Johnamac123

4 minutes ago, cruisecookie said:

I purchased a "cruise approved" non-surge protected power strip without an extension cord to use on my recent Freedom of the Seas cruise.  But, I was not allowed to bring it on board the ship.  I was told that Royal Caribbean forbids the use of all multi-plugs.  I had never heard that before.  My power strip was confiscated at embarkation. I was able to pick it up at the security checkpoint as I disembarked from my cruise. 

Did it have a surge protector?

6 hours ago, janetz said:

Trikes-Aruba!!

 

That looks like a great tour and I may do it when I get tired of snorkeling.😁

2 hours ago, BNBR said:

 

We did this $25 Aruba tour just the other day and thought it was the worst tour we have ever done. It was horrible.  The rock formation was ok, then we went to a grocery store, lol. Then the next stop was a random church, then a lighthouse that is nothing special. If you want to go to a beach in Aruba, just go to a beach. Skip the tour. It's terrible. If you want to do a tour, find a better tour.

 

The off-road tours are great in Aruba as the island has a ton of off road stuff that the busses can't do. It's a perfect island for it. 

 

We did the Ostrich farm and sightseeing in Curaçao. It was surprisingly kind of fun and nice to do something a little different. No beach or anything. But it was a short day, a unique, good sightseeing, and they drop you off downtown if you want to wander around before returning to ship. 

I think RCI calls it the "Best of Aruba" excursion. It really is bad. The tour bus was very nice, though.  

In Aruba, Mi Dushi sail and snorkel is usually available thru RCI. In Curacao, Bounty Adventures is a well reviewed sail and snorkel available thru their website. I have not done either excursion myself. I can vouch for Woodwind in Bonaire, they are one of the best and fill up fast. You need to book thru their website. Their dock is an easy walk from the ship ports. 

On 6/22/2019 at 6:47 AM, JAMESCC said:

On 6/22/2019 at 6:33 AM, Biker19 said:

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-royal-caribbean-avid-cruiser-20160429-story.html

Thanks for the link, very interesting. Books inside cabins, yikes! 350 days a year in an inside cabin is almost torture.

For 20 years.... but, whatever floats your boat. I always stay in a PV....

1 hour ago, Sunny Sailer said:

The best is to protect yourself by NOT PLACING LUGGAGE out the cabin door.  Money doesn't replace so many things.

Then how do you use Luggage Valet?  Can you give your luggage to your room steward ? 

12 hours ago, SRF said:

 

You do realize that in military officer rank, silver ranks higher than gold?

 

One silver bar is O-2 (1st Lt or LtJG) versus one gold bar being O-1 (2nd Lt or Ensign).

 

And a silver oak leaf is O-5 (LtCol or Commanger) and gold oak leaf is O-4 (Major or LtCmd).

 

😄

Are you suggesting that RCCL should award collar or shoulder board insignia for their P's and Suite guests??

Think Bill Murray in Caddyshack....

I had a 9N cruise last Dec to ABC Islands. Upon boarding, I got hassled with a purely administrative problem that should never of happened. I escalated it on board to the hotel director. Soon after the cruise, I got a $129 FCC and an apology. I was happily surprised. 😎

Best $25 you'll spend on a cruise...

Also consider a Klymit V inflatable sleeping pad. They are easily rolled up and put back in your luggage. Weighs 26 ozs.  

5 minutes ago, ScubaCruiser54 said:

Who is the RCI / RCCL forum Administrator?  I have questions I would like to PM about.

I believe her name is Laura. I don't have her direct email, but I think you can direction questions/issues to community@cruisecritic.com. I hope that works out for you. 

On 5/9/2019 at 8:27 PM, TACMS said:

Thank you all....playing it safe and paid extra....booked the 1:50 flight.

Since you're taking the later flight, you might consider Luggage Valet if Mariner offers it. It's the best $30/pp you'll spend on your cruise...

When I ordered my own snorkel equipment (mask, snorkel, fins) several years ago a very nice backpack was included. I leave my fins at home but add my full face mask and a towel. They are three pockets that I use for various items, and I take a large zip lock to keep my seapass, camera, wallet with cash and debit card and a copy of my passport. I usually put it under the seating as long as its dry there while I'm in the water. Normally, one or two crew members stay on the boat/cat incl. the captain. They'll keep an eye out but all guests should be in the water. 

Truluck's, 777 Brickell Avenue. I've eaten there once and am going back. You can check out their website for more info. It's definately pricey. 

Can this be combined with a BOGO50 discount??

I called in today for a $45 price reduction and an additional $25 OBC. This will pay for one of my snorkeling excursions .I always review the new Cruise Receipt while I'm on the phone with the CSR. I've done this several times and CSR never mentions a re-booking only a price reduction...

1 hour ago, tinkr2 said:

My husband is an excel master. I need to get him on checking cruises and making charts. It will never happen, guess I will have to figure it out.

Very doable, especially with YT help. Or find something to "motivate" DH. This is very easy stuff. ☺️

12 minutes ago, Coralc said:

Thank you John! It would've taken me weeks to figure that out! I have saved it in a Word document for reference. Thank you so much! 

If you highlight all of your datapoints after you've added new ones (rows) in Excel, click on the chart. Then you can drag down the bottom border line and it will add the new data to your chart. I hope!! lolol. 

1 hour ago, Coralc said:

Thank you John, that is very kind of you. 

Open Excel spreadsheet and set up three columns as shown below:

2. Highlight the Columns A-C and Rows 2-4.

3. Hold ALT and F1 at same time. Move the chart as needed.

4. Click on chart. Click on date axis (horizontal).

5. Upper left click on Format Selection.

6. Format Axis will appear on right side. Change from Automatically Select to text Axis.

7. Click back on chart. Across top click on Design. Click on Change chart type on top right.

8. On All Charts tab click on Line.

9. Double Click on Line. Click on Paint bucket under Series options. Click on Marker. Choose option for Solid point at data change if desired. Repeat for other line.

10. That’s where my knowledge ends I’m afraid. Maybe ADPMOM can advise of how to add datapoints without redoing the chart. At least this will get you started.  

4 minutes ago, Coralc said:

 

Thank you John. I'm not very good at Excel, and Excel hates me, but I will look.  I can wreck a spreadsheet faster than most. Thanks for the suggestion. 

When I get mine setup, I'll put together some steps for u to follow....

1 hour ago, APDMOM said:

 

Technology makes it so easy!  And I enjoy doing it... it is all part of planning for the cruise and killing time during the countdown 😁

Great idea!! I'm going to start tonight. Do you make a separate worksheet for each cruise? 

1 hour ago, Coralc said:

Wow! ADPMOM, I wish I knew how to make incredible charts and graphs like that! Very Impressive. 

It's Excel 101 actually. You could prolly find a YT video, actually. 

Combining a Western and Southern cruise: begin in Miami, down to the ABC's, then over to Roatan, Cozumel and Grand Caymans. Add in Co Co Cay when finishing up before returning to Miami. I want to snorkel those reefs until I'm too old to do it anymore... 

2 minutes ago, twangster said:

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.  

^^^^^^^^^^^^^Eeeewwwwww......