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Not likely thinner as passenger ships are propelled by azipods rather than the propellers of old. Your best bet is to go forward and use the bow thruster shaft like in that terrible 2006 remake. I'm sure at least one of those won't be spinning. I know that completely negates your need to negotiate an upside down catwalk, but life is full of disappointments. Buck up and be glad you didn't fall down an elevator shaft.

She breaded a salmon???

I look at it this way: it's still cheaper than NCL The Haven that it is equal (and sometimes superior) to.

Frankly, I remain grateful that Tampa can't accommodate Icon and Voyager class sized ships. Considering the location of the piers and the fact that there are so many mid-week arrivals and departures, traffic in that area can be bad enough for a couple of hours with what they have right now.

Holland America had/has them on a handful of their older ships. Seabourn had them on the triplets. I know because I would often enjoy a serving of caviar and a glass of bubbles in the old days while doing laundry. Decadence.

Snobs can be found just about anywhere. I am rather proud of the fact that if I choose to, I can out snob just about anyone. I learned it from my grandmother. One of my favorite expressions she used was when she referred to "the sort of people who buy their silver." 😆

Self-service doesn't allow them more opportunities to nickel and dime their customers.

Why not just arrive a couple of days early? Assuming that's an option if you work.

Great idea! Hadn't thought of that.

Have another drink, ya brain-dead moron.

Perhaps, but we in The Haven truly do appreciate that you guys in steerage can kick up quite a breeze when rowing down there. My valet hangs out my fine washables on the balcony and he says with the Third Class efforts, his work is done in half the time. Good on you! 😊👍

I've had Tamarind and it certainly is good. Unfortunately, it isn't on every ship and I am not going to choose my ship based on that.

Not for long: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/travel/disney-cruise-line-unveils-its-biggest-ship-yet-with-room-for-more-than-7000-passengers/ar-BB1p0osQ

Disappointed to hear what I am hearing about the Pinnacle lately. Sad that Canaletto would no longer work for me. But I guess that's what happens when your husband is a native Italian who can cook. 😁

I have yet to be impressed with HAL's desserts, period. Although I haven't been on HAL in quite a while, about the only thing worth eating was the bread pudding with vanilla sauce in the Lido. I usually just had fruit and or cheese with a glass of port after dinner. Baked Alaska is overrated and I haven't had it in decades.

There's a ptz streaming webcam near to docks I check now and again. Be sure to wave if you spot it. www.ptztv.com

I am surprised to see injectible cosmeceuticals on a ship. I don't have problem with "having work done," but there is no way in hell I would let some rando on a boat inject anything into my body that wasn't at the very least a nurse practioner...the non-invasive stuff is fine. Oy.

So Graphicguy turned down your offer? 🤭

Even though it's after the fact, this was going to be my suggestion, too, and just a short few blocks away. NYC Bagels and Coffee House are my favorite, but that's several blocks south on 8th Avenue. Kinda far if one's walking.

Thanks. As I pointed out in my post I read the first two pages, then it was tl;dr: too long; didn't read.

I skim/read the first couple of pages of this thread and then, tl;dr. I'm not sure what the OP decided to do, but I would ask the OP how much peace of mind is worth? It doesn't matter what other people's experiences have been. Anything can happen, especially when you are dealing with bureacracy. For myself, once the date arrives that I can start the renewal process and if I am not leaving the country between the date I can start the renewal and the passport's expiration date, I am renewing that puppy. Period. The US State Department is in the process of starting a program to renew passports online. It's Beta testing now, but if you go to the site you can research the details. Hopefully, once the testing is done and the program goes into full operation, then renewals will be done at a faster pace.

Why not do your business and then get the hot water?

My advice: Always, always, always buy travel insurance. Make certain policy covers baggage/loss delay, passenger delay, and trip cancellation Always, always, always carry one (two is better) complete changes of clothing in a carryon bag from your residence door to your stateroom door, and don't check it if you're flying. Never, never, never pack anything in checked baggage that can't be replaced at WalMart, Target, or a similar retailer in other countries. Always, always, always (if flying) travel to the city you are sailing from at least one day before you sail. This allows for time for misrouted or delayed bags to (hopefully) catch up. Your nerves will thank you.

You mean one has to actually blend with the hoi poloi!?!? The sorts of people who earn their money?!?!? Oh, really dahling!!! I'm going to need my smelling salts! 😜