monorailmedic

As a guy who has some strange tattoos, I look forward to one day sitting down and learning more about this.

Aberdeen are my Local football team ( soccer ), as we are in an area of green fields with lots of sheep opposition fans insinuate that we have relations with them. So we call ourselves "The Sheep"
 https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=aberdeen+fc+sheep+on+fire&tbm=isch&source=iu&ictx=1&fir=sfIhG-7ZOs1F_M%3A%2CY35uIHnbExJmlM%2C_&usg=__ZoBeGu238VPwgqtxe5EBxgJuo0A%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjBgaPN9IzZAhWHfFAKHR35AZ8Q9QEIVDAI#imgrc=b8ERxnykpXSm1M:

I agree, they should send every new guests an email encouraging them visit this site :-)

I ordered a couple. One for my son who I kept correcting. Now he does it just to aggravate me. He will love the shirt.

One may just be right...courtesy of MEI. :D 
In the meantime, Billy at CruiseHabit.com sells them on his website.  

I love the "It's not a boat" shirt.  I ordered one earlier tonight :)
https://shop.cruisehabit.com/collections/cruise-clothing/products/its-not-a-boat-t-shirt-mens
Sorry Matt, I love my RCL Blog shirt, but this is a pet peeve. It's not a boat!
 

I've sailed on both (3x TUI, 1x AIDA), so if you've got any questions feel free to ask. Maybe by DM to not hijack this thread any further 

Michael Bayley is the CEO of Royal Caribbean International, a cruise line.

Richard Fain is the CEO of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, a company which fully owns three cruise lines: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara Club Cruises. They also hold a 50% stake in TUI Cruises and 49% stakes in Pullmantur Cruises and CDF Croisières de France.
I'm guessing this is the source of the confusion, but if not, it may help understand the structure anyway.

I agree, they should send every new guests an email encouraging them visit this site :-)

It's crazier - you're actually 35x more likely to get Norovirus on land.  Check my link in the 4th post in this thread (don't wanna spam everyone with the link).  I was shocked while doing the research - I figured it was overblown, but I'd never have guessed that you're so much less likely to get Noro on a cruise ship than elsewhere.  All of that in mind, I do realize it's cold-comfort to someone who falls ill on vacation.

It's crazier - you're actually 35x more likely to get Norovirus on land.  Check my link in the 4th post in this thread (don't wanna spam everyone with the link).  I was shocked while doing the research - I figured it was overblown, but I'd never have guessed that you're so much less likely to get Noro on a cruise ship than elsewhere.  All of that in mind, I do realize it's cold-comfort to someone who falls ill on vacation.

So it's a good thing these are my preference lol.
 
I will have to try and do this. Thank you.

I agree, they should send every new guests an email encouraging them visit this site :-)

I agree, they should send every new guests an email encouraging them visit this site :-)

I agree, they should send every new guests an email encouraging them visit this site :-)

I agree, they should send every new guests an email encouraging them visit this site :-)

I agree, they should send every new guests an email encouraging them visit this site :-)

I agree, they should send every new guests an email encouraging them visit this site :-)

I agree, they should send every new guests an email encouraging them visit this site :-)

In addition to Noro, it's flu-season.  Winter is usually when we see diseases like this become more common all over (not just on ships).
That in mind you're actually 35 times as likely to get Norovirus on land in the US than on a cruise ship participating the US CDC vessel sanitation program.  Either way, wash you hands.  Constantly.  On ship and shore. 
http://www.cruisehabit.com/one-step-you-can-take-avoid-norovirus-take-cruise

No worries, the only spoiler is @monorailmedic was bitten by a zombie in season 4 of the podcast.

You can cancel onboard, but keep in mind the refund comes back as OBC, and not a refund to your card. I don't think in your case that's a problem since you are going to re-purchase, but something to keep in mind.

Great question, Wilson.
While this is the first discussion I've seen about cancelling for that reason (which totally makes sense), I've heard many folks talk about cancelling the package once on the ship.  I've even heard of people doing this after they've had a few drinks (they simply bill for the drinks a la carte retroactively).  As such, I'm eager to hear others' experience, but don't suspect this would be an issue/bad plan at all.

Depending on the cruise line you're on and your cellular carrier, you'll likely automatically connect to the ship's cellular network (on RCI it's ATT's CellularAtSea).  You'll want to be sure that data roaming is turned off, as you can easily get a bill in the thousands without even actively using your phone.  For voice it's pricey, but a dollar or two cheaper than calling land from your stateroom phone.  Texts are in the order of $.10 to $.25 each.  You should get a text from your carrier (free) upon connecting to that network (which is activated once away from shore) explaining the rates.

If everyone has Voom, than there are a few options for keeping touch - any messaging app really, or WiFi calling if your phone and carrier support it.  What you don't want to do is use the ship's cellular network (CeelularAtSea) as the cost is insane.  
The below articles should help explain how to set up your phone and what your options are.  Reach out with questions!
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/07/27/how-stay-touch-someone-your-royal-caribbean-cruise
http://www.cruisehabit.com/wifi