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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from dr martini in We are Loyal to Royal. Are you? Why?   
    When we started with Royal, guests were a bit older, more subdued, respectful. Food was better, service was better, things were a slower pace and relaxed. We liked it.
    Since, Royal marketing has turned the ships into amusement parks, people are brash, many are inconsiderate not only with other people but with the crew and ship. On our last cruise kids (I think), on two occasions, kicked room service trays down the hall, strowing food and ketchup down the passage.  There were reports of door decorations stolen. People are just inconsiderate. One showed up at the Chefs Table, the high end meal on RC, looking like he just walked in off the beach. Others would show up at the MDR 30 and 45 minutes late while others were being served entrees, expecting to start their meal.
    Now, we feel like we are simply obligated in ways since our loyalty perks are important and we would hate to start over with another brand. I understand the marketing but cruising is turning into a floating state fair amusement park. Civility is on the decline in favor of loud wiz bang and colors.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from wjohnson7391 in buying Cigars in Nassau   
    Yes you can smoke a cigar in designated areas. I do miss the Connoisseur club on board. 
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from VirtKitty in Loyalty Crystal Ship Block   
    Gotta agree.  Old design is like crystal, it can be displayed most anywhere and look sheik and classic. The new design, adding color makes it a decorating issue and looks more like a post card. Just as I was getting excited about collecting, now I don't really care.
    I think all of RC has gone from elegance to Six Flags over the Ocean.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from ScottD in Why Aren't Gratuities Included in the Cruise Fare in the US   
    You rent the ship. If you want someone to drive it, thats extra.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from Allen2 in Applying for Passport issue   
    Never had to do it at a post office.
    Its all on-line. Instructions, forms to fill out etc. Recommend someone that does passport photos (drug stores etc.) to get it just right. Your application will be rejected if the photo is not right.
    Once your forms, photo, ID (birth certificate, check are all together, package it in a proper envelope or mailer, send it to the passport office, certified.
    If everything is correct, you will get your passport and birth certificate back. Usually quicker than they advertise.
    Make sure you get all your info from a dot gov website. There are fakes out there and many sites that want to charge you for filing for a passport. These are called 'Couriers'. You do not need them. DonR posted the link above.
    Also on the government site, they offer expedited service but there may be an additional fee.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from Montemy2419 in Why Aren't Gratuities Included in the Cruise Fare in the US   
    You rent the ship. If you want someone to drive it, thats extra.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from Robert M in Why Aren't Gratuities Included in the Cruise Fare in the US   
    You rent the ship. If you want someone to drive it, thats extra.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from asquared17 in Water bottles   
    If you are Diamond you can use your drink perks for bottles of water.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Loyalty Crystal Ship Block   
    Gotta agree.  Old design is like crystal, it can be displayed most anywhere and look sheik and classic. The new design, adding color makes it a decorating issue and looks more like a post card. Just as I was getting excited about collecting, now I don't really care.
    I think all of RC has gone from elegance to Six Flags over the Ocean.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from steverk in Loyalty Crystal Ship Block   
    Gotta agree.  Old design is like crystal, it can be displayed most anywhere and look sheik and classic. The new design, adding color makes it a decorating issue and looks more like a post card. Just as I was getting excited about collecting, now I don't really care.
    I think all of RC has gone from elegance to Six Flags over the Ocean.
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    Ditchdoc reacted to steverk in Loyalty Crystal Ship Block   
    My initial thought is we're going from something that was classy to something that looks like a cheap souvenir. 
    I'll withhold final judgment until I actually see it, but that's my first impression 
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from Qeyton Dude in buying Cigars in Nassau   
    Yes you can smoke a cigar in designated areas. I do miss the Connoisseur club on board. 
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from KristiZ in Door Dimensions   
    The standard (250 lbs.) and heavy duty (350 lbs.) scooters and wheelchairs fit through the door of a regular stateroom. A large scooter rated for 400 lbs. will probably require an room rated as accessible. These rooms have wider doors and more space for the same price but are limited. At ports, staff can help get scooters on and off if ramps are steep but if you have to tender, you may not be able to leave the ship, at least not on a scooter. Finally, most standard doors are between 23 and 24 inches wide.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from Levi is good in If you need more medical care than can be found on board, does Royal know which hospitals to go to?   
    I have see a helicopter evacuation and been on board when a non scheduled stop was made to transfer a patient. Just depends on how critical the situation is, how close to port, etc.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from Levi is good in If you need more medical care than can be found on board, does Royal know which hospitals to go to?   
    Royal does not have to know. There are many variables including what kind of issue you are having, severity, weather, distance, time and so on. That decision rests with medical professionals, and maybe weather. First in line is the ships doctor who decides if you are dead or alive. If you are alive, where do you need to go and how soon. If your situation is urgent and life threatening, and you are at sea, A helicopter is your fried. Now more medical professionals will decide what is the appropriate facility. It maybe the appropriate facility is just a place to stabilize you until you can get to specialized facility. So you see, Royal basically calls 911, the rest is in the hands of medical professionals.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from WAYNO in buying Cigars in Nassau   
    Yes you can smoke a cigar in designated areas. I do miss the Connoisseur club on board. 
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from ScottD in Door decorations   
    Just search Amazon for ...cruising door decorations..... There are a few hundred decorative magnets in packages of various quantities. Usually for 10 to $20.
    It easy and cheap.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from CruiseRoyalDad in Things you miss from Royal...   
    The wine package. Seems like it was around $75 for 5 bottles and the waiter would bring it to your table and pour.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from Hoski in Things you miss from Royal...   
    The wine package. Seems like it was around $75 for 5 bottles and the waiter would bring it to your table and pour.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from CrimsonCruiser in Liberty did not get Freestyle in Wet Dock   
    I don't drink soda. Until this very day, I had no idea what a Freestyle machine was. 
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from DDaley in Mariner of the seas port of call in Haiti May 8 thru 12 sailing   
    Labadee is about 6 hours by car from Port an Prince across a pretty remote and mountainous area. Labadee is about as far as you can get from civilization in Haiti. There are a few resorts along the same north shore along with what looks like some substantial police stations. I'd say its kind of like Cancun in Mexico. The government just don't tolerate bad behavior around tourist areas.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from Cactus527 in Door decorations   
    Just use some common sense like not blocking the passage, not vulgar, not dangerous and don't damage the door.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from Villageidiot in What's your epic cruise fail?   
    An early cruise with cell phones. Didn't turn them off. Thought just not using them would be OK. Found out background apps pinging and accepting texts etc added up to a few hundred dollar phone bill by the end of the cruise.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from She Sails Away in What's your epic cruise fail?   
    An early cruise with cell phones. Didn't turn them off. Thought just not using them would be OK. Found out background apps pinging and accepting texts etc added up to a few hundred dollar phone bill by the end of the cruise.
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    Ditchdoc got a reaction from Cactus527 in What's your epic cruise fail?   
    An early cruise with cell phones. Didn't turn them off. Thought just not using them would be OK. Found out background apps pinging and accepting texts etc added up to a few hundred dollar phone bill by the end of the cruise.
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