MLH

49 minutes ago, calvink669 said:

Interesting response from Marla on this subject.

 

"The Food & Beverage shoreside team is actively working on updates for those items that are/were upcharge onboard the Icon. We have addressed the concerns raised aiming to provide clarity before your upcoming cruise."

So, the suspense builds until we board I guess.

 

Sounds like corporate speak.  Yes they know about the issue but no they are not doing anything.  Just note it on your survey and broadcast the absuritity of the situation which may eventually work.

Booked a last minute from Honolulu to Vancouver.  April 30th on Ovation.  Great deal and Great first class airfare.

On 3/29/2024 at 11:39 PM, AshleyDillo said:

There's got to be a story here...

at least they gave him a chair.

Here are a couple of avenues. 

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It should have been dealt with onboard and they seemed to have passed the buck to the land people.  Any FCC's or refunds go against that particular ships bottom line of profit so some ships have a harder time extending refunds.

FYI Cruising to Canada the Canadian government will not let anyone in with a DUI unless you go through many hoops.  US Customs does background checks when disembarking cruise ports and will arrest people with outstanding warrants.

Okay who is changing to the 3 day?  We have an A2 booked and am conflicted to change or not.  There are 2 couples going, we were thinking of changing and then 2 of us getting a junior suite.  Went on the icon inaurgural and it was a blast!!

Doesnt take very long.  You have to suit up and then watch a video maybe a few minutes.

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9 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Miami bound! Flight took off about 20mins ago. In the air and going to take a nap

Jealous.  Travelling to the gym this morning.

Safe travels.  Yucky weather all around.  Good news high of 80 on Saturday. 

Anyone bringing formal long dresses?  I normally do not but some other friends are and I thought what the heck.  Went to try on my dress from a wedding before Christmas and it is a little snug which would be snugger after a few days.  Have to go with plan b dress.

I go on Liberty April 15th with a friend. Looking forward to your thoughts. Just got off Indy last week so same set up and loved Sabor.  Glad to see access is allowed.  I have found on non O ships its pretty good access.  I am travelling with a Dplus so wont be inthe lounge but can enjoy it in the morning for a quick bite.  

My husband despises the WJ but I m coaxing him the first day.  It will be interesting to see how the flowrider times end up between Boogie,mixed and advanced.  With so many cruise friends and plans I don't know how much time I will have to go on the Flowrider. 

Choices for sure.

Fantastic Sabrina!  I think it will be much quieter!

I wonder if there will always be 3 concierges or just for the first few sailings?

4 minutes ago, LGCruises said:

Would you by any chance happen to know that percentage? I’m curious as to at what point they decide that they can’t hide/not disclose this info.

No but I have seen about 5-10percent for noro. There was a website that used to report what went to the CDC but since covid it went away.  You could check the cdc website.

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Our genie told us that most every cruise people are walked off the ship via deck 2 with covid/flu/noro.  Unless it is a certain percentage of passengers they ship does not inform the passengers. We came back from our  December cruise with the Flu.  Mine was mild my husbands a little worse.  We both had the vaccines.  

We fly into Ft Lauderdale and will have to check out LaBamba.  Is there adequate parking.  We are renting a car when we get there and dropping it off in Miami. Our plan is to head to Miami around 8:30 drop off the car and shuttle over to the port and drool on the door until they let me in.

Anyone going early?

7 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Gosh darn it! I really need to get out of Surfside/Tot town lol

My husband claimed no more aqua theater as it is always so loud with the shows and practices. Gotta stay on villa or 17/18

Shows are open to book on Icon!!!

We will be on this sailing as well and will be following along to see places I may have missed! 

Rumor: There may be some decent food in WJ on the first day.  I think theSL and DL will also have a nicer spread similiar to the President's  cruise. 

Rumor:  Fireworks as we leave.

Anyone hear of any other rumors?

10 hours ago, Yesiamthere said:

I’ve read a lot of posts saying that Genies preferred their tip being placed in their account.  Does the genie bring me the form?  Do I fill it out then give it back to him?  How far in advance do I need to take care of that?  Is it the same way with the room steward?  Thanks!  

Berty told me that there is a GS officer whose job is to stay up late until all of the forms are processed on the last day.

On 1/8/2024 at 1:28 PM, Yesiamthere said:

Last time that I’m  playing with fire!  
We have never purchased insurance for our cruises. We have tri care thru the military, so we are covered medically worldwide. I’m thinking we are not covered for medical evacuations.  My friend’s son and his new wife went to Jamaica for their Honeymoon (who does that?) and the their tour bus was hit by a car.  The wife took the brunt of the accident. Hubby was injured too. Now Jamaica is not equipped for serious stuff.  She ended up in their substandard hospital until arrangements could be made to medically evacuate her to the States. Parents scrambled to come up with almost 25,000 dollars. Then they had to pay cash to the hospital in Jamaica to let her go.  Parents and hubby didn’t realize wife had purchased insurance, which later paid.  Would the insurance company make a fast payment like they needed?

You would think that I would of purchased insurance after that!  Never thought much about it. Now I’m worried that one of us will need some serious medical care. 
I’m too late for this cruise, but those that but cruise insurance, where do you purchase it. How much does it cost?  

Its never too late unless the medical emergency is due to a pre existing condition that has not been stable or new medicine prescribed for a period of time.  Those normally need to be purchased when the cruise is booked to have all preexisting conditions covered.

1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said:

Check your messages on here!

Can I also be part of the Group me>  thanks.  So excited.

28 minutes ago, Cactus527 said:

All I know is that its arrival is at 7:00am. The "official" celebration is at the Perez Art Museum Miami (per various news articles I've seen). 

If you can go, enjoy! I'm jealous for sure.

Thanks!  I will try to make it.

On 1/7/2024 at 7:18 PM, Lovetocruise2002 said:

@MLH I had no idea you would be ok this sailing!! We definitely need to try and meet up!

For sure I love following your blogs and feel I know you. lol  I didnt mention it anywhere because I wanted to surprise my friend,but then it  kind of came out.  i had an elaborate plan to try to get her genie to let us into her room or do a meet up when we boarded.  Ive been asking her questions like are you bringing a formal dress, and suit.  What are your shore excursion plans etc.  We are going on Utopia Inaugural  together in the Aquatheater so she thought I was talking about that.  lol