PG Cruiser

Is there a site which lists cruises by the day of the week they start? I tried Googling "Cruises that leave on Mondays" and the results were not helpful.

So... if they added alcohol to a Shirley Temple ... will that make it a Drunk Shirley Temple (no drinking in temples)... ha ha

I can't understand why people get this idea that they are entitled to milk "UNLIMITED" privileges to the last drop. Some buffets (on land) now charge for leftovers because customers blatantly waste food. Phone carriers throttle "unlimited" data plans because users stream content and binge watch like crazy. I hope RCCL will not come to the point where they will charge guests for the "waste" that is going on in cruises.

@Jamiel , at the end of the day, this is all about character and integrity. If you want to give alcoholic drinks to your wife from your package even if it is not allowed, that's up to you. If you want to order drinks and deliberately waste them just to get back at RCCL for their "unfair" policies, that's up to you. But what would that say ABOUT YOU?

Soft drinks is included in your deluxe package You are not allowed to do this

... spare arms?

But, but, but .... colored ones look at lot prettier!!!

I've always purchased the Refreshment Package but I NEVER get the soda. I don't like the taste of their Diet Coke/Coke Zero.

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2015/08/11/first-time-cruisers-what-drinks-are-included-your-royal-caribbean-cruise

I remember what a teacher of mine said while teaching us the usage of "can" and "may" - "You CAN but you MAY not". What you plan to do is not allowed with any of the beverage packages. It has some kind of ripple effect. Actions like this causes RCCL to come up with STRICTER policies for the packages. As an example, they now require ALL (adult) guests in a stateroom to get the Ultimate Package regardless of their drinking habits. I'm sure the main cause of this change in policy goes back to guests in the past using their companion's beverage privileges. There are a lot COMPLIMENTARY beverage options that come with your cruise fare. I hope your daughter will find something from there to her liking. My two cents.

Yeah, this power thing will surely ruin the entire cruise for me. ha ha

I was gonna say befriend some people on the excursion so you can ask them to watch your stuff you. But that feels so insincere. LOL

What about gift cards and grocery loyalty cards?

Who's Lulubot?

A friend of mine posted this on Facebook just a while ago. I just changed it up a bit.

I am mostly a solo cruiser and I enjoy it. But I have a problem when it comes to shore excursions and activities. I don't know where or with whom I can leave my stuff for water activities. I think that goes for ziplining and other similar activities too. I haven't seen a lot of lockers available. I usually have a sack pack with me with my smartphone, portable charger, wallet, and other essential stuff in it. Wouldn't it be super weird if I took one of those waterproof bags with me while swimming, snorkeling, and playing with the dolphins and stingrays? LOL Any suggestions/ideas? (Please don't tell me to have a plus-one... ha ha)

I don't know if everyone will agree with me on this but my secret to having fun while cruising is going on board with realistic (maybe even low) expectations. My reasoning is that if I expected everything - check-in/embarkation, stateroom, food, entertainment, etc - to be be perfect, then I will only be disappointed. I'm especially very realistic with my expectations when it comes to the service staff. After all, they're human... and humans have limitations and make mistakes. With that in mind I just enjoy everything as much as I can. I did not pay for perfection, I paid for fun.

Must be pretty deep. They dive from great heights during the shows.

I knew it was a shot in the dark but I still tried to change my reservation to be able to join the group cruise. It was a no-go. Now I'm beating myself up for not signing up (or even lurking) on this blog BEFORE I booked my cruise.

Is it true that there will be a group cruise on the Symphony the week of Thanksgiving? I know I read about it somewhere but I can't remember where. I'm booked on the Serenade that week but had I known about the group cruise I would have booked on that instead. I'm celebrating my birthday (alone) on Black Friday. It would have been nice to have people from here celebrate with me. There are good rates for (Boardwalk and Central Park view) balcony rooms showing up for that cruise.

As for the decor, they had a Thanksgiving spread setup on the piano in the atrium a few days before Thanksgiving. The day after Thanksgiving (commonly called Black Friday in the US), they had already setup the Christmas tree and other holiday decor. I remember taking pictures of the staff taking down the Thanksgiving decor.

Here's the menu from last year's Thanksgiving on the Majesty. Pumpkin Ravioli Arugula Salad French Onion Soup Oven Roasted Turkey Aged Hand-Cut Manhattan Steak Homemade Pumpkin Pie

I know that power strips are definitely banned. I read somewhere that they mess up with the ship's electrical system... something about the generation of AC (alternating currect) on the ship being different from power grids on land.

I brought a new(ish) 25ft extension cord with me on board both the Harmony and Majesty. I made sure it was rated for my CPAP. I DID NOT smuggle it on board. I had it in my carry on together with my CPAP. At security check, I told the inspector what is was for. They let me carry it on board. The only reason why I packed it with me was because the ran out of extension cords during my cruise on the Disney Magic. The plan was if they let me take it onboard, good. If they didn't, fine... I'll have them confiscate it. I will not hold it against them.

How are the laundry services onboard? Anyone here experienced their clothes being ruined? I read somewhere about tags being attached to clothes that are hard to remove.