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Now I'm curious, where is this naughty table?

Thanks for sharing. Peace to you and your family.

No. 🙂 They know who won big in the casino, who bought really expensive watches, things like that.

And most people do, but the CBP people know who they are looking for.

Our worst experience was last summer on a Baltic cruise - lots of Europeans. The two boys in the cabin next to us had parents down the hall somewhere. They would be loud about 1:15 when they came in from curfew, we'd bang on the wall, they'd be quiet. No big deal. Until the 5th night, when they deciding running up and down the hall banging on doors yelling 'housekeeping!' in their Spanish accent was just hilarious. I was getting ready to go out and talk to them when I saw an man walking toward their room. I asked he if was their father, and he said no, was I related to them? I said no, but that one is their room. He knocked, hard, and proceeded to yell at them in French for a good 10 minutes. It was highly amusing. They were not a problem after that.

It's really bad sparkling wine, so be sure to get the mimosa instead. 🙂 The captain and top officers come out, tell you the stats for your voyage: how many passengers, how many C&A members, including how many diamond, diamond+, and pinnacles are on board. The top points people get recognized, as well as any new pinnacles or those reaching a milestone number of points. They will give you updates about their ship, or RCI's plans, or new ships and itineraries. On Voyager last summer, the captain started something new by bringing out regular crew members being recognized for achievement or longevity. A couple of them definitely had a deer in the headlights look about them. One was a butcher who had been with RCI for 10 years. I don't know if any other ship does this, but it was nice.

So....did CBP find anything? And they were released, with nothing taken, and we not told why, is that correct?

I would imagine the government of the country the ship is sailing to.

This really has to stop, now. 🙂

Waiters LOVE well-mannered kids who are easy to please. The table next to us last voyage had a lovely little girl. One night she was given an entire bowl of strawberries with whipped cream by a smiling waiter. 🙂

Your passport is enough. I print out copies of my set sail because I like to hold it in my hand, one less thing to worry about.

We are 15 days out from a cruise on Jewel that has 4 sea day. There is still nothing in the cruise planner for any sea day activities. Is this normal?

It's always weird to have the elevator open and see someone you know.....but in the wrong place. 🙂

My January 6 Jewel cruise says Terminal 6.

I don't put recyclables in the trash - I leave them on the counter in the bathroom.

Breast milk packets are small. How many does she anticipate needing to store?

Ummm, it's still 4/5/6 drinks during a 24 hour period. What I am I missing that makes this better?

You can still buy them..... 🙂

Voyager has the D Lounge on Deck 5, in the old cigar bar, with lifeboats blocking the view. The Crown is where the suite lounge is located.

January 6 - Jewel to the ABCs.

My January Jewel cruise has only shore excursions on the three port days - nothing at all for the four sea days. I hope they start putting the sea day activities up soon.

The Windjammer has the chocolate fountain usually once a week - but you have to ask when it's going to be.

Walker just posted this: I’m back! Here’s Brian- he takes over on Saturday. So this is his last cruise until he returns from vacay.

I hang the towels I want to keep - and some stewards change them anyway. The ones on the floor (under the sink) are the ones I want changed. As for places to hang them, there are usually 4 hooks on the bathroom door, and we bring some of our own for in the room.

While I would like to think that they were actually putting their employees first, it's a tough one to believe.