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I have been having a problem since all the CC upgrades/updates, etc., posting my reviews.  I write in Word, then copy and past into the board.  They used to be perfect, but now the spacing is all off and my pictures are not posting at the appropriate size.

 

What am I doing wrong?

9 minutes ago, ProgRockCruiser said:

This is a question best asked in the General forums areas, since it has nothing to do with Carnival.

I looked and couldn't find any board that sounded appropriate.  I was hoping to find a computer expert who might be able to help.  Sorry that I inconvienced you.  So much for my Mardi Gras review!

I'm hoping someone out there can help me.  I'm having trouble posting reviews since the updates on CC.  I'm writing my review in Word.  When I copy and paste into this section, the spacing is all off and I can't fix it.  It looks terrible and I don't want it posted that way.  Also, neither Photobucket or Shutterfly will let me insert photos anymore they way I used to do it.

 

Does anyone know what I'm doing wrong?  I'm more concerned with the way the text looks when I pasted it.

 

Thanks for any help you can give.

On 8/23/2021 at 10:44 PM, ColeThornton said:

Which ship?

Sorry, in January it's the Epic, May is the Gem, and September is Getaway, all 2022.  Right now that all depends on the Delta variant...

 

Thank you so much!  That is very helpful.

since we've sailed on Norwegian.  Our last cruise on NCL was 2008 and we have a 7 night booked for January, so tell me, how's the food in the MDR, entertainment, cabins?  Do you still get prime rib and lobster in the MDR?

Anything else I need to know, good and/or bad? 

16 hours ago, MagnoliaBlossom said:

As an extra layer of protection, get your physical, NP, PA, whoever, to write a note on letterhead or Rx pad stating it is medically necessary.  Never hurts to provide documentation of medical necessity.

I asked if I could bring a note from my doc and he said they don't accept doctor's notes.

10 minutes ago, WorkNCruise said:

I suggest looking for a travel sized fan.  I use a USB powered fan that is just powerful enough to do the trick and can be brought aboard in my carry on.  If you bring a larger one in your checked luggage security may confiscate it but you can get it from them after they have tested it to verify it is not a fire hazard.  After that they will let you have it.  This happened to my daughter on the Joy in Jan 2020 so it was a recent cruise.

Thank you...it will be small enough for my carry-on. 

11 minutes ago, julig22 said:

Should be fine as long as it is only a fan, not a heater.

https://www.ncl.com/prohibited-items

Thank you!  That was a big help!

I need a fan to sleep; I have asthma and need cool recirculating air to breathe.  Has anyone been able to bring a fan on board?  I have requested one from special needs but they will not provide one.

When we first started cruising all the ships had live steel drum bands playing around the pool during the day and evening.  That really made me feel like I was in the Caribbean and put me in the cruising mood!  Now that we don't have that anymore, what gets you in the mood to cruise after you step onto the ship? 

Thank you all, the comments are helpful.

 

We have booked cabin 2154 on the Reflection for our 50th anniversary in March.  Just wondering from those of you who have stayed in this suite how you liked it.  Good, bad, and the ugly...would you book it again?   What did you like most and least about it?

Thanks for your comments.

 

14 minutes ago, Luvcrusn said:

DH and I are people who are laid back and easy to please. We always pay gratuities and tip above and beyond them. X must either REALLY reward crew who get perfect 10s or REALLY penalize those who don't to cause the volume of desperate pleas for 10s that the current passengers receive. We find the "begging for 10s" from crew that we've expressed our pleasure to on a consistent  basis throughout the cruise to be extremely uncomfortable. We assure them that we understand the importance of the 10s yet most continue. We also take the time on most of our cruises to fill out mid-cruise comment cards. I know that these are read and the crew members named have taken the time to thank us for our kind words. I have gotten calls from the Hotel Director and Concierge responding to those comments, yet the crew are still just as desperate for the 10 ratings ... 

We, too, always tip extra in person to the cabin steward and our wait team, as well as any very good bartender we've had.  We also tip extra to the maitre 'd if he/she did something extra for us.

Begging for the ten rating is on every cruise line, though.  We have been told in the past by certain crew that if they get a certain number of low ratings and bad comments, they are demoted...have not been able to confirm that, however.  The bad comment could be something very minor.

1 hour ago, Mike981 said:

 

Thank you for this, I never heard of it. Do you ask for it at guest services?

On our Equinox cruise last month we had the card in our cabin we could fill out with feedback.  I had waffles one day that couldn't be chewed or cut with a knife and mentioned that along with all the good things they were doing, raving about our cabin steward and a girl at guest services.  When we arrived for dinner the maitre d' was waiting at our table with our assistant waiter.  He apologized for the waffle and assured me it wouldn't happen again.  Later during our meal, another "suit" came to apologize about it and promised it wouldn't happen again.

That was about five days into a ten day cruise.  I ordered the waffle the next day and it was perfect that day and every day after!  They can't fix what they don't know about and I will hand out compliments just as readily.  You can complain nicely, you don't have to yell and make a scene.

 

Once on a Hawaiian cruise our cabin was above a lounge and we could hear the music all night.  Two nights in a row I called guest services to see if they could turn down the volume, which they did, but it was still too loud to sleep.  I called the third night and asked if we could be moved but were told the ship was full but she would let the hotel director know.  The next day after we got back from our day in Port, we stopped by the desk to see if the hotel director was in.  He came out, took us to his office and apologized saying the ship was full and offered an OBC.  We said we didn't want anything out of it,  we just wanted to be able to sleep.  We were very nice about it.  He gave us dinner in the French restaurant.  The next day we were moved to a suite.  The people in that cabin had an emergency at home and had leave and the hotel director thought of us.  They want everything to be right for you but, like I said, they can't fix it they don't know about it.

On 10/15/2019 at 8:21 AM, 10XCruiser said:

I will be on the Summit in a few weeks.  Are Capris pants ok for MDR in the evenings for ladies?

 

Thanks in advance

Yes, I always wear them except on formal nights.  If you have a dressy pair, like maybe a satin pair with a jacket, for formal night, that would be perfect!

6 hours ago, spencerdrivecruiser said:

....    It doesn't hurt to give all tens, especially on a b2b because they are humans with feelings and have long memories.  Costs me nothing to be generous with my scoring.

But if their job performance is falling short, shouldn't their supervisor know?  In other jobs you are warned and eventually let go if you don't perform.  I do take into account that the kitchen may be the origin of slow service, or that large table with many demands, but it's easy to tell if the waiter or cabin steward is the problem as well.

We, too, usually speak with the maitre 'd or guest services and things are corrected then.  When this happens my score for the survey also changes for the better.  If people don't know what's wrong they can't correct it.

I am always honest with my comments and scores and if someone or something deserves a six, then that's what you give them.  Why would you work on improving if you do less or subpar work, and continue receiving a ten?

3 hours ago, Alakegirl said:

Was your friend on a Celebrity cruises?  We have never known Celebrity to staff dentists on their ships

I don't remember, it's been about five years ago.  Her filling came out and they replaced it for her.  They were talking about it when they got back.

I believe there is also a dentist on board as well.  A friend of ours had to see the dentist on a cruise.

27 minutes ago, hcat said:

We do not have a scanner.

Not having a  pre scanned passport or photo did not slow us down at all for EDGE check in.  Roving reps did it in seconds.

 

The delays we experienced  were  because once scanned in,  we were all seated but not by category. Once boarding  was open,  it was a free for all..  Hope they have it better organized by next month.

 

I know that most folks prefer this plan but we prefer  checking in and getting our cards  from a human being who can  abswer questions, confirm info including our credit card etc... , and without having to visit our stateroom .  But all gives way to technology...

 

We'll see if it has improved in a few weeks

We didn't prescan anything for our recent Equinox cruise either, even though my printer has a scanner.   I entered passport numbers and credit card info into the on-line pre check-in.  At the terminal, like you, they scanned our printed boarding pass, and took our pic (we didn't even go to the counters where the agents are).  We sat anywhere we wanted and waited about 30 minutes or so and they took handicapped passengers first, then boarded by loyalty group.  They checked everyone and there was a couple in front of us trying to get in with Elites and they made them wait out of line for their group.  Didn't have the "free for all" and it was all very quick and organized; this was in FLL.  My only complaint is that you can't hear the announcements because everyone is talking and the announcements are not very loud.   We liked the fact that we could take our carry-ons to the cabin and then grab lunch without having to lug them around even though we still had to wait until 1:00 to actually use the cabin.

3 minutes ago, davekathy said:

Now there's a new t-short slogan. 

You better hurry up and get  that copyrighted and start making those shirts!

3 hours ago, helen haywood said:

 

Well, there are a few differences in Reflection from Equinox.  On Reflection the Sky Lounge is half the size as suites were added on her port side.  Reflection replaced the glass blowing area with the Lawn Club Grille and added The Porch on that deck as well.  Reflection reconfigured the Sunset Bar to an oval in the middle of the area with stools all around and moved the staircase to Oceanview to behind the bar.  Also tiered seating areas there.  The pool is on the same deck as Oceanview on Reflection.

 

Cabins are the same on both ships although Reflection has more cabins.

Lol, I was speaking in general, layout, etc.  I didn't mean exactly alike.

Recently off the Equinox and I saw all kinds of tees, some offensive (which is subjective and differs from person to person) but most weren't.  The best one I saw was a picture of a cruise ship with the slogan, "It's NOT a boat!" I loved that because I want to scream every time I hear someone call it boat!

On 9/28/2019 at 11:45 AM, Tarpeian Rock said:

Stateroom outlets: We know power strips aren't allowed, but with the number of chargers most of us travel with now, we're wondering as to the number of US standard 110 outlets in a typical verandah stateroom. 

Just off the Equinox recently.  Here is a pic of an adapter I got via Amazon and used.  The only problem is you can't use the middle outlet once one of the plugs is used.  I loved the USB ports for our phone chargers.

  This adapter has a night light that I love.

 

On 9/28/2019 at 11:45 AM, Tarpeian Rock said:

Water: Have been puzzled by the number of threads on bottled water, both still and premium. Water can be "safe" but unpleasant to drink (looking at you, Disney World). Is the ship's water palatable or problematic?

They say it's safe, but we take a couple of bottles of water with us anyway.  There is also bottles of water in your cabin you can purchase.  The water I get in the MDR and the buffet have always tasted ok to me.

 

Beverages in the Buffet: Is there any beverage service (beer, wine, soda) in the Oceanview, or is it only self serve water / coffee / juice?

On the Equinox there is a bar as you enter the buffet.  There are also "waiters" who come around asking if you want something from the bar.

 

We've done 14 or so cruises on other lines, but this is our first on Celebrity. Thanks! 

I think you will like Celebrity.  We've sailed Carnival, RCI, Princess, HAL, and we love Celebrity.  It's comparable to RCI and Princess.

 

9 minutes ago, Smmessineo said:

I love the Equinox! My last 3 cruises were on it. My next 3 cruises are on Reflection, Constellation and Apex. The other day I was thinking "oh, man I'm going to miss the Equinox. I should've done a glassblowing class, I should've  had one more cigar on the shady side of the Sunset Bar last month" .

Beautiful ship, great staff ! 

But I'm sure the other ships are great too, each in their own way .

The Equinox is the same as the Reflection.  I'm not sure about the glassblowing, though, don't remember it on Reflection.