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Any cruises focused on pension accounting? I’m totally going to apply! PS. My dissertation was on pension accounting reform……

I’ve read that world cruisers bring LOTS of toiletries, cosmetics, etc. Boxes and boxes! Again, stewards are ready for this and can offer you off-stateroom storage. After all, you only need 1 tube of toothpaste at a time. Ditto, shampoo, etc.

Maybe Eastern Orthodox?

This Austin gal always asks for Tito‘s!!!

Although I have never been on a world cruise, I have read posts from other people who have discussed their experiences. One of the tips was to store out of season/extra clothing in your suitcases, which the stewards will store for you. They will return these items to you whenever you wish. Of course, you also have room under your bed, but it’s quite normal for World cruisers to have lots of baggage. You don’t need storage in your state room for 180 days worth of clothes. I’ll bet free laundry comes included in the price, I hope? Enjoy your cruise!

Also, you could reach out by email to posters who include their contact information in their signature, in case you would like to further the discussion.

I recall, you have mentioned in the past that the Travel Agent topic never came up when you were on board. I would encourage you to make another attempt on your next cruise. It’s not necessary to ask someone how much they paid for their cruise, just let them know you’re looking for a good travel agent, and do they know one they can recommend to you. Also, good to ask why do they like their travel agent. Not everyone uses a travel agent, and some people are not satisfied with their travel agent that they are using, but most people are eager to support their travel agent by passing along recommendations to new customers like you. Good luck.

+1!!!!!!

I definitely remember GF cookies offered multiple times in multiple venues. Shall we start a “cookie” thread?🫢

IIRC, every sailing I have been on included non denominational services every Sunday.

I miss Boogie & Kashia SO MUCH! (from Mariner)

I’m boarded Voyager in Buenos Aires in February. The embarkation dock was changed a few days before prior to embarkation. I received an email with all the information needed for the new location. Enjoy your cruise!

Your transfer (by coach bus) from the ship to the airport can/will include several stops along the way to the airport, like an excursion. This option is provided to pax with later flights. Only you (and your husband and perhaps his doctor) can decide if he is healthy enough to travel.

Too late - “that ship has sailed” and isn’t coming back. Hope I’m wrong, but don’t think that I am. The accountants hate those “low revenue” pax. SM is a way to get even those “cheapskates” to pay more (all in the service of the debt!).

Interesting! Please explain/describe this in more detail. Thx!

Thank you for this. Very true.

Can you share the name of your Part C Medicare Advantage company please? Thx!

The moral of this story is GET TRAVEL INSURANCE!

If your cruise has several sea days, then it’s a good possibility that there will be hosted bridge games. There is always a sign-up sheet in the card room where you can list your name and stateroom number so that others can contact you to get up a game of social bridge. Enjoy your cruise!

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Thx! I enjoyed your review. I’ve sailed on Marina, Riviera and Sirena, and also on Mariner and Voyager. My 4th O cruise is on Sirena again this August. I agree that I like R better than O. But I might be moving (slowly) away from cruising.

Me too! This Central Texas gal thinks 60 is close to freezing. 😄

Also, with phone in airplane mode and wifi-calling enabled, you “should” be able to text each other…….?

Yes, I think this is the “new normal”!

I checked yesterday 🤨