CanHardlyWait

What is your concern/question about it? Dry docks are a normal maintenance process. Also I wouldn't expect any new passenger-facing changes from any 2023 drydock. Just regular change the oil/put air in the tires tasks.

Canada and Mexico do not admit people with DUI's. Even small offenses can be cause for concern when traveling. You don't have to be a pedophile or murderer to be concerned. That said many Caribbean destinations don't look at very much. But the type of crime can play into there decision on letting someone enter. Main concern would be Canada and Mexico. 20 year old drug possession conviction would not be as big an issue as murder or sex offense in most Caribbean destinations. Many have done stupid things at 18yrs old etc. Time past plays a factor. You learn a lot when trying to cruise with someone with an old dui. I've read everything on every destination. Lol.

Yes, I said Wow! Really???
And I read it 12 times. It was wildly offensive to me. And I read every post. 
I was extremely offended. You don't get to tell me what I can find offensive and what I cannot. 
You literally just wrote Quote: "Fact is it wasn't offensive!". 
 

Quote: You would have found it offensive because that's what you were looking for.
Who the hell do you think you are. Stop telling me how to feel, how to think, how to anything. 
This was between me and someone else. I truly believe you just keep coming back to push buttons. 

You keep pushing this guy in a conversation turned argument that has nothing to do with you. The other guy even apologized already. Only you keep going. 

I'll bite. How do you know you will be on deck 10?

I'm going to disagree. You can't compare the two. At a Disney resort if a pool will be closed for maintenance, you will be notified at time of booking. Also the maintenance schedule for major attractions like splash mountain etc is published months in advance along with hotel pool maintenance so guests can plan accordingly to there own specific needs and wants. There is a difference.

Matt, you say bad luck, I say poorly trained guest services. IMHO. 
I would say something about this being a learning lesson for staff in future staff meeting etc. You know constructive criticism. But then your the devil.

"Lucky to be able to cruise" Bull. People pay top dollar. I ain't Lucky. I ain't there for free. Emergency repairs are one thing. This sounds totally planned. And I am sick of hearing how much money cruise lines lost. That is there problem, not mine. 

I'm going to disagree. You can't compare the two. At a Disney resort if a pool will be closed for maintenance, you will be notified at time of booking. Also the maintenance schedule for major attractions like splash mountain etc is published months in advance along with hotel pool maintenance so guests can plan accordingly to there own specific needs and wants. There is a difference.

Ok, so looked at about 20 YouTube videos on this excursion. The regular that's like $89 and the VIP for adults that's around $125. The food at the adult beach really doesn't appeal to me. Rather just risk a burger at the main location. And the endless free bahama mama's isn't our thing since we take meds and have to limit alcohol. However, still considering the VIP because of the beach Vs the lagoon. The lagoon looks so shallow in vids it looks like a puddle. Anyone think the VIP is worth it just for the beach? Advice, opinions, stories? All would be helpful. $125 per person is a big deal to us, so want to make right choice. Thanks.

Since I made this posting I read many reviews on Google etc (along with and because of youtube videos I saw). Everyone thinks the VIP beach is a death trap. We are over 50 and falling on rocks is not an option. Plus people complain a lot about the boat out to there being an hour late and then having almost no time on island. Way more negative reviews then positive I found. Seriously considering Margaritaville day pass. Nice flat beach, calm water, etc. 

I'm going to disagree. You can't compare the two. At a Disney resort if a pool will be closed for maintenance, you will be notified at time of booking. Also the maintenance schedule for major attractions like splash mountain etc is published months in advance along with hotel pool maintenance so guests can plan accordingly to there own specific needs and wants. There is a difference.

"Lucky to be able to cruise" Bull. People pay top dollar. I ain't Lucky. I ain't there for free. Emergency repairs are one thing. This sounds totally planned. And I am sick of hearing how much money cruise lines lost. That is there problem, not mine. 

I'm going to disagree. You can't compare the two. At a Disney resort if a pool will be closed for maintenance, you will be notified at time of booking. Also the maintenance schedule for major attractions like splash mountain etc is published months in advance along with hotel pool maintenance so guests can plan accordingly to there own specific needs and wants. There is a difference.

I wasn't going to do this anymore, but you were so on the money. Taking your money elsewhere is a form of holding them accountable. Not endlessly defending everything they do (both right & wrong) is also a start to hold them accountable aka to a higher standard. A large enough, loud enough bark can spare them the bite. (Loss of $$ customer, etc). It's in there best interest as well as ours to not defend and/or overlook/brush off these things. If you actually have interest in the company and want it to succeed, then being hard on them when needed is important. It's about attitude. They clearly decided loss of revenue one week this year (planned in advance like Disney) to do heavy work was not an exceptable hit for them. However, it was exceptable to there customers to do this while operational. That was a mistake. And "they will never shut down a week for work" is not a helpful response. Just because that's the way "it's always been" is no excuse. Maybe it's time for a new way of handling yearly work. It costs money to make money. I believe change is always possible. It just starts by letting our voices be heard. That includes the sycophants. Every protest, evey criticism, and hopefully every suggestion could lead to a better outcome for all. Both customer and business. I don't believe coming back at everything I say with endless excuses and defense of the company is in there best interests. Holding them to a higher standard and saying this is wrong (whatever the issue) is a start to teaching them how to be a better business to it's loyal customers. They can and do mess up often. If you speak about those problems more and defend less, then change and growth is possible. I used Disney as an example because it was my job for 20 years. Listening to guests and working to make things better for them (even if it cost us money) Always, always paid off in the long run. It isn't helpful to blindly defend. It gives a false sense of what is going on to the people that (Can) make change happen. Never settle for "well it's always been this way so..." I genuinely want to see change and growth come from a situation like this one. I truly believe I have said nothing here that will warrant a hostile response. Only time will tell. Please don't. I just know from experience that your criticism of them is more valuable to them in the long run, then your blind and blanket praise.

Top dollar is relative to the person spending it!

I'm going to disagree. You can't compare the two. At a Disney resort if a pool will be closed for maintenance, you will be notified at time of booking. Also the maintenance schedule for major attractions like splash mountain etc is published months in advance along with hotel pool maintenance so guests can plan accordingly to there own specific needs and wants. There is a difference.

I wasn't going to do this anymore, but you were so on the money. Taking your money elsewhere is a form of holding them accountable. Not endlessly defending everything they do (both right & wrong) is also a start to hold them accountable aka to a higher standard. A large enough, loud enough bark can spare them the bite. (Loss of $$ customer, etc). It's in there best interest as well as ours to not defend and/or overlook/brush off these things. If you actually have interest in the company and want it to succeed, then being hard on them when needed is important. It's about attitude. They clearly decided loss of revenue one week this year (planned in advance like Disney) to do heavy work was not an exceptable hit for them. However, it was exceptable to there customers to do this while operational. That was a mistake. And "they will never shut down a week for work" is not a helpful response. Just because that's the way "it's always been" is no excuse. Maybe it's time for a new way of handling yearly work. It costs money to make money. I believe change is always possible. It just starts by letting our voices be heard. That includes the sycophants. Every protest, evey criticism, and hopefully every suggestion could lead to a better outcome for all. Both customer and business. I don't believe coming back at everything I say with endless excuses and defense of the company is in there best interests. Holding them to a higher standard and saying this is wrong (whatever the issue) is a start to teaching them how to be a better business to it's loyal customers. They can and do mess up often. If you speak about those problems more and defend less, then change and growth is possible. I used Disney as an example because it was my job for 20 years. Listening to guests and working to make things better for them (even if it cost us money) Always, always paid off in the long run. It isn't helpful to blindly defend. It gives a false sense of what is going on to the people that (Can) make change happen. Never settle for "well it's always been this way so..." I genuinely want to see change and growth come from a situation like this one. I truly believe I have said nothing here that will warrant a hostile response. Only time will tell. Please don't. I just know from experience that your criticism of them is more valuable to them in the long run, then your blind and blanket praise.

"Lucky to be able to cruise" Bull. People pay top dollar. I ain't Lucky. I ain't there for free. Emergency repairs are one thing. This sounds totally planned. And I am sick of hearing how much money cruise lines lost. That is there problem, not mine. 

I get that. Just please tell me you see it as the get out of jail free loop hole it is? Thanks.

I'm sorry I cannot stand people who defend cruise lines like they can do no wrong. They expect top dollar from me and I expect top service from them. And if you have a problem with that it's yours, not mine.

"Lucky to be able to cruise" Bull. People pay top dollar. I ain't Lucky. I ain't there for free. Emergency repairs are one thing. This sounds totally planned. And I am sick of hearing how much money cruise lines lost. That is there problem, not mine. 

I think the difference here is scheduled maintenance vs emergency maintenance. Based on what I read about supplies etc this sounds like it was planned. (Obviously with nothought to the guest).

I'm sorry I cannot stand people who defend cruise lines like they can do no wrong. They expect top dollar from me and I expect top service from them. And if you have a problem with that it's yours, not mine.