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The advantage of reading this on a computer rather than on a phone is that the pop-up ads are a small portion of the bottom right corner of the screen. Although they are sometimes in the way of being able to click "submit reply."

As noted by @twangster, if you're looking for different itineraries that should be the focus. We each have different likes and dislikes, so aside from particularly poor experiences that might be shared it is impossible to say which cruise lines (if any) will be better or worse for any given cruiser. I can name things that are advantages and disadvantages FOR ME about each line I've cruised (including Royal which is our favorite line to date).

58 minutes ago, Cactus527 said:

What are these "clandestine washrooms" as well?

IYKYK

15 hours ago, JFCruise said:

@Dad2Cue - I'm pretty sure OP just watched too much House.

"Sarcoidosis"

14 hours ago, Pattycruise said:

Just a side note: I heard no C&A points on the free pinnacle cruise (but yes points on the discounted cruise).

Other than getting a little closer to the next glass block, there's nothing lost by getting no points once you hit Pinnacle.

8 hours ago, twangster said:

My 700 cruise ended 1/16/20.  My certificate had an issue date of 1/17/20.  The expiration is listed as 6/17/20 or 6 months later.

That's only five months to expiration. Something for folks to keep an eye on.

14 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

That seems an obvious design flaw or poor inspection protocol. One or the other.

Both

Two cruises >>>>> one cruise

CLS (with benefits) > balcony

On 1/6/2024 at 10:41 PM, Vincent said:

Any thoughts where we might be able to watch Monday nights FCS championship on Allure? 

You clearly meant CFP championship based on mentioning Monday.

I was unduly excited to see someone mentioning the Football Championship Subdivision championship game, which took place on Sunday. The South Dakota State Jackrabbits defeated the Montana Grizzlies 23-3 in the final game of a TRUE playoff (every FCS conference is eligible to send their champion to the playoffs) to complete a 15-0 season.

The only time and place you're guaranteed to find me on a consistent basis is at or near the front of the line waiting for WJ to open for breakfast. The first available real food in the morning happens far too late for this early riser.

IF they feel the need to do it at all, it needs to be consistently on the last night. Then those of use who choose to partake in MDR for dinner can just opt out on that night.

Doing it any other night is just ridiculous and doing it twice would definitely lead me to drop my rating of dining room service at least 3 points lower than it otherwise earned (and the reason will be indicated in my comments). That's right - if you do the stupid song and dance appreciation thing twice, your whole rating goes in the toilet, no matter how great the service was otherwise.

I know some of you will want to tell me "don't penalize the crew members by lowering the rating," but if a message needs to be sent it will be sent.

Initially, you'll be on the Patapsco River leaving Baltimore and neither side is "better" than the other unless a view of Fort McHenry is important to you (in which case you'll want to be on the port side). Once you get out into the Chesapeake, the ship channel is roughly the mid-point of the bay and the views in either direction are similar.

Far better during sail away from Baltimore is to be up on deck when your ship passes under the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

The other option is to log on to delta.com and enter your name and confirmation number. No need to click any links in the email if you are concerned.

2 hours ago, Starrynight0154 said:

I was watching a YouTube video on Odyssey. The vlogger had a wired hand held microphone and was blocking off most of the ship corridor. Someone across from her was holding the camera. Everytime passengers would inevitably walk by, she would pause, and give them an annoyed look. 

People paid thousands to be on that ship and should be able to walk wherever they want. The vlogger actually expected people to wait or find a detour during this lengthy video.

I would have circled that deck and gone through the same hallway repeatedly. Gotta get those steps in somehow, so why not have fun messing with an entitled individual.

On 12/23/2023 at 8:20 AM, GatorCruiser said:

Well I can tell you without equivocation, Royal is making a ton of money off me and my pursuit of diamond plus. Once we hit it , we’ll check out celebrity. 

You get Elite status on Celebrity with Diamond (same as Diamond Plus and Pinnacle). Why wait for D+ to check it out since there's no additional benefit?

21 hours ago, mills10 said:

I know every day is different and so are everyone's experiences

Saturday after Thanksgiving - from entering security line to having our shoes back on was less than 20 minutes. I think most of the line was stuck in the traffic jam getting TO the airport (all the more reason to use the Link rather than travel by motor vehicle).

14 hours ago, Peter D said:

Link Light rail

$3 per person to the airport. 

16 hours ago, RCIfan1912 said:

Who am I kidding burgers cost too much. It'll be the Royal breath mint shack. 1 per day, per person. 

For just $5.99. But if you purchase in the CP, it will only be $4.99 per person per day. Black Friday Sale $3.99 pppd.

1 hour ago, AandD said:

We are going to be up there next summer and are thinking about taking a late flight. 5:30. Has anyone ever used Port Valet ? 

 

I don't care what time your flight is scheduled - USE THE PORT VALET!!!!!

Put your bags out the evening before debarkation and don't touch them again until your arrive at your destination airport baggage claim. Couldn't be easier. The best part is that if your bag is a little over the weight limits, you may not get charged the fee (YMMV).

Which will create more issues - drunk dads sliding or adventerous kids climbing up the slides? I would have fallen into both categories in the past.

2 hours ago, ScottD said:

I think that's fairly regional....are you from the PA or Midatlantic area in General? 

The regionality of Turkey Hill is greatly reduced. It was available in the Mid-Atlantic region as long ago as when I was in college (early '80s) and nowhere else. Now it is readily available in both Southwest Ohio and much of North Carolina (it's the largest portion of non-store brand ice cream in our local grocery stores).

2 hours ago, Atlantix2000 said:

You probably shouldn't use white text when the default background is white!

The original posts were not white text. They were later edited to white text.

In today's world, it is not uncommon for children traveling with a parent to have a different last name. The fact that you, as parents, are also traveling with the children removes the barrier of requiring extra paperwork allowing the kids to travel with adults who are not their parents. Just keep together as a group when you board.

The only benefit to the Ben & Jerry's in my eyes was that they usually had Coffee, Coffee, Buzz, Buzz, Buzz which has all but disappeared from retail. One visit per cruise was it for me, and if no CCBBB, no purchase.