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Or you can stay home.

On Royal web site after you choose your cabin you will see a line that will show you cruise fare & t& f by individual.

Oasis with its open front solarium to take in the sun. wonderful area to see the NYC skyline and perfect view as you barely see the ship clear the Verazzano Bridge.

If one only needs proof of citizenship, then my Global Entry pass should be sufficient.

A few years ago, they offered bus service to/from the Vatican. Check the cruise planner under excursions.

You think so, but this is a small population and it's de minimis to the overall C&A program.

The devil will be in the details. However, over the many years that I have been a C&A member, the benefits have vastly improved over the years rather than debased. Hoping for the best in the New Year.

I wonder if I can get ice from guest services or maybe install an ice machine on every deck, just like hotels.

You can also park your car and then you can roll the luggage to the awaiting baggage handlers.

What a lot of crap. Bottom line is economics period. The last sentence really hits the bullseye "9 percent reduction in the company’s shoreside staff."

Now I know why on Easter sail when I went to book North Star at 8AM each day all spots were gone. Was given incorrect information. Had to have the DL Concierge book 4 spots for us on a port day. To the Op, if this is your first time on Anthem, in addition to the main theatre, take advantage of various entertainment activities in the Music Hall from Karaoke to the various cover bands.

Sailed from Miami in early December and no facial recognition on embarking. However, that may be right around the corner as I read an article that Facial Recognition is being tested at multiple airports by the TSA. I see no reason as to not being able to apply to cruise ship boarding. TSA is adding face recognition at big airports. Here’s how to opt out. - The Washington Post

Same with Caesar's Casinos in A.C. To the Op, I got an offer for a free inside cabin for 2. I redeemed the offer and requested a balcony cabin on the February 4, '23 Anthem sail. The message said that I would get confirmations within a week. Got the confirmation, but instead of ocean view balcony, got a virtual balcony cabin.😜 However, I sail solo and prefer a balcony accommodation. Called Casino desk and ask them to price a balcony solo for the Anthem 8 niter in early February. The agent comes back after checking with his superior and tells me it'll cost me extra. I said how much, and he tells me $5 + the usual T&F. I told him to sign me up.🤣

Not sure about you, but I got my points (2X solo) for a Mariner Casino gratis cruise. Ps. Tried to get the shareholder's benefit and was told in a nice way that I was not eligible.😆

In the Guiness book of worlds record. Was he handed that heavy object at the ceremony. Will he be wearing the gold pin.🤣

Right now, it's about 15 degrees here in mid-Jersey and yes, I want to cuss out all of those global warmers.🤣 Ps. Yesterday morning it was 5 degrees and was waiting outside of my favorite Italian deli, along with some other 75 freezing souls, to get Christmas goodies for our antipasti and other dishes. Thank God for the sun and no wind. Happy Holidays to all.

Is this by special invite as I'm only D+. On Oasis I don't recall Chop's being open for breakfast. I miss the WJ breakfast set up on Quantum and Anthem. They have at a minimum 2 egg stations for preparation of omelets and other egg dishes. Also, waffles that I occasionally ask them to prepare a fresh one in front of me. The egg stations become pasta stations for lunch. On Oasis, the only place that one can get an omelet or freshly made egg dishes is in the MDR. JR used to, but a poster mentioned that is no longer the case. PS. I do miss the buffet layout in the MDR for breakfast and lunch on the Q and O classes.

Thanks,

What is so yummy about Chop's for breakfast. On recent Oasis sail, I was looking forward to lunch with Officers, but was quite disappointed this time around. Ordered the NY strip and it was so chewy, that I barely ate it. However, did enjoyed the dessert.

Yes, it does. At least mine does including my photo.

Do we know if Customs still practice having dogs go around luggages to smell for drugs, etc.

Again, the question is why a copy or fax of a birth certificate acceptable, but not a copy of passport. Also, the individual has Global Entry card which is as valuable as a passport with fingerprints on file with US Customs. At same time passports do not require fingerprints.

Also, it is embarking or debarking. Same happened to my son and he was bonged as he was getting off. Security pulled him aside. DL concierge asked him to follow him, but he would not tell him the reason. Like it's a big damn secret. He had purchased a watch and I assume that Royal informed Customs of such purchase. He paid his fine, but Customs did not go thru the family bags.

I don't get a monthly newsletter and did not know that there was one and also and I'm at 425. However, I do get individual announcements e.g.; recent drink vouchers time changes and D+ exclusion from the CL. I do get a ton of notices as my sail gets closer to the embarkation date.

Funny, some years ago prior to 9/11 I was traveling to Toronto Canada and as I approached Canadian Customs, I realized that I had forgotten my passport. They allowed me in based on my DL. However, I was concerned on way back to the States. Called my wife and asked to Fax my passport to our Toronto office. The faxed copy was accepted by US Customs. Big Sigh of relief. Again, this was prior to 9/11 and don't know what would have happened in today's environment