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I don't think I want to know how you found that out. Jus' sayin'...

People will be trying to "unsee" that for quite a while. Jus' sayin'...

You should be able to source teenagers much more cheaply than other "youngsters" or livestock. In some cases parents are willing to give them away for free or even pay the recipient. As long as it is relatively tasty, trolls aren't that particular about whether their meat is "veal tender" or aged "on the hoof." If you're not sure if the teen meets their (low) standards, you can always throw in a couple of packages of marinade to seal the deal. Jus' sayin'...

Ewww. Luckily that's not true. They use a galley freezer for the mortuary (in the same galley that prepares your meals). They tell you it's a separate freezer but you never know...

Crew spaces and passageways. We've never had a problem with any more noise from there than anywhere else.

When taking advantage of any "big box" agency lower rates/higher perks (which are offered relatively often), make sure you research their cancelation rules. If you book with HAL (or many travel agents), you get a 100% refund (or some form of FCC) if you cancel before the final payment date. Many of the "big box" agencies keep your entire deposit no matter when you cancel (or rebook for a different cruise). For us that's usually unacceptable, especially if the deposit is substantial and the cruise is a long way off. Jus' sayin'...

Got no dog in this fight but agree completely. With very few exceptions we've suffered more poor service and inability to properly and satisfactorily resolve issues similar to the OP's from "large volume cruise agency" bookings than any of the other available options. To avoid this problem in the future, my unsolicited advice is to stay away from them and stick with a HAL PCC or a trusted "independent" TA who has decent experience and good references. Jus' sayin'...

Oops, I did a no-no. I thought explaining that the apparently prohibited acronym stood for "What's This Foolishness?" would pass but apparently overestimated either the abilities of CC's guardian computers or the tolerance of our human masters. "Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa."

So have any AARP Lifetime members been able to verify with HAL/SheerID? I tried by submitting the requested info on the HAL site and was asked to upload a photo of my AARP card. I did so and received a response from SheerID that stated a date was missing on the card (presumably in the "VALID THRU" block) so they wouldn't verify. My card clearly states "Lifetime" in that space and apparently SheerID can't handle text where they expect numerical input. They haven't yet responded to my ****** message. Any suggestions? * ***** = What's this foolishness? (That's my story and I'm sticking to it)

Crew spaces and passages between decks.

Not really sure what accommodations you could expect from Oceania other than going to breakfast and making a "takeout' plate from the selections available but would caution you to check the local laws before you disembark for your excursion - some (many?) places prohibit bringing various food items ashore (especially fresh fruits and vegetables).

TA = Travel Agent. If you have a good one, it's LOTS easier than dealing directly with a cruise line or tour operator.

I'm not sure I understand your question. Do you expect them to give you the "extra" perks they're now using to attract a higher fare that you didn't pay? Rebooking a voyage to take advantage of fare and/or perk changes is almost always an option; we use it fairly often after our original booking (if fares go down enough or included upgrades/perks make the higher fare worthwhile) but the cruise line isn't going to give you something for nothing. Nor should they. Jus' sayin'...

Kinda depends on the butt or tramp involved. Jus' sayin'...