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Overall our 13 day Caribbean cruise was great but MDR table assignment was a weak link . We ate in all 3 MDR's and only once got the same wait staff . Disappointing . Food was generally good but service was an issue . Fully agree but don't understand where the savings are for Princess . I get changing things to improve the bottom line but don't see how these changes save them any money .

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Wheelchairs and scooters left in the hallways isn't ideal but I never recognized that this is primarily an issue for others with mobility issues . I thought it rude to complain but now recognize this is a safety issue not an esthetic concern . Thank you all for enlightening me .

Is it possible that they've decided to include their drink package on Half Moon so there's no need ?Very very unlikely I know but ......

😅🤣😂 Organic and cruise , the ultimate contradiction . You be you .

Exactly What are you disagreeing with ? Hiring at wages which are well below first world rates is the cruise industry's business model . Otherwise cruise prices would be double . Absolutely ! It's like going to Mexico and being astounded that not everyone earns $15 an hour . Some people just don't get it .

Eww . Be careful what you wish for . Especially these days .

I was fortunate to sail on the Veendam twice a giant 😉 compared to the Prinsendam. Even so we we experienced the joy of smaller ships when we berthed in downtown Hamilton Bermuda instead of the giant concrete Royal Navy/King's Wharf, which all the other ships were stuck at . Being in the heart of Bermuda made the cruise . So unique ports are unlikely with todays large larger and largest ships .

Well that's 90% of the cruise itineraries . 🤣

Isn't Miami just a half hour more then Tampa or FLL ? What's the difference ?

Agreed but I've spent time at resort hotels and all-inclusive's where the hotel was the vacation . Also took a Mediterranean cruise (NCL) where we felt the ship was a floating hotel . So it depends .

Well this cruise is instead of Florida over New Year's . Way cheaper cruise AND air . YUL fairs are still way up. We did a lovely Princess cruise this summer from FLL to Quebec City . It seemed half the passengers were Floridians and half were eastern Canadians so everyone drove one way and flew the other .

I think you're either overestimating their intelligence or insulting us . 😉 Seriously I believe whoever puts together the itineraries is hamstrung by accounting . The push is towards private islands , shorter distances cruises at slower speeds to save on fuel costs . Add to that ports unable to handle today's larger ships . Finally you have passengers who say they want different but only if the ship leaves from a convenient home port and doesn't go anywhere "scary" plus new cruisers to whom each port is new and exciting not ,Oh God, not Nassau again. This doesn't forgive the same old same old mindset but it does explain it .

Exactly . Add in that my TA is offering 50 + OBC plus $100 shareholder benefit and you are well under that . My point is that it doesn't surprise me that HAL is trying to cheapen the cruise experience as they are willing to drop their pants on prices hoping to make it up once people are on board . This is a mistake but I'll take the cheap deals .

I'm paying the equivalent of $50 US a day for my upcoming balcony cabin in a good location . Nuts I know. At $400 I'd get real fussy .

This sums up this site . 4+ Mariners make up a small portion of cruisers but not here . With a 50% discount I wouldn't sweat this money grab either . Princess, on my summer cruise , still had a "free" bottle PP and charges $15 not $20 for additional bottles . BTW, my next cruise is currently selling balconies for $50 a day . Yes, $350 for the week . Defend the suits all you guys want . I think HAL management are xxxxx's . Oh and congratulations on getting another $40 out of me . Flame away .

I had no idea that Rogerjett had South-East Asian menus . Thanks https://rogerjett-photography.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Indian-Menu-2021.pdf

Okay . I'm going to contact them next week . Thanks all

How long does it take to receive the $100 OBC for being a CCL stockholder? I sent in my proof 3 weeks ago and wonder when I should follow up with them . My cruise is in 2 months . thanks

Thanks for the info . I wonder if there are those who think, why should I waste my 15 on alcohol-less drinks . Thanks Holland . 🙄

I don't think so . Am I misreading ? From Holland's site The Signature and Elite packages have a daily limit of 15 alcoholic beverages, which includes all alcoholic beverages with a menu price of $15 or less (Elite Beverage Package), or $11 or less (Signature Beverage Package). The Quench Beverage Package includes unlimited non-alcoholic beverages and bottled waters 500ml and under. https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/faq.shipboard-life.what-are-my-beverage-package-options.html

Maybe I'm reading you wrong but I believe the 15 limit is just for alcoholic beverages .

My mom was a big fan of ginger ale for all sorts of nausea and tummy issues . If you believe something works , it works . Elastic nausea bands anyone . 😉

I found an interesting analysis between various nausea treatments entitled The Pharmacologic Management of Motion Sickness from U.S. Pharmacist What they have to say about ginger is frightening . https://www.uspharmacist.com/article/the-pharmacologic-management-of-motion-sickness