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  1. Absolutely.. you were very lucky. I know several who were not.
  2. Exactly!!! You were hospitalized! If you got Covid again..(my daughter has had it twice, vaccinated of course so no symptoms) on a ship.. unvaccinated.. much higher chance of hospitalization and/or death.. that’s the point. If you choose to risk yourself that’s your choice.. but when this starts happening to the unvaccinated on a ship.. and it will.. the media will destroy the industry
  3. You were hospitalized.. that’s the point. That’s happens on a ship, the media will start the “petry dish” narrative.. again. Boom a shutdown they won’t survive. You just made my point
  4. Of course I do. I still mask in large crowds, or avoid them. I’m not living there for 7 days . I avoid crowded elevators etc. I just got Covid last week on the Horizon. I’ll never got it here for over two years… or two other cruises earlier this year with masks.. sooo…. Again you don’t get it.. I’m vaccinated and double boosted and still got it. But I’m NOT DEAD or hospitalized.. the unvaccinated will also get it on ships… but they will be sicker and more will die. Then the media will close down the cruse industry. That’s the point
  5. I just cancelled my January cruise with NCL.. they were very accommodating and will reimburse my deposit.
  6. Was there last week.. drinks very quick in the casino
  7. I do gamble , not huge but significant. I get them daily. I’ve used 3 free this year. Got one today for Havana inside.. snapped that up!!
  8. I just got off Horizon Sunday…. You are 100% correct. Public areas .., inside.. are sweltering. Casino most of the time, shops, lounges, hallways? Restaurants, and elevators are suffocating (probably where I got Covid) . Yes tested positive yesterday.. my cabin was perfect, but there is most definitely something wrong with the AC in most other areas
  9. In addition…. The FB group I belong to has been posting positive Covid tests all day….and now I did too. I masked, carried around sanitizer, avoided very crowded elevators when I could…. But it still got me. Good news is I’m vaccinated and double boosted so I’m not sick at all.. I’m still glad I went
  10. 10:30…. However the Carnival shuttle at the airport was a big mess and I didn’t get there until after 11. Walked right on
  11. I took the Carnival “Best of Bonaire” excursion, and it was a great. Very informative, saw flamingos in the wild.. and donkeys.. lots of historical sights…. I really enjoyed it.
  12. No , just pasta at lunch…. However, I just heard they are going to be open for dinner again very soon
  13. Oh forgot to add. Virtually no food after 11. Deli closed. No late night eats. 1-2 hour line for pizza. Room service has a cost, if you can get through to order and stay awake long enough to get it. All a factor of way over booked
  14. I’m not going to write a day by day review (although I really appreciate those who do) First this sailing was 4600 according to CD, well over 100% capacity…. And it showed. Very long lines everywhere…. Close to 2 hour line for pizza after 11 pm. Could never get in a comedy show Thoughts/Observations The fabulous: the crew, everyone of them the CD, Donkey- I usually don’t care My room steward K jijis (my favorite) The MDR (I loved everything they had) The ship (Vista class is my favorite) Serenity (surprisingly not over crowded) my cabin and the temp in my cabin only (Inside, deck 11.. free casino deal) embarkation (10 mins total from shuttle to deck) used VeriFLY drink service on lido deck Ports; Aruba, Bonaire, La Romana and Amber Cove- loved them all, beautiful on their own way Good Debarkation - no problems, just took a little longer due to crowds shows - the ones I saw were good casino atmosphere/variety of machines Most room service items Behavior of the many kids (no problems that I saw) Casino drink servers shops- pretty weak selection actually im going to jump to horrible buffet- the worst on my 20+ cruises, and not just the fact there were no seats available.. ever. The food was nearly inedible. Desserts were great, Icecream and gelato great…. But that’s it. guys burgers- just not good anymore. Dry cold buns, cheese not melted, no mushrooms.. smaller. Fries terrible, just not the same sadly. The behavior of many adults on this trip. Rude, disrespectful, selfish, treated the crew like dirt, the longest line I’ve ever seen to remove gratuities, ignoring all elevator etiquette (purposely and willfully), pushing and shoving…. Seriously, the worst I’ve ever seen and I’m a past Carnival crew member. Entitled jack as..s. lastly, the temperature throughout the public areas…. Hot hot hot hot.. stifling, suffocating. The elevators were unreal, even if no one else was on it. I would definitely do this ship and itinerary again, but not this time of year. The kids were fine…. The parents not so much. I did not exact in the steak house or blue iguana, or see any comedy shows. I did not go to the spa. any questions.. just ask
  15. I wouldn’t choose anything else. I live eating when I want to. I’ve never waited more that 10 minutes for a table, the time it takes to walk there. I choose to not eat with strangers, I’ve never cared about “same wait staff”.. I, would never choose set time if I had the option.
  16. Anyone else have their booking for this Saturday 7/23 (or anytime) just disappear and shows no match ???
  17. I’ve been looking at this drink for about 5 months from various postings. I have to try it!!! 10 days…. Until the Horizion!!!
  18. Yeah!!!! And on time flight!! Your giving me hope for my LAS - MIA to meet the Horizon in 12 days! I’ll live vicariously through you until then!!!
  19. Jijis …. One of the best restaurants on sea or land
  20. Wrong!!!! I am a retired casino marketing professional and have lived in Las Vegas and been in this industry for 30+ years, any attempt at a non-smoking casino has failed, miserably. That article is propaganda being promoted by a non-smoking group , and has literally no value. Most casinos have a non smoking section or area…. And they are usually less than 50% occupied. However, that’s not the real reason. The “spend” and “hours spent” by smokers is huge and …. In other words , even if there are less smokers (which I’ve never seen on any report) they spend about 60-70% of the gaming take. Until that changes…. Las Vegas will never go non smoking
  21. I went that exact week this year. I am a 60 year old retired, travels solo. This was my favorite cruise ever! Peacefull and I met wonderful people, very few children. However, I must qualify this with the ship was sailing at a 50% capacity then…. I would expect 100% next year, that might make a difference.
  22. Lax at midnight on day of departure ? Well hopefully you’ll get there then. That’s not usual right now. Be prepared for delays Or worse. I live in Vegas and fly down there all the time, the last cruise I took on Panorama in February, 14 hours of delay and then cancellation.. should have driven. I sincerely hope your plans go well! When you get to LAX at that time, you will most likely have to exit the gate area, especially if you are checking luggage. There are areas by luggage claim that have chairs. There will be nothing open, until about 6 am. There is a Starbucks that opens around that time. If you are taking carnival transportation to the port, it meets in that area around 9-10 am. If possible, you really should get an airport hotel room that has free shuttle and a 24 hour front desk. The Holiday Inn Express is what I always use. The Panorama is a beautiful ship…. My absolute favorite and that itinerary is fabulous!! Have fun!!
  23. I was on Panorama in February…. absolutely loved it!! My old itinerary too!!
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