OCSC Mike

We print them. Always found it easier to have set sail pass on paper tucked inside my passport. If you only want to use your phone, screen shot your set sail pass so you don't have to worry about loading the app via cellular/wifi and whatnot, can just have the screen shot loaded. Can also add them to your Apple wallet if an iPhone user.

I can imagine. I had read of a few bad experiences with OnPoint, that's one of the reasons I went with RT&T. I hope all goes smoothly so you can focus on having a great cruise!

Understood, almost mentioned that, but it really shouldn't be an issue.

I don't think you have much to worry about. Storms of this magnitude (and stronger) have come straight over my area before and the damage/effects are usually superficial and taken care of in a few days. If it were a stronger hurricane it would be different.

This is a standard e-mail sent in an attempt to prevent people from arriving much earlier than their assigned arrival time. Some ports enforce arrival times, some ignore them and just let people through.

ME: Since you eliminated the cookies, I enjoy the raisin bread (toasted) for breakfast. Never even considered it until I saw it mentioned by a ton of people online. Crepe station in WJ with your choice of filling and whipped cream is one dessert that comes to mind. Desserts are actually my least favorite thing onboard... and this is coming from a guy who gains 10+ lbs. per 7 night cruise, lol, so I'm not complaining. I wind up trying a bunch of stuff and something is usually good though. And of course there are always the cookies. WIFE: Mississippi Mudpie in the MDR if by far her favorite. We don't eat in the MDR much and last cruise on Indy in July, she went down there during late seating and asked if they could get her a couple slices to go. 5 mins later she walked out with a covered plate. Very accommodating as usual. She also loves the chocolate croissants served for breakfast (sometimes square but basically the same thing) when they have them. P.S. True #1 answer for both of us is the funnel cake on Cococay.

I'd prefer deck 9 for reasons similar to Patty's. I like to be in in the middle, between Central Park and the higher decks as I try to take to the stairs whenever possible.

The WJ bar should be open. I've also gotten bottled water at Cafe Promenade on disembarkation morning.

Nassau.

You can also just grab a photo off your phone by going through the website (in your phone's browser). I've been using the same picture from a 2018 cruise for the past few months, lol. On TAD of a B2B in July, the crew member checking us in for the 2nd half in the designated lounge actually recognized the background b/c he used to work on Radiance. I was impressed. It was in front of a random wall by the DL my wife and I just thought looked cool b/c it had lights and kinda looked like space with stars.

That's the farthest out I've ever seen reported. Glad it worked out for you as it was very possible you could have been scattered all over the ship.

LOL, have had this conversation with my UK friends as well. No brown sauce here. I have been using vinegar on my fries/chips a lot more than ketchup lately at least.

This. Although the official assignment might not be for a while. Your documents will update on their own when the assignment is official. Of course, I checked in for my GTY on Indy 3 days ago and some glitch in the amazing RC IT system won't allow me to see my sea pass to use the bar code trick. (It's not just me of course, others on my sailing are having the same issue. I only care b/c I want to see my assignment.)

Is there anything in the UK that doesn't have a number of variations? I called it "something I'm not bothering to try" even though it was only $3-4 or something and went to Playmakers for a burger and fries like a good American.

I sent my one friend a picture of the Fish N Ships menu from Indy in July. I was proud that I knew what the hell a "chip butty" was.

"Bing Bong!" means Marc Walker is your cruise director.

Almost as complicated as learning the different versions of "English" spoken over there. Been "taking lessons" from overseas friends for years and still have to ask what the hell they mean every so often.

Don't sweat it. He's just giving you crap because England and Wales made it while Scotland didn't. But yes, as you surmised, the UK includes multiple countries who compete separately in international football (soccer).

This. Same thing here in Orlando. Ignore the forecast unless there's a hurricane coming. There's a roughly 50-80% chance of rain pretty much every afternoon for months in Florida. It will likely rain somewhere for some amount of time at some level of intensity... but there's no way to forecast what will happen exactly when or where. My wife works 5 miles from our house and often texts me that it's pouring there while it's sunny here.

I've seen both in the past. There has also been a dedicated World Cup channel in our cabin before that showed live matches and then replays 24/7. One year, probably 2014, they set up a TV somewhere (bar/lounge, my memory is awful) that wouldn't normally have one for a little watch party during a US group stage match. Just sharing past experience... my full answer for this year's WC would be that I would fully expect matches to be shown somewhere but I wouldn't begin to guess where b/c these things definitely change over time.

I sail almost exclusively in the Summer and have seen several WC's onboard over the years. I'd be shocked if this changed.

Matt is generally correct, of course, but as mentioned in this thread, waiting is worth it for certain cruises (i.e. the 4-night Indy's from SEP-NOV 2022). If you're flexible and able to go on last minute cruises, just keep an eye on prices and especially the GGG sale.

Have you tried taking water pills? A while back my legs swelled up so badly by the end of the cruise I had no idea what was going on til I googled it. Now I take OTC water pills (Diurex) during every cruise and they take care of 90% of the swelling. Food & drink is one of the main reasons I enjoy cruising so I refuse to limit myself. I actually diet before cruises to make up for the weight I know I will gain, lol.