livingonthebeach

Yes -- today I was able to reprice a Dec Wonder sailing so check pricing.

Exactly! There are those who even day trade RCL and on any specific day whether they cruise on that day or not, may own 100 or thousands of shares of the stock then sell them and get back on the saddle. Who's to say? Who's to judge?

The stock price got as low as $19.50 during the shutdown. I didn't get it at the bottom but got close. It's now trading at $167.72. At 100 shares that's a pretty hefty profit, not to mention the onboard credit bonus.

I recently got back from sailing Voyager out of Barcelona and I can assure you no one checks anything regarding time. Tip: After you pass security and carryons checked, there is a liquor / wine store where you can buy adult drinks that can be stored in your carryons (leave room).

Here are the lyrics "We all came out to Montreux On the Lake Geneva shoreline To make records with a mobile, yeah We didn't have much time now Frank Zappa and the Mothers Were at the best place around But some stupid with a flare gun Burned the place to the ground Smoke on the water, a fire in the sky (Smoke) on the water, you guys are great They burned down the gambling house It died with an awful sound Funky Claude was running in and out He was pulling kids out the ground now When it all was over Find another place Swiss time was running out It seemed that we would lose the race Smoke on the water, a fire in the sky Smoke on the water Burn it down We ended up at the Grand Hotel It was empty, cold and bare The Rolling truck Stones thing just outside Huh, making our music there now With a few red lights and a few old beds We made a place to sweat No matter what we get out of this I know, I know we'll never forget Smoke on the water, a fire in the sky Smoke on the water (I can't hear anything) one more time (Smoke on the water) hey!

Yes Funky Claude was there but I think he died in a skiing accident shortly thereafter. A flare gun went off in the audience and that is what caused the fire. Funky Claude rescued many people.

Really? There are many reasons why one can not do more than a 7 day sailing in the Med, other than being able to afford it. I just did a 7 day cruise in the Med myself and could have definitely afforded 14 days or more. It was perfect for me. You see, I own a sailboat in Florida and it's Hurricane Season and I can't be gone more than a week starting June 1st. Other constraints are work schedules -- not everyone is retired and can go anytime and there are many more issues other than money preventing anyone from cruising 14 days or more in the Med or anywhere for that matter. I know you meant well by saying what you did but honestly, there are a million and one reasons besides money preventing a 14 day holiday.

I've done both as well. Sailed solo multiple times at the restart and made many cruise friends. There's so much to do you won't be bored and you have the freedom to do whatever you want when you want to. Enjoy!

Another way to look at this is some people cruise a lot and never get travel insurance. They save tons by not getting it and then when the unexpected happens they have to dig into their pockets but maybe it is a lot less than had they paid for travel insurance throughout the years. One thing I also get for sure and don't skimp on is medical repatriation -- it can break the bank if it happens to you.

Yes that was Deep Purple and the song is about a true story -- I was there (after the fire) in Montreux, Switzerland and the lyrics tell a true story -- there was a fire at the Grand Hotel and Casino and it burned down -- hence "smoke on the water" it was next to Lake Geneva.

I hear you. I bought at $30 and $61 will hold but not buying at $161. I wish I would have bought a boatload at $19 but missed that ship as well.

It got as low as $19 per share during lockdown. It closed at $161.57 today. I'm afraid you missed the boat....literally.

Wow I would be bummed if I snagged an owner's suite and then was told the cruise was cancelled! At least you got to enjoy it for how long? A few hours? Did you rebook another cruise?

LOL -- don't know about your neck of the woods but here on the Florida coast I'd be hard pressed to find a path of 588 donkey-poo littered stairs to walk down to get to port.

Did you step on any donkey poo on your way down? This is the major complaint most people have on walking down. Sure if you're careful and mobile it can be done but who wants to do this in the extreme heat on most summer days in Santorini?