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I’ve been hungry on a RC ship one cruise. It seemed I was always looking for food while the Buffett was closed, and then I’d figure out where food was only to find that closed. Yeah it was a pre dinner snack, but we had MTD and knew dining early wasn’t really an option either. Depending on the fellow cruisers we found early MTD can be packed on longer cruises.

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2003 we cruised our honeymoon. We were 37 and 41. I insisted we try something neither of us had done before, a cruise fit the bill. Took a few days to get used to it but we now have 26 or so completed with more to come. Never thought we would be able to afford a second cruise.

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We look more at itinerary - islands we like and new places. We then choose best overall deal money, room, offers. Right know we have an RCL (Diamond) Carnival (not sure), 2 NCL (Platinum Plus) and Celebrity (Elite RCCL March). We like to go In the fall and spring for longer trips.

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That's just in reference to the MDR. On sea days, one MDR serves brunch from 8:30-1:00. Then both MDR's are open for dinner, as usual. You still have the option to eat lunch at the Lido buffet or from one of the other eateries, like Guy's, 'Ol Fashioned BBQ, etc. Which ones that are available depends on the ship, obviously.

Ok it’s been awhile since I was on a fun ship is breakfast served in the dining room on port days?

And if not is there somewhere to go besides the buffet?

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Now see I have read some really weird ones, that people seemed to have a lot of back and forth banter with individuals. I had to quit reading because they had pages and pages of posts about how was the wife, or the kids, or other cruises that had no relation to the one being done. And since I didn't know the posters like they all seemed to know each other, I quit reading and didn't go back to them. The one I recall the most I believe was someone that was going on the Symphony and they had pages and pages of posts that had nothing at all to do with the Symphony. I never even got to any posts about the ship and just had to stop reading it.

 

 

 

I don't have the close personal friendships many on these boards seem to have and so I often get quite confused and with those threads I just get out of them without posting.

I hate that on roll calls from previous trips, or the neighborhood. Or maybe I’m just jelly as I don’t make many long time cruise critic friends[emoji53]

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Btw I’m loving this thread, and I’ve been rolled off a ship I walked on. The wheelchair was an annoying lifesaver,🤨

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I won’t be interested in cruising with the buffet as is now. But if they had employees serving- placing food on your plate and removing trays if a fellow traveler touches something with their hand I’d be more interested. I’m not a fan of chaos.

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I work full time and SH is retired. Some years we get three cruises in . This year will be two. Most are longer than 7 days. We still do road trips and have been to all 50 states.

I’m hoping in retirement we will be able to cruise a portion of the winter. But money and prices will be a huge consideration.

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I’m really going to mindfully make food and beverage choices this cruise. So that being said, are there any scales on the rhapsody?

Any hints from recent dieting cruisers?

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The Gem has slightly less people and less bars. It has a great layout and seems the staff gets to know you a little more.

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I don't remember spiders. I don't remember a life vest? I hate them. The wet suit wasnt bad, I short and heavy. They were very picky about water shoes. They wanted you to use theirs.

I think kids would like it. And doggie paddle or back stroke is fine. There was help and it was not far.

Swimsuit and wet suit. It all fit.

I'm a big gal. I wore a shorts ora skirt andwas mot a big deal. For a couple mins it was uncomfortable. But look around not Many look great in wet suit. I did not buy the pictures though.

You made my day!!! I'm all for being part of the "train"! Will remind me of when we did cave tubing in Belize and we all joined together for the rough spots.

Glad I could help!:-D

I'm a non swimmer and will be doing this on our 3/20 cruise. From what I've read you have a life vest on the entire time and there is only one small spot where you have to put your head briefly underwater. I'm hesitant but going to go for it! I'll come back and let you know how it was.

I don't remember my head going under water. At one point our guide shuffled all the women to the front. And made me stay close. Because I was having issues adjusting from the sunlight to the cave. I tripped, and I was the first one moved ip.

When we got to the swim section our group had 2 non swimmers. He went to the most scared and helped them and the other one held on to the first. A little floating train pulled by the guide. It was a great tour.

8 am to 5 pm in the beginning of November

My library has a poor travel section, but I do look at barnes and noble. They are fully stocked. Trip advisor - sometimes feels overwhelming, especally on my phone - Sharing the laptop right now and spring is husband's busy season. Fantasy baseball research.

Looking for something different. We've been on the tour, to 7 mile beach, turtle farm, snorkeling, and the rays. So just looking for something different, can be active, but not much of a laying on the beach. I have 2 stops here in the next year.

I've been to GC a few times. I'm looking for something new.

We are two 50yos. Have you ever done something different? What was it and would you revommend it?

My husband and I will be in San Juan again this year. It was a place I traveled to for work so I have been there abit.

I want to know the best excursion you've done in PR (who with) and would you do it again?

I want new/different ideas!

TIA

We went there once after the tuins with Native Tours. We didn't really kayak, the kids (teens)did and liked it. Calm looking water, with a little current they were out cor over an hour on thier own. It was great, beautiful, peaceful. The lunch and beers were fabulous.

I'm not an accountant, but if your drink is free and the beverage package was free. 0 x?% should = $0.00.

How are the drinks showing up on your bill? Does the receipt show $0 or the price of each drink and then they take it off the bill?

I know it is insignificant, just wondering. Also wondering if the tax is really being remitted to the government. If it is being zeroed out, would they pay tax on $0.00?

 

q) Brewery – Florida Beer Company - https://www.facebook.com/FloridaBeerCompany a very good tour and tasting arrangement! Close to the Port.

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We are interested in doing the brewery tour. How far of a walk is it or would cabs be readily available when leaving the tour?

I'm not real chatty on the boards but I like meeting a few people. It seems like you see them through out the cruise so you get to chat. Even if it's just acknowledging someone in a line.

My experience is we pay less now than when we first cruised in 2003, because we learned a little about cruising. But recently we noticed the prices going up especially in NY, NJ and Baltimore. Supply and Demand. Lots of people are able to travel off peak season in those ports.

As I think they have reduced the waste on the ships to save corporate money. So we pay about the same or less, and get less 12 years later. Kind of makes sense. I will continue to cruise as long as I feel I can find a deal I'm willing to pay.