HeWhoWaits

Seattle round-trip Alaska cruises that meet the PVSA by stopping in Victoria would require tests for everyone who will get off the ship unless they change the itinerary to start with a stop in Victoria rather than that being the last port (short overnight hop to Seattle for disembarkation).

Seattle round-trip Alaska cruises that meet the PVSA by stopping in Victoria would require tests for everyone who will get off the ship unless they change the itinerary to start with a stop in Victoria rather than that being the last port (short overnight hop to Seattle for disembarkation).

When I see that statement my thought is that we're (nearly) all on a fixed income. My income is fixed by my employer in the form of the salary they pay me. I *might* be able to find a different employer who will pay me a higher fixed income, but I *might* also lose that income. At least seniors on Social Security have a guaranteed minimum income (unlike those still working) and they get an annual increase that usually mirrors inflation from the previous year. Pay raises in the working world rarely keep up with the increases received by those on a "fixed income." (Okay - off my semantics-based soapbox).

The difference here is that smoking vs. not smoking doesn't turn political.

As @SpeedNoodlessays, you need to be prepared for a wide range of conditions. Our last Alaska cruise was in July. I only put on long pants to go to the MDR each evening (back to shorts after dinner). On the very same cruise, there were several mornings that my wife wished she had brought a much heavier coat than she did (including the day cruising the glacier).

Someone walks near the doors - they open. Then science kicks in - the differential air pressure between the two locations causes the air to rush in the direction of the lower pressure. Given that the casino is a smaller, closed area it will almost certainly have the higher air pressure causing the smoke to move FROM the casino TO the other areas. The only solution to this would be to establish an air handling system such that there is a negative pressure created in the casino (similar to what is used for chemistry laboratories to keep any potential harmful fumes in the lab rather than moving to office area or corridors).

D is for deposit. The fare is a non-refundable deposit fare and all the discounts applied are attached to THAT fare.

Chef's Choice is whatever sweet treats are readily available (left over) from the last day of the previous sailing.

We had requested pre-paid gratuities for a 2018 cruise prior to the increase. Our invoice had the old price for gratuities, even after we repriced the cruise while the higher gratuities were in force. YMMV

Whatever the "chef" chooses. Probably depends on what "treats" were left over at the end of the previous sailing.

And you should keep that cover to use later. If you get dessert to go on the first night, you'll have a cover for your plate from the Windjammer on Day 2. Just make sure to either hide the cover or make sure your room steward knows that you want to keep it. Otherwise it will disappear

Further answer to the OP - there is only one acceptable proctored at-home test but you can also use regular testing through a pharmacy or lab that provides full results.

You - "Hey, I got my product but you haven't been paid." Them - "We'll send you a bill." You - if a bill comes, pay it. If no bill comes, you tried.

Why do you include "well-behaved" in your query? They allow adults who don't meet that standard so why would kids be excluded?

I harken back to elementary school waiting for the lunch lady to dish out my fish sticks and crinkle fries. Then the next one would put the pudding cup on the tray and ask if we wanted regular or chocolate milk.

FIFY

And you can order from the kids' menu. Sometimes you just want chicken tenders and french fries!

Added advantage - that frozen drink stays colder, longer. Assuming the length of time it stays cold is an issue.

The stated policy is 12 per stateroom. Many have experienced being able to carry 12 per person in separate carry on bags.

If you have all of the reservation numbers and basic pertinent information, one person can do all the initial check ins when it opens. The other option is to ignore the check in times for all but the latest time that somebody gets and show up together for that time. They won't let you board (much) earlier than your assigned time, but you can always be late.

Supplies for upcoming cruises already in hand. I rarely use a straw, but my wife won't drink out of a glass away from home without one (except a wine glass).

With the extension through May cruises, we received no notification and the only way to see the due date online is by opening up as though you are making a payment.

July cruise - due April 10 June cruise (wife and her friends, no husbands) - due April 19 May cruise - due April 20

If the ship is >90% vaccinated (95% of adults, close to that number older kids, unvaccinated under 5) what difference does having a vax only area serve? Time for it to go away (and the silly vaccinated bracelets with it).

^^^^This^^^^ Royal in general but look to others for specific itineraries that Royal may not offer.