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So I just checked in for my cruise in April and had a question about something on the check in page when I did it. There was a part about Customs needing to know where I would be if I was going to be in the US for more than 8 hours after the cruise. I am using a Canadian passport, but have a green card (am a permanent resident of the US). I assume this is just what the page makes you fill out by default if you are using a non US passport and I won't have any issues coming back through customs when they see my green card then, correct? I also just filled out my actual address for that question, assuming that it ends up being a meaningless issue. Just wanted to be sure im not missing something here and my assumptions are correct. 

Just now, sxphil said:

If they are sold out then the price won't drop

I was thinking this would be the case, was hoping otherwise though. I assume price drops are less common with suites anyway due to the small number of them. 

How do you check for price drops? apparently the suite i booked for my cruise is sold out, so when i go to make another booking i can't see the room i have so i cant see what the price is like right now. 

I've been in orlando  florida in february before with temps in the high 90s, so its very likely it would be very warm in the caribbean

16 hours ago, squadron said:

You are right.  Canadian bacon is also called peameal  bacon - has cornmeal  on outside.  I find it bland  with no smoked taste

That is not what most people are referring to when they say canadian bacon though. only canadians know what peameal bacon is, everyone else, when saying canadian bacon is talking about just normal smoked back bacon. 

not an "incident" related question, but what was the beer selection like? any cider on tap anywhere? 

4 minutes ago, Sentinal137 said:

Just been called by my wife - RCI have found us a stateroom on Deck 10 - I don't know the number as yet.

The question I have for you all now is - what is fair 'compensation'?

It was mentioned earlier a 100% Future cruise credit - which I don't actually think is fair on RCI.

However the $50 OBC they offered isn't either. My wife told them to go away and think about something a lot more substantial.

What do you folks think is fair for the week of worrying a week before we travel?

 Thanks in Advance.

I mean, they did resolve the situation, so it was just a bit of stress. If they offered 50 OBC, just counter with a bit more, and see where you end up.

On 9/29/2014 at 8:17 PM, Host Clarea said:

How do you like this one?

 

 

 

Royal gives this away for free ... sort of.

well idk how i ended up in a thread that is like 5 year old, but im curious about what you mean by the "Royal gives this away for free ... sort of." comment, and if they sell these on the ships? Was looking at my options for a decent souvenir 

12 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

Contact special_needs@rccl.com and they will arrange the extension cord and distilled water.

I did read on another thread that contacting them through that email was extremely hit or miss, and people were often forced to ask again after they were on the ship. 

7 hours ago, SRF said:

 

I have never seen good hash browns either. Just the soggy, limp hash brown patties.  McD's are at least crisp on the outside.

I wish McD's has crisp hashbrowns, in my experience they have been as bad as their fries, absolutely gross. 

8 am is late, you would think they would start at 6 or so. 

as a side note, how is the selection of cocktails for breakfast? anything good?

3 hours ago, SRF said:

 

How hard is it to count????

😄

 

 

Well when your counting drinks I suppose it gets harder and harder the more you need to count lol

19 minutes ago, Lovecruisingandmusic said:

I don’t watch ghost hunter shows. I just shared my experience and it so happened to be on a ship. 

Alright, wasn't trying to be insulting or anything if it came off that way, it's just that for me personally, the whole ghost thing is up there with "bush did 9/11", "Illuminati ruling the world" and "ancient aliens" tinfoil hat conspiracy theories, so I honestly thought this was some sort of joke I wasn't understanding. my bad. 

So am I just out of the loop and this is some sort of satire making fun of those delusional people on those tv shows with sound recorders and stuff that try to contact "ghosts", or are you all actually serious?

23 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Bring your own. 

They let you bring that onto the ship?

3 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

Most ships only have a dial you turn to the red area or the blue area, no numbers.  Anthem has digital thermostats that can be adjusted to a low of 68.  I expected Harmony to have the digital type when we sailed last week but they had the dial.  Our cabin never got lower than 70 degrees based on the thermometer on our travel clock.

thats unfortunate, I have a hell of a time sleeping at anything above 62. Good thing I will have to drink package, will help me sleep lol. 

Just now, Host Clarea said:

Air vents are in the ceiling.  There is a thermostat in each stateroom that can be adjusted to your individual preference.

How cold can you adjust the thermostat? 

Just now, mcoler181 said:

Ah right, would have just been interested to see what we would have spent.

They probably do not do this so those that do not break even on the package do not see it is not worth it for them

1 hour ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Dancers wear headphones and can choose from 2 or 3 different music streams.

43 minutes ago, OCruisers said:

 

 

It's a rather fun thing to attend at least once to see if you enjoy it!  

14 minutes ago, grandgeezer said:

The participants are given headphones. There are two or three channels and the type of music you hear depends on the channel you choose. Only the people with headsets can hear the music. Pick a channel and start dancing. Looks like there is a bunch of people having seizures. 

 Seeing it once was once too many times.

Well thanks for the informative replies. I know now what to go out of my way to avoid LOL. Maybe it's just not meant for someone like me, but I just cannot see the appeal in such an activity, like even seeing it would make me embarrassed for the poor bastards participating in such a thing. 

What is a "silent disco"

4 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

That was our experience until a month ago on Symphony.  I’ve never had them inspect wine bottles so closely down to confirming the size.  Tightest security I’ve seen at any port. 

that is ridiculous, however even if they do inspect it that closely, a well presented homemade wine should still be indistinguishable from a store bought one. 

1 hour ago, tinkr2 said:

 

They hold it up to the light when it is a cork screw to make sure it has not been cracked. A bottle filled at home with a cork would not have the foil seal. Or the untracked metal of a screw top. A label would not fix the "problem". They seem to be concerned that its mixed with hard liquor.

You can purchase the foil seals from homebrew/wine making stores or online for relatively cheap. If you search around youtube, you will find this is actually how people are sneaking liquor onto the ships in wine bottles now. 

does it have a label? if not, throw a label on it, not like they would be able to tell the difference. 

random question, as I believe this would be an appropriate place to ask. With the unlimited drink package, can you order more than one drink at once? like if i wanted a beer and a shot, for example. 

jesus, the entitlement. Just wait your turn like everyone else. you can use it, so can all the non disabled folk, its not just for you. the only real problem would be people cutting someone off and forcing someone in a chair or walker to wait cause there was no room with all the people cutting ahead, but that is a separate issue.