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I cannot speak to the frequency of this happening, but my company issued a notice a couple of years ago warning business travelers about this practice at CBP.  We were informed not to carry confidential information on our computers, only access that information through our secured servers and VPNs.  If we were pulled aside, we were to comply to their requests to open our electronic devices for their inspection.  Upon return to the office or plant, to immediately surrender our computer to IT and not to turn it on connected to our network.  

Eggs Benny with a side of bacon.

Go to your set sail pass and scan the bar code with a QR reader.  The last digits will be your room assignment.

As @Tree_skier says, just ask for it.  On the Explorer they have replace the sausage casing bags with paper.  A little more challenging to get 35 lbs of dirty laundry in with out a tear.

16 hours ago, Tatka said:

By the way … to people who say they were always drinking on day #8 of 7 days cruises …. 
For how many years? 
 

As prepandemic there was Happy Hour and all drinks + 3 vouchers only were available during those 3.5 hours a day? 

I believe the first time we attempted to use a day 8 coupon was last year Christmas on the Adventure.  The subsequent 4 cruises we successfully received Bailey's in our coffee and mimosas in the MDR at breakfast.

1 hour ago, Steeler Nation At Sea said:

 

The variable is the # of 24 hour periods.  Will it be 7 or 8 on a 7 night cruise?  Was 8 previously since you take an 8 day, 7 night cruise. 

 

Remains to be seen if that continues with a fresh set of vouchers at 5 am on debarquement day, let alone the questions of where, how and if, they can ALL be used in the rush off of the ship. If only specialty coffee is open, then that value of $6 is certainly less than a $13 voucher.  Simple math.

 

The 24 hour period they've now chosen is no longer convenient.  There's no benefit in the customer's favor here.

Challenge accepted!  LOL

We typically either stay an extra day or have a late flight out after a cruise.  So instead of fighting for breakfast in the Jam, we have a leisurely meal in the MDR.  Our last cruise on the Explore in November, we had multiple mimosas at breakfast.  Now I am sure we did not use all our coupons, but we did have the opportunity to do so.

I guess I missed those discussions.  I will have first hand knowledge next month.  If this is a ship specific policy, then perhaps someone can start a thread to report which ships have coupons and which do not on disembarkation day.  

2 hours ago, Eastern flygirl said:

I can confirm that vouchers are not on your card on debarkation day.  I have always had a specialty coffee to get my day started.  When they slid my card, it did not list any vouchers.  The staff member was as shocked as I was, and was not informed of the new policy.  I never use all five of my vouchers and have not abused the policy, but I was not happy early in the morning.  This was on the Mariner and the DC coffee machine was out all cruise.

Didn't this policy just start on sailings starting yesterday (16th of December)?

Since these coupons were implemented, we have been getting Bailey's in our coffee and mimosas in the MDR on disembarkation day.  I hope the move to a 5am restart still reloads your card to enjoy our breakfast.

I can see the new thread coming already..."Laundry Machine Hogs!" 🤣

4 minutes ago, DirtyDawg said:

mon Dieu! 

 

I was born in Montreal but grew up in Toronto. It took a long while to switch my allegiance to the Leafs from Les Habitants and to the Blue Jays from Les Expos! The old Forum and Jerry Park were cathedrals for me. 

The scene when you returned for a visit? 😂

I remember stopping off for a coffee run once.  When I got back to the shop I grabbed my tea and it smelt funny.  Opening the lid they have used coffee instead of hot water. LOL

15 minutes ago, Mapleleafforever said:

The only thing that's fit for human consumption at Timmy's is the coffee. Sounds like you know your way around the northeast end of the GTA eh? (Greater Toronto Area)

Not a fan of Timmy's anything.  I find the coffee weak as I drink it black not the typical Double-Double. If I were out craving a coffee I would settle for a McDonalds coffee.

As for the discussion of Johnny's, I used to rave about it.  We were on the Allure just before the Covid shutdown and bragged to my friend that this place as the place.  Had a very underwhelming burger that I was embarrassed about since I pumped it up so much.  So probably not return as I can get the same if not better burger in the Jammer.  However, the Royal Burger they serve in the MDR at lunch is well worth it.  And there is not upcharge for it.  

Yes you can set up a wake up call on the phone.  Also if you have a cell phone, you can set that as well.

25 minutes ago, poocher said:

And of course we’ve kept this going for 4 pages with no hint of OP returning with updates.

Can we get it to 5 pages?  Do I see 5 pages, anyone?

So I have been thinking about my personal experience that I mentioned earlier.  The 750 ml or 1 l bottle I had purchased spilled into my suitcase and my clothes absorbed it.  The suitcase was not wet, at least from what I remembered.  There was glass (obviously), which I remember shaking out of the bottom of my bag.  So how much wine was in this person's suitcase to leak out and soak the op's 2 suitcases anyway?  And it would be pretty easy to track down the culprit since they would be either sending in a lot of laundry or walking around the ship with a reddish hue on their clothes.

4 minutes ago, NJoynCruisin said:

Roulette not toiletries....love auto correct

Thanks for the clarification, I thought this was new so people can play longer at the slots. 🤣

I have a confession to make.  Back on the Jewel in 2006, I purchased a bottle of banana rum for a friend back in Canada.  I put it in my checked luggage expecting it to be confiscated.  Doesn't bag show up at our door.  So when I opened it I asked my wife, "Do you smell bananas?"  Well didn't the bottle break and all my clothes absorbed the liquor.  So if anyone is on these boards and your bag was received smelling of bananas, please accept my deepest apologizes.  

Actually our Uber driver did get lost and didn't listen to our instructions.  He was more interested at yelling at Florida drivers than driving. 😂

We were on the Explorer last month and we sailed out of G.

1 hour ago, *Miss G* said:

 

It’s just like a regular transfer of funds between accounts.  If I log into TD Canada I can see my TD US account and do a transfer.  RBC withdrew their physical presence from the US while TD was launching theirs.  I believe RBC still has a presence through PNC Bank.  I moved from RBC to TD for a more traditional experience and ease of use.  If you aren’t actually spending much time in the US then I guess a brick and mortar building is not as important.

Ok, good to know TD have upgraded the experience.  You are correct that RBC Bank uses PNC bank in the US.  It was handy when we disembarked in Boston and I was able to deposit our casino cash winnings into a PNC ATM.  But I was right across the street for the TD North arena so I am sure a TD machine would have been just as easy.

You have reminded me of something.  Several years back DW and I noticed that beer prices were different around the ship.  We found the cheapest beer at Johnny Rocket.  Not sure if this is still the case, however, on our next cruise we will investigate if this is still the case.

8 hours ago, Been There, Planning That said:

We do exactly the same with TD>

With RBC Bank moving money between the US and Canada is seamless.  Just like moving money between you accounts and the transaction is immediate.  Last time I looking into TD, you had to wire your money to the US.  Is this still the case or have they made it easier?

I am told bitcoin is a great way of transferring funds without exchange rate fees.  However I don't know the fees required to purchase and sell bitcoin nor do I know the exact details on performing this action.  I just know my friend who is into bitcoin has done this to transfer funds from his home sale here in Mexico to his bank in Austria.