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I'd be willing to be "I Will Survive" is in there somewhere.

We are considering this cruise line and are wondering if smoking is allowed in any of the public areas or cabins, I hope not!

 

Try this

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do;jsessionid=0000KKY54ngQoGf6uXCNEoNYBHb:12hdhua36?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&pnav=2&faqSubjectName=Onboard+Policies&faqId=3101&faqSubjectId=333&faqType=faq

....... and as a runner, I know it's a bad word..... but, go hit the TREADMILL ! :eek:

 

I have fallen into the habit of using the treadmill. On Independence, they look forward and we had mostly calm seas so it was little different than the Y at home. On Splendour, one day we were experiencing some rough seas and the treadmills looked to the side. It was really interesting. The roll of the ship built in a little hill work -- felt great.

Because it is in International waters, there ae no regulations, as in Vegas...I LOVE the slots, but I know that on cruise ships they're stingy. I have found that on the first 2 nights to lure you in, the slots are paying out, then it's tightened, and especially on the last night--forget about it!

I think I read somewhere that they have to compy with Bahamas regulations because of ship's registry. Could be wrong though.

I don't smuggle, and I am not going take the time to search to find out if these devices have been mentioned before, but they looks like much more fun that rum runners [especially the one for wine].

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We've played the guarantee game and have been well pleased with the results. We have also been pretty far forward on at least one cruise and had no problem. So I wouldn't panic if you can't change but just keep in mind "it never hurts to ask" and don't believe your TA if she says you cannot change. You can always change if there are cabins available in the pool in that class.

 

As noche caliente said, if you stay in that cabin and your cruise has any tender ports, you will hear the anchor on those days. But relax, it only takes a few seconds for the anchor to drop. And when you hear the anchor at 5 a.m., use it as a reminder that you are on vacation and you can turn over and go back to sleep until . . . you are good and ready to get up. [actually, at my age I used it as a reminder to get up and go to the john and THEN go back to sleep].

 

It's all good.

[quote name='cruiseknots']As I stated, you do have a valid point.

However, when you enter into this cruise contract you do so because you must or you can't go.[/quote]

Which changes nothing. When I can afford to drop a billion or so for my own cruise ship, I can make the rules. Until then, I have to deal with [and comply with the terms of] those that do. It's their business. Except for the relatively few areas where law or regulation require the cruise line to comply with certain standards or make the terms of an agreement unenforceable, there is nothing unfair, illegal, or unethical about having to comply with their rules or stay at home.

[quote] One item that you are agreeing to is a limit of liability on your luggage of $300.00. Two Tommy Bahama shirts is worth more than $300.00. So if you had a suit case packed with clothes with a value of more than $1000.00 and RCI looses or destroys your bag, you would not try to get the actual value for the goods that were lost, destroyed or stolen? You did agree to the $300.00! So based on your statement, you should not seek more than that?[/quote]

Trying or asking for more than the agreed limit of liability is not at all the same thing as willingly and knowingly violating a a stated and agreed policy. However, if that is what the agreement says, then that's what it says. I wouldn't be surprised or come whining to Cruise Critic if that's all I got. Anyway, that is what insurance is for.

I said in my original post that I don't claim to be perfect and I am not trying to point fingers, this is a personal thing with me. I am sure there is something in my past that violates some rule or even law [I do have a speeding ticket or two in my past -- but not recently (look up "energy hawk" but that's a different story)]. Anyway I personally do not subscribe to the two [or more] wrongs make a right theory. Just because I might be able to prove Feed-Man or whoever is inconsistent in his argument or even hypocritical does not make my violation of MY AGREEMENT any less a violation.

I'm not advocating stealing or any other crime. However, to say you never exceed the speed limit or break any other law, then hold folks here to the letter of company policy, not law, is being a bit of a hyopcrite.

It is not just a company policy. When I agree to the terms of the cruise contract, I understand I have agreed, given my word, to abide by the cruise lines policies. So I understand it to be a contractual obligation as well -- a promise. I realize no one is perfect [and I am certainly not claiming to be] but my word means something to me. So I will do my best to abide by the policies I agreed to abide by.

You all do realize, don't you, that CeeAngel resurrected a two and a half year old thread?

I know Mary. Someone [L or C I suspect] needs to give her computer back.

 

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You all do realize, don't you, that CeeAngel resurrected a two and a half year old thread?

We are booked in 6508 on Independance of the Seas for its transatlantic cruise to Southampton on 12 April 2009 so will eagerly await your review.

Elizabeth

 

We are on that cruise as well. We booked a guarantee, so we are also interested on forward cabins -- looks like that may be where we end up.

 

Elizabeth, you should drop by the meet & mingle forum for this cruise. It is very active [just passed 7000 posts] with cruisers from the US, UK and Canada [ and a couple others here and there]. It has a lot of information that might be helpful. We would love to share thoughts and even invite you to participate in activities if you have any interest.

 

D

We will be on the Indy for the T.A. 4-12-09. If anyone on this thread was on the last TA - would appreciate any information you want to share. In particular, if anyone saved any Compasses I would appreciate seeing any of those to help us plan group activities.

 

Sounds like a wonderful ship - we can hardly wait!! Great information on this thread - thanks for sharing. Mary