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Thanks for sharing this article. With all the negative publicity over leaking sewage and Carnival's part in this incident, it's easy to forget that the United States Coast Guard was there to assist and provide emergency transport.

Happy sailing on the Zuiderdam. Report back to us when you return!

Enjoy your cruise on Conquest. Please report back to us when you return and let us know how you liked your Carnival cruise!

Enjoy your cruise, mgtc! I can't wait to hear all about it when you return, as I am considering Equinox for August of 2014.

Enjoy your cruise, Carole. Come home and assure the skeptics that all is well with Carnival!

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I presented my husband another option - Celebrity Equinox. He was very excited ... I think I may get him to switch over from Princess. Serenade goes to Greece and Turkey, with those 4 relaxing days at sea, while Equinox is Italy heavy. I don't now - it's going to be tough having to choose.

An awesome idea ... Thanks, Jason!

What an honor ... Thank you! (I take back all that cursing I did in my failed attempts at completing a certain survey form-LOL!). Thanks for all your kind remarks. It's nice folks like you that keep me coming back!

We were lucky enough to sail on the Dream in 2008 to Bermuda from Boston - one of her last sailings before NCL sold her. What a classy little ship she was, too!

I hear you, Sarge. Seems that Bridge tours are now a for-fee luxury option now - just like the chef tours, balcony dinners, and all the rest. There will always be people more than willing to pay, too. We had a tour of the bridge on the Grand Princess in August of 2002, less than a year after 9/11. I remember - security was on high alert. I was surprised we were allowed up there. I don't believe the tours were being offered to everyone - just those celebrating a special occasion, VIPs, Elite cruisers, or at the special invite of the Captain.The tour was part of our anniversary package - so I guess you could say we paid a fee.

Kevin - thanks for the link to Serenade of the Seas. I showed this one to my husband, and I might actually get him to convert from Princess to RCI next summer. Love the 4 sea days! I wish we could join the Crazies cruise, but unfortunately we're limited to August.

I am always amazed at the number of crew who are always smiling and eager to please, given the long hours they work. Thanks for the article, Eph!

Wow - you learn something new everyday - thanks! I myself am directionally challenged. I could be on a ship for 7 days and still can't find my way off the elevator.

I guess budding chefs need to get their experience somewhere! Thanks for another view from the crew quarters, Eph!

What an awful way for the family to begin their vacation. I hope the little boy's okay.

Thanks for the interesting post, Eph. Sounds more cramped than the smallest college dorm rooms I've seen.

I hope the little boy's okay. What a terrible way to begin a cruise. Here's another article from Orlando Sentinel: http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-03-30/news/os-disney-fantasy-drowning-child-20130330_1_disney-fantasy-family-pool-cruise-ship

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