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Hi Folks

BTW  We were on board MAASDAM prior to Christmas when she was refused Practique in Fiji due to the outbreak of measles in the pacific ,, that was" great fun" when only Golden Oldies were allowed on shore

Regards

John  

Hi

Now that airborne droplet transmission has been proved it would not be safe to continue with that arrangement (My thoughts) .... but who can tell

Regards

John 

I have one installed at home , best thing we have done makes toilet hygiene very easy , frankly I use the wash system every time I use it and fret when I am somewhere where they dont have one

Regards

John 

11 minutes ago, SunNFunCruzer said:

 

How do you handle Visas?  Not every passenger can easily transport through every country.  Just a thought.

I think they could be fast tracked back to the port of embarkation  which I think was Singapore and that is not yet on a do not travel alert

Regards  John 

1 minute ago, cruiserchuck said:

 

The report also states:

 

"Close contacts of the infected passengers are asked to remain in quarantine for 14 days from last contact with a confirmed case. Thus, the quarantine period will be extended beyond the 19 February as appropriate only for close contacts of newly confirmed cases."

 

This is good news for most passengers.  However, it looks like folks sharing cabins with those people who recently tested positive will have their quarantine extended.

I doubt  that Practique would be granted until the entire ship was clear .. so all on board will have to wait until the last case is clear

Regards

John

18 minutes ago, matadams4u said:

 

 

The issue with the Westerdam is not only finding a port but finding a safe port that would allow for safe transport to home countries.  

Turn her round and take her into Sydney Australia, she should be well past the quarantine period on arrival

Regards

John 

Hi Folks

Just a word on quarantine its not there to protect those on the ship , but to protect those on shore from getting what is on the ship.. be clear about this there is no way that they can totally stop spread of infection on the ship..In the days of the Black Death a plague ship would be cast of to drift until all on her were dead and then the ship would be destroyed by fire

This is of coarse  all good fun  I dont  expect Diamond Princess to go up in smoke but those on board her will have to wait until at least 15 days after the last case of infection , this could turn out to be a long wait.

Australia and New Zealand appear to be safe at the moment so I suggest holidays down under would be ok

Regards

John

16 hours ago, Krazy Kruizers said:

Happy belated birthday.

 Thanks very much ... sorry everything dried up had some drug issues also came down with head cold and  chest infection

Arrived home very tired Qantas having one of their days ..over all we enjoyed our cruise  some small niggles mainly food issues the ship needs a new baker  and   a chef that serves margarine in a fine dining area needs to think again

More later when feeling better

PS   Cruise director KAYE    .. is a little treasure

Cofee and good brandy. Hennseay will help. Smooth brandy indeed

2 hours ago, aliaschief said:

Thanks for sharing your cruise on the MS Maasdam. We have sailed her several times and are anxiously awaiting 84 more days on her starting in January 2021.

 

We last sailed on her last spring from Auckland to San Francisco and her crew still exceeds the “Standard Of Excellence.”

 

Your live reports have been very appreciated.Thank you.

 

Happy Holidays!

 

 

thanks for that  I regret not being more able but my health has not been the best this trip... we are looking after the old girl she is not perfect but suits us

the service in the Lido has picked up a level with the number of live cooking stations IE Pasta ... onthe other hand breakfast in the MDR has gon downhill a little   cold eggs not the best but we report anything ths not right and the TRY to put it right

not a nice day here in Tandine gray and no sunshire .... a gray mist on the seas face and a gray dawn breaking ,,,,,,,,, John Maesfield 

Port of Tadine Newcalodonia

Not going ashore here isle du expensive de frog.   And to be honest a bit too much oh a risk being steep steps wet with rain and sea spray. Too large a fall risk for the mobility challanged despite crews best efforts

Elsie the mil gave me a big jar of chocolate saltanas to goarge on. And soon time for a medicinal JW and ice

Have picked up a cold in the nose a few others including the Viper also desplaying symptoms 

Zodiacs are out this morning. Fleet of five in convoy.

Weather gray and rain hot and humid.

Happy birthday to me ..7 3

5 hours ago, gui218 said:

Zodiac Questions: how many ports have Zodiac excursions, what is the cost, do you land on the islands, are landings dry or wet?

We have done Zodiac excursions in the Galapagos islands off Silver Galapagos, great experience and adventure.

Your comments are appreciated.

Thank you

I will have to ask Kaye the cruise director fot that info  ///stand bye

Calm seas partly cloudy sky. 

More

Christmas

nice day at port D shopping  concert our travling group vey hot two girls fainted  but both recovered for tonights orange party

sorry my reports are vague pain is a bad editor  think this may be my last trip befor the skurge finishes me off darn it its my birthday tomorrow  73 not long enought too many people to meet places to go

bugger

limincello in ocean bar last night

regards  john

Hi folks.

They are putting up the Christmas trees and decorations. Ginger bread houses and a train set on deck. Six.

Regards.  John.

Hi Folks

Well all was ok in Suva but we are still not sure on the next two ports /// hopefully the agist list will ensure that at least the majority of Maasdams passengers are able to get ashore today     will keep you informed

Regards

John

here we are next day ..Early morning after an early night   worn out shopping in Suva...my can that woman of mine shop!

the usual thing Fijian 's trying to stear you away from the indian owned shops can be a bit intimadading .. we went to all of the major complexes .. very much the same old you find anywhere  ..shopping was better in Savisavau that here in Suva

Regards

John

Where did the photo go?

Suva busy on a. Sunday. Typical pacific port

See Chinease spy ship