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Yesterday was our 28th anniversary.  The family surprised us with a cake made in the shape of our home away from home.  Guess where we are headed in September:
 
  

Yesterday was our 28th anniversary.  The family surprised us with a cake made in the shape of our home away from home.  Guess where we are headed in September:
 
  

Yesterday was our 28th anniversary.  The family surprised us with a cake made in the shape of our home away from home.  Guess where we are headed in September:
 
  

Yesterday was our 28th anniversary.  The family surprised us with a cake made in the shape of our home away from home.  Guess where we are headed in September:
 
  

Yesterday was our 28th anniversary.  The family surprised us with a cake made in the shape of our home away from home.  Guess where we are headed in September:
 
  

Yesterday was our 28th anniversary.  The family surprised us with a cake made in the shape of our home away from home.  Guess where we are headed in September:
 
  

Yesterday was our 28th anniversary.  The family surprised us with a cake made in the shape of our home away from home.  Guess where we are headed in September:
 
  

Doesn't real Mexican food come from Mexico??

Doesn't real Mexican food come from Mexico??

When you assign the credit card to your account you are given the opportunity to let RCL change to your currency, or have them charge your card in USD and let your card company convert.  It is best to let your credit card company convert it as they use banking rates, while RCL will use tourism rates (geared towards pocketing a bit themselves).  I do not know what the exact difference is but I know it's better this way.

When you assign the credit card to your account you are given the opportunity to let RCL change to your currency, or have them charge your card in USD and let your card company convert.  It is best to let your credit card company convert it as they use banking rates, while RCL will use tourism rates (geared towards pocketing a bit themselves).  I do not know what the exact difference is but I know it's better this way.

I am american. I live in Scotland (North Ayrshire). I have been here for 18 years.  I sailed out of Harwich a couple years ago and found the British population onboard the ship very overwhelming.  I sucked it up because, after all, I am in their country.  I would never put down and call names to the people of the host nation.  That is just bad diplomacy.
Regarding the "Welcome home all Americans" banner: it was in America, in the Nation's Capital of America.  If they can't say it, then there is something wrong with the country.  I am retired US Navy, and I am often appalled at the way the UK treats their service members, both active and veterans.  (I know that All Americans does not mean servicemen and women, but just go with me on this). Open your mind and see how other countries act and see if it can be used in your own country.  Maybe if everyone did that, it would be a better world.
Remember, it is an American company, sailing from America.  It is going to cater towards the majority of their guests from that location, Americans.  I've heard that cruises from Galveston are heavy on the Country music.  They're Texans after all.
 

These are the outlets on Vision from Feb 2017.  The first one is below the dressing table.  The last one was under the bed.  Both US and 220v European are provided.

These are the outlets on Vision from Feb 2017.  The first one is below the dressing table.  The last one was under the bed.  Both US and 220v European are provided.

I am american. I live in Scotland (North Ayrshire). I have been here for 18 years.  I sailed out of Harwich a couple years ago and found the British population onboard the ship very overwhelming.  I sucked it up because, after all, I am in their country.  I would never put down and call names to the people of the host nation.  That is just bad diplomacy.
Regarding the "Welcome home all Americans" banner: it was in America, in the Nation's Capital of America.  If they can't say it, then there is something wrong with the country.  I am retired US Navy, and I am often appalled at the way the UK treats their service members, both active and veterans.  (I know that All Americans does not mean servicemen and women, but just go with me on this). Open your mind and see how other countries act and see if it can be used in your own country.  Maybe if everyone did that, it would be a better world.
Remember, it is an American company, sailing from America.  It is going to cater towards the majority of their guests from that location, Americans.  I've heard that cruises from Galveston are heavy on the Country music.  They're Texans after all.
 

I am american. I live in Scotland (North Ayrshire). I have been here for 18 years.  I sailed out of Harwich a couple years ago and found the British population onboard the ship very overwhelming.  I sucked it up because, after all, I am in their country.  I would never put down and call names to the people of the host nation.  That is just bad diplomacy.
Regarding the "Welcome home all Americans" banner: it was in America, in the Nation's Capital of America.  If they can't say it, then there is something wrong with the country.  I am retired US Navy, and I am often appalled at the way the UK treats their service members, both active and veterans.  (I know that All Americans does not mean servicemen and women, but just go with me on this). Open your mind and see how other countries act and see if it can be used in your own country.  Maybe if everyone did that, it would be a better world.
Remember, it is an American company, sailing from America.  It is going to cater towards the majority of their guests from that location, Americans.  I've heard that cruises from Galveston are heavy on the Country music.  They're Texans after all.
 

I am american. I live in Scotland (North Ayrshire). I have been here for 18 years.  I sailed out of Harwich a couple years ago and found the British population onboard the ship very overwhelming.  I sucked it up because, after all, I am in their country.  I would never put down and call names to the people of the host nation.  That is just bad diplomacy.
Regarding the "Welcome home all Americans" banner: it was in America, in the Nation's Capital of America.  If they can't say it, then there is something wrong with the country.  I am retired US Navy, and I am often appalled at the way the UK treats their service members, both active and veterans.  (I know that All Americans does not mean servicemen and women, but just go with me on this). Open your mind and see how other countries act and see if it can be used in your own country.  Maybe if everyone did that, it would be a better world.
Remember, it is an American company, sailing from America.  It is going to cater towards the majority of their guests from that location, Americans.  I've heard that cruises from Galveston are heavy on the Country music.  They're Texans after all.
 

I am american. I live in Scotland (North Ayrshire). I have been here for 18 years.  I sailed out of Harwich a couple years ago and found the British population onboard the ship very overwhelming.  I sucked it up because, after all, I am in their country.  I would never put down and call names to the people of the host nation.  That is just bad diplomacy.
Regarding the "Welcome home all Americans" banner: it was in America, in the Nation's Capital of America.  If they can't say it, then there is something wrong with the country.  I am retired US Navy, and I am often appalled at the way the UK treats their service members, both active and veterans.  (I know that All Americans does not mean servicemen and women, but just go with me on this). Open your mind and see how other countries act and see if it can be used in your own country.  Maybe if everyone did that, it would be a better world.
Remember, it is an American company, sailing from America.  It is going to cater towards the majority of their guests from that location, Americans.  I've heard that cruises from Galveston are heavy on the Country music.  They're Texans after all.
 

I am american. I live in Scotland (North Ayrshire). I have been here for 18 years.  I sailed out of Harwich a couple years ago and found the British population onboard the ship very overwhelming.  I sucked it up because, after all, I am in their country.  I would never put down and call names to the people of the host nation.  That is just bad diplomacy.
Regarding the "Welcome home all Americans" banner: it was in America, in the Nation's Capital of America.  If they can't say it, then there is something wrong with the country.  I am retired US Navy, and I am often appalled at the way the UK treats their service members, both active and veterans.  (I know that All Americans does not mean servicemen and women, but just go with me on this). Open your mind and see how other countries act and see if it can be used in your own country.  Maybe if everyone did that, it would be a better world.
Remember, it is an American company, sailing from America.  It is going to cater towards the majority of their guests from that location, Americans.  I've heard that cruises from Galveston are heavy on the Country music.  They're Texans after all.
 

From Cruise118's Ts&Cs:
"£1 deposit is limited to first 1,000 bookings only. Remaining deposit is required if you do cancel your cruise, the remaining balance will be taken on the 29th June 2018."
"Customer must sign up to a Direct Debit payment schedule in order to qualify for £1 deposit."
They have your bank details so they can get that £300pp.

The cantilevered hot tubs on Oasis aren't in the Solarium.  They are just outside the doors to the Solarium so anyone can use them.

Yes, it amounts to about £24. Odd that they quote 2 different currencies in one photo. I hadn't noticed that one.
I guess I should stop complaining about it all now.  After all, I'm still going on a cruise. Right?
Enjoy your cruises.

When their logo is part of your logo (avatar).

Drinks package was £48.49 (and has been since 19 June).  Black Friday has hit the UK.  The deluxe drink package is now £36.37.  That is a 33.33% decrease.  Booked it and saved almost £200 for 2.
Now I have to cancel and book the deluxe + VOOM.  That has just shown up on the planner and the price is £44.  I'm at work right now so I'll have to wait until I get home.  Hope it is still there then.
I'm a happy cruiser!!! 

I'm american.  Only living in Scotland (North Ayrshire).  I guess I'm just trying to fit in?