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  1. If you check your statement again you might find the corkage fee displayed as a bar charge (I think ours was the Billboard) on day one or two. I did not get a sticker on my bottle and kept it in our stateroom for pre/post dinner sipping.
  2. A good second choice might be an ocean view cabin on the promenade deck. While you would not have direct access to the deck, there are enough openings to provide an exit to the outdoors. Although you would not have your own chair, I suspect (although I can't say for sure) that you should be able to secure a spot for at least part of the day. We sailed in a promenade ocean view cabin on the Maasdam, and I had no qualms about slipping out onto the deck in my pj'sand robe for a breath of fresh air before turning in for the night.
  3. Yup - same cruise. He may have said 5 star (I lose track after 4). I agree - the captain was very tactful.
  4. During the Q & A at the captain's talk on the Niew Statendam recently, a passenger prefaced his rant by quoting his 4* status, then went on to complain about an issue relating to guest services. The captain very diplomatically responded that he would meet with him later to try to sort things out. Shortly thereafter another guest started his comment by stating that was NOT a 4* and was met with applause. I think that demonstrates the general sentiment as it relates to status boasting.
  5. That would be a great opportunity for a manager or the maître d to show a little flexibility, rather than embarrass a passenger. A little kindness can go a long way in cementing loyalty.
  6. So I guess that you have never grabbed a tray and ventured out back?
  7. I'm going to insert a discordant note. As infrequent cruisers (compared to many regulars here) part of the excitement on embarkation is seeing our stateroom and exploring our new surroundings. And after escaping the winter cold, we delight in dining "al fresco" on the pool deck. The last thing that we feel like doing is sitting in a dining room when the outdoors beckon. Could it be that there are other like-minded folks who have collectively contributed to the lower attendance?
  8. Just curious - why the refund? Is renewal free of charge?
  9. I've done that on two cruises with no issues.
  10. How difficult would it be to simply pack some writing materials along with all of the other assorted paraphernalia in preparation for a cruise? It's not like a pen takes up valuable luggage space...
  11. Even though we have cruised Celebrity in the past, we would not even consider trying their newer ships due to the lack of true balcony cabins.
  12. There was a young man at the table near the scanner when the operator mentioned that I had a bottle. He didn't seem to be paying attention and appeared to be surprised when I approached him to pay. I likely could have just kept walking (but rules are rules...)
  13. I was charged $20 for a bottle of wine in my carry-on two weeks ago at Port Everglades.
  14. A s cyclists, when approaching someone walking (or cycling) in the same direction we call out "passing on your left" (or right, if the person is on the "wrong" side.
  15. Did the cruise line arrange for shipping? Where would one find that option?
  16. We disembarked on Sunday - our survey arrived a few minutes ago.
  17. Thanks for the tip, Ready2go11. After reading this thread I was eager to order myself some "cruise" flowers for the first time. The arrangement was beautiful, and I knew enough to ask the florist for a box in order to take my Delft vase home. It's a lovely souvenir.
  18. "TimePlay's platform connects audiences' phones to a main screen to compete in real time, turning watchers into players. Its history launched in cinema and cruise, monetizing entertainment via hosted games and innovative pre-shows, resulting in high returns and high entertainment scores. " Note the term "monetizing" .
  19. I think it may be available on the Navigator app.
  20. I think in the example that I gave the insured was being "disqualified" for not being truthful in her application. I have supplementary health and travel insurance that does not require me to complete a health questionnaire. Even so, as my doctor has told me, the insurance companies can request an insured's health records and apparently the consent is implied somewhere in the policy.
  21. I remember reading an article a few years ago about a young woman who injured her foot on some coral while snorkeling in the Caribbean. Although she had purchased travel insurance, her claim was denied because she had not declared her asthma, which was deemed to be a "pre-existing condition", even though it had nothing to do with her injury. Insurance companies are experts when it comes to exploiting loopholes.
  22. Just curious why the NS was diverted? Was it weather-related?
  23. It's one thing to express a personal opinion, but quite another to make a gratuitous statement about something as serious as food poisoning without any evidence to back it up.
  24. I have had some luck in going to my account, and clicking on "make a payment" (even though there is no balance owing). That usually takes me to a page that displays the booking information.
  25. I may be mistaken, but I believe that some travel insurance policies can be limited, or restricted if a travel advisory has been issued for a given area.
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