Ray

Government advice is not to travel to Haiti so you will probably not be able to get insurance. 

Best option would be to get a years multi trip insurance for worldwide and including cruise. Obviously while on Haiti you wouldn’t be insured. 

38 minutes ago, ScottD said:

Because he's still arguably the most popular athlete in the world and especially in Miami

Not disagreeing with that! Fantastic footballer who is one of the greatest of all time! but the question is should anyone with any serious convictions that has possible jail time be a role model and have things named after them? 

Basically its saying "its ok to break the law you will still be treated like a god"!

28 minutes ago, bobroo said:

 

I'll also wager they go with existing spots they already have and no way do they manufacture something just for the game. Like, Lionel Messi wandering around and showcasing the ship. 

Never understand why they went for someone convicted and originally sentenced to jail time in Spain for tax avoidance as an "icon" 

9 hours ago, GJ_123 said:

 

It's just totally different cultures. I live in the UK and gratuities are basically never added to bills. The only instance I've seen this is if you are booking for a large party (6+ maybe) SOME restaurants will add a 10% service charge, but you can have it removed no questions asked.

Im uk as well and its happening over here also! 

Not sure if you use fast food but look at reciepts for " Service Charge" as long as they mention service charge be it on menu or website then its legal

We are now being charged for people doing the job the are employed to do! 

1 hour ago, TXcruzer said:

 

Sorry, in modern society (at least in the US) a gratuity is a reward for good service; it is something to strive to achieve.

Got to disagree with this as places in the US put the expected tip % onto reciepts without even knowing how customers feel about the service or the food/drink they have received. And if you tip lower due to poor service etc then they are not happy about it! Attiude of some is Level of service or quality of food doesn't matter just give me the 20% thats written on reciept! 

If you search for luggage storage in San Juan a few places come up that you can leave luggage for a few hours. 

I had issues with my points this is the email address i used to get it sorted out! Which is was very quickly.

crownandanchor@rccl.com

15 hours ago, CrimsonCruiser said:

 because I thought you were complaining about floaters (ie bugs, hair, spit, dirt etc) in the drinks being served on board.....

 

You're lucky thats all you thought because floater means something completely different in UK

48 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

If only Matt would allow use of the RCLBlog private jet to take everyone to Southampton.

Hopefully it doesn't snow! 

Not a joke we have had snow in June before so it's definitely cruise where you need to pack shorts, tshirts and thermals lol 

Mine says "Congratulations paid in full" and i have only paid the deposit. 

6 minutes ago, Shanethegriff said:

I have Samsung smart tags on my keys and in my wallet (bulky in wallet but I usually misplace it). They work great for me. I left my jacket behind at a bar (had no idea which one) on a night out and was able to locate it via the tag the next day. The tag works off Bluetooth but it can "ping" off other people's devices to send you a location when you're out of Bluetooth range.

I highly recommend them.

Thanks ..this is what i wanted

Far better than paid for positive or negative reviews on google. 

4 hours ago, AshleyDillo said:

Tile is one suggestion. Samsung SmartTags are another.

When i searched google a few weeks back i looked at the Samsung Smarttags however the reviews were not great. 

31 minutes ago, PeloAl said:

Obviously this is something easily searchable on google, no?

Yes it is but do you believe every review for items on the Internet? 

Which is why i asked for recommendations 

4 hours ago, Traveling Mike said:

For others that are reading this string of posts... 

I have Apple Airbags that I keep in all my luggage and bags.  Once you purchase them there are no additional costs.  

Obviously not everyone uses Apple, is there anything similar for Android that anyone could recommend? 

Covent Garden is a nice location, very central within walking distance to most sights. Depending your budget you have The Savoy and directly opposite the less expensive Strand Palace.  There are other hotels in the area also. 

Very safe area even to walk about at night ( which is something you should actually do ) 

Just in case you try and book a train or taxi in England its Southampton not South Hampton 

5 hours ago, icf75 said:

Not specifically cruise related, but there is a current discussion on a British Disney forum r.e tipping.  I'm interested to know what US citizens generally tip in restaurant's, as it seems there is a growing expectation that 20% is the going rate for decent service? (or sometimes just avg service).

I do feel a sense of pressure to tip when I probably shouldn't.

There is Definitely pressure to tip! 

Most restaurants will write on back of receipt 16, 18 or 20% tip totals because thats what they expect no matter what. 

However don't feel pressurised into tipping if things are not what you expected!

At the end of the day if a place is no good you're not going to go back there so why tip

In saying that i have only ever dropped tip below the 20% once and that was at a massage parlour. 

Fast food joints like BK or Mcd's i would usually just throw the shrapnel into the jar. 

Also all the shrapnel i have at the of each night gets dumped on table at the end of stay i gather it up and give it the some random homeless person. ( saves having a pocketfull of coins to empty at customs ) 

Has anyone else had prices rise DURING the black friday sale?  

Still showing same deals as last week! Not even a mention of Black Friday on my screen lol 

44 minutes ago, Jill said:

 

Have a Viking river cruise next December out of Budapest (Christmas Markets)

You will love Budapest and the Christmas Market, i was there last year for 4 nights and didn't want to leave 

49 minutes ago, teddy said:

I totally understand this.

Flight costs to Europe were/are a big conversation for us.  We have two upcoming cruises from Southampton, one in the fall of 2024 and now one in the fall of 2025.  The unknown for 2025 flights is a bit unnerving.  Luckily, it's just the two of us now.  When all three boys were young, vacations were a lot different.  Thankfully we discovered Europe after they all grew up and left home.

We booked our flights to Italy for last month's cruise 10 months out, and the prices only got more expensive as time went on.  We are now 11 months out from the 2024 cruise and hemming and hawing about whether to book now or wait.  One thing in our favor is we can fly non-stop to LHR from Boston.

Something we decided before booking that European cruise in 2025 is that if the flight prices become ridiculous, we will eat the $100 pp change fee and cruise from somewhere closer.  Again, we are lucky that it's just the two of us now, so the (potential) change fees are easy enough to put in the budget since it's almost two years away.

I hope you can find easy and reasonable flights for 2024.

Jetblue flys direct from NYC to London and have a new route planned for Edinburgh. 

I flew with them across the pond in March, price was good and so was the flight itself.

Icelandair is another airline to check out. 

1 hour ago, bretts173 said:

And to have a whine about people enjoying themselves at dinner shows that it's time to find another cruise line.

 

My thoughts also!!

Be it on land or at sea people pay good money to go on vacation and enjoy themselves. 

OG Poster needs to change to SAGA cruises

1 hour ago, FireFishII said:

Was that a Bump or a Burp? LOL!

With Teddy Being a Butcher i thought he meant Rump

32 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

That's the point of making a fancy sign.  It's one-upping the "put random stuff on a chair to claim" strategy.

Would be funny if it had to be removed due to breach of copyright! 

6 hours ago, Xaa said:

 

Us humans are a strange breed.  One of the first things we teach our children is how to share, but as we age into adulthood, as a society, it becomes clear we were only faking it the entire time.

100% correct 

Some people talk about kids having no manners! Blame the parents for not bringing them up correctly then behave like spoilt brats themselves when things are not to their liking. 

17 hours ago, Rackham said:

https://www.asa.org.uk/rulings/royal-caribbean-cruises-ltd-a23-1198946-royal-caribbean-cruises-ltd.html

 

On 10/26/2023 at 1:38 PM, MLH said:

Interesting that it now says Ravenna. apparently RCG was sent a warning letter from the Uk's Standard board like the FTC regarding false advertising saying it was leaving from Venice.

 

Hopefully the complainant doesn't look at booking a 2025 cruise from Rome or a cruise that stops off a Le Harve ( Paris ) or Southampton  ( London )