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58 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

You missed my pt. Or maybe dont realize if a couple can book a cheaper gty rate but not a solo, a solo is paying more than 200%. There have been a few threads asking why solo has to pay MORE than 200%. Other lines I can book a gty and 200% but not royal. I have to pay double the pick your own cabin rate, cant pay double the gty rate. 

 

Your answer doesnt make sense to me tbh.

I travel mostly solo and use a ghost companion whenever I need to get around this.

What liquor or beer they serve must have been purchased by Princess from a Texas distributor.  The intent is to collect Texas liquor tax (Texas has high sin taxes).  The cruise lines buy a limited selection from the Texas distributor, and serve only that while under Texas territory.  Once under way and outside the territorial limit, they can serve what ever they like and open the shops (avoiding Texas Sales tax) and casino (no casinos in Texas).

Texas also has a law prohibiting 2-for-1 or similar setups for public service. 

On 12/21/2023 at 5:28 PM, startedwithamouse said:

Because it's much cheaper to bid for the upgrade.

Which is probably why Princess holds that class back from upgrade bidding for awhile.  They're hoping to still sell it full price.

The cruise ships know exactly where the 12-mile limit is at.  They can open the casinos and shops at the same time as full bar service.

Looks like it depends on the port.

In Galveston now Green Lane will save you anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour of extra line wait. That's AFTER the hour-plus line to get through security and into the building.

It's up to the individual of course to decide if the ten bucks is worth it.  For me, ten dollars of long line wait insurance for a cruise I've spent 1,000+ on passes the worth it test. YMMV.

I read where the biggest incentive for casinos implementing the 39-space wheel is targeted at the even-money bettors (Red/Black, Odd/Even, 1-18/19-36).  Old odds (on a 38 space wheel) was 18/38 or .4737 whereas the new odds are 18/39 or .4615.  That might seem a small change on an individual bet, but it adds up in volume for the casino. 

On 9/6/2023 at 7:13 PM, Host Kat said:

 

There is one closer to Galveston.

BUC-EE’S- TEXAS CITY

6201 Gulf Fwy (IH 45)

Texas City, TX 77591

(979) 238-6390

 

Exit 17 on the Southbound side of I-45

for future reference I always stay somewhere around Webster/Clear Lake/Seabrook near NASA.  There's a wide variety of hotels and restaurants at all price ranges and it's only a 30 minute drive to the Galveston port area.

I-45 between Dallas and Houston cannot be trusted at all, especially south of Corsicana..  Large lengths of it are old and frequently under construction, and there are long stretches with 2 lanes and no exits where an accident can mean an hour's delay or longer.  It is nothing at all like the I-35 corridor.

RCCL is offering this from St Maarten, I am wondering if anyone has been on this excursion yet.  If so, can you give a review?

As I suspected, it was just a glitch, it's now been moved back to my original cabin.  I don't know what caused it, but it sounded way too good to be true, so I didn't put much faith in it.  There is a significant price drop however so I will be taking advantage of that.

Are Upgrade Fairy blessings ever revoked?  As in sometime later they return you to the originally booked cabin?  The reason I asked is I received an absolutely ridiculous upgrade a few days ago, so much so that I won't post it (maybe later).  I'm Elite and get the Military and Shareholder OBCs' and do sometimes bid on upgrades, but I didn't this time.  There's also been a massive price drop on my original cabin (Ruby Inside Aloha deck forward) for this Alaska cruise next May, so maybe that factored in.  I'm happy with the Inside cabin, but losing this upgrade would be an incredible disappointment.  I hope it stays.

Attempting "world travel" out of DFW using anyone but AA is problematic from the start.  Going to Europe, AA has many non-stops to the major cities, and codeshare with British Airways (through Heathrow) just about anywhere else you would want to go.  My recent nonstop from Rome to DFW (on a 777) was just about the best mega-flight I've ever had.

Yes, small packs of gummi bears, beef jerky, or trail mix to put in the backpack on excursions.

Typically sea fog results from colder air over warmer water.  it's mostly a winter phenomenon following a cold front passage.  Usually not a problem in the warm season.

Has anyone added the Plus AFTER embarkation?  If so, did they charge your card directly or post to the onboard account?  I have over $350 OBC that I want to offset the cost of the Plus (about $420 for this cruise) against.

2 hours ago, jenkscubfan said:

There is an excursion that goes to Johnson space center then takes you to airport (IAH)     It does start at 9 though and is four hours so may be tight for your flight….but you might look for something like that independently 

That's a short stay at Johnson Space Center, won't be able to experience all of it.

On 9/27/2022 at 7:18 PM, crystalspin said:

The Pepsi vs Coke, 7UP vs Sprite, thing is real. My mom drinks full-sugar Pepsi, I drink Coke (diet or zero). I wish that HAL would let us bring her Pepsi on board!

Exact opposite on Norwegian, they have Pepsi products exclusively

14 hours ago, dhanakorn said:

Day 2 At Sea

I went to the Cavern Club for the Beatles show. Tonight theme was Sgt. Pepper. 

 

All You Need Is Love 

 

 

Shouldn't someone remind Paul that's supposed to be left-handed ?

It doesn't say which pier for STT

Does Norwegian use WICO or CB pier?

9 hours ago, Oakman58 said:

It's funny, years ago people would mention the secret stairs on the Epic and now you don't hear a thing about them.

Every breakfast and lunch.  Escape the teeming hordes🙂.  My biggest dislike is the smokiest casino at sea, and the smoke escapes to surrounding areas.  Entertainment, my first time had Blue Man Group, second had Priscilla.  No comparison.

Roy Al's response was confirmed by Bar Manager Jen Anne Tonnic and Ship's Meteorologist Sonny Day.

On 3/30/2021 at 4:51 PM, JF - retired RRT said:

I've always wondered where exactly is Altered State?

I went to college there

You can buy some Cuban goods there also.

"Oh, there's a Diamonds International in this port, too?"