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FELLOW PASSENGERS WARN ME TO GET TESTED

Don's Family Vacations
Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 57K viewsπŸ“… 4 years ago⏱️ 17:07

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Editorial Summary

The creator discusses her decision to perform a self-administered COVID-19 test following reports from fellow passengers who tested positive after returning from a Panama Canal cruise. She notes that Princess Cruises did not provide mid-cruise testing during the fourteen-day period. After experiencing a sore throat and a queasy stomach, she demonstrates the process of using a rapid test kit for her own peace of mind before an upcoming flight. Following the test, she transitions into a review of her recent cruise experience, focusing heavily on the high level of customer service provided by the staff. She highlights several instances where crew members went above and beyond, including resolving dining seating issues, accommodating large group requests for the chef's table, and providing unexpected specialty dining to compensate for logistical challenges. She also praises the ship's internet connectivity and the efficiency of the stateroom attendants. The video concludes with her receiving a negative test result, allowing her to continue her travel plans.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Princess Cruises
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Princess Cruises
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

the staff i cannot say enough good things about the staff

the internet the wi-fi on board was really really good

they did give us one chest table which holds 12 people and then they went out of their way to make another table of seven for us

they gave me something else to try and compensate and make up for it that's what you want in a cruise line

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Test yourself for COVID before traveling if you feel under the weather
βœ“Use the medallion class app for room service requests

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

COVID testing protocols β€” Test yourself before flying home if cruise line doesn't provide testing

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat should I do if fellow passengers warn me about COVID after a cruise?
QHow did the cruise line handle group dining and special requests?

Topics Covered

Service Crew4Β½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconDining Specialty4Β½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy BaconSafety Medical1Β½ Sad BaconDining Buffet4Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy Bacon
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