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33 minutes ago, Freshycat said:

 

Haha, true, but bathing suits are small. You can get a lot of them into a carry-on. 🙂 It's the extra shoes and multiple jackets, sweaters and  jeans that will kill you.

Just a little tip.  For small things like bathing suits,  socks, undies, etc... roll up items, put in ziploc bag and put in shoes. Even some toiletries will work for this.

Correct. $3 entrance fee. If you want a lounger and umbrella, you have to purchase $10 of food or drink and you get to use them for free.  

Yes, you can just stay in port.  There are tons of shops, bars...etc.   Why not jump in a taxi (very quick and cheap) and go to Paradise Beach?  Tons of fun!!!

From the outside....the 4J's.  Definitely worth it.  7201  Not H/C.  

Thank you for your point of view.  Looking forward to our cruise next month and will now be prepared for the negatives, as well as the positives!  I think I will take a map of the ship...I am usually one to get lost..lol

6 minutes ago, celereflect said:

What do CC and OP as mentioned on the above message stand for please!

CC is Cruise Critic  and OP stands for Original Poster (which is you)

I feel like I’m watching a “particular” Tom Hanks movie 😳

I have always had a good experience, regardless of where we are.  Sooo easy and convenient. 

You should be speaking to your doctor about this, not on a cruise website....and yes, I had a kidney stone removed surgically from my bladder.  All cases are different.  Please talk to the doctor about your particular circumstances.  I wish you the very best of luck.

Michael...for those of us that have been here on CC for years, know exactly what you are waiting for.  You are waiting for someone to agree with you and give you a solution.  I am sorry to say, but it is not going to happen.  I wish you the best and hope you are able to move on and enjoy your cruise.  

Once I book airline tickets, I never look back, knowing I will never get the price difference. 

Thank you for the info.  Visiting Guadeloupe  in two months and according to the "ports of call" threads, only euro's are accepted. 

OPW

Not  a man, but if I was, would not be thrilled. 

Just my 2 cents...I love the Summit.  (even BEFORE the refurb).   The T pool is amazing.  Amazing crew/service and amazing food...

17 minutes ago, 2chiefs said:

For us it's always been in the hall and occasionally the porter will put it in the room.

Except once!...  When Sallie stashed an iron in a suitcase on one of our earlier cruises. I had to go to the :naughty room" to retrieve it.

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Tsk, tsk Sallie....

Thank you Tapi!!!!   This makes me even more excited for our October cruise on the Meraviglia!!!

1 hour ago, John Bull said:

 

You misunderstand my post, NBT.

Not disagreeing about the custom,.

But when cruising came to the great unwashed masses (like JB ), on P&O it was embarrassing how many empty seats there were in the MDR on the last night - the night you traditionally handed over envelopes to the waiters - when tightwad passengers decided to dine in the buffet. 

 

JB 

 

I made this statement  sometime last year. ...I was BASHED on RCCL threads, with everyone telling me that it did not happen.  Well, I remember distinctly on my first RC  Explorer cruise asking our waiter where everyone was.  The dining room was EMPTY.    

I recently inherited a painting by a well known artist.  Spent a lot of time doing research on it.  Via websites, I contacted many art dealers in NYC..and EVERY ONE of the websites stated  "We do not appraise Park West paintings and have no interest in purchasing them"     Just saying.  

5 minutes ago, paul929207 said:

I would think they would be added to the fare. Could be too many people stiffing the staff

Agreed.  

You don't state the ages in your family...but we just returned from the Grandeur and had an amazing time (out of Baltimore).  The only negative I will say about it, is it is an older group of people.  I do not recommend it for children, as there is a very limited amount of things for them to do.   You also have Carnival's Pride out of Baltimore.  Much better atmosphere for children.

Nothing is free.  It is AI and included in your cruise fare...hence, the exorbitant price tag. 

They will have blank ones at the port.

Love your post FRESHYCAT

This is 6204, which is the mirror image of 6504.  Hope it helps.