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Gosling's works well if you run dry... and vice versa. We literally drank a Transatlantic out of Gosling's and Grand Marnier last Fall but managed to find alternatives

It's not the location of the stateroom but Crown & Anchor status that determines whether you get bathrobes. You might be able to get one from your attendant anyway, especially with a preliminary tip. Good luck!

I take photos of each of my bottles with a sample pill in front of the label, then use multi-day dispensers to keep me on track (and tape them shut in my carry-on so I don't find a random pile of pills at the bottom of my backpack when I get to the room...) Also I agree with other posters that you should take several days' more than you will need just in case... we were gone for a month and I took 10 extra days' worth with me. (Note: if you have insurance coverage for your meds ordinarily you cannot refill a prescription early, but there is a "vacation override" option your pharmacist can enter that should allow for the early refill. Any of the big chains can handle this.

(NOTE: this is all based on the older menus - won't be able to comment on the new ones until May) They usually do the salmon properly, especially if you request it medium-rare. The dover sole and snapper are both hit-or-miss. Shrimp are usually a bit mealy, though I've had some very good shrimp dishes. The fish and chips is just cod and has been good every time I've tried it. If you're on a ship that has it, "Hooked" is also hit-or-miss - i was terrific on "Symphony" and awful on "Wonder." Good luck!

Having driven all over the Province, do not worry about road signs. Yes, the "stop" sign might be in French but it's still the familiar red octagon. French is spoken more the further East one gets, but virtually everyone is also fluent in English, especially the closer you get to Montreal. One caution: the road near St. Anne du Beaupre (between QC and Mont.) is hilly and can very easily get foggy/slick. Otherwise it's a lovely drive along the St. Lawrence.

Call and talk with them - get a supervisor on the line who can actually answer questions, including their name/title and his options. Fingers crossed he can find a solution!

Yes, you can. The Dearly Beloved and I each get OBC when we are in two rooms. You just have to point out 1) the 200 shares and 2) that both of you are listed as owners.

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Doom, if I could afford to buy 100,000 shares I wouldn't be worried about onboard credit!

Depends how often one cruises and how low one buys... I picked up 100 shares when it was in the tank and have made 42% of my investment back in onboard credits. Plus it paid a decent dividend pre-pandemic and may do so again when the debt structure agreement ends, which reduces the cost per share further.

Huh. Pretty sure he is coached by his manager to say that, as I have NEVER encountered (or been) a bar tender who did not prefer cash. But good for you asking!

I know for Transatlantic they usually open about 16-18 months ahead of time - I'm waiting for the Westbound TA in October and November 2024 to open up and they should start showing up this May/June.

Agreed - often the Dearly Beloved and I split all three of the night's appetizers to try them, and sometimes split the desserts as well.. since we both were taught to clean our plates I try to do a LOT of laps on the walking track!

Vouchers drinks (Diamond, D+, Pinnacle) do not include a gratuity, and more and more passengers are reaching those levels, which by extension reduces the gratuities bartenders get. A buddy of mine is on "Allure" right now and it's about 50/50 Diamond or higher.

Well, this is a spicy thread. Under the "you do you" theory, I enjoy tipping a little extra, especially on my drink vouchers. Being generous to hard-working servers is a result of MY many years' hard work, including at every possible restaurant and bar job ever invented. Is it an extra perk that by Day 3 my double pour at the Schooner Bar is closer to a quadruple? That the last time the Dearly Beloved asked for a shot of Bailey's as a nightcap she ended up with about a third of the bottle? Sure... but I tip because I enjoy doing so, and because I remember how much an extra $1 would sometimes save my night...

That is going to be close to impossible. Drive time from the port to FCO without traffic concerns is almost an hour... If the ship docks at 7 am on the dot and is cleared immediately and you are off the ship by 7:30 (ha!) you still have to clear customs, which is opening at the same time... say you're through everything by 7:45 you have to take a shuttle from the dock itself to the taxi stand where the train station is. Even if the shuttle leaves immediately (which it's not going to do - it will wait for the bus to fill up) you're not getting to the taxi stand before 8 am. An hour WITHOUT TRAFFIC BACKUPS to the airport and you're arriving at FCO at 9 am, where you have to get through security etc.

Especially in Winter, which is the time to get away!

There's not a special needs link for low sodium that I know of, though C&A might be able to help. For low sodium we ordinarily order the next night's dinner at the end of the current day's dinner. You should be able to include a request that it is for take-away. Additionally, if there is nothing on the menu she can eat one night the kitchen can ordinarily grill up a plain chicken breast or piece of salmon plus grilled or steamed veggies and baked potato. Side note: I highly recommend the Windjammer's pasta bar option for lunch and dinner as pasta is ordinarily sodlum-free and you can pick and choose the ingredients. I just ask the cook to put a lot of fresh chopped garlic and olive oil in instead of any of the sauces and it is a good meal.

Yes, spouses/partners enjoy shared status. My Dearly Beloved is a higher status than I am if our points are reviewed on an individual basis, but I get to enjoy that higher status, regardless of whether we are traveling together or not.

Assume it is going to be scorching hot and have a plan for keeping everyone hydrated. Pack refillable water bottles and load up before you step off the ship. (Note: you can't refill them directly from the Windjammer water dispensers, but you can use a plastic cup to add the ice and water in, or ask at the main dining room if you see a busser with a water jug). Pack a travel umbrella or two to protect against sun, and sun hats. I'm serious about the heat!

There is 50+ year precedent I can personally attest to that viewing a mass when one cannot attend in person is acceptable within doctrine. Local TV stations in both my home and current city offer televised mass, both Sundays and on select Holy Days. The concept (which used to be called "Mass for Shut Ins") was implemented as TVs became commonly available and the number of available priests to visit shut-ins dropped. Yes, in-person Mass is the obligation but so is attending confession every single Saturday before attending Mass on Sunday. So is fasting during Lent. So are a lot of other obligations the Catholic Church allows a little leeway on.

I haven't been diamond in a while so I may be thinking of the long slog through D+.

This has been valid for a while now, and FYI if you are traveling by yourself they will give you 50% off a specialty dinner (first or second night) if you ask the concierge in the Diamond Lounge.

I see Sabbath and Mass postings on the Cruise Compass on a regular basis so I think DonR may be correct.

When RC was coming out of COVID and offering double points? Heck yeah! I sent the Dearly Beloved out of Baltimore for a few back-to-backs to rack up points - solo in an interior cabin meant 4 points per night and that adds up quickly.