Marlena

I think Carnival has greater impact from this.  It was the Carnival brand and Princess name dragged through the mud in the media.  With more ships to fill they really need to entice customers back.  Royal does as well but Carnival's exposure is greater.   

Yes she was big enough.  I think the height needed was either 42" or 44" and she was above that.  Unfortunately she was too short for the waterslides.  She wasn't scared at all.  We did it 3 or 4 times, and she would have done it more if we'd have had more time.  

Our government has asked all health care workers to avoid international travel.... that's both my husband and I. Didnt have much of a choice to cancel.

Our government has asked all health care workers to avoid international travel.... that's both my husband and I. Didnt have much of a choice to cancel.

I'm not overly sentimental but, remember the good old days, before Covid-19 when we would just debate whether or not shorts were acceptable in the MDR?
I miss those days.

And touching the same hand rail in any ride which changes passengers every 3 min. A ship is disinfected countless times a day....all this to say... I'm annoyed! Lol

It's frustrating because they have such negatives to say about cruising. Yet if we were going to disney for the week I feel like they would think too much about it.

That's my feeling. Places like china, italy, etc are level 3. Havent seen anything like that officially about cruises...

And touching the same hand rail in any ride which changes passengers every 3 min. A ship is disinfected countless times a day....all this to say... I'm annoyed! Lol

It's frustrating because they have such negatives to say about cruising. Yet if we were going to disney for the week I feel like they would think too much about it.

I know everyone makes their own decision but interested what people sailing mid april are thinking. 
I really have no fear of getting it but the quarantine idea scares me. And worrying my daughters school maybe gets freaked out when we come back and force her to quarantine. And I dont look forward to the judgemental looks from friends or coworkers. It's just a flu...and I'm a healthcare worker watching our hospital turn to panic mode and im still not worried. I got H1N1 when it went around and am very much here to tell the tale. Everyone on the ships say it's totally fine and I trust that....just wish it fixed itself. Like either cancel them all or continue with business as usual. 
 

That or diabetes, smoking, using the phone while driving, driving while intoxicated....the list can go on and on about things we can control.

I just really dont understand......I wish people cared about CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE the way they care about some virus.....its exponentially more likely to kill you. Yet, the same people canceling cruises out of fear are lining up at McDonalds for a sack of burgers, killing themselves happily.  
 

Me too! My poor 4 year old spent the whole time saying it's too hot mommy!

Me too! My poor 4 year old spent the whole time saying it's too hot mommy!

Worst location ever!  We are there again in 3 weeks for muster.

We are always in the sweltering heat of the aqua theater! Lol

Right! Like put that drink package to good use! Haha

Interjecting logic Marlena??? We are talking about Royal here ?
Seriously, I wouldn't be a Pinnacle with them if they didn't do many things correctly but they do love to keep all of us on our toes with their "glitches"

I find the height restriction so weird on RC. 
The kids need to be 42 inches to go down the tiny splashaway bay slide that are like 6 feet high. But grow an extra 2 inches and you can go down a closed 150 foot slide.

Feel like 2020 sialings are automatically higher. Last year we got 46 on symphony, this year our sailing on harmony hasnt went below 61. 

Feel like 2020 sialings are automatically higher. Last year we got 46 on symphony, this year our sailing on harmony hasnt went below 61. 

So from experience it's really not that hard to make it worth while. We booked one on our last cruise and I loved it. 
It depends what you drink. If beer it takes more to make it break even. I only drink cocktails so never found it difficult. Mimosa and latte in am. Couple cocktails by pool. Always had a pre dinner drink while getting ready. 2 at dinner and maybe 1 during the show. And often a coffee after. And this is not to mention all the bottled waters we took and stashed in our room for excursions. Having access to the freestyle machines was nice as well...has some great flavoured waters.
If you are going to coco cay or labadee it's a HUGE added bonus! 
I enjoyed that I could try drinks and if I didnt like it I just didnt finish it! Having paid for it ahead of time was also nice knowing there would be no bill at disembarkation. 
Enjoy your trip!

We walked into 150 CP and just ordered 2 of the urban garden martinis and they were more then happy to make it at the cart and give us to go!

We walked into 150 CP and just ordered 2 of the urban garden martinis and they were more then happy to make it at the cart and give us to go!