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I kept expecting the piano to go through the window!

I was totally watching that piano too. Imagine it going over the railing, with an 88-note GLUNNNGGGGGGGGG-Splut! Like right off a Spike Jones record.

Automan Empire says

I was totally watching that piano too

After watching a couple of times, I think it is anchored into the flooring--it could do too much damage if it ever got loose.

The captain will not be piloting cruise ships again, if the Board of Directors has one whit of intelligence. Weather and sea states are known 2-3 days in advance now, no reason EXCEPT MONEY, to push onward into known potential bad weather. Same thing happens to pilots, except much faster....

Should just get a very large tug boat to get it further away from shore.

I bet they felt like real Vikings after that!

Helicopter rides are expensive. They got one compliments of the cruise line. I hope they took their luggage with them. I bet that whatever failed was made in a shithole country.

Booger says

I bet that whatever failed was made in a shithole country.

Be funny if they were GE engines wouldn't it ? Made in the USA, from the country that brought you the F-35 and USS Ford Aircraft Carrier - over budget, years over due and still does not work.

@Booger - the 'shithole' country that made the engines that failed (3 restarted now) was Germany, city of Augsburg

4 diesel engines make: MAN 2 type 9L32/44CR - 2 type 12V32/44CR

https://marine.mandieselturbo.com/docs/default-source/shopwaredocuments/man-l32-44cr.pdf?sfvrsn=6

https://x.com/BlackManBoating/status/1931205812371833060

Every continent now even on every cruise ship same shit. Golden retrievers and pit bulls are not the same!

RC2006 says

Every continent now even on every cruise ship same shit. Golden retrievers and pit bulls are not the same!

Carnival is notoriously bad. Cruised with them 2-3 times. This is going to sound backwards, but the 15 drink limit AND ticket prices are the problem. "I paid for 15 drinks I'm gonna get them ALL!!!" Oh shit, they ran out by 3pm and are wasted and pissed they can't get more drinks.

The ports and surrounding demographics for Carnival are trash as well. Does include white people. They sail out of lower class areas like Jacksonville, FL.

For whatever reason when I've cruised with Norwegian and Royal there's never been an issue. They have unlimited drink packages. When you have to justify the drink package price you get hammered to make sure you get 15. Royal and NCL, you could have 16 and be happy. It's when you go to get 16 and get denied you want to punch people on Carnival.

Low priced fares while nice are probably the worst thing you can do. I'll pay $4-5k on Royal or NCL, but the same cruise on Carnival is $1,500 for the same room category. What kind of guests do you think you're going to get? And I shit you not a lot of these people don't realize the costs at port to do something. So they get emotional about the costs and ran out of drank.

I get most don't like cruising or have never done it. But Royal and Norwegian are the top two majors. You also have to know what you're doing and have it all planned.

This is my cruise planning.... then fucking covid happened and had to cancel everything on this one below. To be blunt blacks just get on a cruise and want to party and don't realize they get ripped off at port. Some white trash too. Also not pimping any businesses here as we didn't go. Got our money back at least. Half are likely out of business from covid cruise shutdowns anyway.

My notes:
Spring Break Cruise 2020

San Juan - Fri. 3/21-3/22

Embark on Sunday 3/22 - 2:30-3pm.
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AT SEA - Mon. 3/23
Kid Care: 9a-12p; 2p-5p; 7p-10:30p

Dinner: Teppanyaki @ 7:30pm (4 of us)
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Aruba - Tues. 3/24 - 8AM-8PM
~ 6,700pax (normal)

Kid Care: 7p-10:30p

Excursion:
UTV with Ruff Riders - Meet at 9am at cruise pier.
Contact is Dawn Bellantoni: rmfbenvirorentals@yahoo.com
https://www.aruba4x4.com/aruba4x4
1-914-837 1038

Sights to see:

Costs:
UTV $280

Dinner: La Cucina @ 9pm (2 of us)
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AT SEA - Wed. 3/25
Kid Care: 9a-12p; 2p-5p; 7p-10:30p

Dinner: The Manhattan Room @ 7:30pm (2 of us)
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Barbados - Thurs. 3/26 - 8AM-5pm
~ 4,000pax

Kid Care: 7p-10:30p

Excursion:
Calabaza lunch cruise
Meet @ 8:45am at Gate 1. Exit the cruise terminal hall through door marked booked excursions and tours - gate one is just short to your right - you will see an area with some benches and a little bar to your right. Do not go out of the port, gate one is inside the port - taxi driver will have sign with our name on it (CALABAZA) in case of any problems you can call us at 1-245-826-4048
sailcalabaza@gmail.com
sailcalabaza.com

Costs:
$500

Dinner: Cirque Dreams Epicurean @ 8:30pm (2 of us)
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St. Lucia - Fri. 3/27 - 8AM-5pm
~ 1,900pax

Kid Care: 7p-10:30p

Excursion:
Between the Pitons catamaran cruise (8:15 am) NCL excursion

Costs:
$336

Dinner: Moderno Churrascaria @ 8pm (2 of us)
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Antigua - Sat. 3/28 - 8AM-5PM
~ 680pax

Kid Care: 7p-10:30p

Excursion Ideas:

East side:
Stingray City (30 min)
Devil’s Bridge (37 min)

Southeast side:
Half-moon Bay (37 min)
Galleon Bay (35 min)
Pigeon Point Bay (39 min)

West side:
Darkwood Beach (27 min) P/car
Jolly Harbour (22 min) P/car
Ffryes Beach (27 min)
Valley Church Bay (26 min)
Cades Reef (31 min) *need a boat

North side:
Kon Tiki Bar (13 min)

Costs:
$45.99 Car Rental
Hertz - Should meet at pier, but need to double check.

Dinner: Taste @ 7:30pm (2 of us)
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St. Kitts - Sun. 3/29 - 8AM-5PM
No Boats in port

Kid Care: 7p-10:30p

Excursion:
Nevis Sailaway - 9 AM $508 - NCL Excursion

Dinner: Cagney’s Steakhouse @ 8:30pm (4 of Us - Might pay extra for kids)
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Tortola - Mon. 3/30 - 8AM-5PM
No Boats in port

Kid Care: 7p-10:30p

Excursion Ideas:
Jost Van Dyke Water Taxi.
Chillout Charters (Arranged by Sarah Moreno on FB chat)
chilloutchartersbvi@gmail.com
284-342-1551 or 284-340-3979
We’re on first run, 2nd boat departing at 9AM (ARRIVE at 8:45am)
Boat name: Blue Malargo (Village Cay - A Dock - Same marina as last cruise here)


Costs:
$400 (Paid)

Dinner:
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St. Thomas - Tues. 3/31 - 8AM-5PM
~ 8,900pax (high but normal for time of year)

Kid Care: 7p-10:30p

Excursion:
Rented a 4 door Jeep. Have kids check out Magens Bay. Then do whatever.
Pick up at 8:30am @

Rentamotion.com
1-340-774-5840

Costs:
Car $155

Dinner:
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NOTES:
P = popular destination
car = car and/or taxi destination
pax = number of passengers on other cruises

Port Excursion Cost Additional Costs
Parking $143
Kennel
San Juan Excursion/Meals
Aruba $280 (Pay on arrival)
Barbados $500 (Paid) $30 (Cirque Dreams)
St. Lucia $336 (Paid)
Antigua $46
St. Kitts $508 (Paid)
Tortola $400 (Paid - Need transfer $)
St. Thomas $155 (Pay on arrival)
Total $2,225
Average