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another tipping thread bites the dust

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I usually bring a lot of singles for room service. At lea st 2 or 3 for each delivery. My coffee in the morning. 😀you can always get money changed at the casino cashier

Another tipping thread bites the dust. It has run its course

another tipping thread bites the dust

Booked    Have a may cruise paid for.  Not sure about easing of restrictions and higher occupancy

1 hour ago, mehitabel74 said:

Is there any benefit to transferring my booking to a travel agent? I booked directly through the RCCL website with no problems, but now I'm wondering if a TA would give additional benefits--especially when it comes to fare-watching. I'm still in the window during which a transfer would be possible.

I always check first with the cruise line directly then check with travel agencies for the best deal.   I’ve always ended up getting the best deal from a travel agency. More perks including on board credit etc

3 hours ago, Pratique said:

I really need to know before I get on a plane this afternoon to Miami.

 

Will not be happy to get to Florida to find out the cruise tomorrow is canceled.

Symphony is canceled for tomorrow.   Check your email

20 hours ago, jkx said:

So my bank only gives out $20s in their ATMs, and I am wondering if I can break those $20s into $5s, $1s etc. for tipping purposes. Can I do this onboard? Thanks

The casino will do it. 

Great bio. Very impressive

10 hours ago, Cleous said:

Hi, looking at symphony for end Jan 21, want to see as much sea life and wild animals as possible was looking at these 2 itenaries 

 

Eastern 

Labadee- excursion out to sand bar island 

San Juan - paddle boarding to see manatees

St Thomas- sapphire bay

Coco cay - stingray excursion

 

Western

Costa Maya - blue quay

 

Cozumel - chakanab or money bar

 

Roatan - little French quay and sloths or West bay and sloths, monkeys

 

Coco cay - stingray excursion

 

What do u all think is better for end Jan 

 

 

Western is much better for snorkeling.  Roaran and Cozumel are excellent.  Just like swimming in an aquarium. 
nothing on the eastern is very good except st Thomas and I would do a snorkel tour not sapphire beach. 

You will love Roatan.  Water is clear and lots of beautiful fish.  

even with a group cruise we have gotten our balcony discount

I find them easier than carrying the sea pass, unless I'm leaving the ship... some ships have them color coordinated to match your muster station so you don't have a choice of color..

spamalot,, phantom of the opera..wicked   

closer to your sailing ..keep an eye on the website as they offer bogo's.   usually it is for the first and second nites but we have had no problem changing the nites once on board... also they will assign you the restaurants and that is no problem changing once you are on board... there will be a notice in your cabin with the restaurants... we just went to one that we preferred and changed it... 

also the first day by the Windjammer they have been standing at the entrance promoting specials on the specialty restaurants

several years ago just prior to a storm the barefoot windjammer cruise brought the passengers in... dropped them off and went back out to sea only to be lost at sea... the decision was that the ship would be safer at sea than at the dock.. all crew was lost in that storm

the diamond lounge doesn't make frozen drinks but some of the bars will do it and count it as one of your free drinks on your card... I've never had a problem getting a pina colada or strawberry daquiri

key word here is SOME

we did the bungalow and it was great... beach is roped off so it is private.... you have chaise lounges in the sun if you want and the l shape couch in the bungalow seats a lot of people,, at least 6 or 8 at once... as for the floats.. we tipped the attendant and got a float for everyone... cash works for them...i don't remember but we tipped either 1 or 2 per extra float and it was worth it..and more towels... they give you the same cooler with bottles of water that the cabanas get... it was a better value than the cabanas and close to the water yet private and roped off with attendants watching...I would definitely do it again... we caught a sale on the bungalows and I think it was 200  ... I'm not sure how you get 10 wrist bands tho.. we got 8

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The Nordic prince 1984.  Hurricane dennis

the Nordic prince bounced around like a rubber duck.  She destroyed  sailboats in st Thomas harbor. As the captain claimed he had clearance and the harbor master said he did not.  We had to stop there on our way back and all the black suits with briefcases boarded. And were asking for cameras. No cell phones then

sky loft suite on allure  3 of us shared the suite and it was wonderful.... loved the huge shower on the upper level...

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We boarded harmony at 10:15. Two weeks ago.  Cabins weren’t ready till 1. But rest of ship was ready