
HeWhoWaits
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I have never paid more than $9 a day for airport parking. Of course, I haven't paid for parking at a major city airport in years.
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Cocktail Recipes on Royal Caribbean Ships
HeWhoWaits replied to PG Cruiser's topic in Royal Caribbean Dining
SOOOOO much better with real grapefruit juice. Keep the sparkling water away from my tequila! -
Windjammer, Cafe Promenade, sometimes Park Cafe, sometimes in the Crown Lounge,... But they go quickly when they appear
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Another option to consider is 3/3 instead of 2/4 if that will work for your party. That will open up many more options.
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COVID Cancellation - Lost Points
HeWhoWaits replied to N Barry's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
I was wrong. OP is a real poster. -
As JFK so famously said "I am a jelly doughnut!"
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Something I’ve Noticed
HeWhoWaits replied to Kelseylovestocruise's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Celebrity marketed toward a more adult experience vs. Royal marketed toward families - ZERO surprise that Royal is the more expensive option during times that more kids are available to cruise. Higher demand = higher prices. -
COVID Cancellation - Lost Points
HeWhoWaits replied to N Barry's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
FIFY. -
Anyone that has cruised recently....
HeWhoWaits replied to Goldie 2001's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
It can be hit or miss whether there is any value to uploading the photo. Sometimes they end up feeling like a new one is needed. -
Minor going on a cruise with one parent
HeWhoWaits replied to 104501's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
It is always better to be over-prepared than under-prepared. Printing out a copy of the form and getting it signed/notarized then not needing it is a much better alternative than potentially being denied boarding because you didn't make that effort. -
Singing and dancing in the MDR- who enjoys this?
HeWhoWaits replied to TessFromFlorida's topic in Royal Caribbean Dining
Stuck isn't a problem I would experience. I'm proficient at "swimming upstream" in a crowd. -
Singing and dancing in the MDR- who enjoys this?
HeWhoWaits replied to TessFromFlorida's topic in Royal Caribbean Dining
It was fun the first time I experienced it, so the new cruiser experience is a valid concept. It should stay just that - a one-time per voyage experience and the last evening in the MDR is the right time to do so. If there were a consistency to ONLY doing it that night, those of us who want to skip the spectacle could simply cut out early or skip the MDR entirely on that evening. Sadly, the unpredictability is an issue. -
Cruise ship calories don't count, so why would you?
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If you enjoy both the itinerary and the ship, there's no reason to NOT repeat the cruise.
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In the tourist areas, even the places like Señor Frogs that list prices in pesos "for the authentic experience" will post what exchange rate they are using. Your credit card will be charged in US dollars and even if you have an international transaction fee, the exchange usually work out in your favor.
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Singing and dancing in the MDR- who enjoys this?
HeWhoWaits replied to TessFromFlorida's topic in Royal Caribbean Dining
They READ the surveys. They reward those crew called out in POSITIVE reviews. It still isn't clear whether any non-positive comments make any difference in what happens. Surely they've had enough people say "can the ridiculous crew parade and stupid singing/dancing just go away?" that if they had any intention of EVER eliminating it, that would already be gone. -
My first (albeit tiny) gripe...
HeWhoWaits replied to CrimsonCruiser's topic in Royal Caribbean Dining
Even if you have to wait a little while, consider the alternative. One big reason you're doing specialty dining embarkation day lunch is to avoid the Windjammer on boarding day. You'll still be doing that. -
In Sitka, if you do an excursion (Royal or private) you want to go to both the Alaska Raptor Center and Fortress of the Bear. Excursions will probably feel rushed at these so a private tour that goes to both with an early start time is the best way to go. In town, I highly recommend stopping at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral.
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Singing and dancing in the MDR- who enjoys this?
HeWhoWaits replied to TessFromFlorida's topic in Royal Caribbean Dining
My kids did not. My grandkids do not. -
30 minutes to walk to the cemetery would be a very brisk pace. It's about 1.7 miles from the main shopping area, which is about 0.3 from the main ship dock.
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New Pricing Quotes Effective July 1
HeWhoWaits replied to WAAAYTOOO's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
The new law applies to accommodations, not to food and beverage or to services. Does your local restaurant list prices on the menu that include the automatic gratuity that is added for parties of 8 or more? -
You can book directly with White Pass. If you haven't pulled the trigger before arriving in Skagway, it's an easy walk to their office.
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Cocktail Recipes on Royal Caribbean Ships
HeWhoWaits replied to PG Cruiser's topic in Royal Caribbean Dining
Maybe you should include whether you personally prefer the Royal version or the copycat recipe version and why. -
Or use other transportation alternatives? For Galveston, you can surely book transportation from/to Houston for less than the cost of renting a car for a week plus paying for parking.