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PennRalphie

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92. I've been cruising for 30 years.

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 10:01 AM

Dec 4

Started on a fun ship, then graduated to a more serene cruise. Now, we are into river cruising. Last year, we took one of each. One ocean one river. Doing the same this year.

Ocean cruising has changed since Covid. It’s never going back. On the mega ships, you get all sorts of people. It’s definitely not a vacation for people who only want to talk to people just like them.

River cruising is fantastic. Just adults. Not a big drinking place. The conversations every night are about where you live, your careers, families and what you saw today.

I honestly can’t say I’ve ever been on a cruise of any type where a random stranger talk politics. The shirts I see on ocean cruises are usually college shirts. Mostly that “THE” place in Ohio.

As for ships being full, I’ve been saying that for a year. Biden and Harris have this economy booming. People have money to spend. Unfortunately, her campaign staff must not have thought it was good to mention that because she didn’t.

Enjoy the cruise.

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Report from the cruise ship: [View all] PCIntern Dec 3 OP

We took a Vining River Cruise a year ago with 193 guests on board. Our experience was unlike yours... surfered Dec 3 #1

We just returned from a Viking cruise av8rdave Dec 3 #13

That's why I love THIS place. calimary Dec 3 #40

Been on two cruises homegirl Dec 3 #61

was on a small ship cruse . nice people except for 2 jerks which ruined it for evrybody. AllaN01Bear Dec 3 #66

How? stollen Dec 3 #71

And Loch Ness too? COOL! calimary Dec 3 #68

Yes, that is why homegirl Dec 3 #69

I wish I had the money to move overseas as just to many sad memories in this country, not just Trump either 😔 cstanleytech Dec 4 #85

Thanks for the warning. bucolic_frolic Dec 3 #2

Maybe they are Russian trolls sent in to sow discord. John1956PA Dec 3 #3

Try Atlas. We took two sea voyages with them and they were wonderful, with classy people. CTyankee Dec 3 #4

You MUST see the recent Netflix series 'Ripley'... consider_this Dec 3 #7

OK! I'll check it out! CTyankee Dec 3 #9

I agree. Bumbles Dec 3 #50

I just read about it and it sounds awfully grim? i need uplifting these days. Amaryllis Dec 3 #76

The eggs must be cheaper on a cruise. n/t Hugin Dec 3 #5

Not cheaper, but you can eat as many as you want ;) nt woodsprite Dec 3 #6

The Ugly American has risen up. Ugh. Joinfortmill Dec 3 #8

Which means, sadly, has always been there. KPN Dec 3 #17

Yeah... I have ZERO interest in big-ass cruise ships. Happy Hoosier Dec 3 #10

Ditto. I'll stick to my old man surf and paddle boards. KPN Dec 3 #18

I would never set foot on a carnival, royal carribean or Norwegian kimbutgar Dec 3 #31

I've cruised on carnival and royal Caribbean. duncang Dec 3 #58

Yep. To me it would be like being trapped in a HUGE apartment building with not exits Attilatheblond Dec 3 #34

It's exactly like that, except your apartment is on the middle of a shopping mall LearnedHand Dec 3 #44

Heh. An ex who was forced to moonscape Dec 3 #77

Do it! The European river cruise av8rdave Dec 4 #91

Click Kid Berwyn Dec 3 #11

Thanks for the memory of Gahan Wilson erronis Dec 3 #26

Phyllis weaves a wonderful web. Kid Berwyn Dec 3 #36

Try Virgin russiamommy Dec 3 #12

We were berthed RIGHT NEXT TO YOU in DR!!! PCIntern Dec 3 #73

Wasn't that the Breakaway? russiamommy Dec 4 #83

She was there too... PCIntern Dec 4 #87

How did I miss a third ship? russiamommy Dec 4 #90

I wuz there! PCIntern Dec 4 #93

Very cool! russiamommy Dec 4 #95

And you the same!!! PCIntern Dec 5 #96

We are next to u again!!! PCIntern Dec 5 #97

We're stalking each other! russiamommy Dec 5 #98

As are we, going snorkeling as well. PCIntern Dec 5 #99

Was thinking the same thing! Maybe after our tours. russiamommy Dec 5 #100

PM me if u like. We leave at 5:30 and obviously PCIntern Dec 5 #101

May not work russiamommy Dec 5 #102

Star-crossed!!! PCIntern Dec 5 #104

Maybe russiamommy Dec 5 #105

We are to St Thomas... PCIntern Dec 5 #106

Safe travels! russiamommy Dec 5 #107

Whats wrong with being ugly with tattoos Asa13 Dec 3 #14

White supremacist tattoos like some bikers wear? PCIntern Dec 3 #15

lol. (i'd go nuts if i was surrounded by people like that, and i couldn't get away) nt orleans Dec 3 #21

Ah gotcha Asa13 Dec 3 #35

I hear ya Americanme Dec 3 #47

Bikers? What about our incoming Defense Secretary? JustABozoOnThisBus Dec 3 #75

Depends on the tattoos Demobrat Dec 3 #16

There are cool people with tattoos, and there are assholes with tattoos. Happy Hoosier Dec 3 #24

Uggh. Sorry to hear. I've only taken one cruise but, in general, they aren't for me. hlthe2b Dec 3 #19

The unwashed. Ew. Sympthsical Dec 3 #20

all of my workplaces were like that for 40 years bigtree Dec 3 #22

How synchronistic! nocoincidences Dec 3 #41

I object to denigrating Carnival. mwooldri Dec 3 #23

Same here.... I've been on 25 cruises, 23 of them on Carnival groundloop Dec 3 #30

Define high class? BannonsLiver Dec 3 #25

When they don't serve pate fois on rye toast Jersey Devil Dec 3 #60

they provide a clear cup FHRRK Dec 4 #84

I just waved two of my best friends off for a 10 day cruise to the Caribbean. Biophilic Dec 3 #27

We are going on our first cruise next fall. Old Crank Dec 3 #28

and you're stuck on a boat with them. barbtries Dec 3 #29

I would rather gouge my eyes out. Basso8vb Dec 3 #32

I would do Viking to Antartica. Somebody else would have to pay for it though. Maru Kitteh Dec 3 #57

I used to fly airline charter trips from PHL and LGA to Port Everglades - Ft. Lauderdale (FLL) .. Bo Zarts Dec 3 #33

Please Tell. . . Pretty Please. . . Gilbert Moore Dec 3 #37

Yes, PLEASE tell us! karin_sj Dec 3 #42

I'm on the NCL Prima... PCIntern Dec 3 #74

A slight nudge would send drunk Trumpers overboard. You see how many of them are out there and it's shocking. Pepsidog Dec 3 #38

Every time I hear a Democratic politician say, PatSeg Dec 3 #39

Proudly strutting their Mark of The Beast ensembles. Texin Dec 3 #43

Hurtigruten cruises are quite wonderful LearnedHand Dec 3 #45

I suppose it comes down to how inclusive the term "we" is for you... Harker Dec 3 #46

Sorry to hear your fellow luxury cruise passengers aren''t up to your standards Bonx Dec 3 #48

Perhaps I should have taken a vow of poverty PCIntern Dec 4 #82

We cruise with friends and family. Pay for premium food option NoMoreRepugs Dec 3 #49

I saw a couple of those assholes on my cruise to Alaska. Initech Dec 3 #51

Going on a cruise snowybirdie Dec 3 #52

It must be like floating around in a giant MAGA petri dish. Ugh. Vinca Dec 3 #53

How disappointing for you, PCIntern peggysue2 Dec 3 #54

May I ask the cruise line? Jrsygrl96 Dec 3 #55

THIS. The election was not "stolen." Time to put that shit to bed. We live amongst this lot. Maru Kitteh Dec 3 #56

The cruise industry Cirsium Dec 3 #59

Hell is other people JoseBalow Dec 3 #62

That's awful Meowmee Dec 3 #63

lol! Yep. I don't think we/they were always like that though ecstatic Dec 3 #64

Reading the responses, I believe a disclaimer is in order. In large bold typeface, all caps. With exclamation marks. Beastly Boy Dec 3 #65

was on a small cruise ship w mom umpteenth million years ago up the eirie canal. most were good as was the food , save AllaN01Bear Dec 3 #67

next time Mime Dec 3 #70

Be careful what you say. stollen Dec 3 #72

Presently on Rotterdam in Aruba. Top notch. cachukis Dec 3 #78

I Noticed Some MAGAts Deep State Witch Dec 3 #79

Can you speak to the PA Announcer? usonian Dec 3 #80

Never cruised, never will AverageOldGuy Dec 3 #81

Another fan of cruising here, and I recommend mnhtnbb Dec 4 #86

Great I hope not too many are on the alaskan cruises Historic NY Dec 4 #88

Last cruise I went on in 2019 was a Princess Cruise... Trueblue Texan Dec 4 #89

I've been cruising for 30 years. PennRalphie Dec 4 #92

Ive been on several Viking cruises Mz Pip Dec 4 #94

Something wrong when they have to bring it into every corner of their world. Hope22 Dec 5 #103