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@Ocean Boy Thank you for your kind words. See you on the other thread!😉 MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@PhillyFan33579 Yes, I realize that masks are no longer mandated on cruise ships. We did cruise on the Summit in 2024 and did not wear masks. This morning, my DH decided to check on mask wearing status for cruise ships. Apparently, he came across an article similar to the one that @gumshoe958 posted here. To settle our “discussion”, I told DH that I would pose the question on CC,hoping to get up to date information. Many posters here have been kind and helpful. I think what prompted DH ‘s internet search was that we have a friend who is on a cruise now who almost two years ago received a lung transplant. She has a zest for life,loves cruise vacations and was determined to go on the cruise. Of course,we wish her an excellent cruise,but we are also concerned about her health. In a way, I find it ironic that I posted a legitimate question here and found myself in another “discussion” with a poster who has a conflicting view of my reason for posting in the first place !🙄 Wishing all posting here a good night ! MJ🤦🏻‍♀️

@pcur Thank you for your kind and insightful response. We have taken close to 20 cruises beginning in 1987 on the Big Red Boat. Our last cruise was June of 2024 on Celebrity Summit. We had stopped cruising during the years of Covid, but decided to take a chance and take a trip to Bermuda. I contracted Covid on that cruise. I had intestinal symptoms that resolved in two days.Fatigue remained when we got home,so, I took a Covid test and was positive. It took me two weeks to fully recover. We would like to take another cruise, but we are a bit leery about getting on another ship. My DH is concerned about Covid given our ages and health conditions. I would be willing to take another cruise, but he has to have a positive outlook before we consider booking another one. Today, he was looking for info regarding health situations on cruises and thought that mask mandates were back. I did not have the same thought, hence the “discussion”. MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@joepeka @vjmattyThank you! As I wrote in the previous post-I had no idea about trolling. Just looking for information. MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@DaniDanielle Congratulatons! Wishing you a happy day filled with good memories and celebration. 🥂🥳❤️❤️ MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@joepeka Thank you! As I wrote in the previous post-I had no idea about trolling. Just looking for information. MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@PhillyFan33579 Not trolling at all! I was trying to end a discussion with DH this morning. He reads articles online, but does not check the source or the date of the article! I thought I would get up to date info on CC and put an end to the discussion. MJ🤷🏻‍♀️

My DH saw some information online that recent RCL passengers were being required to wear masks. I am not sure that he is reading the most recent cruise information. Curious if this requirement,infdeed, now exists on RCL ships. Thank you for your responses. MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@dani negreanu Enjoy celebrating Passover with your family , Dani! Wishing all who celebrate Passover a lovely holiday. MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

Good to know.😉

Laurie-Thank you for your quick reply. I thought you might have a piece of luggage that hooked onto the wheelchair. I see how that luggage would be extremely helpful for a solo wheelchair traveler. I noted the brand on the luggage in the photo for future reference. Wishing you an enjoyable first evening on the ship. I will be following your posting as your journey proceeds. MJ👩🏻

@Lionesss Wishing you and enjoyable and lucrative cruise. Just thinking out loud here about the casino after reading your post about the generous payout you hit in the first night of the cruise. I am assuming that you put your passenger card ( cruise card,key card, whatever RCL calls it) into the slot machine when you begin play. Is it possible that there is a way to track a passengers play history and reward a frequent slot player with a big payout to encourage that player to keep going to the casino? Also,others could hear about a passenger’s big win and decide they would play the slots also in hopes of hitting it big. Not taking away any of your luck or casino skills, just thinking of ways a casino could encourage players. 😊 MJ👩🏻

Laurie- I am wishing you a good sea journey as it is a trans Atlantic,not a typical cruise to the Caribbean. My DH and I did one TA on the QEII and we found that sea journey to be quite relaxing. I read about your trip on the train from Orlando to Miami and I have a question that I hope you don’t mind answering. It may be helpful to people who are new to experiencing handicapped travel for themselves. I was wondering how you managed your luggage in and out of the train terminals and on your way to the hotel. I am thinking that there were porters to assist in the train terminals and you mentioned a checked bag. Just thinking about you maneuvering your way to the hotel. Take care MJ👩🏻

@firefly333 Re: spending money due to highly inflated prices? You are not the only one!!!! MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

@firefly333 I think hiring the movers to pack for you is a good plan. As we get older, extra cost for convenience and ease is worth the price. You are doing the relocating by yourself, so hiring help makes it easier for you. We just had some interior painting done. The job cost a bit more than expected, but the painter is a retired NYPD officer and is trustworthy. I would rather pay more for his work than have a crew of painters in my home that I know nothing of their background. Peace of mind and/or ease when getting a job done is worth the cost. Hoping your move goes well for you. MJ🙋🏻‍♀️