sk8erguy1978

Not a fan of "never" but add me to the inside stateroom list. First cruise, 3-day themed on Carnival - 3 in an inside, BIG mistake. I am a balcony or better person and so is my wife, we like our personal slice of the sea. I'm sailing solo for the first time in September and still booked a balcony, although the price is comparable to an inside room LOL. BUT, I really wanted a balcony, somewhere to sit and stare, even as a solo traveler. 

Of course not! I was referring to other media sources that would ? 

@Matt never embellishes like that.  

All media invitees so they can report on it properly.  

If I had a dollar for every thing I typed out in social media then deleted before I hit post, I’d be retired. 
 

With all the comments, do you really think he'll read them and change his ways? Don't think so. He seems like a nice guy but lacks the skills needed to be a content creator. Needs to be a two way street not a one way street and all about him. Hoping I'm wrong and he'll blast me for my posts which will mean he actually read our comments and cares enough to reply.
Don't think @Mattwould post on another board that he's live on YouTube this Monday come watch him. If he did I'm sure he'd answer questions or give advice, again don't think Matt would even do that.
Just to be clear I don't hate or have any issues with @CHRIS WONGjust wish he would answer people's questions and show some love to the community that @Mattbuilt. Yes that's me riding in on my white stallion to defend @Matt's honor because he's too nice to tell Chris "hey buddy contribute and show some love or leave!" Hi-O SILVER!!! Charge!!!
As I get off my soap box now and sheepishly leave...

I just wanted to make a quick post regarding comments/messages. As a Royal Caribbean crew member, I have strict rules to follow when it comes to social media. There are certain things I can and cannot talk about. This is why I don't respond to 95% of my comments, just in case I say something I'm not supposed to. I could potentially jeopardise my employment with the company by slipping up.   I hope this makes sense. Please know that I read all of your comments and messages. Thank you for continuing to support me, and engaging with my content.

I think that's the issue here. Matt is nice enough to allow unsolicited video link shares, and Chris doesn't take any time to contribute back with a response to a question or two. 
If you're going to benefit from the reach of Matt's site, do the right thing and give back a little bit to that site in some posts.

@CHRIS WONGdo you actually read what other's are posting here? I've asked you a couple questions and no reply? Are you only using this to boost your following?

One more sleep!

Stand in the shower and have someone flush the toilet and it will seem like you are launching into space. lol

I honestly can’t think of a cruise ship cabin I wouldn’t stay in.  ?‍♂️

Add me to the inside cabin.  Once and only once.  WAAAYTOOO small and dark for me.  We actually like to spend a fair amount of time in our room and there is just NOwhere to sit in an inside.  I will admit though....it's great for sleeping !
I also am not a huge fan of rooms all the way forward or all the way aft as that is a lot of walking for me.

I'll stay in just about any cabin.  
Even the worst cabin on a ship is better than being stuck on land!

Looks like I'll be onboard as well for this test sailing.

Status Update:

Thank you for registering for the Allure of the Seas® simulation voyage. We've reserved your stateroom and reservation numbers will be provided to you once manifested. A system generated invoice will automatically be sent to the email address on record. Please proceed with making your travel arrangements*. For more information, please reference your event info document. We also ask that you acknowledge the informed consent form that will be sent to each guest, as it is required prior to confirming your reservation. We can't wait to welcome you onboard Allure of the Seas!

I've pretty much decided that if this proceeds I'm not going to live blog it.  
There is too much riding on this for the cruise line.  Posting an errant photo or comment could cause the CDC to pause or fail the simulation cruise.  
Once it's known the certificate to sail has been awarded I'll consider posting about the experience, assuming I am selected to go forward.

I'm not at liberty to say. ?

Pre-pandemic I asked C&A this very question.
The response at the time was that you can't move the vouchers from your card to another guest's card but you can obtain a drink from the C&A happy hour menu using a voucher and give that drink to a non-Diamond.   
When I have attempted to do this in the past, some bartenders freaked out and assumed I was sharing Deluxe drink package drinks but once they settled down and saw the request for what it was they did it.  Other's were on board immediately probably because I always tip happy hour drinks and they remember that.
However... under the new voucher program where it's any drink <$13, any time, any bar I'm not so certain that gifting voucher drinks is still allowed.
Probably worth sending an email to C&A and asking them.  

After checking my email I now know two things.
Odyssey of the Seas is going to be the star of my next family vacation. I have Amazon packages arriving today.

After checking my email I now know two things.
Odyssey of the Seas is going to be the star of my next family vacation. I have Amazon packages arriving today.

I almost snagged that bottle the other day even though I have plenty, just because! 
Cheers!

After checking my email I now know two things.
Odyssey of the Seas is going to be the star of my next family vacation. I have Amazon packages arriving today.

I'm not at liberty to say. ?