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39 minutes ago, ScottD said:

Nassau has not been removed from any itineraries. It's fine.  It's better than another sea day like some are getting.  

I disagree. Another sea day>>>Nassau.

11 hours ago, Bill D said:

Going on a cruise next month,which includes a stop at Labadee. They removed Labadee to due to the unrest in Haiti and replaced it wth Nassau. I cant believe thats the best RCCL can come up with. If im not mistaken,Nassau was removed on some itineraries due to its own problems??

Many of the other potential options can't handle adding an extra ship on short notice. Port schedules are set years in advance for those with limited berthing/anchorage space.

23 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

You keep your own points history behind the scenes but you will maintain the status of whomever has the highest point total in the relationship.

We're a perfect example - I enjoy D+ benefits rather than my "mere" Diamond because I'm tied to my wife's history. I could sail 28 nights solo in a suite and still not quite catch her on points.

If we're going to spend the money for one of us to go without the other, that money is better spent on her. 

44 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said:

That would be so Royal Caribbean wouldn't it?

Celebrity lacks the more than sufficient number of drink vouchers that Royal offers.

27 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said:

Now they should just merge the Celebrity and Royal programs. Earn points on either for one program with the same benefits. That's just my opinion though. 

That would be great if the merger included the BEST benefits of both programs but what if they opted for the lesser of similar benefits? Be careful what you wish for.

Saw this story a couple days ago. Naturally, it paints Norwegian in a bad light for the Captain being inflexible.

As for me, I say "Bravo, Captain!!!" If the all aboard is clearly stated (it always is and in multiple ways) and all excursions purchased through the cruise line are back, it's time to close up and go.

VIP seating area - aka Suites, Pinnacles, and Key waiting area. Those 223 seats won't be enough for all the Suites, Pins, and Keys on the newest ships.

13 hours ago, steverk said:

Hopefully, the state of Maryland recognized that the bridge was obsolete and due for replacement and had started engin6the replacement. Not likely,  but one can hope.

The Key Bridge was scheduled for deck replacement in 2025. That budget certainly won't cover the cost of removal of the debris, let alone replacement.

53 minutes ago, atseau said:

That would be quite the tab from Boston.

Surely it will be less expensive to fly to/from Florida than to pay for a month of parking on top of the cost to drive with a hotel stop each way.

I can't speak to whether the item would be permitted, but a workable option is to use the sofa cushions on the floor as a surrogate.

43 minutes ago, atseau said:

Hi, We are planning several b2bs from Miami or Lauderdale. Does anyone have any suggestions where to park for 30 days or more?

Thanks

At home. Use ride share (or family/friends) for your transportation to the port.

Clearly, the first concern is the tragedy for those who were on the bridge and their families. As others have noted, thankfully this was in the middle of the night and not during busy traffic times.

The impact on cruise ships/passengers is nothing compared to the disruption that will be caused to commerce. Baltimore is one of the busiest ports on the East Coast of the U.S. and the loss of the Key Bridge to truck traffic along the I-95 corridor will be very impactful.

On 3/22/2024 at 1:46 PM, JLMoran said:

Kiba is finally getting along well with both of them, 3-1/2 years later.

So Kiba has decided to tolerate the interlopers?

You're more likely to get sideways glances or rude comments about not dressing "well enough" for the MDR on "formal" night than for your gender identity or health challenge.

Don't worry about the few who may judge and just enjoy your vacation.

On 3/23/2024 at 7:48 PM, smokeybandit said:

I got off Adventure (8 night) this morning. A guy near me wore a different Detroit Lions shirt all 8 nights. That's fan devotion.

Did he wear his GOOD Lions jersey on formal night?

It's been a long-standing joke that you can tell when it's Sunday in Cincinnati during the summer because that's the day the fans all wear their good Reds jerseys.

Lots of us have seen unexpected balances due when cruise planner changes were made after final payment, but for a sailing 8 months out this seems to be a brand new example of Royal IT incompetence.

1 hour ago, JLMoran said:

I see some things still haven't changed with Royal. My booking went from "courtesy hold" to "deposit paid" last night. I have the invoice to show it. But their web site no longer shows my booking under either Courtesy Holds or Upcoming Cruises. I manually linked the booking a half hour ago, still not showing.

But it's there in the Royal app. 

You expected Royal IT to improve at the same rate as your foot? Silly man!

My wife and a couple friends used Viator for some activities in Hawaii post-cruise. They all said they would use Viator again for making arrangements.

13 minutes ago, Butters530 said:

And maybe I don’t mind having staircase photos in my resort casual attire.  Because that’s how we roll!

We've done "formal" photos in front of scenic backdrops wearing the aforementioned khakis and a polo on multiple occasions. Not unlikely to be one of the selected Diamond free photos.

37 minutes ago, BrianB said:

there are many cruisers who do not dress formal or ‘best’…

If the "best" you brought is khakis and a polo shirt for him (my default for dinner) and a sundress for her - that's your best

If the "best" you brought is cargo shorts and a Metallica tee-shirt for him and a skort with a breezy top for her - that's your best

If one wishes to dress up (we used to do so, not anymore) - the suit and tie (or more) for him and cocktail dress (or more) for her - that's your best

18 hours ago, Biaggio said:

They are doing you a favor by skipping Haiti. Whatever port they substitute will be better. Been there seen that. 

Unless it's Nassau.

42 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said:

KNOCKOUT PUNCH
Playmakers

And as @Matt will tell us, that float of dark rum should always be Kraken.

10 hours ago, ChessE4 said:

We may need to start emphasizing breakfast

The problem there is that the selection is very static. Same items every day gets old in a hurry. Sure, you can get different ingredients in your omelet each day, but that's "variety" like switching between beef and chicken on your soft taco at Taco Bell is "variety."

I'm a big fan of breakfast and by the end of a week-long cruise I start pining for a bowl of Froot Loops or Cap'n Crunch (neither of which is one of my go-to cereals) just for something different.

"Formal" is what they used to call it, now it's "Dress Your Best." There are no specific requirements for what is worn aside from the theoretical no swimwear in the MDR.

Those nights tend to be the ones where professional photography opportunities are offered so if you're looking to get a fancy portrait done, wear what you want for the photo rather than any specific expectation in the MDR.

No ship is too small when you compare it to the alternative of not being on a ship at all.