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Not on slots. I have done it several times on different ships.

One thing to note that I didn't know until my last cruise was that if you are getting cash at a machine through a room charge but then subsequently don't play machines with but instead only play table games you can't go back to the machine for a second round of cash through the machine room charge. I was told by the Casino host that you have to play at least 50% of what you charged to your room before they the system will let you charge any more money. So if your intent is to mostly play table games take out as much as you might think you need for the entire cruise. Otherwise you are at the mercy of the 5% they charge when they charge while sitting at the table.

I've got three NOS booked over the next couple years. Even though I like Oasis and quantum class a little more, I love not having to fly to cruise.

Eat some Picanha for me 🙂

DW loves Virgin Miami Vices... It's kind of a half Pina Colada half strawberry daiquiri, I think. Try everything dispose of what you don't like. What I don't like will be different than what you don't like. You can keep ordering until you find what you love. Yes Yes but not at a Starbucks branded kiosk but all the other coffee places are fine. Yes canned soda is included. Don't forget to try the fresh squeezed OJ in the Windjammer. It is amazing.

Princess did last year. I booked a mini suite for April 2024 for $2.

I'd change. While you might find the odd vendor who would take GBP or Euro's the majority won't. USD are way easier to deal

Thanks, I'm sure I will. I am the travel planner in our family. I have always been the "control freak" that people refer to themselves as for why they book direct. Discovering a great TA and tapping into group space savings has cured me of my "control freak" issues. More than a control freak, I'm cheap as he🏒🏒 There still lots of stuff to obsess over... flights, pre cruise hotel, drink packages, excursions, shuttles, etc...

I think the last time I got cards at check and not at the door was Mariner 2019. I thought it would be a hassle with ordering drinks etc when you first boarded the ship but it really wasn't .

Thanks for the update. It's always nice to hear the conclusion of these stories. I'm glad it worked out for these folks.

Just booked another cruise taking advantage of TA group space on WOS. Royal website price for the same thing refundable was $1600 more than what I paid. Plus I got $200 OBC. I'm practically cruising for free 🙂

Sorry to be off topic but great user name... I have family from Ulsteinvik and have visited several times.

They main reason DW and I get voom is so we can communicate with each other when we are separated.

On 21 Alaska cruise on Serenade that was my go to spot for lunch.

If I had a pin I'd wear it everywhere. 🙂

My favorite "throw your status around moment" was on my one and only NCL cruise. I was behind them waiting in guest services and they were demanding some special unreasonable consideration that I can't even remember what now stating that there were "SILVER!" status and that that somehow should make a difference.

I wouldn't need a water package with the DBP. It's easy to grab a bottle or two whenever I'm heading back to the room and stash until later. I usually end up with more than I can use.

Thanks, I've got a little ways to go on that still

Is that a Pinnacle thing only?

Barbarians! I can't stand that. If you want to use Facetime (I do) buy some AirPods.

That's right I didn't think about the Hibachi... They will group you with others there. That is something for the OP to consider if they are looking for other to dine with.

Yes, that is the way it works.

Only 1 so far! 😮

I try and book as soon as itineraries are released. Your best chance of getting the best deal seems to be then. I have booked some that weren't so far out but that is the exception not the rule. With a refundable deposit booking I see no risk to doing so and boarding knowing you paid less than many of your fellow travelers always makes me smile. 😉

For those who have had their request not honored and are willing to share, what are you requesting that has eluded their ability to help you? I've never requested anything from dining except to let them know about dining restrictions.