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    RCVoyager got a reaction from PPPJJ-GCVAB in Worst cruise ever   
    I think the "worst cruise ever" was actually a different kind of pleasure cruise.  In April, 1865, the paddlewheeler, Sultana was overloaded with 2100 people (her capacity was 360) in Vicksburg, MI.  The passengers were about 90% Union soldiers who were prisoners in the Civil War.  Many of them had survived Andersonville.  The overcrowding was a result of a kick back and bribe by the ship Captain and the US Quartermaster in Vicksburg.  In a hurry to move his human cargo the Captain authorized a patch of a split boiler rather than a replacement.  Along with all the hells of war, 1865 was also a year of record flooding on the Mississippi River.  After picking up a load of fuel (coal),  the massive current of the river and the faulty boiler repair caused first one and then two other boilers to explode in the Mississippi on April 27 just 7 miles North of Memphis.  1168 people died.  Nearly all were American Soldiers. 
    The news of the day was dominated by the end of the war, the death of Lincoln and the chase of Boothe.  It barely made the news.  Nobody was ever held accountable.
    That is the worst cruise ever.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from coneyraven in Worst cruise ever   
    I think the "worst cruise ever" was actually a different kind of pleasure cruise.  In April, 1865, the paddlewheeler, Sultana was overloaded with 2100 people (her capacity was 360) in Vicksburg, MI.  The passengers were about 90% Union soldiers who were prisoners in the Civil War.  Many of them had survived Andersonville.  The overcrowding was a result of a kick back and bribe by the ship Captain and the US Quartermaster in Vicksburg.  In a hurry to move his human cargo the Captain authorized a patch of a split boiler rather than a replacement.  Along with all the hells of war, 1865 was also a year of record flooding on the Mississippi River.  After picking up a load of fuel (coal),  the massive current of the river and the faulty boiler repair caused first one and then two other boilers to explode in the Mississippi on April 27 just 7 miles North of Memphis.  1168 people died.  Nearly all were American Soldiers. 
    The news of the day was dominated by the end of the war, the death of Lincoln and the chase of Boothe.  It barely made the news.  Nobody was ever held accountable.
    That is the worst cruise ever.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from HeWhoWaits in Worst cruise ever   
    I think the "worst cruise ever" was actually a different kind of pleasure cruise.  In April, 1865, the paddlewheeler, Sultana was overloaded with 2100 people (her capacity was 360) in Vicksburg, MI.  The passengers were about 90% Union soldiers who were prisoners in the Civil War.  Many of them had survived Andersonville.  The overcrowding was a result of a kick back and bribe by the ship Captain and the US Quartermaster in Vicksburg.  In a hurry to move his human cargo the Captain authorized a patch of a split boiler rather than a replacement.  Along with all the hells of war, 1865 was also a year of record flooding on the Mississippi River.  After picking up a load of fuel (coal),  the massive current of the river and the faulty boiler repair caused first one and then two other boilers to explode in the Mississippi on April 27 just 7 miles North of Memphis.  1168 people died.  Nearly all were American Soldiers. 
    The news of the day was dominated by the end of the war, the death of Lincoln and the chase of Boothe.  It barely made the news.  Nobody was ever held accountable.
    That is the worst cruise ever.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from CruizIan in Worst cruise ever   
    I've said in the past, that in some ways, this message board and RCCL are kind of like a family.  RCCL is the parents, and we, the posters who have been here for a while, are the kids.  Amongst ourselves, we are allowed to discuss and even criticize our parents.  But, when some drive by comes on here to complain about our parents, we will defend them.
    Who knows what the motive is.  I think most of the time the OP doesn't even understand this is a fan forum.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from csrsue in Worst cruise ever   
    I've said in the past, that in some ways, this message board and RCCL are kind of like a family.  RCCL is the parents, and we, the posters who have been here for a while, are the kids.  Amongst ourselves, we are allowed to discuss and even criticize our parents.  But, when some drive by comes on here to complain about our parents, we will defend them.
    Who knows what the motive is.  I think most of the time the OP doesn't even understand this is a fan forum.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from Qeyton Dude in Worst cruise ever   
    I might also mention, the OP claims this was the "worst cruise ever".  I can think of plenty of cruises that were way worse than this one.  Today is April 17.  One in particular ended rather suddenly 110 years and 2 days ago that I'm sure was way worse.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from June May in Worst cruise ever   
    I might also mention, the OP claims this was the "worst cruise ever".  I can think of plenty of cruises that were way worse than this one.  Today is April 17.  One in particular ended rather suddenly 110 years and 2 days ago that I'm sure was way worse.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from GKMCruising in Worst cruise ever   
    I've said in the past, that in some ways, this message board and RCCL are kind of like a family.  RCCL is the parents, and we, the posters who have been here for a while, are the kids.  Amongst ourselves, we are allowed to discuss and even criticize our parents.  But, when some drive by comes on here to complain about our parents, we will defend them.
    Who knows what the motive is.  I think most of the time the OP doesn't even understand this is a fan forum.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from MaryS in Worst cruise ever   
    I might also mention, the OP claims this was the "worst cruise ever".  I can think of plenty of cruises that were way worse than this one.  Today is April 17.  One in particular ended rather suddenly 110 years and 2 days ago that I'm sure was way worse.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from Vancity Cruiser in Worst cruise ever   
    I've said in the past, that in some ways, this message board and RCCL are kind of like a family.  RCCL is the parents, and we, the posters who have been here for a while, are the kids.  Amongst ourselves, we are allowed to discuss and even criticize our parents.  But, when some drive by comes on here to complain about our parents, we will defend them.
    Who knows what the motive is.  I think most of the time the OP doesn't even understand this is a fan forum.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from Neesa in Worst cruise ever   
    I've said in the past, that in some ways, this message board and RCCL are kind of like a family.  RCCL is the parents, and we, the posters who have been here for a while, are the kids.  Amongst ourselves, we are allowed to discuss and even criticize our parents.  But, when some drive by comes on here to complain about our parents, we will defend them.
    Who knows what the motive is.  I think most of the time the OP doesn't even understand this is a fan forum.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Worst cruise ever   
    I've said in the past, that in some ways, this message board and RCCL are kind of like a family.  RCCL is the parents, and we, the posters who have been here for a while, are the kids.  Amongst ourselves, we are allowed to discuss and even criticize our parents.  But, when some drive by comes on here to complain about our parents, we will defend them.
    Who knows what the motive is.  I think most of the time the OP doesn't even understand this is a fan forum.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from Ampurp85 in Worst cruise ever   
    I might also mention, the OP claims this was the "worst cruise ever".  I can think of plenty of cruises that were way worse than this one.  Today is April 17.  One in particular ended rather suddenly 110 years and 2 days ago that I'm sure was way worse.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from Bradinmississippi in Worst cruise ever   
    I might also mention, the OP claims this was the "worst cruise ever".  I can think of plenty of cruises that were way worse than this one.  Today is April 17.  One in particular ended rather suddenly 110 years and 2 days ago that I'm sure was way worse.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from Moby Dick in Worst cruise ever   
    I've said in the past, that in some ways, this message board and RCCL are kind of like a family.  RCCL is the parents, and we, the posters who have been here for a while, are the kids.  Amongst ourselves, we are allowed to discuss and even criticize our parents.  But, when some drive by comes on here to complain about our parents, we will defend them.
    Who knows what the motive is.  I think most of the time the OP doesn't even understand this is a fan forum.
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    RCVoyager reacted to Censored in Labadee beaches covered in trash!   
    All due respect, Haiti has a serious trash/pollution problem.  So the Haitian government should be accountable and take responsibility for what is going on.  To suggest its coming from everywhere else is ignorance.  
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    RCVoyager reacted to Pooch in find another cruise line!   
    Maybe if the tone of the original post was different, the replies would be too.
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    RCVoyager reacted to WAAAYTOOO in find another cruise line!   
    I suspect that when the poster does not get the sympathy that they are seeking (usually), they have no desire to return.  Just a guess....
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    RCVoyager reacted to SPS in find another cruise line!   
    I really don't like when this happens on this site. All too often, people join just to rant in absolute anger about getting "screwed over" because they had not done their due diligence.
    Just as @smokeybandit said, this was going to be the outcome with any of the cruise lines when you book with a non-refundable deposit.
    The truly sad part is that many of the "Join/Rant/Leave" members, as I like to call them, don't return after typing their vitriol to get what could actually be some useful advise.
    i.e, Cruise With Confidence, only book refundable fares, travel insurance, etc.
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    RCVoyager reacted to BrianB in find another cruise line!   
    ...could it be?...another hit and run poster...one and done.
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    RCVoyager reacted to smokeybandit in find another cruise line!   
    I would imagine you would have had the same result no matter what cruise line you booked with
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    RCVoyager reacted to SpeedNoodles in find another cruise line!   
    I'm sorry you are having health issues. I do wish you rapid healing.
    Unfortunately, if a cruise is booked with a nonrefundable deposit, that's pretty much what it is unless you cover it with travel insurance.  The terms are written on the invoice.  Some cruises book with refundable deposits, some don't, and some give you a choice.  As a consumer it is up to you to know the terms under which you are agreeing by putting money down.

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    RCVoyager got a reaction from Baked Alaska in Denied Boarding But Bag was taken onboard and lost   
    I noticed a few weeks ago that my vac card was missing the Lot Number on my booster.  I went back to the facility that gave me the shot, and they added the information to my card and then gave me a printout of my complete vac record with that facility.  I thought it was a minor omission, but I guess it's good that I followed up.
     
    Really sad to hear from OP on this.  As someone else mentioned, if the info was added correctly I would fight to the finish on this.  If it was forged, quit now before you bite off more than you can chew.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from SpeedNoodles in Denied Boarding But Bag was taken onboard and lost   
    I noticed a few weeks ago that my vac card was missing the Lot Number on my booster.  I went back to the facility that gave me the shot, and they added the information to my card and then gave me a printout of my complete vac record with that facility.  I thought it was a minor omission, but I guess it's good that I followed up.
     
    Really sad to hear from OP on this.  As someone else mentioned, if the info was added correctly I would fight to the finish on this.  If it was forged, quit now before you bite off more than you can chew.
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    RCVoyager got a reaction from ChessE4 in Denied Boarding But Bag was taken onboard and lost   
    I noticed a few weeks ago that my vac card was missing the Lot Number on my booster.  I went back to the facility that gave me the shot, and they added the information to my card and then gave me a printout of my complete vac record with that facility.  I thought it was a minor omission, but I guess it's good that I followed up.
     
    Really sad to hear from OP on this.  As someone else mentioned, if the info was added correctly I would fight to the finish on this.  If it was forged, quit now before you bite off more than you can chew.
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