joeyancho

It seems to be for 3 cruises...oye vay

I think it has been that way for years.  Lobster only served on 7 day or longer cruises. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12352795/New-Hampshire-nurse-Alix-Dorsainvil-daughter-kidnapped-Haiti-State-Dept-confirms.html

1 minute ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

This makes no sense at all.  Kidnappers are not after wallets and phones, they want a ransom paid.  If you arrive at Labadee on a cruise ship, you have already proven you have a lot more money than the average Haitian. As far as the guarded peninsula, ships have turned away from Labadee in the past due to boats and jetskis in the area.  How is the cruise line going to get all passengers back to the ship safely if there is an uprising in the area after a ship has docked?

Your last sentence makes a good point.   And I highly doubt the few guards that are there are going to risk their lives for a bunch of Americans. 

18 hours ago, sadiwest said:

I never considered Greenland before tbh. We're doing a 9 night next week but the original plan was to give my dh Alaska as a surprise this August to celebrate our 15th. We'd then travel next June.

 

But as I said I've not gotten some income I was expecting so I'm not sure we'll be able to do Alaska.  

To me personally,   a cruise to Greenland would be a greater surprise than a trip to Alaska.   How many people can say they have been to Greenland?    I would even consider sailing with a ship full of New Yorkers to get there, lol.  Alaska will always be there.  Cruises to Greenland may not.  Have fun whatever you decide.  

Just now, orville99 said:

My parents were considering sailing on the Achille Lauro in 1985 to tick off a long standing European cruise bucket list item that my dad wanted to do, but my mom convinced him to do a land tour of England and northern Europe instead. My dad never questioned her vacation choices again after that.

I remember that tragic incident very well.  

2 hours ago, orville99 said:

I sincerely hope you are right, but I wouldn't bet the house on it. It only takes one incident to crash the illusion of immunity from harm.

This is true.   Everyone "feels" safe until the bad thing happens.   By then it is too late.  

7 minutes ago, njkruzer said:

According to the app for our September cruise it says Park Cafe is open until 12:30 am.

That is it.  They have pizza maybe some sandwiches and desserts.  

3 hours ago, 3CatsInMA said:

Adults drink their coffee black.  No milk, .5 & .5, sugar or fake flavors.😁

Just like John Wayne.  

Five pages on a candy bar.  Crazy.  Summary:   1.  only bad people give out candy.  2.  Crew members are money grubbers who look at passengers as ATM machines.   

22 hours ago, Nachosdelux said:

good lord, the crew is not your grandkids.  Yes, it may be a thoughtful gesture (in YOUR mind) but frankly it is demeaning and belittling.  Give them cash and a good review - that is what the crew wants.  Also, referring to a crew member as the "washy washy girl" says a lot, and not in a good way.

My wife likes to buy large chocolate bars,  like Cadbury or Ghirardelli.   She hands them out to whoever she wants.   Waiter, headwaiter, washy washy girl, Stewart. They are always surprised and genuinely appreciative.  Stewart told us he was going to save it to take home to his daughter as he was heading home the following week.   So yeah,  chocolate is great. 

3 hours ago, Coral said:

I wonder how the pie slices are in-tact. My apple and cherry pies always run. I wonder what it takes to make a pie like that (though theirs doesn't taste good).

Corn starch

Love that city.  

Almond croissants are the best!  I have 2 every morning,  as does my wife.  Pistachio pudding is good also.

6 hours ago, meadowlander said:

This. The only time I had an item confiscated, it was my responsibility to claim it in the terminal after disembarking. Since it was a pocket knife/utility tool I had found (and not knowing it was not allowed) I did not bother reclaiming it. I was not given a claim check.

No claim checks given.  You sea pass alerts them as you disembark.  They will give it to you right before you get off the ship. 

9 hours ago, dcourt said:

The fancy glasses that the drinks were served in even at the pool!!  No cheap plastic glasses.  I love my collection of cocktail glasses! 🙂 

You can find heaps of them at the thrift store.

2 hours ago, maragac1 said:

The lobster thermidor is very likely the best thing I have ever eaten.

Maybe not the best thing I've ever eaten but it is very very good. 

On 7/8/2023 at 9:50 PM, cruzsnooze said:

How Kosher are you? If strict how can you eat off of a plate that probably at some point had shrimp or pork on it? Will you need paper plates and plastic silverware?  

Princess will give you all of that. 

A tux is the cheapest suit you can buy.  Got to Mens Warehouse and get one.  Your gonna love the way you look.  

Maybe room service??

22 hours ago, Korimako said:

Am I right in thinking that on ships based in Australia/New Zealand, gratuities are already included in the fare and there is no need to tip?

Correctamundo. 

This topic makes my liver quiver. 

5 hours ago, Dreamscaper said:

I apologize.  I meant those who book the more expensive cabins may tend to spend more (including on extra tipping) than those who book lower category.  Of course this doesn't apply to everyone and those who book higher category shouldn't be expected to tip more or more often, but I would guess that it happens.

No need to apologize.  We're all friends here.  

49 minutes ago, Dreamscaper said:

Thank you.  I suppose what I meant by that was that perhaps the crew would expect extra tipping from the higher end cruisers that have deeper pockets but maybe not as much from the lower fare cruisers.  Right or wrong, not trying to spark a debate on who "should" and who "shouldn't"!

I don't think they have a right to expect anything.  How much money one has is no one's business.  I don't think they expect a tip beyond the daily gratuity.  But they do appreciate them. But I don't think they are  disappointed if they don't get extra. Also they type of room you book is not indicative of how much money you have.  Plenty of people with money cruise inside.