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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from Momof4crazytocruise in Enhanced Driver's License for Cruise.   
    One of the problems with this is that if something happens that causes you to have to fly home from a foreign country, you need your passport.
    People have had to fly home unexpectedly due to family issues, medical issues, issues with the ship that causes people to have to disembark in a foreign country and fly directly home.
     
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from JimnKathy in Travel Agent pros and cons?   
    I like Danny's videos (although when you're someone who watches them frequently you can get tired of hearing "I'm a big guy, I'm 6'6" and "I love ice cream", and watching him try to putt at mini golf and shoot hoops), but I choose to support MEI Travel (I also have Michelle as my agent, but there are many fine agents there).  I'm one who kind of feels like Royal Caribbean Blog is kind of an odd sort of "family" and MEI is an extension of that.  She's never steered me wrong!
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from Scotsman in Prepay Gratuities   
    You can only do this by calling whoever you booked your cruise through.  I call my travel agent and she takes care of it.  If you booked through Royal, you'll have to deal with them.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from PhillyLady in Prepay Gratuities   
    You can only do this by calling whoever you booked your cruise through.  I call my travel agent and she takes care of it.  If you booked through Royal, you'll have to deal with them.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from JustMeJoe in Prepay Gratuities   
    You can only do this by calling whoever you booked your cruise through.  I call my travel agent and she takes care of it.  If you booked through Royal, you'll have to deal with them.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from Shay Jaqua in xSAILEDx Utopia of the Seas Dec 2, 2024 - Dec 6, 2024 (4 Night Bahama and Perfect Day Coco Cay)   
    It depends on the type of stateroom.  Non-suite staterooms have a shampoo/conditioner/body wash combination in the shower, and typically bar soap for the sink.  Most women that I know bring their own shampoo and conditioner, especially if you have long hair.
    Suites have separate shampoo and conditioner, hand soap, and sometimes other amenities like lotion.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from Dom1888 in Mr Sanchos equivalent at, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta or Mazatlan?   
    It varies.  There are 3 of us.  We are volunteers, and all work full-time away from here.
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    SpeedNoodles reacted to Ryan79 in Pros & Cons of Booking 1 vs. 2 rooms for a Family of 4?   
    2 Rooms Pro: 2 bathrooms.
    However you won’t be able to book 2 rooms because there isn’t 2 people old enough to do that. You need someone 18+ for each cabin. Your TA won’t be able to override that. Their system won’t even allow that to be possible.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from CindyT in xSAILEDx Utopia of the Seas Dec 2, 2024 - Dec 6, 2024 (4 Night Bahama and Perfect Day Coco Cay)   
    It depends on the type of stateroom.  Non-suite staterooms have a shampoo/conditioner/body wash combination in the shower, and typically bar soap for the sink.  Most women that I know bring their own shampoo and conditioner, especially if you have long hair.
    Suites have separate shampoo and conditioner, hand soap, and sometimes other amenities like lotion.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from USCG Teacher in Mr Sanchos equivalent at, Cabo, Puerto Vallarta or Mazatlan?   
    It varies.  There are 3 of us.  We are volunteers, and all work full-time away from here.
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    SpeedNoodles reacted to smokeybandit in Brilliance of the seas issue   
    Just be sure to get these issues fixed before I sail her in December.
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    SpeedNoodles reacted to smokeybandit in Royal Caribbean did me wrong!!   
    I don't think RC did anything wrong. When you book a cruise, you agree to terms and conditions, and all this is within those T&C.

    I'm not even sure standard travel insurance would have helped.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from Hoppy2BHere in Tapas/Snacks added to UDP   
    They don't on all ships.  They did on Odyssey.  It was pretty good, too.  And they actually covered it for us with the UDP (January 2022).
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from Gatorsrockvegas in Experience with Large group & UDP   
    I feel like @Matt may have addressed this during the QA portion of one of his recent podcasts (like within the last 3 weeks).  I just can't recall exactly what he said about it.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from Cactus527 in Tapas/Snacks added to UDP   
    They don't on all ships.  They did on Odyssey.  It was pretty good, too.  And they actually covered it for us with the UDP (January 2022).
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from Courtneyg in Is the key worth it, family with small kids   
    It would be a complete waste of money.  Unless everyone wants an internet package and the price per day per person is under $20, I wouldn't bother.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from Ryan79 in Is the key worth it, family with small kids   
    It would be a complete waste of money.  Unless everyone wants an internet package and the price per day per person is under $20, I wouldn't bother.
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    SpeedNoodles reacted to PhillyLady in Jewel and Greenland both very disappointing   
    I do not book my cruises based on reviews by other travelers, since people differ so greatly in their likes and dislikes.
    Sorry you did not enjoy your cruise, but perhaps you did not do enough advance research about cabin size and destination geography.
    Greenland is on my radar, but I am a fan of Iceland, and have been there multiple times--yet not yet on a cruise, although soon. 
    I happen to enjoy the misty, barren natural topography--especially since I am just visiting, not living there.
    By the way, we were on a cruise that stopped in Boston, and the traffic was so terrible our excursion arrived two hours late on the return--we had to run to dinner! But, all travel is an adventure, so we were fine.
    I hope your next cruise is a better fit for you! Bon voyage!
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    SpeedNoodles reacted to smokeybandit in Jewel and Greenland both very disappointing   
    I hope you weren't expecting Greenland to be a tropical paradise
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    SpeedNoodles reacted to WAYNO in CPAP   
    Either way. 
    I personally carry mine, as I just can't afford it to be lost or damaged.  And a CPAP within the checked luggage just might be reason enough to get the luggage opened up for inspection.
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    SpeedNoodles reacted to Sharla in mail   
    I'd give it to someone or send it early before you leave. 
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    SpeedNoodles reacted to smokeybandit in mail   
    Can you give it to a neighbor or friend to mail it on a specific day?
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from AmandaB587 in Ships with Coastal Kitchen   
    Oasis class, Quantum class, and Icon-class ships are the only ones with Coastal Kitchen.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from PPPJJ-GCVAB in xSAILEDx Brilliance of the Seas - November 2nd - 9th, 2024 - Western Caribbean out of NOLA   
    Yes. But the OP specifically said "entertainment".  So that's what I responded to.
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    SpeedNoodles got a reaction from PPPJJ-GCVAB in Outlet multiplier ban   
    As long as I've been sailing (2001) it's been permitted to bring your own hair dryers and curling irons aboard.  It still is.

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