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Had to laugh at the absurd CDC expectations that Matt posted regarding wearing a mask on the private island and maintain 6' spacing in the pools. If any of these summer US test cruises move forward, rest assured, there will be some sort of gov't observers that will take pictures an write reports that can be used to punish the line. They might even post people on the Caribbean sailings with non-US stops to "take notes". You'll be able to recognize them wearing 3 masks, big hat, dark glasses, and latex gloves carrying a pen /notebook frantically writing in between snapping pictures.

I meant to say "post confetti"

Can we throw confetti?

So much duplicity on these topics. Requiring to see test results in no more intrusive than asking to see a vaccination card. Up to the business to execute.

I guess they could open up for dinner service and exercise the dining room protocols.

But you're still helping the RCG

I really enjoy the drone show over the actual ice skating. Would like to see more of the "drone dancing'.

Silent disco. Dittos on ice show too.

Texas joins the law suit also. https://cruiseradio.net/cruise-radio-news-briefs-may-7-2021-video/

Why did the dolphin chase the boat? To find its porpoise!

Why did the students go on the boat? To get their scholar-ship!

What kind of vegetable is not allowed on ships? Leeks.

Where do the sick boats go for checkups? To the doc.

Anyone up for a bon voyage party (with virtual confetti) for our members who will embark on the first cruises next month? Upon their embarkation time, post a confetti pic on their Roll Call list. Maybe they'll be so good as to keep us up to speed with some Live Blogs during their intrepid kick-off cruises.

Someone could declare "pirate rules" in effect. If someone gets sick, they walk the plank - ARRRR

https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/29/royal-caribbean-ceo-fain-praises-cdcs-new-path-to-resume-us-cruises.html Anyone see this Richard Fain interview. Appears bullish despite the NCL CEO rebuke. Apologize if dated.

They're making it up as they go along. Just keep moving the goal posts.

The glass is half full...?

AT least if the port stops are changed or limited, you'll be able to just make circles in the Caribbean while enjoying umbrella drinks!

Lines will need to cultivate more overseas starts to stay viable to play the long game with minimum to no US participation.

Q2 financials will be further depressed with bringing on crew to start vaccinations and quarantine. Then a delayed Q3 start with delayed opportunity for revenue. Hope those law suites can move the needle.

I don't want to be passenger 142, I'll would have to stay in a quarantine cabin the whole time. ?

I'm surprised the CDC hasn't just invented a cruising simulation so no one even has to board a ship. Then they can dial in whatever answer they want.

From what I've seen of the Apex videos, it looks like they've improved some of the internal nuisances that were in Edge 1.0. Beyond did far more to enhance the ship. Just hope they replaced those uncomfortable Martini bar chairs.

Bait and switch