They usually launch immediately when the launch window opens. I hope you get to see one, they are amazing. And just when you think it's over, the rumble comes since sound travels slower than light. It's quite the experience.
For people who normally don't go to the casino, it's a fun activity to meet people that cost ~$30, with a chance to get your money back or better. I don't begrudge the organizer getting points for their efforts.
Yeah, we have noticed that as well. I mean, seriously, surely there are cases of keychains and highlighters, right?
On the last trivia on Jewel a few weeks ago, they gave out little bag-in-bags, which are great little purse sized reusable bags that fold into a little bag for storage. Those were nice.
If you don't know about religious school holidays, how would you know that late January is going to be overrun with kids? For the average cruiser, that's not something that's common knowledge.
That's the message I got on my phone, from the app, about 45 minutes ago. I am not on a cruise.
I got a text from a friend that her son got one - he hasn't been on a cruise for over a year.
I hope they aren't waiting for us. 🤪
We were on Jewel earlier this month, right after the holiday break, and there were so few kids that we could practically count them. We never saw anyone in the arcade. But the previous week we were told there were 800+ kids. If it's an itinerary you like, take it.
Just got off last week. It's an old ship, but still a nice cruise. Great crew.
We did MTD which was hectic, but they did their best. Cruise director (Cruisin' Susan?) was great. Don't miss the Parade of Nations on the last sea day, 64 countries represented in the crew and they had a lot of fun with it.
Our Jewel cruise last week there were a dozen or more that I notice who wore masks. No one seemed to be bothering them about it.
There were also a few crew members who chose to be masked.
You do what makes you feel comfortable.