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We did it last year (Oct). Lots of police / military present as crossing guards. Very safe feeling walking from port and around the downtown area (two 60+ yo women).

Sailed in a studio/solo cabin on the Encore, Sep 2021. I would rather have paid the same (or less) and been in a regular cabin - more square footage and storage, principally. The door to the Lounge was often left propped open and the meet-up was open to all solo cruisers. I made no use of the refreshments offered and made friends out and about on the ship (actually couples), so my only benefit was having a different room experience. The cruise fare offered was a 70% off second guest, so supplement in a regular cabin would have been 30% v normal 100%.

That’s a change since Sep 2021.

… Now you’ve got their attention. 🥳

^^ PS - those are not “check-out” towels. They are laid out by staff and more are available self-serve if there are no attendants around (on those rare occasions).

Wandering on a ship last September (so, yes, about 30% occupancy) and took this picture. It didn’t cross my mind that these seats were being saved (I don’t think they were) - but that no one had sat down yet (v. those missing towels). I think I need to see a bag or other personal items for it to register that someone is “using” the lounger.

Just leave the names as they are booked - 1 adult and 1 kid per room. Just ask for spare cards. This works on other cruise lines - and is quite routine.

Come in with an open mind. It is a cruise. But it is not going to be what you have experienced with Cunard. (I’m basing this on my perception of Cunard as being rather formal.). I am usually a Disney cruiser (but also sailed Princess, NCL, Royal, MSC and Carnival - all but Princess just once so far). I am scheduled for second cruises on MSC and Royal next month. MSC has a reputation of poor shoreside customer service - but a much better ship experience. I have not sailed Yacht Club (YC) on MSC, but find nearly all reports of it as an excellent experience. Consider what you like to do on a cruise and ask more directed questions if you would like further information (as above poster suggested). Also, if you know ship, cabin category, or itinerary, responders can address your queries more appropriately. (I could tell you about MDRs or the buffet, but if you are going to experience YC dining exclusively, that area gets addressed a lot; as does the excellent assistance typically provided by the butlers). Do you want to know about the main theater shows? Live Music? Pool? Spa? The conversation has begun…

Have you disputed the charge with your credit card?

^^ So there was a tomato on the steak plate. My memory still works (mostly).

So true!

It was in the Seashore in December. I think it had the chicken and fish as entree. (I was having lunch as an additional fee, having used my free meal at Butcher’s Cut.)

You mean the benefits? There was a letter in my stateroom. Diamond status? Shows up on booking and cruise ticket - including on luggage tags. You will need to go to the Specialty Dining host and make your reservation (maybe make a phone call? I went in person on boarding day). Thermal Suite complimentary hour - call or visit spa. Neither are automatically assigned a time. During the cruise, you should receive invitations for any special Diamond receptions. If you are in YC, you can ask a Concierge, too.

I think my can of Coke was ~ $3.50 - $4, service fee included, in December.

But those towels are lounging by the pool! Seriously, I am not a sun worshipper and would prefer a higher chair in the shade. But with this decades old problem - known to the cruise lines - why won’t they just put up a shoe-cubby style storage area or lockers. Then leave the loungers for human bodies to use - when they actually need a place to sit/ lounge? How long does the average person actually have their body on the lounger?