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yes nice to hear. If a cruise ship did NOT stop, and it was reported, then they would be in trouble with maritime law.
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no, nope, nada, don't even try. Ships can be delayed, traffic can be heavy and why stress yourself. Always take advice from the cruise lines, and book after 11:30 am or even better 1pm. relax and people watch at the airport which in Orlando can have heavy TSA so I would never book a flight before 1pm.
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yes I agree. I did 6 RCI cruises this year and each one ha various small differences and or issues. Overall I do not cruise for the food as on land there are many excellent restaurants. But when on any ship, I feel that there will always be salad options, and veggies as well as usually great bread. Sometimes the main entree can be off in flavor or temp, so just tell the waiter.
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the best recent sale was in late Nov on a Monday where all deposits were only a dollar. they do this twice a year. Honestly if you see a room you like, put a deposit down and then if price goes down, call for an adjustment.
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yes I have done this and also keep in the box and perhaps put in a large plastic bag as well.
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How does a cruise line justify running out of pool towels?
Oceansaway17 replied to KyleClark's topic in Norwegian Cruise Line
i guess they could blame it on supply chain issues or the fact that folks are stealing. I actually bring my own bright orange and pink towel from home. -
it is the details that make a difference between a good ship and a great ship. and yes sometimes the way things are displayed in the buffet have me shaking my head.
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All Included - no longer available?
Oceansaway17 replied to Cruisingirl2012's topic in Celebrity Cruises
I for one am glad they give you an option. I am not an alcoholic drinker nor do I wish to use WIFI internet. Just want the ship, food, shows, and islands. -
Music walk chases us away from HAL
Oceansaway17 replied to IJustWantToGo36's topic in Holland America Line
now if I did not know this was a HAL thread I would swear you are describing a Carnival ship. guessing the image of HAL needs to be spread around more as a lot of folks think it is a quiet older crowd with nothing to do after 10pm. Still I hope HAL tries to separate the noise from the various venues so those who like classical music can enjoy too. -
10 year old child on harmony.
Oceansaway17 replied to White123's topic in Royal Caribbean International
sounds like a nice list to me. Good to expose the 10 year old to a variety of things. really is a lot to do on Oasis class ship including the Merri-go-round too -
Ovation has propulsion issues
Oceansaway17 replied to Biker19's topic in Royal Caribbean International
wow sorry to hear about issues with Ovation. I am due to sail in the region in a year and hoping no issues. these big girl ships do get propulsion issues at times. -
Mariner OTS December 1st brief review
Oceansaway17 replied to auntie.emily94's topic in Royal Caribbean International
i meant to say PEEK a boo bridge. oopsie -
Wonder delayed departure from Coco Cay.
Oceansaway17 replied to sonogal's topic in Royal Caribbean International
curious if the captain is Capt Rob H who was the take out captain when the ship was new? also how was the temperature of the Oasis pool in Dec? -
Weird ? About Trash in Rooms
Oceansaway17 replied to heatherandnick's topic in Royal Caribbean International
wow this is the most interesting question I have seen lately. perhaps ask for a supervisor on the first day and have a chat. Or bring you own from home. -
yes I am well aware of how loudly folks feel embolden in the name of having a good time. yup. I can have a good time stomping and banging around their rooms at 6am when then are trying to sleep in or phone and hang up. But then I would be lowering myself to their level. This thread is about 1am curfew and me thinks it is too late especially if ship docks at 7am and folks have excursions thereby needing good rest and time to fight the breakfast crowd too. One can have fun on a ship but be considerate and quiet.
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I think folks who do several 7 days cruises deserve more points than say those who do several 3 day. It should be about NIGHTs. It is what RCI does. Just seems to not make sense and no encouragement to book a longer cruise.
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Jubilee: Delivery Delayed, Sailings Cancelled
Oceansaway17 replied to talkorpi's topic in Carnival Cruise Lines
the only good thing is most likely very low chance of any hurricanes in Dec from TX. still I feel bad for folks but every cruise line it seems has delays on early sailings of a new ship. -
the only time I do not cruise is Mid-Dec to Late-March because of possible delays with snow as I live in Pa. best time for Alaska is May-June because still now in mountains, best time for East Coast Canada and N Eng is Sept-Oct (pray for no hurricanes) best time for UK and Norway is July-Sept with longer days and a bit warmer Best time for Med is Spring and Fall but not HOT summer. Best time for Caribbean is IMHO April-May or Nov then again, the best time is whatever your lifestyle and budget can handle. And do go to city of departure the day before unless you are within driving distance.
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Jim_Iain - Solstice LIVE Mexico Riveria B2B - December 3 and 11
Oceansaway17 replied to Jim_Iain's topic in Celebrity Cruises
oh I meant to say first cruise in 2023. but my first cruise was on Oceanic and I got to tour the engine room back in 1977 with my dad. Still wishing you a good 2023 -
Trying to figure out what stops need a shore excursion.
Oceansaway17 replied to Stockjock's topic in Celebrity Cruises
yes I agree with you. I did enjoy Pompeii though, but I have heard that Athen is so full of a lot of ruins than after a while it gets boring. I mean a ruin is a ruin and I quick look and I am done. speaking of Dubrovnik, I just cancelled my NCL trip was they are not going there. I have heard som many folks say that this is a do not miss port. Look for a comprehensive tour that would give you a lot of things with a nice guide. -
Jim_Iain - Solstice LIVE Mexico Riveria B2B - December 3 and 11
Oceansaway17 replied to Jim_Iain's topic in Celebrity Cruises
enjoying your posts with nice photos. You two just have so much fun. May 2024 have nice adventures for you as well. My first cruise will be on the Beyond in April. Can't wait. -
one hint I have learned is to do screen prints at the time of booking if you do your own. sometimes the cruise line won't send a receipt with details or pdf. Then take a piece of paper 4 x 6 or so and write down detail of booking, then have section for TO DO like air and hotel. Tack the paper to bulletin board or on refrigerator. I also mark my wall calendar with dates of final payment and I back it up 5-7 days. Also when budgeting for shore excursions and air or hotel, add additional 15% when done. Make sure you take small bills for tips and incidentals too. Lastly have and piece of paper with handwritten or typed of all the sections with reservation numbers as well as phone numbers for airline, hotel, etc. It too create folders on computer for each trip