RicDalek

I got charged for those little bottles once.

I got charged for those little bottles once.

I do not like inconsiderate people. In a case like this I may have tolerated it once, maybe twice. Then I would have put on my pants and confronted them. Nothing weird or aggressive .. just an "OK guys, I know you are here to have a good time, but the next time you wake me up in the middle of the night, you, me and security are going to have a talk, so how bout showing some respect?" I'm a pretty big guy that lifts weights even if I am a bit over the hill and have a few years experience dealing with obnoxious people as a first responder. This usually produces results. If that is not your 'cup of tea' I would just call security directly. That is their job.

Thanks for all your input! I guess solo cruising is more common then I thought.

Great tip, thanks.

That's a genius tip!
I've never lost my phone, but I have lost my dignity on the FlowRider a couple of times.

As a general rule, there are no fees to experience ripcord or northstar (except in Asia). However, reservations are needed for both and you're limited to one reservation per sailing (standby is available for additional times). Also keep in mind that during Alaska itineraries the northstar is offered as an excursion at the best viewing times.  

Already decided that there is no benefit whatsoever to the "sale of the week" by RC. The $20-$30 isn't enough of a deal breaker. They're all variations of the same theme. The only one that is worth anything is when the 3&4 sail free. Royal's math isn't fuzzy, it's the old shell game ? ? ?. 

In my experience, no mosquitos but flies are sometimes an issue. I heard from a crew member there is a season to them.
That being said, it's on the scale of "minor annoyance".

The other variable with the recent UK cruise debacle seemed to involve past travel history.  One person in a family might be deemed admissible on the waiver program but another might be rejected because of past travel history.  
I'd be very careful using the internet as the basis of your decision to travel without a visa using the transit visa waiver program.