Chadster

As long as I get sea days, sure!

From a police department a few towns over...
 

From a police department a few towns over...
 

What do packages and social media share?
A post-al system
What's clever and can fit in your hand?
A smartphone

Steve, that's exactly why I'm back in school and what I'm trying to find ways to fix.

I still contend I'm more likely to get sick on an airplane than a cruise ship. It never seems to fail that I feel like crud a day or two after I get off a plane. We're all crammed into a space that is MUCH smaller than when we're able to spread out on the ship.
At least if I get sick on my next cruise (even with the sniffles!), I can hang out in my cabin and on my aft balcony and have space to myself and be distanced without being stuck inside.
I've edited the post where I posted the article in its entirety via screenshots to include a link for anyone who needs it.

I still contend I'm more likely to get sick on an airplane than a cruise ship. It never seems to fail that I feel like crud a day or two after I get off a plane. We're all crammed into a space that is MUCH smaller than when we're able to spread out on the ship.
At least if I get sick on my next cruise (even with the sniffles!), I can hang out in my cabin and on my aft balcony and have space to myself and be distanced without being stuck inside.
I've edited the post where I posted the article in its entirety via screenshots to include a link for anyone who needs it.

Steve, that's exactly why I'm back in school and what I'm trying to find ways to fix.

Yeah...I know how it works. I worked as a journalist and editor for the first half of my professional career; tactics like these are exactly why I'm no longer doing it. I also believe in being aware of what's being written beyond sensationalist headlines that just make people angry.
At least by knowing what's being written, it can be countered to help reduce public anxiety, frustration, or anger, especially when it's all very unjustly misdirected at one sector -- in this case, a sector that we're all very fond of: cruising.
Here's the link, as it was pointed out that some folks might need it on social media or might wanna read the linked stories within the article.
As an alternative so people don't need to click the link:
 

I saw the article last night, gives hope but it is pretty scathing. I read the other day, Just want them to do the right thing so we can go back to life even if it is a new normal.  I understand we can´t get back to early. I know you can´t blame the CDC, but they can´t blame cruising for this outbreak either. I can´t wait to cross the gangway on to the ship and get out on the open sea. I agree if WWE is essential cruising has to generate enough income to open the ports asap.

Hold the WWE events on cruiseships ? 

We have never sailed Carnival but just watched CEO of Carnival Mr. Arnold Donald on CNBC. (We usually don't enjoy this option but wanted more info on the cruise lines) What a positive well spoken individual. In our opinion he was an amazing representative of the cruise industry. The 2 talking heads were hitting him with nasty & negative "statements" in the form of questions and his poised responses were full of facts and educated feedback. I was surprised how well he kept his cool. His message reflected well in our opinion on the cruise lines, it was a breath of fresh air during this awful time. If you can view it,  worth a look in my humble opinion. 
Stay healthy & safe!

Its coming..... Princess just announced there's and NCL had said they would announce sometime today.... its a matter of time

Steve, that's exactly why I'm back in school and what I'm trying to find ways to fix.

Steve, that's exactly why I'm back in school and what I'm trying to find ways to fix.

Steve, that's exactly why I'm back in school and what I'm trying to find ways to fix.

Yeah...I know how it works. I worked as a journalist and editor for the first half of my professional career; tactics like these are exactly why I'm no longer doing it. I also believe in being aware of what's being written beyond sensationalist headlines that just make people angry.
At least by knowing what's being written, it can be countered to help reduce public anxiety, frustration, or anger, especially when it's all very unjustly misdirected at one sector -- in this case, a sector that we're all very fond of: cruising.
Here's the link, as it was pointed out that some folks might need it on social media or might wanna read the linked stories within the article.
As an alternative so people don't need to click the link:
 

Yeah...I know how it works. I worked as a journalist and editor for the first half of my professional career; tactics like these are exactly why I'm no longer doing it. I also believe in being aware of what's being written beyond sensationalist headlines that just make people angry.
At least by knowing what's being written, it can be countered to help reduce public anxiety, frustration, or anger, especially when it's all very unjustly misdirected at one sector -- in this case, a sector that we're all very fond of: cruising.
Here's the link, as it was pointed out that some folks might need it on social media or might wanna read the linked stories within the article.
As an alternative so people don't need to click the link:
 

EDITED 3:11 p.m. Eastern: Please disregard this post; the story is posted in its entirety in my next reply so people don't have to click through and give ad revenue to The Guardian or money to Ms. Matei.

Thanks, Annette; I'll touch base with Sharla again -- maybe I didn't communicate my request clearly in my email; days and words are all blending together lately!
Edited to add: She said it was supposed to hold automatically until 5/31, but it didn't for whatever reason, so she'll call and take care of it for me.
Once more, lemme say, travel agents rock -- especially the MEI crew! ?

I'm trying my best to be patient, but it's just frustrating to have cash refunds for price adjustments and the refund of deposits for cruises booked for next year that you cancelled all sorta lost in the ether and bureaucracy. Granted, I originally planned for that money to be not in my account, but I also didn't expect...well...this worldwide situation, either. I worry that Royal will be so focused on FCCs (which I get are important), that the smaller refunds will be lost in the void for months on end. Add to that my frustration that I didn't put direct deposit info on my tax return this year because I neither owed nor am getting a refund, so I'm anxiously waiting for the IRS to launch their tool this week so I can update that info and get my stimulus check.
And sadly, because I don't have an FCC coming back, but instead am just waiting for deposits and price-adjustment credits, I can't do a hold until May 31 on an October cruise, and that hold's gonna expire in a couple of days and I'll lose the opportunity at an awesome cabin. ? I got an FCC for a cruise I cancelled when they rolled out Cruise With Confidence, but I guess that won't count for extended hold purposes since it's already been issued.
I love cruising, but I think cruising hates ME right now. ?
P.S. Sorry for the rambling rant...I'm exhausted from work and school and can barely keep track of what day it is, and was just SO looking forward to a break on the seas.

Thanks, Annette; I'll touch base with Sharla again -- maybe I didn't communicate my request clearly in my email; days and words are all blending together lately!
Edited to add: She said it was supposed to hold automatically until 5/31, but it didn't for whatever reason, so she'll call and take care of it for me.
Once more, lemme say, travel agents rock -- especially the MEI crew! ?

This is awesome; it's interesting to note that -- were the updated CDC order still published tomorrow -- cruises would resume on July 4.

What do you call a fly with no wings?
 
A walk.