Toofarfromthesea

You do realize that people from small towns, or limited education (that supported sufficient prosperity to allow them to cruise) have access to all of the modern conveniences like TV and the internet, and are just as likely to know something about art as you might. And it has been my experience that these kinds of people tend to have strong values and strong common sense when to comes to avoiding scam-like operations. Like art sales on cruise ships.

For me the whole generation thing is foolish. Whenever someone is born, the defining characteristic is the person, not the generation. I have 2 "millennial" daughters, and they both have the outlook, values, and goals of someone in the "greatest" generation or the boomers. And I now live in a somewhat upscale 55+ community and I meet people in the 60-80+ range who would fit right in with the "millennial" stereotypes.

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I think it is bad planning to use the cruise line air option in a situation where you can't catch up to the ship, if it isn't going to be bringing you in a day or two early. Although even that is precarious in these days of increased flight delays and cancellations. But they do make it imperative to plan to get in a day (or more) prior to scheduled embarkation. The best solution to the problem you describe is avoiding the problem so you don't have to try to solve it, IMO.

Sounds both cool and fun. I bet after a few days one or another of the ships officers will wander by to kibbitz, and maybe give you some tips.

A bad attitude.

Pictures of your family to give to staff in lieu of tips.

They're only essential to Amazon's bottom line.

Here is something that is actually true: once something becomes politicized the truth about it becomes undiscoverable. The history of science is replete with politically enforced consensuses* that turned out to be false from before Galileo to today. * I was surprised to learn that the plural of consensus was consensuses, not consensi. It's not a word whose plural is seen much.

Are there any stats available about the current number of cruising passengers compared to pre-pandemic 2019?

When you see them they are likely off-duty. So what is it you think they should be doing?

Did you mention it to the Maitre D'?

We are already far beyond requiring or even suggesting formal wear. Unless you think a pair of khaki trousers and a collared shirt constitutes formal wear.

Yet you just said the exact opposite, and I quote: "Just be clean and smell clean. If thats a dress code then I accept its a dress code". You see the trap, but can't avoid it.

If you want to edit the post shortly after you post it click on the three dots in the upper right of the post and a drop down menu will have an Edit option. If you wait too long you lose the ability to edit.

Hey, it's my vacation, and if I want to come to dinner straight from a workout while I am sweaty and stinky in dirty clothes who are YOU to say I can't.

I'm reminded of a Winston Churchhill story. Churchill: Madam, would you sleep with me for five million pounds? Socialite: My goodness, Mr. Churchill… Well, I suppose… we would have to discuss terms, of course… Churchill: Would you sleep with me for five pounds? Socialite: Mr. Churchill, what kind of woman do you think I am?! Churchill: Madam, we’ve already established that. Now we are haggling about the price. Now you're just haggling about where the dress code line goes.

I especially enjoy a nap when people are calling each other names about what clothing should be worn in the MDR.

Then wouldn't it make sense to just put your valuables in the trunk?

Whatever form you use, be sure to verify that it is acceptable to the specific cruise line you will be sailing on.

It's not the states' doing, it is the feds. I also never blamed anyone. I merely pointed out a class of business that cannot get access to banking services.

Legal marijuana dispensaries. None of them in the 3 states with which I am familiar can take credit cards.

Currents flow clockwise in the Northern hemisphere. So the water off Western Mexico, which is coming down from the north, will not be as warm as the water in the Caribbean and off Eastern Mexico, which comes up from the south.

You asked why and I answered you. Just as an innocent question on tipping or dress requirements will bring on contention. It is the nature of the beast. OF COURSE different levels of cruise lines (mass, premium, luxury) will have different levels of service.