD products.

ok. But you are only relying on the fda as a regulating authority. Are you suggesting there is no country in the world with an equivalent of the fda that regulates Cbd products? As I said, Japan comes to mind because there are more conservative than the US and products must be 0% thc to be legal there.

I think you mean a topical product that contains CBD. Not all CBD products contain THC. I don't think that a truly 0% THC product would be considered banned. I do know people who use medical grade ones at their doctor's direction. However, if you can survive a week without it, it's way higher risk to bring that than a not CBD alternative. I wouldn't bother.

The specialty dining package that we were offered on day 1 was the same as pre-cruise.

well geez. Yeah, if you are going to lug 3 laptops, 2 iPads, and multiple gaming stations I’m sure U have room for a power strip. I assume u drive because all that by itself sounds like a suitcase full of stuff. I pack light. 2 iPhones and a multiple usb plug is really all u need on vacation. That’s a camera, phone, game boy, and video player all in one.

I've always had the book. Never had the card. I didn't personally see any purpose to the card. It's only good for land borders and cruising. Most international trips I take involve flying. When I'm in port I just take my driver's license as ID. Norwegian does accept the passport card. Not sure if that was your only reason to get a book. Norwegian Cruises: Passports (norwegianvoyages.com)

Another note that may be worthwhile if you are considering cancelling. Celebrity has started dropped Bermuda from their transatlantic sailings to avoid the testing requirements. You could consider if you want to switch to one of their sailings.

There's a bigger issue than whether or not the ship notices and confiscates it. Every country has their own rules on what is legal and illegal in the use of drones. There are plenty of places in the US where it is illegal to fly one. Using a drone in places you are unfamiliar with is a good way to get a citation or worse.

Just for the record, those of us who do "glisten" can also have trouble sleeping if it's hot in the room.

Most of the people I know who "cruise" don't really consider themselves international travelers. They may not even have a passport. There's a thought process (obviously inaccurate) that a cruise is along the lines of a florida vacation if it starts and ends there. Most people I know also don't travel internationally, just never brought up with that as goal in mind; usually do a week road trip in the summer; and either think there's nothing interesting/worth the cost to see and do in Europe; or are afraid of going somewhere that they don't know the customs or speak the language.

The reason I suggest posting on the disney forum is because, whether or not tests are required for ports, people are testing positive when they get sick. So you are more likely to get Disney specific information on what they do with a positive test in terms of kicking off the ship, keeping you on the ship, hotels and what not. And who pays for all of that If you want to take the trip and this is your largest hang up, why not just get travel insurance that covers covid quarantines. This has unfortunately been a way of life for traveling for the last couple years; people have either (1) cancelled their trips, (2) took the risk and hoped for the best, or (3) got trip insurance to protect against it.

You should probably ask this in the disney forum. I have seen a handful of posters post about their experience on Celebrity lately. Many were given the choice to be taken off at debarkation and checked into an isolation hotel; OR stay on the ship until their quarantine was up and arrange a flight home at the next port. Either way, if you test positive you shouldn't get on a flight within 5 days, although they can't stop you.