WAAAYTOOO

You used to be able to do this but then again, you used to be able to convert an existing booking to a casino comp and just pay a [then small] upcharge for whatever the upgrade is. So I don’t know if they still allow you to use the $value of the comp towards the balance due on an existing booking or not. I would tend to think that the answer is “yes” b/c this is much better for them than granting you a completely new full comp. But who’s, these days…

We’re on the one right after yours (8-15-24).

Did you know you were bidding on a potentially obstructed cabin ?

We will be with you on the AD Christmas cruise !!!!

I am not a particular fan of Falmouth but I do like that the terminal is right there by the docked ship. We will definitely NOT be getting off in Falmouth.

Yes. Apparently I was still asleep when the Cap made the announcement that disembarkation could commence. I never heard a thing. News flash : I got off the ship ! First time I’ve set foot on Labadee in years ! We did a little walk- about and caught the golf cart over to Barefoot Beach where we ate some burgers. Then our driver gave us a nice port tour on our way back to the ship. It wasn’t beastly hot like it usually is on Labadee so it was a good time for me to concede to Dan’s wish for some island time. Both Dan and I are certified SCUBA divers (actually, believe it or not, I am certified all the way to Rescue Diver !) but since we are over 65 they won’t let us dive anymore. . The truth is, diving is waaaytooo much work for me these days so I am grateful that I’m on the no-dive federal registry …but Dan would definitely dive if they would let him….but he mostly just snorkels these days. He didn’t even get wet today - other than sweating ! Safely back on the ship. All aboard is 4:00 (I think). Next stop - Falmouth.

Congratulations ! What an impressive young lady....I'm sure you're bursting with pride.

We are docked in Labadee. Not sure they are letting people off yet (I haven't heard an announcement). No reason to believe it won’t just be another day in Labadee. Beautiful weather today.

Thanks. That’s nuts. You would think the reservation system is the reservation system ! Why am I surprised ?

Would not be a problem. I probably wouldn’t do it on “formal” night (not that there really IS a formal night anymore) but on your average evening, you will see far more casual….you'll be fine.

Still….great to “hear” from you. I knew you were cruising more on Celebrity. Thank you for the Pinn congrats. Now that we finally made it, the door is slightly open to trying other lines. It would be great to see you, Steph. I hope it happens.

I agree with @WAYNO. Keep the room. Even if your wife is fully ambulatory, she will still be limited in how far she can hobble. Staying closer to the elevators will be a blessing. Don’t worry about Royal “taking the room away”. It won’t happen.

@AGSLC5, where have you been ????

I think it depends on the ship. We are on Oasis this week and we were able to make our Izumi sushi reservation at the Suites Concierge kiosk when we boarded. Frankly, I was surprised. I was expecting to have to go down to the Izumi desk to do it but the Concierge handled all of my specialty and Coastal Kitchen reservations on the spot. I don’t think we could have done that for hibachi.

Certificates can be combined if they are the same offer code. I am assuming, but do not know for sure, that the offer code on any 2 annual Prime tier comps would be the same…..so I’m tentatively saying the answer to your question is “yes”. Just be aware that the upgrade for a combined offer is pretty crappy….usually. We have found, over the years, that we are better off keeping our annual tier certificates separate. The small upgrade that you receive by combining them just doesn’t compare to 2 entirely separate 7 night cruises on the ship(s) of my choice. Can it be done ? Probably. Should it be done ? Not in our case.

YIPPEE !!! So excited for you. We never made it to the RLS and at this point, we probably never will. Glad you are doing it while you can. Everything is going great this week on OA so I have no doubt it will continue for you next week. The weather has been awesome. How is your dad doing ?

Welcome back, @teddy ! Glad to hear that you are doing well.

Just left the Top Tier Event on Oasis. we are heading for Labadee right now....and an announcement was made during the event that we are still calling at Labadee. That could change but it isn't anticipated.

Yes ! Noticed this about 3 times last night during Aqua80. I said to Dan, "they must have waved him off". Very interesting.

Here's the thing though....let's say it does stop people from "wasting" food. What happens to that same food that is prepared, waiting to be eaten, but never ordered/served ? It goes to the fishes just like the plate of food would do if you ordered it and then wasted some of it. The whole thing is just stupid.

We do not have photos taken often but we recently ran into this as well. I’m not sure if it’s a “new” policy or not. But yes….apparently photos taken in the restaurants are not eligible for the free Diamond benefit….which completely sucks b/c that is generally the only time I will be patient enough to have my photo taken. So now, we just wave the photographers “off” at the restaurants. What a waste of money to have them print the photo and drag it back to the restaurant with that cheap paper “frame”.

Yes, this is a relatively new thing….maybe 6 months ago. My recent experience has been that the servers have been largely ignoring the rule but it is still a “thing”. I have found that if I tell the server that Dan and I are going to “share” the second entree, they will just bring it.

Tapas in Vintages are not covered by the UDP and frankly, I don’t know about the pub. When we sailed on Anthem we were Star Class so pub food was included but I don’t know about the UDP.

You’re rich !

Definitely a full show tonite. It is possible that they are missing a female diver but it didn’t impact the show at all. Excellent show as always.