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I agree with your conclusion but would take it a step further. We have only had the very first injection because it was mandatory. Wore a mask only when forced to (and even then sometimes not). Never use sanitizer or wipes. Wash my hands as usual, no more, no less. Don’t avoid people or travel, Neither of us have had covid and have been around those who had active cases. People who are never exposed to anything are most susceptible. Remember the old saying “kids need to eat a little dirt”. And we are both over 75.

What is significant and how would you know? Everyone is just guessing except JH.

I thought I was missing something but nothing adds up in their post. If Carnival was so agreeable to keep negotiating why stop. I think if you don’t take their second offer, they should say bye, bye. A suite probably shouldn’t be placed in a noisy location but apparently is occupied every cruise without complaint or it would be changed. You choose your cabin—do the research.

Still not your business to intervene. This is how things escalate. The most you should do in this situatin is remove yourself and alert security if you must. Kind of like everyone else should mind their own business but everything is my business.

Slightly contradictory don't you think.

Amateur performers. It’s a game show to see who can find their two brain cells first and put them together

And now days has turned into two weeks. Telephone game is alive and well.

Have you ever watched the glass elevators. Some people forget. !!

No judging. Just saying that if one expects loyalty awards, they would keep up on researching updates. Same as you research ports, ships, itineraries, prices, excursions, amenities. Especially is one has been away for four years. Lots has changed in that time, and then changed again, and then changed back, etc.

????? I like plain english.

Unfortunately a simple statement can be taken in different ways by different people. Refer to your post 14 above. Telling them they should have dealt with the situation while on the ship is no different than pointing out there is a policy which could have been read. Maybe the OP was sorry they asked because they found out the answer was in their contract, not because —as you concluded—they received what you labeled critical responses. It has less to do with the words and more to do with intent vs reception. One person may have “implied” a “critical opinion” but people were just answering the question of whether the response from the cruise line was normal. People pointed out that it was either normal or above what one should expect and explained why. ..No one implied they were stupid for asking. I’m sorry if they felt insulted by the responses. Their question was answered and they were even given suggestions for asking to have the compensation changed to another form. And it is beneficial for them to know anything beyond that would be time wasted.

No, they should not be sorry for asking the question but people gave the OP help by letting them know their complaint was minor and the cruise line offered more than necessary. Fingers bleed profusely and throb with minor injury. Why did they expect the spa on a cruise ship to be more professional than on land as stated? Apparently if one does not totally agree with a poster, their opinion should be kept to themselves? In other words, only comment if you agree with the OP and support their quest for compensation.

I never roll them but as I said, lay on them on the floor. My weight definitely competes with any vacuum!!!

Properly bundled clothing should not wrinkle. I once packed cruise clothing (back when husband packed a suit) and left it for almost two weeks while on land tour. Not a wrinkle! I use the bags you force the air out with pressure so I can more easily use them for the return trip. It may not look pretty but I put the bundle inside, seal the end and then lay it on the floor. I lower my body over it slowly, forcing the air out the vents. My alternative which works just as well is rolling and cubes. Try it ahead of time to learn where problems might be. Have a great trip.

You are worried about getting separated on an excursion. What about getting separated FROM the excursion? If getting separated while on an excursion is a big concern, at least one of you will be separated from the excursion—or it wouldn’t be a problem. You may not only need your phones to find each other, but to get back to the ship. The chance of having your phones stolen is so insignificant I would never leave it on the ship if I had any concern about getting separated.

Great that you are helping your mom to enjoy travel. Enjoy the champagne.

Oh, me too most of the time. But I never considered it lugging. Not since the invention of backpacks and wheels. If you are told by the cruise line it is acceptable to drop off, by all means do so, but don’t bother the stewards. The problem is all the entitled people who aren’t supposed to be there.

The beauty of a backpack. Leaves both hands free. I’m a 75 year old female and have no problem carrying all we need for an overnight if needed, two bottles of wine and a few sodas, bathroom bag and chargers.

This plus all the extra people in the hallways getting in the way. Oh, but I just need this one more thing. It won't take you more than a couple of minutes. I never understand the obsession with even going to drop off your carryon before 1:30. Most people will be either eating, sitting in the sun, or sitting at a bar anyway. Just put your backpack on the floor and eat or whatever. If you can't carry it maybe you brought too much. Yes I do know that some people go to the buffet and camp out at several tables with luggage on the chairs but that is not what I mean. There is plenty of room behind or under the tables.

And there you have it! It's the process that is convoluted and not so much an issue with training. Imagine all the combinations of possible problems which can arise and train every one of your employees to deal with them efficiently--especially since no one wants them to transfer your call. Then throw in all of us thinking we know better how to run the company and trying to "just simply change A to B but split it in half while paying for it with C and a little of D but wanting it only if the weather is perfect that day in the future". Why is that so hard!?

Sounds like a lot of time and angst might be saved if when cancelling, one simple called the fun shops rather than doing it online? And I don’t ever remember being asked my name and address when purchasing excursions with a gift card. They already have that on the booking.

A refund is in the form of a new gift card, so you don’t need the original after it is used.

But they might have to make a change later and that would be unthinkable!

OOF? I had to look to see where you are from. Me too. But I think to be proper, it is Uff Da. Lol

As stated, for this cruise, there is no reason to renew 18 months early. And if she did renew now, I presume it would be with the name change and create a problem for her current booking. Unless she expects travel next summer she would need it for, she can renew after this cruise and have plenty of time.