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I just looked at the 7 night menus. Luckily, there is salmon on the menu 3-4 nights. Only one night will I be eating all appetizers for dinner. I don't eat beef, I hate lamb, don't like the way RCCL cooks pork, so I've always stuck with fish and chicken. I see that coq au vin is off the menu now, too. I was told a few months ago the fruit and cheese medley plate had been added back on request. Anyone know if this is true?

Have them plate your second choice on the SAME plate with the first one. Or, order a double portion on one plate of a single item, not TWO separate orders.

I lived the horror story mentioned by the OP. I would definitely see about changing cabins. We listened to the "herd of baby elephants" for 2-3 nights once, and then I asked to be moved. Customer Service was able to do so. In this case it might mean giving up the balcony.

No, we're talking as far back as 2005 the shuttle from the location I marked in the picture above was always free.

If they use both BOGO's on day 1 for 4 people, and want to go again on Day 2 (which they don't want to do), then everyone pays full price on Day 2.

I use these, and love them: I take whatever I need for the dates I am traveling. I also take a printout of my prescriptions from Kaiser's web site.

I went on a circle island tour in Moorea once, and it was fascinating. The tour guide taught me how to pronounce South Pacific Island names, etc. Loved that tour.

Actually, you will automatically get it credited to your credit card you've got on file. Or, you can go into the casino, transfer that amount to gamble in a machine, then cash it out. Do that at the end of the cruise, because if you don't gamble 10% of the amount, they put a freeze on your account for any additional transfers for 24 hours. Guest Services is a zoo on the last day of any cruise.

If you all go together the first night, you and your spouse can each use your BOGO coupons to pay for the other couple. On Day 2, you'll have to pay full price for both. Have you checked the Unlimited Dining Package, or the 3-night dining package. Might save you some more $$.

It's usually done through the app, and it's a short series of questions about fever, coughing, COVID symptoms, being pregnant. No big deal.

Yes, if it's really important to have lunch in whatever specialty restaurant is open on embarkation day, I recommend booking it online in the cruise planner, paying for it, then they will refund the card when everyone shows up with the UDP. I've done this before, and I'm doing it again next month.

Good on you! It's odd that passengers seem to sometimes think the crew are immune to seasickness!

I'm not trying to argue with you, but explain to you: I asked her if she wanted it. I asked her if she was tolerating the Dramamine OK. I offered to get it for her because I was going to the drugstore in port. I fail to see the difference between me or a co-worker getting it for her. She had NEVER experienced seasickness before: she was new to the ship, and had never sailed up the Atlantic Coast before. The medication was well over $20, and I knew she would not get time off to get it (I asked her that, also), nor spend the money for it. I had her permission to get it for her ahead of time. She thanked me profusely the next 2 days, because she could work, not feel sick, and knew when they kept repeating the itinerary, she would be OK to do her job. I think I've covered all my testimony now, so I'll be done with this topic.

The evening appetizers on most ships are a good variety. About 4 hot/warm offerings: chicken, beef skewers, tempura, wings, mini-quiches. Plus, fruit, nuts, cheese, chocolate covered strawberries, and other mini desserts.

I did not pay attention to the comparison between the MDR and the WJ, but found the WJ to be very iffy on several ships this past Feb, March and April. The Anthem was fantastic!! Many different food stations, great quality, lots of interesting salads and appetizers. The Grandeur: I had a hard time getting a decent dinner in either the MDR or the WJ. I have posted about this cruise before. The Vision was disappointing in the WJ. They had cut the offerings so drastically that only the smaller side buffets as you enter on either side, were plentiful. The mid, round buffet stations were soup, desserts, and EMPTY. I posted about this previously, also. On the Vision I was able to get the UDP with my sister for a very good price, so my WJ experience was lunch only. I have since heard and read that training new dining staff had a lot to do with the diminished offerings, as well as the published menu changes. Supposedly things have improved. Here's hoping.

A. Meclizine is the same ingredient as the Dramamine the ship was giving her, only the slightly more expensive non-drowsy formula. It is also OVER THE COUNTER, not prescription. B. She was not able to get off the ship to buy it herself, and I bought it for her. C. I am not an idiot.

(I wish this board had a cynical font; it would help lessen the blow) I say give the crew member the $25 AND the $5 in candy! I have actually befriended many crew members over my years with RCCL. I have been told many times that having a genuinely friendly conversation helps them a lot, since they are separated from their families for so long. One cabin steward told me she and the Loyalty Ambassador onboard are friends back home, too, and when they have their breaks between contracts, they take care of each other's children if the other one is still on a ship. That really helps them both get by. That particular cabin steward was having a VERY hard time with seasickness up the Atlantic US Coast. I got her a 250 pill bottle of nondrowsy meclizine, because the itinerary was repeated every week. The ship gave her Dramamine and she could barely keep her eyes open. One cabin steward was going home to see his wife after the cruise, and when I found out the hardback book I was reading was her favorite author, I gave it to him with a bottle of champagne (free to me). It's not always about money: it's about human caring, kindness, and chemistry. They take care of me; I take care of them (besides tips).

CFEO.....Chocolate For EveryOne!!!

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Wasn't looking for another thank you. Seeing your head buried in the bag when I gave it to you was a huge thank you! (Pssst....I may go back to Kauai next year....stay tuned)

Well, I guess paying off all my cruises in advance didn't work in my favor for the Bahamas, huh? 😉

That would be her daily sugar coma break? Good on her!!

Belgium chocolate is soooooo good.

Another opportunity to build my ignore list. And....I see that two of my other ignore favs reacted to your post. It's like a tiny club.

I went on a "chocolate farm" tour in Kauai in 2021. They gave us samples to eat from 24 different countries so we could taste the difference. Truly educational (hint: it's the soil). Anyway, yes, US chocolate is not made the same, but most people just taste the chocolate flavor. Kind of wine connoisseur vs just somebody that wants a good tasting wine to drink. But, if I was working somewhere I had little access to chocolate, ANY chocolate would taste great to me! IMO, Ghirardelli chocolate is one of the best US made chocolates, but I'm a local and prejudiced. Godiva is next IMO. If you want THE best, order online some from Lydgate Chocolate Farms in Kauai. Also, if Coralc is anywhere on this board, she can tell you what she thinks, too. I brought her a bag of it home with me.