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    USCG Teacher got a reaction from smost in Refusal to honor my guests   
    At least we know what it's NOT...

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    USCG Teacher got a reaction from PPPJJ-GCVAB in Refusal to honor my guests   
    At least we know what it's NOT...

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    USCG Teacher reacted to smokeybandit in $100,000 cup + lifetime DBP. Any takers?   
    Reminds me of when American Airlines sold (and eventually canceled) a lifetime first class flight pass.
     
    https://thehustle.co/aairpass-american-airlines-250k-lifetime-ticket/
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    USCG Teacher reacted to USFFrank in Aqua show booked during Super Bowl   
    The aqua show will run in place of the halftime show😀 I'll take Hideaway Heist over what the NFL puts out anytime.
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    USCG Teacher reacted to smokeybandit in Will 2024 be the year……   
    Hey now, you can lose $8 if you play on the first day of the cruise!
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    USCG Teacher reacted to Jenn G-MEI Travel in Galveston Hotel to Port Transportation on Embarkation Day   
    UBER or Lyft are reliable and affordable 
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    USCG Teacher reacted to SPS in Galveston Hotel to Port Transportation on Embarkation Day   
    That’s been my understanding about the GSWM FB page. They’re pretty much just for airport/airport hotel transfers to/from port. It’s just not economically feasible for them to do local transportation.
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    USCG Teacher got a reaction from SPS in Galveston Hotel to Port Transportation on Embarkation Day   
    When I tried to use them from my Galveston hotel on Seawall, they wouldn't do it.  Only wanted longer trips, which I totally understand.  By committing to my tiny little trip, they were potentially missing out on a much more lucrative fare.  I ended up using LyftXL, couldn't have been easier.  Lots of drivers were available when I left, but I still pre-booked just to be safe!
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    USCG Teacher reacted to Ampurp85 in Getting money refunded   
    Purchases from the cruise planner will automatically be refunded. Just keep track because the refunded amounts will be wonky.
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    USCG Teacher reacted to DoomSlayer in Nassau private tour - Pirate Jeep Tours   
    I'll put a calendar reminder on my phone to document the experience and report back.  Maybe I'll do a youtube video of the highlights.
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    USCG Teacher reacted to smokeybandit in Harmony leaving Galveston, and Icon 3 coming in?   
    Galveston is a perfect place to base a ship that people are expected to sail for the ship, not the itinerary.
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    USCG Teacher reacted to SHPA in Summer 2025 deployment   
    Found an answer in the main discussion. Seems like Feb will bring more. I was worried they had moved all our favorite ships to other things 😬
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    USCG Teacher reacted to WAAAYTOOO in Royal up   
    Recently, I have been receiving the invitation to submit a Royal Up bid the same day that I check in for the cruise, which is 45 days prior to boarding.  For example, yesterday was check-in day for our 2-22-24 Radiance sailing.  I checked in mid-morning.  In the early afternoon I received the RU offers, which I completed immediately and submitted.  By dinner I had received an email letting me know that my RUB had been accepted.
    Honestly, it doesn’t normally happen that quickly in succession but the RU invitations do seem to be coming in conjunction with check-in for me.
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    USCG Teacher reacted to twangster in Deck 13?   
    Spectrum was built specifically for the Chinese market.  She was the fourth ship built in the Quantum class.  Quantum was deployed to China after an initial deployment in America but sending Quantum to Asia wasn't the original plan, it was an afterthought.  Ovation and Anthem have spent the least amount of time in China among the Q class.  
    I don't think the presence of a deck 13 on this class is related to any region.  I've yet to hear any sound reasoning behind the inconsistency.   
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    USCG Teacher reacted to CrimsonCruiser in Deck 13?   
    Ah Spectrum that's the one. In that case...I have no idea why it has a habitable deck 13 lol
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    USCG Teacher reacted to CrimsonCruiser in Deck 13?   
    If I remember correctly, Ovation was made for the Chinese market and in many east Asian cultures 4, not 13, is a superstitious number (because the character or word for '4' is often similar to the word for 'death'). And since deck 4 on Quantum class ships is a public deck, Royal had no need to skip a deck
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    USCG Teacher reacted to CrimsonCruiser in Deck 13?   
    I think it's only if the deck that would be 13 has rooms on it. The superstition usually means no one wants to "live" on deck 13 but public areas like the pool deck or sports deck are usually fine.
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    USCG Teacher reacted to Mrs. Thomas in Sports Area on Symphony   
    @USCG Teacher That would be fun either way. I'm really just trying to think of things that my 14yr old might be interested in doing. She can be a little bit of an introvert, unlike her mother. LOL
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    USCG Teacher reacted to JBC in Drinks with floaters   
    A tip in hand when making the order will usually take care of the floater cost.  
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    USCG Teacher reacted to twangster in Live from the Wind(s) of Antarctica. Dec. 19, 2023.   
    Cruise Summary
    I've waited a few days to post a summary so I can properly contemplate the experience.  In summary it was amazing. 
    With my creative thoughts warmed tonight with a glass of Endurance Scotch I am ready to summarize this voyage.
    I've enjoyed some special bucket list cruises on various lines to great destinations.  This experience on the Silver Wind to Antarctica has surpassed them all.
    We had some great weather on this voyage but I have the feeling that the experience would be pretty fantastic with or without the weather we had.
    I was pleasantly surprised by the condition of the Silver Wind.   There is no disputing her age yet I was pleased with the ship and how it has been updated.   
    The premium internet plan and the consistent internet experience throughout the voyage given the challenges of internet at sea well away from populated areas was a pleasant surprise for this tech geek.  
    When I considered Antarctic itineraries I initially focused on Antarctica exclusively.  Fortunately I realized if I was going all this way, investing in this vacation as required, I should explore the greater area.  This was a great itinerary that included the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, Elephant Island and Antarctica.  All of them are special in their own way and all of them worthy of being included on this special voyage.  
    Boots on the ground in the Falklands, South Georgia, Elephant Island and Antarctica with a surprise visit to iceberg A23a.  Enough said.  Christmas in South Georgia, New Years in Antarctica.  Does it get any better than that?  
    On the way home at the hotel in Santiago with new friends made on this voyage someone asked the best moment of this experience.  In truth there wasn't one, there were many best moments.
    Being in a special place is all well and good but I learned the value of a great zodiac driver while in the Galapagos.  That lesson holds true in the Antarctic.  Great guides are equally important and our expedition team were all pretty great.  They all have impressive resumes and their passion for their work is hard to miss.  They were a large part of making this experience what it became.  I am quickly becoming a fan of Silversea expedition cruising.
    The Captain along with his bridge and deck teams were also a significant factor in the making of this experience.  They all did a phenomenal job. 
    Food is subjective.  I try to refrain from reviewing food because my tastes should mean little to anyone else.  I can't recall a bad meal and there were some pretty great meals on board.  How do they keep food fresh as long as they did?  The only meals that I was not enthused about were the two lunches in The Restaurant that were basically buffets.  Generally speaking the food in The Restaurant where I ate most of my meals was perfect for me.  
    As far as my camera kit for this sailing I think I did pretty good.  When you own a boat and pull into a marina there is always someone in the marina with a better boat.   Photography is somewhat similar and I sometimes had some "PE" (photographer envy) seeing what other guests had in their hand.  Despite that I think I did okay and I'm pleased with the results.
    I watched the ship provided video again before sitting down to write this summary.  I am so glad they provide the video.   Justin did a great job with it.   Every time I watch it the memories come flooding back.  
    This was an incredible experience and I enjoyed presenting it here.  I hope you have found it informative and I thank you for viewing.  
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    USCG Teacher reacted to GatorCruiser in Which Ships at Ports?   
    Nope, I do it whenever we cruise too 
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    USCG Teacher got a reaction from CrimsonCruiser in Cruise Passenger Dies After Tour Boat Sinks in Nassau   
    Can confirm.
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    USCG Teacher reacted to need2cruz in Which Ships at Ports?   
    I use cruisemapper app, too.  I love using the map when I'm onboard a ship to see what other ship is sailing by us.
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    USCG Teacher reacted to OCSC Mike in Release date of cruises   
    It's more than a rumor. Barring some unexpected change of plans by Royal, that's what it will be doing.
    My personal assumption is that it will still do 7N's until Star takes over in August but that's solely based on my logic.
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    USCG Teacher reacted to Crown&AnchorEsq in Release date of cruises   
    We played this game a bit in the rumors section during the phase 2 deployment.  Wonder is rumored to be shifting to 3-4 day like Utopia leaving Symphony to shift up to Bayonne.  It is also worth nothing that an Oasis class ship is usually only there during the summer. Shoulder season usually sees a Spectrum class ship, mostly likely Odyssey running the Bayonne-South Route.  If I were betting I would Expect Odyssey/Symphony for the NJ south routes, Liberty for Bermuda/New England and one other voyager class to run an additional leaf peeper.  Shot in the dark but I'll say Voyager.
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