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Surveys (10's), are important to crew members because: * They can be rewarded with time off. (not a day off but perhaps an exrra hour off) * Better assignments. (perhaps more tables) * Free internet. * A free meal to a specialty restaurant. * Extra cash. * A promotion. We ate at Izumi tonight and observed numerous plates of sushi being made just before the restaurant closed...so we asked where it was going. The AMD said it was for "Employee Appreciation Night". They were also serving other dishes from the other specialty restaurants.

Oh Snap! Just our luck...we're eating at Izumi tonight.

Correct...that's what I said.

Additional info: 7n sailings...1 bag each of free laundry. 5n or less...no free laundry. * currently on a 14n sailing...1 bag each of free laundry. BOGO...depending on ship and sailing, it may exclude some restaurants. Onboard Symphony, BOGO can't be used at Hooked, Chef's Table, Hibachi/Teppanyaki, and Playmakers.

We've heard announcements (regarding surveys/10)...many times...in the Windjammer and even in the MDR. * Haven't heard any announcements in 15 days aboard the Symphony...but have been asked to do the survey at CK, MDR, and yesterday at JR.

buncosquad and SargassoPirate...just wanted to say "thank you" to you both for eloquently debating...quite refreshing to read. * Love and agree to both your responses...just wanted to add that perhaps one's age can be a factor. When I was young, I was in the SargassoPirate camp...now that I'm old, I'm in the buncosquad camp. After all, you can't take it with you. * OP, we have never been charged a corkage fee.

Hopefully the cable car operators will adjust their hours of operation for your ship. Otherwise, the only way directly up to Fira is to walk (can be difficult), or ride the donkey. * If you are heading to Oia, taking the boat from the dock is another option. Those going on ship excursions typically are tendered at another dock to meet the bus.

After the Captain announced the passenger was recovered, there has been no additional (official) information from anyone on the ship. * We are onboard the Symphony...another rumor is that the passenger who jumped, along with his family, were removed from the ship at the next port...in Valencia.

We are also onboard the Symphony. Also had the mini "Lobster Mac & Cheese" last night...I liked it. * I was already drinking my second Long Island Ice Tea.

Yes!

Our exact our thoughts. I have never received Police/Military discount from RCI...sad. * On Princess, I submitted my DD214 (once, over 25 years ago) and have been given automatic OBC's. Received $250 military obc on our last Princess sailing.. 15n, r/t SF to Hawaii.

It has been 8 years since our first, and only, Captain's Table. * Genuinely hoping to get lucky and get invited again. Not quite sure what the criteria is to get invited.

Yes, Starlink...pretty good wifi. * Currently onboard the Symphony, 11:03am, in our cabin, using my Samsung Android.

Yes, I was simply trying to help...thanks.

* Last week, when purchasing train tickets in La Spezia (main train station) for Cinque Terre...photo ID was requested. (We had ours...a few didn't.)

Please show us another tip breakdown from another ship.

Singapore. Nice hotels, great food, easy to get around via MRT, great gardens (specially Orchids!)...the best airport in the world...clean, safe, and no pickpockets.

Went to GS before dinner tonight (Symphony) and asked for a tip breakdown.

Went to GS before dinner tonight (Symphony) and asked for a copy of the current tip breakdown.

You're welcome. * Happened to us only twice...the price for a JS dropped low enough for us to upgrade from a balcony...nice.

Agree with Tree_skier. * If there's a significant price drop after final payment, you can also try to upgrade to a better cabin.

Yes, there's sushi-making class on the Symphony. * Currently onboard the Symphony...sushi-making class today.

Hi Fiona, just wanted to say "Hello"...we'll be in Cadiz tomorrow before our crossing.

MDR * Usually Chops for breakfast.

What ship? * The filet we had last week in CK (Symphony), was perhaps the best we've ever had...sublime.