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Your normal keyboard doesn't have a USB dongle, it only works over Bluetooth? Mine too. It's maddening when I have to boot into BIOS and find ye olde wired keyboard. I ended up switching to a keyboard and mouse that used a USB dongle - as far as BIOS knows, they're wired peripherals.

True, but they still get their share of the pool.

Pretty sure it's only a thing for US cruises. https://www.carnival.com/about-carnival/vacation-protection talks about coverage etc.

Yes, the breakfast at Cantina is great for sure. Buffet is not in my experience.

The lunch and dinner buffets aren't bad, the breakfast though is disgusting and it's not just me saying that. Cut up hot dogs passed off as sausage swimming in water, watery green "scrambled egg" food product, ham steaks that are simultaneously burnt and cold, boiled eggs that could be used as cue balls, gummy raw english muffins used for the benedicts. I could go on.

You won't be able to check them in at T-16 unless they are Platinum.

Drinks purchased under a beverage program have an automatic gratuity attached to them as well.

They better not get rid of the sit down breakfast or brunch. It's nothing special anymore but the food at the breakfast buffet is absolutely disgusting.

You'll have to do your own research, there isn't an alternative that I am aware of. You can ask on Cruise Critic under the specific port of call forum for advice.

It's an adults only game that can get rather raunchy.

So add more tip! Easy peasy.

Obviously you want to hear that they expect more tips, so just give them more. No skin off my nose...

They look at the receipt because if there is an extra tip they have to put it in the computer.

I am just going by what JH says when he says that extra tips above and beyond automatic gratuities are not expected. He has been a Carnival employee for over 30 years, so he would know. People who have worked for tips know not to take it personally.

Theoretically, if you link with Plaid then there is no need to verify - they can get the information directly from your broker.

They do not expect extra tips above and beyond the automatic gratuity. Any extra you give is entirely up to you and is not expected.

Did they build the Venezia with Quest in mind?

You are tipping, it's just automatically added to the bill. If you want to tip more that's up to you but it's not necessary or expected.

That's why I send folks there when they get upset with me for criticizing Carnival. If you want nonstop saccharine plaudits, there's your place.

Glad it worked well for you. The MCO reserve appointments really make that airport a breeze. Hope you had a good cruise!

You can only use the internet plan on one device at a time, but you can use the internet on both devices yes. You'll just need to log in and out of devices as you wish to use the internet. If you think there would be a need to use the internet on both devices at the same time, then you'd need to buy two internet plans. You can use the Hub app for free, no need to purchase an Internet plan, on any number of devices. I do recommend installing the Hub app before you get onboard.

I like TJ as well, he's a great CD. I need to get on an Excel class ship it sounds like. Thanks for the thoughts!

Knowing you're a consistent gambler, even if you don't spend a ton, is worth something to them. If they have empty cabins close to sailing, they'd rather give those cabins away to someone they know will spend money in the casino.

Happen to have a pic of the clam strip plate?

That's surprising, in my experience last and final call in Miami is usually around 9:45. Maybe things move a little slower with digital debarkation (haven't experienced that yet).