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We tip extra with cash. If we get a drink, we will add an extra dollar on the paper, but we also always give our favourite bartenders cash towards the end of the cruise. Same with waiters (if you tip extra on the paper at specialty restaurants it gets split up among the whole team, but cash goes directly to the person we wish to recongize - this is not the case with bartenders btw, they keep the tip on the paper or themselves). We also always leave our room steward an extra cash tip as well.

I never knew that the bartenders get to keep the tip on the paper. I just assumed they split tips with other bartenders. This is good to know.

My husband and I had the same experience at the port. They literally shove the monkey into your arms. I immediately gave the monkey back and asked him where the baby monkey's mother was. He said something rude and walked away. The monkey was very cute and I felt bad for it. A guy with a monkey was also at the beach but he wasnt pushy at all.

No rant necessary. Everyone on board is getting a full refund and a 50% Future Cruise Certificate. I think that's pretty generous.

Very generous. I hope it satisfies everyone.

So glad this is over for everyone and you are all alright.

 

Blame? That will end quickly. I am waiting for the "compensation" rant to begin.:eek:

I havent read all the messages yet, but the "compensation" rant should start as soon as they dock.

Do I have to get internet access for the entire cruise or can I order it for part of the cruise?

What is the price of internet for a 7 day cruise? Do you think the price will go up if FOS has high speed internet?

I was just browsing and saw your question about laundry. I personally do the hand wash thing, but I did a quick search on Yelp and there is one in OSJ.

 

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Maybe find that place with the famous Pina coladas while you wait [emoji3]

The Barrachina is home of the pina colada. Delicious!!!!!

Stayed on St Maarten in May for a week and my friend bought a few cartons in Phillipsburg for $15. a carton. I believe in Old Town area. Dont know how many you are allowed to bring back into the states.

We try to mix it up with our vacations, but we love cruising the best. Our last land trip was to St maarten last May. We had a wonderful time but every day we saw the cruise ships arriving and decided we really missed cruising. So we have booked another cruise. I think mixing up your vacations with land and sea is the way to go. No matter what you do, have fun.

Can anyone locate Allure in Labadee on a ship tracking site? I can't find her anywhere.

So do you think they are lying? They arent really on Labadee? Crazy!!!!!

Thanks for the info. I was hoping that was the answer.

I have a few questions about FOS. We are doing MTD and was wondering if all cruisers who are not locked into a time are seated in the same area every night. Also I noticed that there is a Michael Kors store on board. Please tell me its an outlet store. LOL

We will be cruising on FOS in Nov. 2016. One of our stops is San Juan. Will we be docked at Old San Juan or the Pan Am pier? I know when our cruise started in San Juan on a RCCL cruise we left from the Pan Am pier.

How do you attach your luggage tags?

 

Staple:

 

Luggage Tag holder:

We use luggage tag holders bought from cruise critic. They work great.

I was on it in September and it was looking tired on top deck

 

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If Allure has over 6000 people cruising on her every week, it wouldnt take long for her to look tired. It makes me sick when I see some of the cruisers disrespecting the ship. Leaving trash everywhere. Food and trash in the elevators.

Thank you.

Is there a certain area of the city that has the most shopping? I am not looking for a Mall. I prefer small boutiques with native goods and gift shops. I was wondering if the trolley stops at an area like that. Speaking of the free trolley, has anyone ever hopped on and stayed on for a tour of the city?

Orange Fever. I believe they are returning

We take magnets - useful to put invitations, etc. up on the wall. We also take a bit of duct tape - have never had to use it, but it will fix almost anything that breaks.

 

Have a wonderful cruise.

We always bring duck tape and luckily never used it, but it can be used for many things. Also the magnets are great because the walls are metal.

Can I use the drink package while on Labadee?

It is totally possible to get two loungers under a Palm tree and just laze the day away. We float in the,water, drink an occasional Labadoozie, wander to the BBQ when we get around to it and avoid the shops. We choose itineraries to include Labadee because it is so relaxing. Each time we say "we should do the Dragon coaster or go parasailing", then we look at each other and say nope, not this time.

You just described the perfect day on Labadee for us. So glad to hear it. We save the excursions for the other islands.

We havent been on a cruise that included Labadee in quite sometime. What happen to the quiet, relaxing island where you can do nothing but float on a mat or possibly do a waverunner for excitement. I was just reading the excursions and it sounds like its an amusement park now and the prices are crazy. RCCL knows that there are no other options for excursions like you would have on other islands. We partially booked this cruise because Labadee was on it. Please reassure me that Labadee will not be a disappointment.

Having been on twenty-six cruises, I have never been able to understand why some folks concern themselves with what others choose to wear. What others wear has no impact on the enjoyment of my cruise whatsoever. I am too busy relaxing, and enjoying my meal and me darling wife's company. And for those who concern themselves with such things, I have never worn a hat or wife beater shirt to the MDR nor have I worn shorts or t-shirts to dinner. On the so called formal nights, I choose to wear a shirt with tie, dark slacks, a jacket and shined shoes, but it is my choice.

I totally agree with you. I use to bring long dresses for me and suits for hubby. Not anymore. I dont get the people who post how the folks sitting next to them at dinner were not dressed properly and it ruined their dinner. We have met all kinds of people on board a cruise and we are all there for the same reasons. To relax and enjoy ourselves. Hats off to the people who still dress to the nines for dinner. You all look wonderful. Its just not our thing anymore.

Is there a place near the Fort Lauderdale port to purchase wine before we board. Thought we might ask the taxi driver to stop on the way from the airport to the cruise port.

Am I correct that you cant use the drink package for room service? I really enjoy a drink sitting out on my balcony.