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  1. I never tried the beer tap on the Jubilee and I never saw anyone else trying them either. The two main issues I have heard on these is... 1. there is no clear idea on how often the lines are cleaned and 2. I have heard complaints that you end up with 1/2 a cup of foam. I would rather just go to a bar to get some beer than take my chances with what might come out of the tap.
  2. Except they shut the soda machines off at some point. I am guessing about when the buffet is closed up. I was heading back to my room on the Jubilee and stopped to get a soda but the scanner didn't read the card. I am guessing it is because they don't have the staff at that time to keep the area clean.
  3. If you are printing out luggage tags you might as well print the boarding pass at the same time and still do the screen shop as a backup.
  4. We did the Mardi Gras in Aug 2022... we were in port and docked by 2-2:30 am. They didn't even bother to turn the ship around before tying up.
  5. Rumor has it that it was a lighting contractor who had a massive heart attack. They were asking for blood in case they had to do surgery. I also heard other rumors but we got our information from the hypnotist who was on the same flight as us out of Houston. He supposedly got the info from the CD.
  6. Just got back from TX (Jubilee). Three in our group got Covid and when leaving the ship we could hear quite a bit of coughing.
  7. The Jubilee does not yet have the upcharge for a 2nd time at Chibang/Capucina.
  8. I don't think I ever saw them opened on my trip. I know I have seenthem open on the Mardi Gras but it was rare.
  9. Just returned from Jubilee sailing (1/13-1/20) Few thoughts... Port: Galveston is not the easiest port to sail from. When arriving it took us about 1/2 hour to go two blocks to the parking garage we had booked. The biggest problem is that Galveston was not designed for cruising and upgrading the terminal area will be difficult as there are many historical buildings that most likely cannot be touched. Add in the fact that there is only 1 road on and off the island. On the day we arrived, traffic leaving was backed up across the bridge for 2 or so miles. It looked like it would take 1-2 hours to clear that mess. I wouldn't be surprised if some people missed a flight. We had no problems when we got back and 2 examples do not make a pattern... just be aware there is no backup to getting off the island. Embarkation: This went smoothly. We had a mid C boarding group and by the time we got through all the security and check in processes they were calling our group. The Ship: This ship has the same basic layout as the Mardi Gras, which I have been on, which means it has the same pluses and minuses so I won't rehash those. Overall between the Mardi Gras and Jubilee I would prefer to sail on the Mardi Gras. Two of the biggest reasons... Piazza Panini (MG) vs Beach Buns (J) - The sandwich offerings here do not compare. BB, to me, is a step down compared the offerings on the MG Brass Magnolia (MG) vs Golden Mermaid (J) - GM... looking at the drink ingredients I was hard pressed to find something I liked meanwhile, BM there were a couple of drinks I tried to do at home. Debarkation: Due to a medical emergency, debarkation did not start until 10am. Add in the high winds gave them problems getting they front gangway was not opened for another 45 minutes. Additionally, about 25% of the ship had some sort of priority debarkation (Diamond/Platinum/Suites/etc) that they did not have enough room in the holding areas for all of those guests. I don't know if that many priority guests is typical but that many does start to devalue what it means to have priority. Overall the trip was good, the crew was pleasant (big shout out to Jay the shot, shot guy).
  10. I don't camp anymore but when we go on a trip I try to find a campground that has cabins. The only requirement is the cabins have AC. I feel less cooped up in a cabin than a hotel room with the added benefit of being able to have a campfire.
  11. They also had gelato on the Mardi Gras
  12. When they call A01 wait until it looks like everyone with that groups has finished getting in line and then get your A01/A02 group at the end of the line. Chances are they'll call A02 right before or right after you get in line.
  13. Depending on how you count them there are either 4 or 8 stations on deck 16. Be careful though on the dispensers at not all of them work all of the time. Our 1st day on the Mardi Gras the, 1st time using one, the dispenser was not giving out enough syrup so I had a watered down Mtn Dew. Luckily I had bubbles package so it did not matter.
  14. 200-300 in the terminal before boarding starts does not seem unreasonable. Let's say you have 3000+ passengers with port times starting at 10 with the last at 2 or 3. That gives 8-10 arrival slots. You would need to have 300 or more passengers for each slot and if boarding does not start until 11 that is easily 600 passengers in the terminal. On our cruise last year they did seem to be enforcing port times. We had 10:30 and there was a line of people waiting for 11 to arrive. I have heard though that arrival times are enforcement may vary by port.
  15. It could be a couple of reasons... - Last day... you need to start packing up to leave - Do you have a flight... need to check in for the flight - Depending on the type of traveler you are maybe you start to fret navigating through airport security... not a pleasant experience for some - Did you drive to the port and are not looking forward to the drive home.. particularly if it is a long drive.
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