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The Sandpaper TP is one of the few things that can be sucked out of a vacuum style ship toilet. And at home, I use a spray bidet and swear by it not at it. So, when I cruise it's a bit of a change. My suggestions? 1. Not as good as regular bidets but, can cut down on TP. A travel bidet. Best is to look on Amazon and check out rankings of travel bidets on the web. 2. You can even pick it up at a dollar store. Go for hydrocortisone goo or hemorrhoid cream. That way you can cruise with confidence without worrying about down there discomfort.

I too was on your cruise. I had a fantastic time and can't wait to go back. Observation: El Capitan Cantina has a much better lunch menu than dinner. It was a drag SJU was a rainout. Othe than that,no complaints from me.

Sorry, I didn't proof read. Birth Certificate not passport. However if your passport looks like it went overboard (worn) (messy) etc. It can be refused when checking in for international flights and cruises. One tidbit of advice; Hyphenated last names can be problematic to say the least. Hope I didn't step on any toes but they are a pain for us (airline industry) and, IMO cruises and other facets in the travel industry share similar opinions. Hope this all helps.

Just make sure your passport is an original certified copy. A copy will have void in the background. Example of non certified copy with void on it.

I can dig it. I mentioned I submitted this one from my Galaxy S 21. I find it easier to do it old school from my laptop. So, I'm not sure if I even posted it correctly.

Thank you! I'll admit when I'm in a hurry and send it by my phone; I hit something wrong because I'm in a hurry. When it comes out you'll find my candor and special brand of humor.

Not sure where to go but, here goes. Last week, I submitted a review on Cruise Critic regarding my May 9, Freedom Of The Seas review. Haven't seen or heard anything. When I've submitted reviews in the past they were published in just a few ways. Any ideas? Who should I reach out to? Please and Thank You. 🙂

Same principal when using your cruise cabin hand held shower!

A must have take me along! Uses less sand / toilet paper and is kinder to your crack in the moon.

Zippyjet factoid! Those hallway compartments contain the AC unit in addition to the plumbing. In the case of a hot cabin at least half the time all the engineer needs to bleed off air so your cabin gets colder (hotter) during cold weather. Its just getting them to do this. Sometimes a little boodle $$$ opens doors/gets things fixed right!

Rest assured no ship shower stalls or adjacent flooring suffered turd bombardments. And I disinfect the shower head/handle. All you have to do is reach around and spray. TMI time: you lift up toilet seat. Obviously, you make sure all the "surfaces are clean. Spray no more than 15 seconds at a time because the bowl will fill up faster than The Titanic! Flush, rinse and repeat!

Bidet is the way whether on land or sea. Without TMI, the hand held shower comes in real handy!

I just submitted a review for my Freedom of The Seas cruise. And, I have to say the toilet paper doubles as heavy-duty marine sandpaper. So, now you know you won't be surprised at the sandpaper shortages at your home improvement center. Carnival also uses sandpaper quality toilet paper. So, please be advised. If your crack back there (dark side of the moon) is sensitive bring hemorrhoid goo or another relief cream.

My DFF cruised the Pearl twice and as a solo cruiser. She liked the ship and Norwegian. Both her cruises were more than seven nights one was 14 nights through the Panama Canal. IHOP, she feels yours truly and Norwegian would not be the greatest fit. 1. Washey, washey??? Ugg! and no food back to your cabin are not plusses in my book.

I'm with you, if it's above 72 F I'm calling guest services and alerting my steward. I prefer 65-70 F myself. I'm firm, persistent but courteous/friendly when reaching out regarding cabin issues such as poor A/C. Unlike most hotels, its much harder to change cabins especially now that cruising is literally back to pre pandemic levels.

I believe we were on the same cruise. I was impressed with MSC. So much that I just booked the Seashore this September. I know many people thought the food on MSC was an instrument of torture. It was as good as Carnival. Overall, I'd rate MSC and Carnival's food a solid 75 out of 100. There were some standout items on both lines. Ironically MSC being an Italian line they had dry tasteless garlic bread. That was the only not so hot food item. All the employees I met were super friendly, always smiling and eager to please. Maybe its attitude but, as mentioned I was impressed with MSC and the Meraviglia. I do have to say it was right after the Covid shutdowns and she sailed at less than half capacity. The big test will be when the sailings are again full. Cruises are selling out!

Have you sailed her since? I'll be on the Freedom soon. I know its been updated. Normally I like the newer larger ships but this will be my first opportunity to sail on RCCL.

As many have said its all about attitude. I'm a young 65 and I've taken 11 cruises. Six have been solo. There's pros and cons either way. I'm sort of a free spirit and control freak so solo is no big deal. I dislike having to pay the double occupancy price (Carnival and Royal Caribbean). MSC is more democratic for solo cruisers. I realize the cruise lines are in business to earn profits. I wish there were more special smaller solo cabins where you'd pay less. Hopefully these will be a feature on the newer mega ships. And, its cool to not have to share your cabin bathroom. When I get off at the ports of call, I can go at my own pace. I'm not a fan of shopping at your standard chain stores when on vacation, holiday. If you've seen one Ron Don, Harley Davidson or Senior Frogs you've pretty much seen them all. Not to be sexist but, if I was a female solo traveler I'd stick to excursions or abstain from leaving the ports of Nassau, Jamaica and La Romana to name a few. The locals pounce on you like a hungry hippo jumps on raw meat.

Glad I got you laughing. I-95 Miami should be a theme park horror ride. A fat guy driving like bat or hippo out of hell ingesting a meatball sandwich and screaming Maricone! Maybe he was looking for love on the interstate. I I could have talked to this manatee of a man I would tell him I'll send some road runover broccoli and cauliflower florets.