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Apex - double digits

2 hours ago, TheRobinsons said:

Any recommendations for the following locations?

1. KOTOR, MONTENEGRO 
2. CORFU, GREECE 
3. ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE 
4. MYKONOS, GREECE 
5. ARGOSTOLI, GREECE

We have never been to any of these places, should we self explore, shore excursion, stay on the boat etc?

Been to all but one, but I found every step we took, could be a picture.   Beautiful and historical.

2 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

This could be it. They may have found that so few cards ever got rejected that it wasn't worth the hassle of paying people to review them

I uploaded my vax record 2 ways.  At first I scanned the cards.  Then I discover I could upload the VAX proof OCR from my doctor's office.  The OCR was getting approved almost immediately, whereas the cards could take a few hours or couple of days.   Either way, still had to do the terminal visual inspection of them.   I'm fine with the terminal check.

12 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said:

The upload worked so poorly anyway that the frustration level wasn't worth the effort. And uploaded or not, they still have to look at the physical card when you are boarding.

Found that frustrating.  You uploaded your cards, they approved them, then you still had to carry it for inspection before boarding.  Guess they may want to add vacs card to travel docs if they hadn't already.

On 7/14/2022 at 12:30 PM, John63 said:

I have heard, that this sandwich is served at the Park cafe, and is free.  I am eager to try it, has anyone tried it, and what did you think?

Excellent - my wife goes to the Park to get one as soon as we board.

Prime time Windjammer can easily be overcrowded.    We avoid it for primary meals (prefer sit-down venues) - we'll use it "off" primetime for snacks and desserts.   

On 6/2/2022 at 8:41 AM, endofturn said:

Just read this article: https://www.insider.com/star-wars-galactic-starcruiser-for-adults-revivew-photos-cost-disney-2022-5

Now, I know people like what people like. Some people like star wars, Harry Potter, marvel, etc a LOT. 

But I could take my family of 4 on 14 days of cruising for that price. I literally don't get it. 

Saw those a while ago.  Its worth it to some people, others its not.  To each his own.  Everyone has their own opinion of value and price point for some value.    "Is it worth it?" can only be answered by the person asking the question.  

16 hours ago, Pattycruise said:

I’m on Celebrity and there’s no option to room charge and move $ to the slot machine    I am not ranked with Celebrity (I’m at their entry level).  Hubby tried as well, he is no level.  I’ll have him ask at the cashier to see if it can be done.  He forgot to take cash out for the trip and he’s eating into mine

Did  you go to the casino cash desk?    You ask to charge your room for a play ticket (min is $20).  You can't pull credit from the machine.

12 hours ago, GatorCruiser said:

I would love to know the numbers on how many pre cruise tests are positive and lead to one canceling their cruise. How many cases do the pre cruise Covid tests catch and prevent from boarding? 

When we sailed on Azamara Quest last Dec (from Miami), we had 2 guests tap out at the terminal pre-test. I think only 368 or so sailed at that time.     (At that time, Azamara was testing everyone just prior to boarding).  By the end of the 15 day cruise, there were around 19 guests who where infected and in quarantine cabins.  The Capt was good at keeping everyone informed of "the numbers".  Sailed Celeb and RCL since then and no idea how many have tapped out prior to leaving.

On 7/26/2022 at 9:35 AM, smokeybandit said:

Ships have a double occupancy capacity (every cabin is booked with only 2 people ) and a total capacity (every bed in every room is occupied)

The capacity reports coming out of these cruises are all based on double occupancy.

 

So if a ship has 100 rooms, double occupancy is 200. Say you sell only 90 rooms, but 20 rooms have a family of four in them, that's 220 people, so you're over 100% occupancy.

Actually capacity is limited by the number of spots on the escape craft (both motorized and inflatables).   So cabin capacity can actually be on the high side, but with excess escape capacity.

22 hours ago, KristiZ said:

Kind of. American mostly departs from North Terminal, which does not have a CLEAR line. But some flights are from Central which does, and you can always go through Central and walk to North on the inside. 
As for time saving, it depends on the day. Usually, though. 

Also depends on the "training" of the security staff.  

Has anyone spoked to RCL customer service regarding Coco Cay options still not up on cruise planner?  I'd like to make things perfect.

54 minutes ago, TXcruzer said:

yup

We joke about just leaving the coffee pot on the burner all day ---  by the end of the day you've captured the taste of  Starbucks.

On 7/14/2022 at 3:29 PM, Langolier said:

So, if I get Unlimited Dining, how many times could I eat at Chefs Table (Oasis)? 

But its the same menu .    Unless you really like it..  IMPO - once was enough for a few years.

And positive operating cash flow!

We're booked on Wonder the week of 15 Jun 23 and still no CocoCay excursions on the cruise planner.

One thing you won't find is a frozen banana daiquiri , which I find interesting as Celebrity stocks it.  A bartender on Liberty tried using a banana liquor in one attempt, but it was not very good.

"Prior to 2020, did you ever go on a cruise with cold like symptoms (not requiring prescription meds or Dr visit)?"  

"If so, did you social distance, wear a mask, and/or use other mitigation strategies to prevent passing it on?"

Has anyone done this excursion and does it really take 4-hrs or it just the allotted time?    The description reads like a scavenger hunt.

3 hours ago, Ampurp85 said:

Technically it's not below the dollar. It is more like a dollar is worth 2 cent less in euros. This is a good rate as they are almost equal.

Last time I was in Europe, 2018, a dollar was only worth 77 cent in Euros and 59 cent in British pounds.

Yes, its been sliding for a while.  It was 1 to 1.08 US when we visited Europe in June.   Surprised when I looked at it today.

10 minutes ago, twangster said:

Yes but with other restrictions.  Mask free equired 95% for example.  

You're spot on, but any forward looking "optics" is welcome.

9 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

Fauci's retirement isn't until the end of Biden's term.

14 minutes ago, twangster said:

I thought he was staying through midterms.  He isn't CDC either.  

Yes.   But who knows if he has internal clout anymore, especially as he's been out a while with the bug (with published set-backs).    When a controversial leader announces retirement, the underlings start jockeying  for notoriety and position.  Could be someone just pulling a trigger early.

On 6/9/2022 at 12:52 PM, SPS said:

The standard list of bourbon that is usually onboard is Buffalo Trace (My go to brand!) Bulleit, Maker's Mark, and Four Roses. There may be others, but I generally stick with Buffalo Trace unless the onboard bar I'm at is out.

There are many other brands of whiskeys and scotches available, too.

I doubt Blanton's will be available onboard anytime soon. It's hard to find and currently retails at about $150 a bottle. (I know this because I just bought a bottle!)

Plentiful in St. Maarten if you happen to have a port call.

Is this because Fauci announced retirement?

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