I Took The First Cruise Since The COVID Cruising Shutdown
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The creator documents her experience on the MSC Virtuosa, which served as the first cruise to depart from the United Kingdom following a fourteen month shutdown. She details the heightened security and health protocols, including mandatory COVID tests and specific mask requirements in indoor areas like staircases and buffets. The creator explores various aspects of ship life, including the cleanliness of her budget inside cabin, the updated digital muster drill process, and the availability of amenities like the ropes course and water slides. She highlights the dining experiences, noting the transition to digital menus via QR codes and the high quality of the buffet, which utilizes one-way systems and crew assistance to maintain hygiene. Additionally, she reviews the specialty dining options and the presence of a robot bartender named Rob. Ultimately, the creator concludes that despite the logistical changes and social distancing measures, the atmosphere remained friendly and the crew was exceptionally welcoming, making the return to cruising a positive experience.
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i have never been more nervous for a cruise i thought i had done my research i've been researching cruising for the last year but i didn't know if i personally would feel safe on the ship
the buffet is still there the food is still fantastic and i think it's a better process than it was before all of this happened
the atmosphere is just as good if not better because everybody's so happy to be back on a cruise
i felt really safe with that a lot safer than i would just walking down the street at home
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