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I read your rant.

What is this 'above and beyond' thing I often read about? How can I recognize it compared to regular service standards/expectations?

I'll agree the space is not well utilized but wouldn't characterize it as a total waste; we have plenty of nice photos of Funchal, Tenerife and Malaga from our recent transatlantic, as do a (relatively small) number of other AQ passengers.

I don't know about that. We just cruised on Ascent and the door from SEA spa to the deck was only open (unlocked) while approaching/leaving port; not while 'at sea'.

Which ship?

Although you have to do this pretty much every day of the cruise (or make up for it on a sea day!).

For what purpose(s)? Booking a cabin on Princess?

That's one way of putting it. I'd prefer: Your passport needs to meet the validity requirements for the countries you will be visiting.

Ignore this post, I just realized it is old.

Your cell phone? What carrier do you use? From the ship or a shore stop?

I think you should consult this website to determine what, exactly, you need and/or are eligible for., https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/campaigns/eta-work-visa-mexico.html

No, I didn't think so. Are you planning on sharing this little tit-bit on your roll call? It will likely galvanize discussion.

You may not like this but here is an excerpt from a Halifax area news story: The port will also implement cruise tendering operations that will allow vessels to moor north of Georges Island and bring their passengers ashore by small boats on days when there are multiple ships in port. The infrastructure to receive tenders will be at Pier 24. The tendering will start in August.... Emerald Princess.

Here is a map showing berth 24. Looks too short for Emerald Princess and nothing about TND 1. POH-Harbour-and-Facilities-Map-ForWeb-Update-April2022.pdf

I thought Barcelona's nickname was 'City of Counts'.

Yeah... I don't think cruisers should worry too much about people going unpaid. Go ahead and tip if you wish.

All of this advice is good for Paris, Rome, London, etc...

It wasn't working on ky android phone a couple of hours ago. I decided to just leave things alone for a bit and let Celebrity get things fixed; works fine now.

Why not just give them more money?

Sure; it kind of depends on how you plan on making your way from the cruise terminal to LGB.

Do you think that chicken made an appearance in the dining room?

Occasionally, I have problems with PF (it never seems to really go away; just dormant depending on what I am doing). I have tried a variety of shoes for walking, hiking and running. Merrells are pretty good but I use them for walking and hiking primarily because I can get them in wide sizes. Custom fit orthotics are important for me to avoid sgnificant foot discomfort.

Usually, you can drop off a carry on bag as soon as you board; there is n set time for full access as it depends on how the steward(s) make out with their work. Certainly, you ought to be able to get in about 1:30 or so.

Which is apropos of nothing to do with the thread topic.

Jeepers! I thought the poor fellow has Alzheimer's and wandered off.