Fox Forlenza

That doesn't sound like mayonnaise

Jenna just posted this yesterday...
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/05/12/8-mocktails-try-your-next-royal-caribbean-cruise

This is great news. Just some fresh air and new surroundings has to be a huge mental health benefit.
 
 

For our sailing in 5 days. We don't purchase this package, but figured I would add mine.  Ship: Allure

They do work better. We use the patches, he gets car sick so he will put it on the morning we leave to drive down to Fort Lauderdale.

They do work better. We use the patches, he gets car sick so he will put it on the morning we leave to drive down to Fort Lauderdale.

Conversations like this always devolve into back and forth sniping, but I will throw my two cents in for what it's worth...
I am a big believer in adhering to what is expected behavior. I used to hate following the rules, but now I've learned they are for everyone's enjoyment. I never lived through the days of dressing fancy for flights and cruises, but I kind of wish things were still that way.
However, people spend good amounts of money to go on these trips, so I think they should make the vacation their own. You should make the vacation your own. Wear what you want within reason, and just enjoy. We are all there to have a fun, relaxing time. If you are getting caught up with what other people are doing/wearing/saying/etc. YOU are NOT enjoying YOUR vacation.
So, hope for the best in humanity, but be tolerant when people don't live up to your specific standards.

I’m 66 and my parents took us to upscale restaurants all the time.  They even had a favorite restaurant/nightclub that allowed my brother and I entrance because they knew we were well behaved.  Doesn’t give me the right to tell people how to dress.  MDR is is exactly that -  the MAIN dining room.  That’s where they serve the complementary dinner so that’s where people go.  Don’t be naked.

IMHO, what needs to stop is worrying about what someone else is wearing.   The guy in board shorts 2 tables away has ZERO impact on my dining experience.  Don’t like what another diner is wearing? Don’t look at them!  Concentrate on your group and your food.  BTW I am a card carrying member of Judgers Anonymous and this is part of my 12 step program 😁

Well so far my my luck of having the highest package continues. Gee, what great luck I have. 🙄

For our sailing in 5 days. We don't purchase this package, but figured I would add mine.  Ship: Allure

You bring your own? 🤔
Like a squatty potty?

Only one thing I can't live without...My best friend and wife Barb.  Everything else I can get by without or buy it.

I have to be creative to limit this to five.
1A) Pre-Breakfast 1B) Breakfast 1C) Second Breakfast
2A) Elevenses 2B) Lunch 2C) Afternoon Tea
3A) Dinner 3B) Supper 3C) Late Night Snack
4A) Wine 4B) Drink of the Day 4C) Single-Malt
5A) Sunrise 5B) Sunset
 
 

Oh - and Heineken 0.0 if we really want a cold beer on board. 
 
Also not a mocktail, but I’ve come to love coconut lattes from cafe promenade or two70 on board. 

Look, I work in the service industry part-time, so I know how it is, and I am a firm believer in tipping.  But have you totaled up the prepaid gratuities for all the add-ons? OMG!  This next cruise alone we are at over $500 in gratuities before stepping on board.  Now, if someone goes above and beyond I always throw a little something extra, but that money starts to add up quick.

Noted and thank you for that tidbit! Always got to look to make sure there are no additional fees. A good Travel Agent doesn't charge their clients anything!

I would point out that while you may have had a bad experience with one MEI Travel Agent they have many affiliated agents.  Try giving another one a shot so you can maintain that relationship.
If you would like to go to someone else, then there are many resources you can use including Travel Leaders: https://www.travelleaders.com/travel_agent/find-a-travel-agent.aspx

Thank YOU so much for the opportunity to get you the right fit!  We are excited to help you with your travels!! And we are always here to help --- Fee-Free!!!  

I just want to Thank and @Beci Jennifer and MEI-Travel.  They quickly resolved my issue and i am now fully booked for December and want to thank them for there excellent service and reaching out to me.

Our last trip it was $30/day I "believe". Don't quote me.
 

Every Cabin is an "Escape Room!"      Sorry,  couldn't resist.

I threw the post into my voice to text software and made it through the whole thing.  I actually enjoyed it.  I give it an 8 out of 10.  I almost quit during the bit where OP does an impression of the on hold advertisement.  
To summarize, ship was unable to go to CocoCay because " the captain who decided to not take our ship to coco cay".  Port fees were returned and the spa ran a discount to make up for the inconvenience.  The cruise statement was not reconciled and the OP claims there were multiple new charges after the statement was reconciled.  These issues plus lots of time on hold leaves the OP has never been treated so unprofessionally and completely disregarded in their whole life.
I want to feel for the OP but each bump in the road is taken as a personal slap in the face.  Each bump seems to also generate another check in the ax to grind category.  Sure it would be nice to get compensated for missing a KEY port, but it does not always happen and it's not a personal affront.  Welcome to land of cruise lovers, but you've got to go with the flow and not take it all personally.  From here, we all know now NOT to step off the ship until you have a reconciled final statement in your hand and when the spa offers 20% off - go get that deep tissue massage!

If I received compensation for every time I've missed CocoCay (for weather, not a medical emergency as this gentleman had), I'd be living onboard a cruise ship right now.

We received an unexplained refund of $101.98 from Royal Caribbean to our credit card.
Calling today to see about repricing a cruise past final payment, the representative says the account shows a balance due of $101.98 and that the cruise could be cancelled for failure to pay in full. Our online account page shows that there is no payment due on the cruise.
If I hadn't called today, there would have been no way to know that there is a pending balance.
Check your credit card statements and if you have mystery refunds due to a "system glitch" make sure you don't have any cruises in danger of being cancelled without notice.