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Wow! Thank you all for sharing your expertise! I've been passing along this information to the student and he is so grateful! He is in a debate league and the topic this year is all about Department of Transportation issues. You all have given him a treasure trove of leads to research further! He even recognized grabowcp and said he has been quoted in many debate rounds this year! I also appreciate learning more about this often misunderstood topic, thanks again!!

Ohhhh, now I am reading all sorts of excellent posts from ChengKP75 about this topic and hope he chimes in! I recall him being so knowledgeable early in the pandemic about all sorts of nautical considerations many of us had never considered.

I'm asking about the PVSA specifically, but wasn't sure if I would get any bites without including the term Jones Act. So glad to see it must be a hot topic if others are getting popcorn! Honestly, I'm asking for a high school student's assignment. He just thought I might know because we cruise frequently. When I think of PVSA, I think of the annoying port stop in Ensenada on Hawaii cruises. But I'm guessing it has more to do with foreign flagged ships, taxes, foreign worker wages/visa issues, etc than just adding a foreign port to an otherwise domestic itinerary? I'm eager to learn and operating under the assumption the only stupid question is the one that isn't asked. 😉🤞 🫣 🍿

Can anyone play devil's advocate for me as to why the PVSA/Jones Act should not be repealed? Does it provide any benefits to anyone involved? It seems like the cruise lines and fellow cruisers are only harmed by this antiquated law, I'm just wondering why it hasn't been repealed yet.

Can anyone recommend a tour company that offers excursions to Dunkirk from Zeebrugge?

Thank you for sharing the video- so helpful! What a great preview!

Thank you!

We were ready to sign up for a ship tour (HAL) to Stonehenge but read in the fine print "The Stones are seen from a distance, and there is no opportunity to touch or walk within the Stone Circle." Is this typical at Stonehenge or do typical visits (on your own or with a private excursion) allow this?

My son was 4 star at 5 years old. I was 4 star before 40 and am hoping for 5 by 50.

My question was buried in the quoted message (user error;) Just checking in to see if your PCC was able to give you any more info. I have the same question about cost to upgrade from Have It All Surf package to Premium (for a 14 day voyage).

Hello, If I recall, deck 5 VA cabins on the Oosterdam have shallow verandahs. Is that the same for all deck 5 V categories, specifically looking at VB?