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JParm · 6 October 2021, 05:49 AM

Figured some wound want the lowdown on this. We took the wild boys on a 4-day cruise with stops in Nassau and MSC's private island. Like everything we've done over the last year and a half, we felt that MSC did a great job in making everyone feel safe (masks, daily temp checks, etc.) while allowing us to have a great time. Ship felt about 1/4 full.

Vaccinations were a requirement for 12 and up, and everyone had to have a negative test within 48 hours of departure. Buffets were not self-service, but I actually prefer it that way. Nassau did not allow unvaccinated people off the ship, so the kiddos stayed at the kids club while the wife and I explored the city again.

We've cruised on Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and now MSC - and MSC was a pleasant surprise for us! Next cruise is a 7-day Alaskan on RCCL next May.

Mifune · 6 October 2021, 05:58 AM

I love vacation/travel photos...
thanks

uscmatt99 · 6 October 2021, 06:13 AM

Great pics! I'd feel comfortable cruising under those conditions, especially to those locations. The smiles on your kids' faces are awesome, looks like they are living their best lives.

One_Ping_Only · 6 October 2021, 06:18 AM

Huge smiles on everyone's faces on all those photos says it all!!

You're smile is the biggest for the obvious reasons .......... family time is always the best time!!

Thanks for sharing this since I'm trying to convince the wife that we should go on a cruise this February and showing her your photos just may work!!!

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m j b · 6 October 2021, 06:23 AM

Great pics as always! Glad you all had fun and stayed safe.

MSC?

Cru Jones · 6 October 2021, 06:30 AM

Very nice, glad to see the crew having a good time.

JParm · 6 October 2021, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by m j b

Great pics as always! Glad you all had fun and stayed safe.

MSC?

Yup - our first on MSC. Not bad at all!

tudorbaja27 · 6 October 2021, 06:34 AM

Well done!

Jackie Daytona · 6 October 2021, 08:54 AM

Looks like a beautiful trip. I have to make it down to the Bahamas one day.

crew · 6 October 2021, 09:26 AM

Very nice, as always, Jesse.
Thanks for sharing.

Atone · 6 October 2021, 10:15 AM

awesome as always. great shots and making awesome memories!

JParm · 6 October 2021, 10:27 AM

As always, thanks for the kind words, gents!!

RichM · 6 October 2021, 10:40 AM

Great shots Jesse.

You have a beautiful family to be proud of. Thanks for sharing your trips with us.

Watch This · 6 October 2021, 10:43 AM

Awesome

Bill11783 · 6 October 2021, 10:43 AM

Nice Pics. Seems like your fam had a great time. Thanks for sharing

ltmgeller · 6 October 2021, 11:36 AM

Beautiful, thanks for sharing.

golftime · 6 October 2021, 11:40 AM

Keep them coming. I almost feel like I am there.

jnelson3097 · 6 October 2021, 12:51 PM

Great pics as usual. Perfect timing too since we’ll be on basically the same cruise next week but on Mariner of the Seas with Royal Caribbean.

East Bay Rider · 6 October 2021, 01:41 PM

Great pics.
My bride and her mom friends went off on a similar girls trip last week via Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas. Similar route including RC's island Cocoa Cay and Nassau.
She also really liked the relaxed atmosphere and reduced crowds.

JParm · 6 October 2021, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jnelson3097

Great pics as usual. Perfect timing too since we’ll be on basically the same cruise next week but on Mariner of the Seas with Royal Caribbean.

Quote:

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Great pics.
My bride and her mom friends went off on a similar girls trip last week via Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas. Similar route including RC's island Cocoa Cay and Nassau.
She also really liked the relaxed atmosphere and reduced crowds.

If you can deal with wearing a mask (which we've all done for over a year and a half now), then it's no different than walking into the grocery store.

Good thing is you don't have to wear them in open air environments, so pool decks are mask-free.

Additionally, the vaccination requirement, testing rules and daily temperature checks make you feel more secure.

Obviously none of this will make you absolutely immune to COVID - but at some point we have to find a way to live life with the virus, I would say.

1William · 6 October 2021, 09:36 PM

Great pictures, as usual. Thank you for sharing. Your travel pictures always make me smile.

JakeK · 6 October 2021, 09:55 PM

Looks like it was another great trip!

alllexandru · 6 October 2021, 11:06 PM

Happy family, great photos!

Blansky · 6 October 2021, 11:49 PM

Jesse.

This is your new home speaking. Come and visit us sometime.

JParm · 6 October 2021, 11:55 PM

Thanks for dropping by and checking out my family pics!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blansky

Jesse.

This is your new home speaking. Come and visit us sometime.

Only if you promise to grab a drink with Paul and me (and other TRF CA friends) sometime!

Blansky · 7 October 2021, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jpeezy14@hotmail.com

Thanks for dropping by and checking out my family pics!

Only if you promise to grab a drink with Paul and me (and other TRF CA friends) sometime!

Love to.

I keep dropping by but nobody answers the door.

I get that a lot actually.

travisb · 7 October 2021, 04:56 AM

All looks great! I can’t wait to get back to cruising.

scarlet knight · 7 October 2021, 12:26 PM

Great photos, as usual. Nice vacations are great bonding time with family. We are quite a bit older and we miss our travels, but we’re not ready yet. Or sporting events, concerts or Broadway. Hopefully soon.

6 October 2021, 05:49 AM	#1
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,558	Cruising during Covid (pic-heavy) Figured some wound want the lowdown on this. We took the wild boys on a 4-day cruise with stops in Nassau and MSC's private island. Like everything we've done over the last year and a half, we felt that MSC did a great job in making everyone feel safe (masks, daily temp checks, etc.) while allowing us to have a great time. Ship felt about 1/4 full. Vaccinations were a requirement for 12 and up, and everyone had to have a negative test within 48 hours of departure. Buffets were not self-service, but I actually prefer it that way. Nassau did not allow unvaccinated people off the ship, so the kiddos stayed at the kids club while the wife and I explored the city again. We've cruised on Carnival, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and now MSC - and MSC was a pleasant surprise for us! Next cruise is a 7-day Alaskan on RCCL next May. __________________

6 October 2021, 06:23 AM	#5
m j b "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: RTP, NC, USA Watch: ♕& Ω Posts: 5,120	Great pics as always! Glad you all had fun and stayed safe. MSC? __________________ Enjoy life - it has an expiration date. Disclaimer: Please note that the avatar is not an accurate representation of how I look. The camera adds 10 pounds...

6 October 2021, 06:34 AM	#8
tudorbaja27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Miami, FL Watch: Tudor & Cartier Posts: 2,498	Well done! __________________ "Chi ha paura muore ogni giorno, chi non ha paura muore una volta sola" - Paolo Borsellino

6 October 2021, 08:54 AM	#9
Jackie Daytona 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Brian Location: Nashville Watch: 16750 Posts: 5,974	Looks like a beautiful trip. I have to make it down to the Bahamas one day. __________________ 16750 \| 6516(wife’s) \| 126334 \| 116400GV \| SBGA413 \| SRPE33 \| 126610LV

6 October 2021, 10:15 AM	#11
Atone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jesse Location: Los Angeles Watch: TinTin! Posts: 2,704	awesome as always. great shots and making awesome memories! __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Enabled

6 October 2021, 05:58 AM	#2
Mifune Banned Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: here AND there... Posts: 2,240	I love vacation/travel photos... thanks

6 October 2021, 06:13 AM	#3
uscmatt99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,031	Great pics! I'd feel comfortable cruising under those conditions, especially to those locations. The smiles on your kids' faces are awesome, looks like they are living their best lives.

6 October 2021, 06:18 AM	#4
One_Ping_Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: US Posts: 114	Huge smiles on everyone's faces on all those photos says it all!! You're smile is the biggest for the obvious reasons .......... family time is always the best time!! Thanks for sharing this since I'm trying to convince the wife that we should go on a cruise this February and showing her your photos just may work!!! Sent from my SM-F926U using Tapatalk

6 October 2021, 06:30 AM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,608	Very nice, glad to see the crew having a good time.

6 October 2021, 09:26 AM	#10
crew "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: John Location: Rochester/Naples Watch: Pepsi Posts: 18,250	Very nice, as always, Jesse. Thanks for sharing.

6 October 2021, 10:27 AM	#12
JParm 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NorCal Watch: Yes! Posts: 6,558	As always, thanks for the kind words, gents!! __________________

6 October 2021, 10:40 AM	#13
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,537	Great shots Jesse. You have a beautiful family to be proud of. Thanks for sharing your trips with us. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

6 October 2021, 10:43 AM	#14
Watch This Banned Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: In your head Watch: SS YMII Posts: 1,619	Awesome

6 October 2021, 10:43 AM	#15
Bill11783 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Real Name: Bill Location: 🇺🇸 Watch: BLRO, LV Posts: 443	Nice Pics. Seems like your fam had a great time. Thanks for sharing

6 October 2021, 11:36 AM	#16
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,574	Beautiful, thanks for sharing. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

6 October 2021, 11:40 AM	#17
golftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PA Posts: 107	Keep them coming. I almost feel like I am there.

6 October 2021, 12:51 PM	#18
jnelson3097 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: Justin Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,307	Great pics as usual. Perfect timing too since we’ll be on basically the same cruise next week but on Mariner of the Seas with Royal Caribbean.

6 October 2021, 01:41 PM	#19
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 11,909	Great pics. My bride and her mom friends went off on a similar girls trip last week via Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas. Similar route including RC's island Cocoa Cay and Nassau. She also really liked the relaxed atmosphere and reduced crowds. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

6 October 2021, 09:36 PM	#21
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 45,278	Great pictures, as usual. Thank you for sharing. Your travel pictures always make me smile.

6 October 2021, 09:55 PM	#22
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	Looks like it was another great trip!

6 October 2021, 11:06 PM	#23
alllexandru 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,318	Happy family, great photos!

6 October 2021, 11:49 PM	#24
Blansky 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: swmnpoolsmovie* Posts: 9,249	Jesse. This is your new home speaking. Come and visit us sometime. __________________ OlllllllO

7 October 2021, 04:56 AM	#27
travisb 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Travis Location: FL / NYC Watch: Yes.. Posts: 32,444	All looks great! I can’t wait to get back to cruising.

7 October 2021, 12:26 PM	#28
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,200	Great photos, as usual. Nice vacations are great bonding time with family. We are quite a bit older and we miss our travels, but we’re not ready yet. Or sporting events, concerts or Broadway. Hopefully soon.

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