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When I had an issue, I sent a letter detailing the facts via certified mail/signature required to their corporate offices. When someone has to sign their name to it, they're more likely to take ownership of the problem.

IYKYK. No point in the OP posting examples simply to be denigrated.

I think it's because Celebrity has made a concerted effort to court the gay and lesbian market, a demographic that has more disposable income than most. I would be interested in seeing statistics on cabins with 1 or 2 single males vs. cabins with man +woman, if there were any (I doubt it, but it would be interesting.) There are anecdotal posts all over the Internet about how gay-friendly the line is, and how gay-heavy the crew members on Celebrity are. My take is that is the reason Celebrity has been doing well financially. I don't see them as a direct competitor to Princess.

Can they add Akureyri? It's incredibly beautiful and for those of us who had not previously crossed the Arctic Circle, a chance to be a Bluenose.

Yes, we can tell from your posts, even if you didn't spell it out.

The comedians who think "adult" show means they can cover their lack of talent by dropping as many F and C bombs as possible. Some of the comedians in the main theater, too. The Love & Marriage Show - initially it was more like the Newlywed Show of old, but the past few were disgusting. We don't go any more. Bartender at the best bar putting on a show that included many sexual themes ("growing" a stack of cups from his groin was just one). Inappropriate lyrics in the pool music, especially where children are. Love Princess and we're not abandoning them, but it does feel like they are catering to the lowest common denominator of passengers. Maybe they are trying to grab some of the passengers who don't feel comfortable on Carnival any more (???)

Why do you care when you're not cruising anyway? I might just bring some really outlandish decorations on our upcoming cruise just to piss off the curmudgeons. Heck, maybe even some political ones! (Wonder if I'll have to booby trap them - not really, but the YT videos are funny.)

Guess that didn't come across as intended. Nashville Third Coast is a comedy club. Thought you might be cruising as an entertainer.

Roz, are you a comedian?

What's the price difference? If it's significant, you could probably do another cruise with what you save. Inside is not that bad if you bring a USB fan and some white noise. With so many port days and traveling alone, you likely won't be in the cabin much at all anyway.

Who determines what is "tacky"? Or do you mean all decorations? We did a Carnival cruise a little while ago and there were some mighty clever ones! It was enjoyable to walk every deck and look at them.

Syed there is very good at follow up if yours is not.

You can get a paper menu if you ask. Not everyone brings their phones with them everywhere.

After reading a few of the more bitter posters among us, I've never been more happy for the ignore feature...

We usually remove tips - and not because we cruise cheaply. Don't make the assumption that those who tip personally are cheap. I'd rather tip $500 for a cruise to people who provide excellent service than have it go to a pool where the excellent may not see a penny. You do you, but don't try to denigrate those who choose otherwise.

You have to remember that what they are earning is FAR more than what they would be earning in their home countries. Competition for these jobs is fierce precisely because the (what some might consider meager) pay can be lifechanging. The typical salary in Manila is $7,000/yr (per averagesalarysurvey.com). Even erring on the conservative side, a room steward can make half that in a month. I completely agree with you that the cruise lines need to not alienate passengers by giving them a lesser service -- we've taken a few cruises where positions that were previously held by Pinoy have been replaced by Indonesians. Probably for cost savings, but there is a cultural difference and the experience is far less wonderful.

Thanks. Still wavering between a 28-day trip from Athens or 15 day to London. I suppose if either of those is really on sale, that will be the tipping point.

On a recent cruise, the constant MUTS had film after film that was decidedly pointed toward a certain demographic -- not ours, and not one well represented on the cruise. Almost nobody was watching. They were obviously chosen by someone trying to make a point. At the very least, choose movies that will appeal to the widest swath of Princess cruisers.

I'm not aware of any, but the Holiday Inn Express near Fisherman's Wharf is safe, clean, and reasonable. It's a $15 ride to the port by taxi. So much of SF is disgusting, dirty, and smells of cheap weed and urine, but we were pleasantly surprised by the HIE.

Anyone know if any of the Casual Dining restaurants include decent sushi? I'm thinking that I could easily eat $80/day 😉

Laughing WITH you, not AT you 😉

For $195 (up to 10 people for that price), if you have movie fans in your group, you'd likely be better off having dinner in St. Maarten with Nick Maley "Yoda Guy." https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g147346-d15668088-Dine_with_Star_Wars_celebrity_that_Yoda_Guy_Nick_Maley_195_up_to_10_people-St_Mart.html Super interesting guy!

We do it at the end, or leave a cash tip in the dining room (like, for breakfast or ultimate balcony dining or other times when we don't have the same waiter every night). We give the room steward his tip in the room at the end. We've also tipped out in town when running across great staff members on excursions. We rarely do automatic tips, preferring to reward those who go above and beyond. But you do you, and don't let anyone tell you that you MUST do it their way.

Love this airport for yet another reason -- they didn't have the invasive Rapiscans last time we were there. I asked one of the security agents who told me that most of them were prior military or LEOs and that Bellingham airport management had decided it was much more fruitful to hire excellent people and provide comprehensive training rather than rely on a machine.

"Majestic Princess is specifically customized to serve Chinese guests, incorporating a unique blend of international and Chinese features." Can anyone speak to the travel agent's comments? Booking a transatlantic and concerned with what is meant by 'specifically customized to serve Chinese'.