Vagolferbob

Great staff, the Centrum, the solarium/park Cafe and nightly shows. As relaxing as you want it to be.

Budget and avis are near the port and have shuttle.

Once in port, when is it safe to turn off airplane mode?

Still shows on United cruised website with balconies and suites sold out.

With all the fake cards out there they are most likely managing giving out duplicates. When I got my booster shot they kept my laminated card and gave me a new one.

1 hour ago, zach2992 said:

When I say gullible, I mean my dad convinced her for a short time that they still do classes (like in Titanic) and that if the ship starts sinking we could be trapped behind bars until First Class is off the ship.

So far the only fun things I thought of is putting a pineapple magnet on her door and convincing her that the crew takes the lifeboats back to land each night and then come back in the morning.

Anyone have any fun ideas?

How about sleeping with life jacket on in case you hit an iceberg.

Enchantment of the Seas went to the shipyard in Cadiz, Spain for drydock in August 2021. She may still be there.

On 9/13/2021 at 6:22 AM, Vagolferbob said:

I received my passport a few months ago and have been trying to update my info on the Global Entry website. After attempting this several times, I get a cannot validate window and to check my entries. I sent in several forms in the FAQ section with no response on how to update the information and link the two document numbers.

I called Friday and actually talked to a real person in a reasonable amount of time on line. They said this is a known problem and I have two options. If I am in a hurry go to a registration/interview site and have this corrected or if not in a hurry, check back in a few weeks. I guess their system is backed up.

The saga continues.

Was finally was able to update my passport info today. Seems patience is a needed part of your travel toolbox.

I received my passport a few months ago and have been trying to update my info on the Global Entry website. After attempting this several times, I get a cannot validate window and to check my entries. I sent in several forms in the FAQ section with no response on how to update the information and link the two document numbers.

I called Friday and actually talked to a real person in a reasonable amount of time on line. They said this is a known problem and I have two options. If I am in a hurry go to a registration/interview site and have this corrected or if not in a hurry, check back in a few weeks. I guess their system is backed up.

The saga continues.

On 8/17/2021 at 4:40 PM, Vagolferbob said:

Got Approved today, should be here by 8/22. Seems within range discussed here.

Passport arrived today, 4 days "early".

On 8/10/2021 at 8:48 PM, Vagolferbob said:

Here's another data point, received In process status email on June 9th, two months and still waiting. 

Got Approved today, should be here by 8/22. Seems within range discussed here.

I wonder if the turnaround time is influenced by when you said you needed it.

Here's another data point, received In process status email on June 9th, two months and still waiting. 

For Kotor, look up Tours by Milo a local who is passionate about his country.

Any thoughts on where or when next year's cruise will be? With the cancelling of this year's cruise in the Mediterranean, seems like the Caribbean with the private islands would be a safer bet. Might be a chance to pull out the stops and show Royal is back.

I am booked on a 12 night cruise out of Barcelona which includes several stops in Italy and 3 other countries. It seems that other cruise lines have suspended sailing until later in the year and hopefully Royal does the same soon. Besides any health concerns, I am afraid that several stops may be cancelled and that we would have either additional sea days or a shortened cruise. Any thoughts on if and when Royal will might cancel this cruise? Thanks!

https://cruiseradio.net/carnival-extends-cruise-cancellation-compensation-period/or

Hope Rcl follows suit.

TMobile is merging with Sprint, stay where you are.

Are they still showing return to Baltimore at 10am?

I am looking at a cruise on Jewel next September and it now show Tarragona, Spain as the new final destination which is about an hour+ away from Barcelona. Does/will RCL provide shuttle service to Barcelona or do we have to find our own way?

On Grandeur it was the right balcony.

I think June 1st was a pivotal date were most of the restrictions were removed. Enjoy!

Thanks for the quick response, I had the key on my last Grandeur cruise and it was OK. I was looking into the GS as perhaps a special perk for our anniversary. Can we upgrade after final payment?

I know we have many GOS experts contributing, so I would like information on the dining benefits with a grand suite? I have seen references to breakfast and lunch in the specialty restaurants on certain days, but many of these are dated and may still not apply. I am trying to balance the GS benefits and costs with those of the Key for example.

Checked today and I drop off bag and eat Chops lunch in MDR which is more efficient than running around the ship like I did in May.