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Just renew it....
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Amazon sells a variety of cruise- compatible power strips, I got one for our recent cruise, they have both outlets and USB ports on them.
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6 minutes ago, memoak said:
What would not meet muster. The makeup, the corset or the stockings ?
The banana hammock, perhaps?
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As long as you don't look like Tim Curry in Rocky Horror Picture Show you'll be fine...
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If you bring any kind of power strip/distribution device make sure it's not surge protected...
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2 hours ago, lgonquin said:
These all sound like awesome experiences. We’re on Enchanted in June and want to try this.
Can someone give more details on the menu choices. I see reference to filet and lobster. But what about app choices, salads, soups, etc. DW tends to be a picky eater and I’m curious what is included and what might be substituted.
Thanks!
I think it varies from ship to ship. When you call room service to set it up you can customize your meals.
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@karatemom2, I surprised my wife on our first Princess cruise last December. It was AWESOME, the best $110 I have ever spent. For the main course we each received a filet and 2 lobster tails - they said it was because they were small, but I thought they were decent-sized. That along with all the apps, sides and dessert. We had 2 guys taking care of us, plus a photographer.
One bit of advice - do not eat anything until dinner, otherwise you'll have a ton of food left over!
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1 hour ago, rodndonna said:
... for a new ship I would have expected really good smoke eaters.
Oh, they have them alright - they're called passengers....
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1 hour ago, MacMadame said:
I've actually been thinking about bringing some because I do love a small chocolate when I go to bed. 🤣 It would mostly be a surprise for my husband.
I think the ones they give you at Olive Garden would be perfect!
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24 minutes ago, Snaxmuppet said:
Having said that, there are a lot of really great restaurants that don't charge high prices but they are off the tourist routes. Some of the best Asian food I have ever had, at sensible prices, is available in London but you'd never find it just sticking to the tourist areas... Brick Lane for example for Indian.
While we're off-topic, any good travel references for someone going to London for the first time? I'm taking the wife there next year, it will be our first journey across the pond...
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3 hours ago, DCThunder said:
Or do you want to go all the way back to the 1970's and the Original Love Boat with lecherous doctors, perky cruise directors, and hip bartenders? Oh, and Charo, of course!
You say that like it's a bad thing...😆
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I always get a kick out of reading these types of threads. My wife and I are newbies when it comes to cruising, we've only done 3 of them, 2 before Covid with Royal Caribbean, and 1 this past December on Princess. I don't have any historical baseline to compare today's cruise experiences with the days when Captain Stubing was on the bridge. I do understand that things change, and sometimes not for the better. On our trip aboard the Caribbean Princess we thought everything went pretty well - smooth embarkation, great service, food, etc. I just feel extremely fortunate and blessed that, in this world where many people are homeless, hungry, and suffering the effects of conflict that I have the means and ability to enjoy these vacations. Steak not that tender, lobster tails a bit small? Meh...
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1 hour ago, memoak said:
At which casual venue ? I have never been able to reserve on advance
Both of them, Steamers and the BBQ place (the name escapes me)
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On 3/24/2024 at 11:10 AM, t&atravel said:
If you are looking to make reservations you can’t. There are no reservations for casual dining. Walk up only.
We were on board the Caribbean Princess last December, and walk-ups were not accepted. You had to call a certain number onboard to make a reservation.
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We used Princess for pre-cruise accommodations this past December for our cruise out of PE, they put us up at the Westin at Ft. Lauderdale Beach. I wasn't that all impressed - for the money they charged I expected a room with a view of the ocean, not the pool storage area. The pool was closed for a private event, and there are no decent restaurants within walking distance - the restaurant on the premises didn't have anything we liked, and was very expensive. Next time we'll get a hotel that offers courtesy transportation from the airport, and just do an Uber to the port the next day.
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We were on this ship last December. No enforcement noticed, pretty much anything goes. You'll be fine as long as you don't look like Tim Curry in Rocky Horror...
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Reminder to self - never EVER book a cruise ship until it's been in service at least a year.
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7 minutes ago, Thrak said:
Cruise Australia/New Zealand. There is no indoor smoking allowed. Period.
Another reason to admire the sensibilities of our friends down under.
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8 minutes ago, Torfamm said:
There was no smoking at all indoors until about March of 2022. It was fantastic. Why they ever started it again is beyond me
Gotta take care of the 1%...
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2 hours ago, TRLD said:
How many of you that say the company should make it part of their wage would be happy to see the base fare increase by an equivalent amount as the recommended gratuity...
I would in a heartbeat. Also, when searching and comparing prices on cruises I would like to see all the cruise lines list the "out the door" total price (taxes, fees, etc.) so that one knows the exact price per person, instead of having to dig in 2 or 3 levels of the web page to get to the bottom line.
Some airlines also play the same stupid games. When you use a search engine like Google Flights, Matrix ITA, etc. it will show their lowest fare, but when you go to their website you find out that it's actually what I call steerage - no carry-on bag, no choosing seats beforehand, etc. which for us is not an option.
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Our trip aboard the Caribbean Princess last December was our first with PCL, having been only on Royal Caribbean in the past. When we were on Allure OTS several years ago we made a stop at their private enclave at Labadee, Haiti. It was OK, but nothing to write home about. We planned on our recent trip to stay aboard the CB while at Princess Cay but unfortunately the water was too rough for the tenders.
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Ahhh, nothing like the topic of tipping to get the masses riled, it ranks right up there with MDR dress codes and people who play the towel game with the deck chairs!
The wife and I like to drink on our vacations, and I also enjoy my coffee and cappuccinos in the morning, so we usually do a Plus or Premier package anyway. Since CA is already included it's sort of a non-issue for us. But I totally understand the frustration it generates. As a (much) younger man I worked a second job hustling for tips as a server in a restaurant so my wife could be a stay-at-home mom. Now that I have the means to travel, for which I'm extremely grateful, I don't mind paying the extra amount, and I always give extra to our room attendant and MDR server (if we have the same ones each night). Most of the crew that work so hard to make our cruises memorable will never be in my shoes.
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Yes, you're overthinking it. As karatemom2 said, it's a great feature for all the reasons she listed. The picture is so that employees will recognize you when interacting at bars, restaurants, getting off and on the ship at stops, etc. And at many places when you disembark they use facial recognition, no need to stop and talk to a customs and immigration officer.
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5 minutes ago, bladerunner6 said:
IndyKid and Steelers- how mobile are you? This time of the year is pretty much a coin flip weather wise.
Good luck and clear skies!
I have a car, and I've already arranged to have the day off from work, and my wife works mornings so we'll be able to move around a little.
Is the Caribbean becoming more dangerous?
in Caribbean - Other
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Truth be told, if the US State Department's safety criteria for cruise ports was applied domestically, Galveston, New Orleans and Miami would be Level 3 or 4....