pinklucky61

Just go to casino, transfer it to a slot machine, cash out of machine, go to casino cashier to cash it all out.

My experience as a solo cruiser on glory with FTTF.  I went to MatreD on embarkation day, but he couldn't switch me to 2 top until second night for early seating. Next solo on Valor I did YTD, no problems getting 2 top.  Just be aware that both cruises for sea day brunch, despite not touching the "share a table" I had to ask at check-in if I was getting a solo table. I think there's a glitch concerning sea day brunch on the app.

Your phone needs to be unlocked to receive messages.

I'm only gold level, but this last April (solo cruise), no mention of my birthday by any crew member all day. That's fine by me since I'm an introvert.

You can prepurchase 4 packs of beer, limited to 2 purchases, to your cabin through Fun Shop.  They don't count towards your 15, just don't brag about it coming from your cabin, crew doesn't care if they don't know where drink came from. (Technically, you're only supposed to consume pre-orders in cabin)

Sometimes I have mine in carry-on, sometimes in checked luggage.

They had breakfast in MDR on port days on Valor a couple of weeks ago.

2 hours ago, Clarasgrandma said:

We really liked the Crawfish Strudel appetizer. The Szechwan Shrimp dish was really good! Our waiter recommended it 🙂.  The Dutch Double Chocolate Pave dessert is my new favorite! 

Crawfish strudel was my favorite.

Starboard side, there's a white sign hanging from hallway ceiling and sign on door, easy to miss if not paying attention.  $3.50 for both washer and dryer.  $2 for detergent from machine, I bring tide pods and dryer sheets from home.

11 minutes ago, pinklucky61 said:

Was on Glory last week and saw them on any balcony large enough to have them. On my regular (small) balcony I had a chair with an adjustable back.

Sorry, LOL, I sailed Glory last year, just got off Valor. LOL MY mind still in cruise mode!

2 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

Not even in a suite and we have on. Currently on Glory.

 

 

Was on Glory last week and saw them on any balcony large enough to have them. On my regular (small) balcony I had a chair with an adjustable back.

33 minutes ago, Joanne G. said:

I’ve sent out my cotton nightgown, socks, undies, jeans, workout shorts, cotton capris, and cotton pants.  I don’t send out nice t-shirts due to fear of them shrinking in the hot water and hot dryer.   I think bras and bathing suits are too delicate for the industrial treatment and are easily washed out by hand.  The cotton pants and capris came back nicely folded but quite wrinkled.  I used the iron in the public laundry room to make them presentable. 
 

I have also used the public laundry rooms, but, in my experience, they are often busy unless you are willing to do your laundry very early in the morning or very late at night or during a port day.
 

People on these boards have said they have written special instructions such as “cold water” or “delicate cycle” or  “low dryer heat”, but I am not at all sure those instructions are followed.  I only send out what I feel won’t be damaged by super hot water and super hot drying.  
 

 

I usually do my own in self laundry on a port day, normally the only one in there. 

5 hours ago, anastasia3939 said:

I've never been on a cruise ship with self serve laundry but I guess I will be when I go on the Pride. How much does a load of laundry cost, and do you scan your sea pass card, or should I bring quarters?

 

TIA

Use your card, think around $3.50.

It will show up when you get to payment when ordering.

51 minutes ago, wrcjr98 said:

So are the espresso / latte drinks included on the punch card?  Do you buy the punch card, or, do they offer it to you on your first purchase?  Thank you!

My last cruise I didn't get cheers, I had to ask for the card.

2 hours ago, Crusin Karen said:

Great idea. Question: where do I find an inexpensive watch? Here in NE NJ you can’t find too many inexpensive things! 🤯😳😣

Are you cruising out of port other than NY NJ area?  If so, if you have time, run to Walmart or a chain drug store to find a cheap watch.

Keep meaning to try it, maybe on my April cruise.

  We just booked a 2025 cruise out of Sydney.  I'm reading that we need a visa, but my sister says no!  Anyone tell me their recent experience?  Traveling from U.S.

Went on Spirit with my sister in Oct.  We had car issues embarkation day, about 3 hours late for our boarding time. They had us go to back of line, but eventually 1 of the workers let us skip part of the line. Everything went quickly after that.  I don't remember it happening in Spirit MDR, but on Glory, drink service was absent nights I was there.  Really no complaints overall on Spirit.  We had a couple of rough sea days, but nothing like you saw in Cozumel.

I got a phone case with a strap, pockets for card and a small zippered pocket. Works great for me, easy access to sail card.

19 hours ago, Pika8347 said:

Totally disagree. I've done three (prior Covid) spring break cruises with my boys (11 & 13) and we never noticed rowdier or bad behavior. Yes, there were definitely more kids, and yes, they pushed every elevator button before they got off on their floor, but I say that's par for the course and I just rolled my eyes as we stopped on every floor. 

I've never really noticed a difference either.

OBC can be used, online or onboard.

Just be aware of how many bottles are in cabin when arrive.  Last cruise there was only 1 bottle in cabin, I saw that we were charged for a bottle. Had to go to guest services to have charge removed.

Should be able to accommodate 16 with 2 tables.

8 hours ago, Darlene620 said:

So does anyone know of the Spirit gives cash or do they put ot on your SS card?

Sign and Sail on Spirit