SteveinSC

Look, people...this is supposed to be our happy place, where we talk about things that make us happy. A sanctuary from the outside nonsense of the world. Our distraction from the chaos.  I have participated in, and observed a lot of division of opinion and ideology on this board lately.....so I figured Id give us something to talk about that we can all agree on. WE LOVE CRUISING!  So, im going to pose a couple questions to you.....
1. Whats your favorite thing about cruising? Relaxation, seeing parts of the world, the food, the party? 
2. If you could go on a cruise, anywhere in the world, right now.....where would you go and on which ship? 
Kumbaya, Peace be with you, Woosah, Hakuna matata....... 

I hope people cancel so my Royal Up bid gets accepted..... FACT
I hope people cancel so theres less of a line at the Windjammer..... FACT
Im going to enjoy my cruise..... FACT 

Look, people...this is supposed to be our happy place, where we talk about things that make us happy. A sanctuary from the outside nonsense of the world. Our distraction from the chaos.  I have participated in, and observed a lot of division of opinion and ideology on this board lately.....so I figured Id give us something to talk about that we can all agree on. WE LOVE CRUISING!  So, im going to pose a couple questions to you.....
1. Whats your favorite thing about cruising? Relaxation, seeing parts of the world, the food, the party? 
2. If you could go on a cruise, anywhere in the world, right now.....where would you go and on which ship? 
Kumbaya, Peace be with you, Woosah, Hakuna matata....... 

I’m not saying that these corporations aren’t negatively impacted by the CV hysteria.  They certainly are - particularly those with manufacturing alliances with China BUT I also believe that the institutional traders are using this issue to manipulate a market that has been broadly oversold for some time.  I have never been more grateful to have gotten out of the market back in October of last year.

Hey Nicro,
Where are you flying from? Is it possible to drive to the port? As you can see, I live in NC and we drive to Florida when we cruise. Yeah, two days. But, we don't have a weight limit on all our bags. I tend too bring extra stuff living scuba gear, dive camera gear and WAY over packing on clothes as well as She Who Must Be Obeyed. 

I have flown recently as well and yes you may see a few people that will have masks on when you are out, but in general most people are mentioning - even in the Atlanta airport - that everyone needs to wash their hands to help protect themselves.
The cruise lines are updating to those booked a couple of times a week and I recommend that people find out what the cruise line is recommending from the cruise line or ask your travel provider.  There is a lot of misinformation on boards, Facebook, and quite frankly in the news also, but if you have a question about how things will be handled  - i would go straight to the source and not be led astray by others.  I know they mean well, but each person has to make a decision for themselves based on facts from supplier. Doctor, and discussion with those in the know.
If you are not getting updates, call and make sure that your email is correctly loaded with the cruiseline.

Please don't get me started about why I love to cruise. 
I would like to be able to  cruise like Super Mario or The Twangster. 

I love cruising because I LOVE BEING PAMPERED .  I LOVE being on balcony sipping wine watching the ocean.
I would love to cruise cruise the complete Mediterranean circle.

Look, people...this is supposed to be our happy place, where we talk about things that make us happy. A sanctuary from the outside nonsense of the world. Our distraction from the chaos.  I have participated in, and observed a lot of division of opinion and ideology on this board lately.....so I figured Id give us something to talk about that we can all agree on. WE LOVE CRUISING!  So, im going to pose a couple questions to you.....
1. Whats your favorite thing about cruising? Relaxation, seeing parts of the world, the food, the party? 
2. If you could go on a cruise, anywhere in the world, right now.....where would you go and on which ship? 
Kumbaya, Peace be with you, Woosah, Hakuna matata....... 

I love cruising because once we get on the ship there's really nothing I have to do like cooking and cleaning on other vacations. I wish I would have discovered this type vacation when the kids were younger and vacations seemed like almost as much work just in another location. I also love the uninterrupted time that cruising gives my husband and I together.
 
Because we live in Florida I still enjoy the affordability and ease of  Caribbean cruises but if I could go anywhere on a cruise it'd be Scotland and Ireland.
 
Great fun question!

1. Getting pampered with good food that I didn't cook, no dishes to clean & put away, experiencing new cultures
2. Alaska, river cruising in South America!

Look, people...this is supposed to be our happy place, where we talk about things that make us happy. A sanctuary from the outside nonsense of the world. Our distraction from the chaos.  I have participated in, and observed a lot of division of opinion and ideology on this board lately.....so I figured Id give us something to talk about that we can all agree on. WE LOVE CRUISING!  So, im going to pose a couple questions to you.....
1. Whats your favorite thing about cruising? Relaxation, seeing parts of the world, the food, the party? 
2. If you could go on a cruise, anywhere in the world, right now.....where would you go and on which ship? 
Kumbaya, Peace be with you, Woosah, Hakuna matata....... 

Ive been to Tabyana Beach (which is really West Bay Beach) and its very nice. There are a few other resorts you can get a day pass for, there. Look up Mayan Princess, or Infinity Bay.  Ive been looking into Little French Key, for our upcoming cruise, and it looks fantastic with (overall) great reviews. 

Ditto. I thought we were being responsible by waiting to have kids.....turns out being responsible isnt as important as being physically able. 

I love watching the ocean and meeting interesting people. Not having to cook and clean are major bonus points.
My dream cruise would be all over the South Pacific.

1. My wife and I cruise in order to see the world economically, listen to live music, dance, and eat good food.  I need to emphasize music and dancing, because many land resorts don't offer that at the same level as a Royal Caribbean cruise.  For us, even a "normal" cruise kind of seems like it is all inclusive (except for some of our beverages).  I dearly love visiting other countries, especially if I can practice my language skills.
2/ Where we want to go for our 25th anniversary is French Polynesia, and right now Oceania's itineraries seem better than Royal's, but we haven't booked anything.  I also want to do another Med cruise.

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.  
 

Perhaps its a personality thing. I really dont worry about...well...much of anything. My wife would tell you its annoying as hell. ?
I am what some would call a "health nut" to an extent (i eat very consciously, except on cruises, and workout everyday, even on cruises)...but I dont do these things out of worry. I just do them because its smart and healthy. I just view things from the standpoint of "Can I control it, to a point" and "what do statistics tell me the odds of it happening are". I have faith that things will happen as theyre meant to....and "live our best lives".   

My answers - 
1: Getting away from the daily grind, and doing it with a tropical backdrop (never done anything but a Caribbean itinerary).
2: South Pacific (Fiji, French Polynesia, etc....) on a any Quantum class ship.  

Look, people...this is supposed to be our happy place, where we talk about things that make us happy. A sanctuary from the outside nonsense of the world. Our distraction from the chaos.  I have participated in, and observed a lot of division of opinion and ideology on this board lately.....so I figured Id give us something to talk about that we can all agree on. WE LOVE CRUISING!  So, im going to pose a couple questions to you.....
1. Whats your favorite thing about cruising? Relaxation, seeing parts of the world, the food, the party? 
2. If you could go on a cruise, anywhere in the world, right now.....where would you go and on which ship? 
Kumbaya, Peace be with you, Woosah, Hakuna matata....... 

I hope people cancel so my Royal Up bid gets accepted..... FACT
I hope people cancel so theres less of a line at the Windjammer..... FACT
Im going to enjoy my cruise..... FACT 

Ditto. I thought we were being responsible by waiting to have kids.....turns out being responsible isnt as important as being physically able. 

Ditto. I thought we were being responsible by waiting to have kids.....turns out being responsible isnt as important as being physically able.