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This thread has been locked due to continued political discussion, abrasive discord, and personal attacks.  For more information on changes in itineraries due to new Cuba travel restrictions, please check https://RoyalCaribbeanBlog.com and https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2019/06/05/royal-caribbean-cancels-all-scheduled-visits-cuba

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This is simply a matter of them going off only what they can see in an xray.  I had to get our bag from downstairs on one of our Edge sailings.  They asked if I had a power strip, I explained I didn't.  As we opened the bag they asked me if I was sure, I explained that yes, I was quite sure, as I packed the bag and they've not yet looked in it.  It turns out it was my spouse's hair iron.  Long metal object with a cord, which on xray, looks like a power strip - reasonable observation on their part and no big deal for me.  It did make us put that iron in our carry-on when we sailed the next couple times to help ensure we didn't have our bag delayed again.

Agreed.  This was my first thought as well  (wrote about it here).  I suspect that for this reason it will be more popular towards the end of cruises.  That said, there are some (like me) who don't end up going int he water at all on a cruise.  I'm not averse to it (I swam competitively and love the water), I just spend my cruise time differently.  Maybe I'll find out if they have day one specials for this reason ?

This is simply a matter of them going off only what they can see in an xray.  I had to get our bag from downstairs on one of our Edge sailings.  They asked if I had a power strip, I explained I didn't.  As we opened the bag they asked me if I was sure, I explained that yes, I was quite sure, as I packed the bag and they've not yet looked in it.  It turns out it was my spouse's hair iron.  Long metal object with a cord, which on xray, looks like a power strip - reasonable observation on their part and no big deal for me.  It did make us put that iron in our carry-on when we sailed the next couple times to help ensure we didn't have our bag delayed again.

Yup, I carry one everywhere (multiple cruise lines, land/air trips, etc).  The one I use (and have at home as well) is similar to the one above, but also supports USB-C PD, which is helpful for some newer devices, including laptops.  (This one to be exact: https://www.amazon.com/Charger-Anker-Premium-Desktop-Delivery/dp/B072K5ZJXF/ref=as_li_ss_tl?keywords=usb+c+pd+anker&qid=1559514153&s=gateway&sr=8-3&linkCode=sl1&tag=chrc-20&linkId=8e62adf6f737c09a9d2c0462c5e04971&language=en_US)

I understand folks' knee-jerk reactions to this, but I've done multiple crossings, been around many storms, etc - never were the conditions rough in a way that I felt it would be harder to write, which seems a reasonable way to gauge how the affect would be tattooing.

I also sell "Cuban" cigars.

I also sell "Cuban" cigars.

I also sell "Cuban" cigars.

I also sell "Cuban" cigars.

I also sell "Cuban" cigars.

I also sell "Cuban" cigars.

There are many different types of lines out there - not just RCI and Crystal (for example).  As @JLMoran notes, we really enjoy Celebrity (especially Edge, but all their ships have been great for us) and find them a nice 'middle ground' in many ways.  If you like Royal, the good news is that Celebrity has a rather similar feel to it - but adjusted a bit differently.  This post explains the difference between the types of lines that are out there now, but I'm actually in the midst of updating that post to talk a bit about MSC and importantly, how Celebrity has become the more modern and young/active of the premium lines. 
As someone who is generally up until 1am even during the work week, I can assure you that Celebrity isn't shutting down after 9pm ?

You won’t see one of these in the US.  US laws do not allow cruises to nowhere from US ports on foreign-flagged vessels. 

There are many different types of lines out there - not just RCI and Crystal (for example).  As @JLMoran notes, we really enjoy Celebrity (especially Edge, but all their ships have been great for us) and find them a nice 'middle ground' in many ways.  If you like Royal, the good news is that Celebrity has a rather similar feel to it - but adjusted a bit differently.  This post explains the difference between the types of lines that are out there now, but I'm actually in the midst of updating that post to talk a bit about MSC and importantly, how Celebrity has become the more modern and young/active of the premium lines. 
As someone who is generally up until 1am even during the work week, I can assure you that Celebrity isn't shutting down after 9pm ?

There are many different types of lines out there - not just RCI and Crystal (for example).  As @JLMoran notes, we really enjoy Celebrity (especially Edge, but all their ships have been great for us) and find them a nice 'middle ground' in many ways.  If you like Royal, the good news is that Celebrity has a rather similar feel to it - but adjusted a bit differently.  This post explains the difference between the types of lines that are out there now, but I'm actually in the midst of updating that post to talk a bit about MSC and importantly, how Celebrity has become the more modern and young/active of the premium lines. 
As someone who is generally up until 1am even during the work week, I can assure you that Celebrity isn't shutting down after 9pm ?

Wow.  I have no doubt this happened to you, but I have to say it's quite different than our experience on both BB and Nellie's.  Usually our attendant has been sitting "at the ready" within 20 feet of us (unless actively getting drinks or other items of course) and checks in regularly.  When was this? (just curious)