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  1. The Real is the only legal currency accepted in Brazil. We bought 200USD worth of Reals from Bank of America before we flew down there. (Wed overnighted in Santos, and couple of stops in Brazil as well.) Credit cards ARE widely accepted, but some of the smaller vendors on the beach didn't take them. Aloha, John
  2. In March, I was on an MSC ship one way from Brazil to Portugal. There was no passport checks in either the Canary Islands, or Madeira. Even though it took 4 hours to disembark in Lisbon, there was no passport check at all. That surprised me. Luckily, there was no issue that afternoon when going through passport control at the airport to fly back to the USA. (nor an exit stamp) Aloha, John
  3. I think it would be best to take care of this now. There should be a method to contact US Customs Border Protection(CBP). Be proactive and send them a copy of your cruise itinerary that shows your last stop in the US. Good luck, John
  4. What day of the week are you leaving? Traffic can be pretty bad any day, but worse during the week. What's the earliest arrival time you can get? That'll probably be the best option. If the plane is late, what's plan "b"? Aloha, John
  5. After you were born, your parents most likely obtained a a "Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA) " from the US State Department. That would have been required to get your passport needed to get home when you were a baby. Try and locate your CRBA. That can be used as your birth certificate along with your drivers license. Otherwise, here's the link to request a replacement: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/records-and-authentications/requesting-a-vital-record-as-a-u-s--citizen/replace-amend-CRBA.html Aloha, John
  6. I just had the behind the scenes tour on the Jewel. Deck 2 is primarily crew working areas, including provision stores, the Engine Control. room, the Medical facility, and other offices. I'm on Deck 3 just forward of the forward elevators, and we haven't had any problem with noise at all. Even the bow thruster isn't too bad. There's a little noise, but no vibration. (It does not wake my wife up.) Aloha, John
  7. What was the horrible experience on your last guarantee cabin? Would the money saved make it acceptable this time? If you book a guarantee, you really *have to * be OK with what ever you consider the worst cabin in the category you've selected or better.... If you'ed have a bad time in a bad location, it's not worth the money. Aloha, John
  8. The first question is "are you a US citizen?" If so, then I am unaware of any Caribbean destination that requires a Visa (or electronic substitute). The EU has announced the US Citizens (along with 29 other countries) will be required to obtain an electronic visa waiver starting in 2024; I don't know if that will have any bearing for cruises. A good place for information for visa requirements is the US State Department's web site: travel.state.gov Aloha, John
  9. Rizkeeper - The Florida port forum will be the best place to repost your question; as cruisers from all lines, as well as locals frequent that board. (The admins may end up moving this thread.) Aloha, John
  10. Amtrak uses the newly renovated Moynihan Train Hall. (In the old Post office building across the street from the rest of Penn station.) It's very nice, and safe. Easy access to ride share and taxis. Aloha, John
  11. I did 10 days on The Royal Clipper from The Canary Islands to Barbados. The down wind sailing was great! The only "downside" was that the prize for winning daily trivia. The winner had to come up with the questions for the next day! (preferably in three languages!) 🙂 Aloha, John
  12. I had to write them down first; my total is 9 -well the first one wasn't labeled a cruise, but it sure did pique my interest. Starting in 1969 (at 8 years old) The French Line (only once on SS France from NYC to Le Havre; we flew back) Skip forward to 1995 American Hawaii Cruises(x 6-7 - I lived in Hawaii in the 90's a VERY low price one Christmas got me on board, and I haven't stopped cruising.) Royal Caribbean (x a lot -my go to default line .. first was 2 weeks out of Singapore on the Sun Viking.) Norwegian Cruise Line (2 x, but one was SS Norway.. It was interesting to see how much of the ship looked sort of familiar from my first time - although the children's dining room was gone. .) Windjammer Barefoot Cruise Line(MV Amazing Grace x 2) Cunard (QE2 - San Diego to Honolulu, NYC to Southampton; QM2 UK - NYC x3) Premier (SS Rembrandt x1) Star Clippers (Royal Clipper x 3) MSC (x 1 MSC Fantasia Brail - Portugal.) Aloha, John
  13. Hummm ... I've been Diamond Plus now for a couple of cruises, and have yet to receive a D+ pin.... Guess I'll have to ask about it in 46 days on the Jewel. Aloha, John
  14. It sounds like you had more issues than I did.... If I read this correctly, you booked your return flights back yourself. What day did you fly out? Did you end up flying out on Monday? I had Royal Caribbean book out flight back to Baltimore for Sunday. We spent Friday and Sat. night on the ship. We got off at 0830 Sunday with no line, and the bus got to the airport in plenty of time for the 1400 Alaska airlines flight. I received the FCC emails on Sept. 8th. I received the first credit back to my card from RCI on the 13th. It's not the cruise cost, so I assume it's the Shore Excursions refund.... And slow refunds to credit cards are hardly only an RCI problem..... I'm still waiting for my refund from American Airlines for my cancelled Vancouver to Baltimore flight! As far as not booking a Radiance class ship; don't forget that Alure of the Seas had to do a couple of unscheduled drydocks (cancelling a cruise) to fix an azipod issue. Stuff happens Aloha, John
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