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I used my Google phone as a hotspot and was able to run my tablet through that. I think that only works for Android phones.

It's social customs. Their "proper etiquette" may be different than yours.

That's what I did in January on the Meraviglia. No problem.

Gratuities aren't compulsory, they're optional. You can choose to not pay them. At least for US bookings. But I guess they'll now have to add in port fees and taxes, which gives a more honest picture.

The omelet line is on every mainstream cruise ship. Something to be tolerated at best.

Eating is a big part of a cruise. I never go hungry lol. But I don't expect gourmet food in the MDR. It's usually pretty decent though with plenty of choices, especially for apps. I always book a few meals in specialty dining, and they're usually good with much better service and atmosphere. Great deals for lunch too, with often almost all the same choices and serving portions as dinner. I cruise to enjoy my time and relax, not to nitpick. Never had a bad cruise.

Room attendant asked me what I preferred.

Agreed. I've never seen a knock off in the reputable stores. I've seen some decent prices. I've seen some not so good. Do your research before buying.

There are no right or wrong answers to any of these types of questions. It's up to each person, what they like, what they want to spend etc. And that goes for cabins, specialty dining, drink packages, CocoCay and everything else on a cruise. Everyone is different. Do your research.

Unfortunately, all the major cruise lines do this for charters. I think it's a cruddy practice, but it is what it is. It's never affected me and I've done over thirty cruises so it's not super common, but I would not be happy either.

I'm booked on that one also! And I wanted the 11 nighter, but waited too long to book and the solo balconies were gone.

I think I'd prefer two lobster rolls.

I like watching the videos because you get a good honest view of the ship etc. If I don't relate to what is being offered I stop watching. Nobody's forcing anyone to watch a video.

Me either. Imagine a cruise ship changing thousands of rooms every day with new laundered sheets?

Yes, the strip I had at Butchers Cut was excellent. Well worth it. When I ordered the package it was $71 for three dinners and the only limitation was you could only go to Butchers cut once. I found the "Experience" menu to be fine at all three restaurants. I used them at Butchers Cut, Ocean Cay and the Teppenyaki hibachi. Unfortunately now they've raised the price a lot and pick the restaurants. They include Hola which is only $19 anyway.

Love the brunch idea, I'm a late riser and never make those early MDR breakfasts. Brunch around noon or so sounds wonderful.

Just relax and enjoy your cruise. If something is not affecting you why bother?

Yup I didn't see mine until about day four of my nine night cruise!

I had facial tissue in my solo interior cabin in January. Maybe I was just lucky.

I'm the cruiser that mostly travels solo and loves to roam around the ship. I hit different clubs at night and always find a decent place to sit and enjoy the sun on a sea day without fighting to sit next to the pool. I usually get a few nights of specialty dining and always manage to find decent food. For this cruiser the yacht club thing doesn't appeal to me at all. I don't like a "butler" hovering around, and I like to wander the ship. But that's just me - my best friend books the Haven on NCL and Yacht Club on MSC. He doesn't get my view at all. Everyone's different.

Try other lines and see if the quality more meets your expectations.

I have which is why I've been booking MSC. I don't blindly book with only one cruise line.

I find the main courses at Wonderland to be really good. Some of the appetizers are kinda "strange", but that's really the whole point of it IMO.

LOL. Thanks for sharing

Sixteen bottles??