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They have to reposition the magic pipe.

Some of the other cruise lines have discontinued it because they're too shellfish.

We drove down I 75 yesterday and had no issues.

We booked a guarantee balcony for our upcoming October cruise on the Escape. We were assigned a midship balcony on deck 12 twenty days before sailing. We've always been happy booking guarantees.

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There's nothing worse than getting a splinter from cheap TP.

This is one reason I always wait until 60 days out to book airfare.

Tomorrow my DW and I are boarding the CB for our best cruise ever. There may be some small issues that come up, but we're determined to overlook them, focus on the positives and have a great time.

If that's Hell I guess Hell isn't so bad.

Actually, my idea of Heaven is going to that cruise ship in the sky.

Worst part was the long winding lines at embarkation last Sunday.

What time did you arrive at the port? We're boarding this Sunday and trying to decide what time to arrive.

I'm sorry Princess didn't meet your expectations. I think your thread title is a little over the top.

I received an email from Princess today about progressive check-in for my cruise on 2/7 out of Bayport. I haven't been on Princess in a few years and never received this on my previous Princess cruises. Are the progressive check-in times enforced?

We just returned from a big family cruise on NCL Getaway. It was great for the young families as they all loved the ropes course and the free-fall water slides. The shows were outstanding. Princess is still the favorite for DW & me, but I now can understand why the younger families may lean another direction.

Stickies on the mirror. Also, we talk:D

What a concept.

Here's another option. Present a card at embarkation, then pay cash with casino winnings on the last day.

and at a dental college! :D

w/drunk........bottom of the class students.

I would tell him to keep quiet during the boarding process and not open his mouth ........... unless he needs to cough.

That is not accurate. Buffet means a selection of food to choose from, but you must wait your turn in line. Buffet etiquette:

 

So with Mirza Grotts' help, we bring to you (drum roll, please) ... The 10 Commandments of Cruise Buffet Etiquette:

 

1. Thou Shalt Not Cut the Line: You wouldn't do it at the grocery store, so don't do it on a cruise ship. Even when someone is lollygagging, you should wait patiently -- though that person should remember there's an entire line of people waiting. If she or he really is taking a long time, it's O.K. to ask if you may pass, but don't just walk around them. Also, if you've already been in line but forgotten one item, like dressing or a tomato, again it's O.K. to ask if you can grab the one item. Asking permission is just courteous behavior.

 

2. Thou Shalt Not Switch Direction: Buffets go in one direction only. Don't start making your way through the line from the opposite direction. That's the equivalent of cutting the line.

 

3. Thou Shalt Watch Thy Children: Always escort your young children, say 10 or younger, to the buffet. They need you to remind them to not cut the line and not use their fingers. Food items such as nuts, crudites and bread are tempting for kids to grab with their bare hands. Smaller kids might also be prone to running around and risk bumping into people carrying trays or drinks. Keeping them close to you can prevent unnecessary accidents.

 

4. Thou Shalt Keep Thy Fingers to Thyself: Kids aren't the only offenders here. Adults are just as likely to grab the top cucumber or the front slice of bread with their hands. Don't do it. There are tongs for a reason.

 

5. Thou Shalt Not Move Tongs: Speaking of tongs, never, ever move the tongs from one platter or hot food station to another. What if the person behind you has allergies to shrimp and you've just moved the tongs from a shrimp dish to a chicken dish? What if that person is kosher or vegetarian? Be courteous, even if it means you have to wait for someone to bring you another serving utensil. Remember, the food isn't going anywhere.

 

6. Thou Shalt Not Eat in Line: The food on your plate isn't going anywhere either, so there's no need to start nibbling while you're in line. Unless you're diabetic or hypoglycemic, you're not going to die from waiting a few more minutes to eat.

 

7. Thou Shalt Not Take More Than Thou Can Eat: Buffet dining, by its very nature, is gluttonous, but that doesn't mean you have to be a glutton. Don't load up your plate; take a few items on your first pass through the line, then go back for seconds if you still want more. Similarly, don't take the last piece of something; it's rude to leave the people behind you with nothing. Instead, alert a server that the item needs to be replenished, and wait for the refill before serving yourself. It's the polite thing to do.

 

8. Thou Shalt Use a New Plate Each Time: If you go back for seconds, leave your dirty plate at the table and get a fresh one each time. Your fork has touched the dirty plate, so you don't want the serving spoon or tongs to touch it.

 

9. Thou Shalt Wash Thy Hands: Sticking with the hygiene theme, always wash your hands before getting in the buffet line. You might not be touching the food directly, but you will be handling the serving utensils. You wouldn't want the person in front of you touching everything with dirty hands; don't be that guy to the person behind you.

 

10. Thou Shalt Not Make a Doggie Bag: There are no doggie bags at buffets, no exceptions. On a cruise ship, you can make a phone call to room service 24/7 and get food, so there's never a need to bag anything.

And don't forget.......

#11. If you push and shove, you get through a lot quicker.

Why not have a dress up or not night?

Princess sent out emails that their boarding Sunday at Bayport may be delayed due to fog.

They have very limited personal space for stuff and work extremely hard......and long hours. They would most appreciate the small folding green gift.

Min wage for the areas most of the tipped employees come from is 30~60 usd per month.

 

I heard this too from some crew staff. Must be true then.

 

Since it's now posted on the Internet, it absolutely must be true.

Do they sell condoms onboard?

Yes, they're all stamped "Little Princess".

An email probably won't get results. You'll need to spend an hour or more on the phone to find out you probably owe the money. lol