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RiffRandell

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28. Sterile?

Reply to Arugula Latte (Reply #19)

Tue Nov 12, 2013, 05:22 PM

Nov 2013

The Norovirus is constantly contaminating them and spreads like wildfire....yuck!

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What do you think of cruises? [View all] cynatnite Nov 2013 OP

To be honest, I think they're a self-indulgent waste of resources. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #1

I agree with you on this LiberalEsto Nov 2013 #24

First of all, keep in mind that cut-rate cruises may lead to a cut-rate experience. Aristus Nov 2013 #2

Mine too! Re: Escargot OriginalGeek Nov 2013 #7

Tom is ok but my favorite is Julee... n/t PoliticAverse Nov 2013 #3

I've only been on one OriginalGeek Nov 2013 #4

Love it. Agschmid Nov 2013 #5

I happen to love cruises--but not crowds. mnhtnbb Nov 2013 #6

We took a Windjammer cruise... cherokeeprogressive Nov 2013 #21

Aww...and I guess she said, 'yes'! mnhtnbb Nov 2013 #30

Meh. Like going to Las Vegas at sea Populist_Prole Nov 2013 #8

Back in the old days I went across the Atlantic 7 times in the 50s and 60s aint_no_life_nowhere Nov 2013 #9

The SS United States WAS NOT A "CRUISE SHIP!!" A HERETIC I AM Nov 2013 #10

Well lots of people went on them for tourist purposes and called their trips ocean cruises aint_no_life_nowhere Nov 2013 #20

I apologize for my tone. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2013 #22

I know people who absolutely LOVE them. Le Taz Hot Nov 2013 #11

there is a good website dedicated to most of the cruise ships lost-in-nj Nov 2013 #12

Your kid will meet lots of other kids mainer Nov 2013 #13

I love cruising and have been on cruises with avebury Nov 2013 #14

I think both Ted and Tom are jerks. NV Whino Nov 2013 #15

My wife and I went on out first cruise last year PRETZEL Nov 2013 #16

I've done Princess and Disney. Paulie Nov 2013 #17

I love them. I have been on three Caribbean cruises. RebelOne Nov 2013 #18

It doesn't appeal to me: Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #19

Sterile? RiffRandell Nov 2013 #28

Well, yes, that's true... Arugula Latte Nov 2013 #32

I'd love to do an Alaska cruise, but as for the Caribbean, give me a condo someplace anyday. Scuba Nov 2013 #23

I"m going on a cruise for New Year's... Callmecrazy Nov 2013 #25

For the FSM's sake, stay away from Carnival KamaAina Nov 2013 #26

Oh, and there's this: OriginalGeek Nov 2013 #27

I wouldn't go on one. alarimer Nov 2013 #29

I've never been on one and don't have the desire to. RiffRandell Nov 2013 #31

i would probably only go if i didn't have to pay for it , if i was going to spend money JI7 Nov 2013 #33

You know, I've never been on a cruise. Trailrider1951 Nov 2013 #34