shavefan
I’m not a fan
Never saw the appeal of a cruise. Always been a no-go for me
Nearly 500 people are now sick on Royal Caribbean cruise ship. :-(
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Nice. I had never heard this song before. I like the (lack of) enthusiasm he sang 'Yippee' about the prospect of going on this picnic/boat-trip.
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Jim & David:
That said, I can easily agree (considering the size of this ship), that many do not utilize the hand sanitizers or wash their hands enough, but the Mrs. and I will consult with our doctors for their advice.
Wife and i have been on a lot ....
Love it, best bang for the buck, been using norwegian and with perks it is great,
Some lines i wont go on,
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Love it, best bang for the buck, been using norwegian and with perks it is great,
Some lines i wont go on,
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Never had an interest in cruises, and the illness possibilities are just part of it. No real legal recourses if something "happens" on board, companies more interested in protecting their image than their passengers and, while I realize these things are a relatively low percentage risk, considering the number of people who use these ships every year, there are just too many other options available that do not have these attendant hazards. And, from Canada, they cost less, too.
These things always go back to the buffet and to passengers that are more concerned about being inconvenienced than about taking the slightest precaution.
Mrs. TL and I have been on upwards of 25 cruises, the lion's share with Royal Caribbean. They bend over backwards to keep things clean and sanitary. Hand sanitizer is everywhere and prominent at entrances to dining areas. However, cruising brings out in some folks the same thing that urban highways bring out in many: their Inner Jackass, and the buffet is where that Inner Jackass revels.
There always is a touchless hand sanitizer dispenser at the entrance to the buffet. Nearly all the time, there is a crew member stationed at the entrance with a bottle of hand sanitizer, encouraging its use. At least one RCL buffet has hand washing sinks at entrance. Some just can't be bothered while on vacation, though.
Mrs. TL and I have been on upwards of 25 cruises, the lion's share with Royal Caribbean. They bend over backwards to keep things clean and sanitary. Hand sanitizer is everywhere and prominent at entrances to dining areas. However, cruising brings out in some folks the same thing that urban highways bring out in many: their Inner Jackass, and the buffet is where that Inner Jackass revels.
There always is a touchless hand sanitizer dispenser at the entrance to the buffet. Nearly all the time, there is a crew member stationed at the entrance with a bottle of hand sanitizer, encouraging its use. At least one RCL buffet has hand washing sinks at entrance. Some just can't be bothered while on vacation, though.
I've only been on one cruise (wife is a bit sensitive to motion) and it was a delight for me. However, the weak point of any eating establishment is the buffet. The staff might follow all sorts of precautions, but if you've got one customer who isn't, it could spell disaster for the rest. We ate one time at the buffet on board ship and I was so sickened by the behavior of the customers I told my wife we can sit down to dine the rest of the cruise. We did, and experienced incredible service and delightful meals. It's been several years since I've been to a buffet on land, other than holiday meals at my own home. I'm not a fan.
I don't do buffets on land, I wouldn't do them at sea. My wife likes Golden Corral- I let her take her daughter there. I won't go.
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Paul:
no formal seating every night, casual dress code, cept for 1 specialty dining, we sail the larger ships, only go with what u want to lose if you visit the casino, were not fussy, so you never go hungry.Paul:
Heard some good things about this line.
View attachment 944046"You can never cross the ocean unless you have the [vision & dream] to lose sight of the shore". Katy Salinas
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Paul:no formal seating every night, casual dress code, cept for 1 specialty dining [Ooouuu...Black Tienight...sweeet], we sail the larger ships, only go with what u want to lose if you visit the casino, were not fussy, so you never go hungry.
Thanx for all your comments (besides other members),...certainly 'food for thought'.
Look up the 1991 Oceanos Cruise
Couple thousand people slammed together in a super small area. No wonder people get sick. They might as well name the next boat "the Petri Dish", and and the passengers called Agar.
"Look up the 1991 Oceanos Cruise "
Guy on the fan tail was thinking "I bet there isn't a line at the crab legs now"
Guy on the fan tail was thinking "I bet there isn't a line at the crab legs now"
We've done a half dozen cruises, last one being a month ago.
As has been said, the cruise lines have been doing their best to curb illness, sanitizing hand rails etc. This last cruise had a hand washing station before you entered the buffet and you were routed through it and I didn't see anyone not washing their hands.
500 people getting sick is too much, but you do have to remember there was 5000+ passengers (and 2000+ crew members). 10% is unacceptable by any standard, but that also means 90% of the passengers didn't get sick.
I've never gotten sick on a cruise and except for a bout of seasickness during some bad weather, my wife never has either.
The experience is great though. You put your cell phone, wallet and car keys in the safe and don't dig them out until you leave the ship. You can actually watch the stress melt away from people as they get settled in. Food is good and the crew is always friendly and helpful.
As has been said, the cruise lines have been doing their best to curb illness, sanitizing hand rails etc. This last cruise had a hand washing station before you entered the buffet and you were routed through it and I didn't see anyone not washing their hands.
500 people getting sick is too much, but you do have to remember there was 5000+ passengers (and 2000+ crew members). 10% is unacceptable by any standard, but that also means 90% of the passengers didn't get sick.
I've never gotten sick on a cruise and except for a bout of seasickness during some bad weather, my wife never has either.
The experience is great though. You put your cell phone, wallet and car keys in the safe and don't dig them out until you leave the ship. You can actually watch the stress melt away from people as they get settled in. Food is good and the crew is always friendly and helpful.
The main thing that stops me from a cruise is figuring out who, and how much, you have to tip. I hate the tipping culture. Pay people a decent wage and charge me accordingly. I hate hidden costs.
An outbreak or sinking is extremely rare on cruise ships. Those coming to the US are monitors and regulated by CDC. If there is an outbreak it has to be reported to CDC and if over a certain percentage of passengers are sick, CDC steps in. As long as the wife and I have been sailing RC we have never been involved in such. The possibility is always there because of the number of people in such close proximity. The large buffet on RC is the most dangerous place for such illness because someone who comes in feeling sick is now breathing on the food that others are eating. When passengers aren't careful stuff happens. When my wife started feeling bad on a Norwegian cruise we went right to the ship's physician to find out what was going on. They gave her medications and asked her not to leave the stateroom for any reason (short of an emergency). We followed those directions because we didn't feel it was fair of us to expose other passengers to what she had. Not everyone feels that way. Two things R/C ask of its passengers is (1) wash your hands very often and (2) Report medical if you feel sick.
This is the part I really love. We lock all that stuff in the room safe and enjoy being "unplugged".
I've been on a couple cruises to tropical destinations. I remember feeling oddly responsible in comparison to a lot of the folks aboard the ship! Admittedly though, I was well plastered and reckless pretty much 100% of the time.
It's good sometimes to see other people behaving even worse. It's a nice reality check, lol
On the rare occasions I am plastered in a group of people, I enjoy sitting back and watching everyone else act a fool.
