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I have read of some vets treating with Paxlovid.

My daughter and granddaughter just got off Nav on Monday. I asked her and she did say it was grainy, but she didn’t notice a green tint. She also said it’s just not a super clear picture. Guess this is something you will find out when you board, and if it affects you watching the movies outdoors. Didn’t seem to bother them.

Many have had luck with going to the podium around 6, and being seated at tables that Early Traditional did not show up for.

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Do you have a credit card that gives airmiles? I usually use those for international travel. Air2Sea doesn’t really have the deals they used to. You probably have time to research on some good card deals. A lot, you need to spend so much in X amount of months, but if you have any final payments coming up on cruises, it’s a good way to get quite a bit of miles. I always pay my cards off every month.

Daughter and granddaughter are on Navigator in Mazatlan today. I told her to keep an eye open for whales. No luck yet. We did see them on our New Years cruise on Navigator.

I have been Diamond on Carnival since 2019, but have only been one cruise since, 2 years ago, because I had to use up an FCC. I will be sailing the Panorama over to Singapore next year, and I did the Splendor to Singapore in 2019. Their Diamond benefits mean nothing to me, but I will cruise them for a unique itinerary, and I did like the Panorama. I’m also Diamond Plus on Royal, and as a solo cruiser, their benefits suit me so much better. I reached the magic 340 in the Spring, but have yet to book anything with it. I’m waiting for info on the Anthem TP in Spring of 2025. Hopefully I can use it then.

Googled it https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/crown-and-anchor-society-benefit-grid.pdf You don’t get a lot as Platinum. There are still 4 levels higher on Royal. On Carnival, there is only one, Diamond. I don’t gamble, so can’t answer any casino perks.

I have before, but also found that for myself, I am better just getting a la carte and not getting the pre cruise selection. Also, if you get the Pre deal, you will only get 4 pieces of sushi, and not 8 that you would get from ordering a la carte. I don’t eat sushi, but I love the ramen, so gyoza and ramen is plenty for me and comes out costing less. Check the menu and prices, and see which works out better.

As a solo traveler, it used to be 2 bottles per cabin, so we could bring 2. Now that rules have changed, solo’s can only bring 1.

It’s not there permanently like Spectrum, so probably not. After it goes over end of 2024, it will come back in Spring of 2025, for the Alaska season.

If you buy the package, drink purchases are up to $14. Most liquors fall under that price. What level are you on Celebrity? If Elite or above, you will get Diamond status on Royal, and receive 4 drink vouchers, per person, to use at any bar, anytime of the day.

This isn’t specific to Royal, but you do have a little UK spot on Cruise Critic https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/544-uk-cruisers/

Can’t do a repo because of PVSA. It can do a round trip to Hawaii from LA, with a stop in Ensenada.

Ovation is not doing the 2025 Alaska season. I’m patiently waiting for the Anthem TP in the Spring of 2025. It is doing Alaska in 2025. I see Ovation does have a TP scheduled from Honolulu to Vancouver, but rumor has it, that it may go to LA…still rumor though.

My daughter and granddaughter are sailing the Navigator on Thanksgiving week. When I’m logged into both website and app, it does pull up her sailing, which may be because I have used her login to check things before. When I login as myself, I see lower discounted rates on Refreshment and Soda packages than she sees when she logs in. She’s Plat and I am D+, so I’m wondering if there is also a bigger discount for C&A status…it’s very strange. Mine shows for Refreshment, $17.99 and she shows $22.99…Soda- mine $6.99, hers $8.99

This is what I did in May….the shuttle was easy and convenient, and I could take my time walking the trail. I would definitely go this way. BTW, I am a solo traveler and in my early 70’s. I would do this again in a heartbeat.

The best thing to do is to check tags on the plugs for all devices you want to plug in. Most electronics, you only need an adapter, as electronics are dual voltage. If there are no tags and you’re not sure for things like clocks, fans, etc., you will need a converter and then plug your adapter into that. PS…I just checked my ResMed CPAP and it is dual voltage. I have only used an adapter plug in other international city hotel rooms. But it’s always a good idea to check everything. Other people may have had different outcomes, but these have been mine. I have never used a converter on the ship, but I only use the Euro outlet for things I know are dual voltage.

TMobile is the best for traveling. When I get my text from them in foreign countries for free data and texts, I always go off airplane mode, and I have never had an overage bill. There has only been one place I have been with no coverage, Noumea, and I was told that in the text. I know calls are .25 a minute, but I’ve never made calls. Usually putting in airplane mode automatically shuts off Cellular Data, but maybe it didn’t on yours. I always double check mine. Something does seem very off.

Or better yet, just put your husband’s name on both legs and he can be the no show.

If you are a party of 2, odds are probably in your favor to go early and be seated. Of course you won’t really know until you try. I know of 2 personal situations that this happened with, and no reservations were made.

I sailed from Cape Liberty for the first time on the Jewel to Greenland. I even commented to them how organized I thought it was. Once you checked in, you then sat in long rows. When boarding started, row 1 went, followed by row 2, etc.

I would be more concerned about noise from Deck 4…I was on the Jewel in Sept., and deck 4 is a pretty busy floor with Centrum, Dining Room and Theater. Medical is also down on 2. I’m thinking this is the space for tendering….I seem to remember going down to deck 2 to get on and off the tenders.

I’m on the cruise too. I know it was pretty full, since bookings have been open for awhile. It may be sold out. Keep checking. Edit….I just checked and the sailing is coming up for me just fine. Don’t see many cabins available, but it’s there.

Do you mean vouchers? Why wouldn’t you? As D+, you get 5 vouchers per day, regardless the length of cruise.