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GlennGlenn

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  1. Not true. Entirely depends on the crew as well and their Visa status. If they are D1 Visa holders, no matter the ship, they have NOT departed the US from a port if they just go nowhere. They have to go to another foreign port. Its different if they are an all American crew or a permanent resident crew. Immigration Law is in play here as well.
  2. Your assumption is that we as individuals may be able to weather this storm, BUT what about the cruise lines, RC, Carnival and Norwegian?? Now that the 100 Day order from the CDC is in place, its looking worse.
  3. I don't see the public drums beating to bail out non American companies, even if they help support local economies and businesses. The argument is they should have thought about that before this pandemic. Where do they pay their taxes and capital gains? Where do they take their revenue?? Why do I say this? Its clear from the Cares Act 2020 with the Paycheck Protection Program that this is an American centric program . Just to qualify, the majority of owners and ALL employees must reside in the USA. If that ain't a jab at foreign workers or businesses, I don't know what is.
  4. Problem is, the news just got worse and this article predates the latest announcement today (04/10/2020) from the CDC that ALL cruise ships will be banned from April 10th 2020 for at least 100 days . Those days may change, BUT right now, its at least 3 months before anyone is sailing into or out of the US. We're talking at least July 2020.
  5. I thought the same, BUT they are NOT physically coming into port. They are simply pinging at the port and then go "adrift" for a day and then come back in. Its not likely that they will need to refuel or take supplies for weeks at a time.
  6. Yes, since the CDC issues orders to the US Coast Guard (Executive enforcement arm) as well, no one is getting in or out of the US on a Cruise Ship for at least 3 months. That may change in the interim, but as of now ALL of the Cruise Lines are looking at a travel restriction.
  7. Hey Matt, JayMac did credit the Internet!! Thanks Internet!!
  8. Looking forward to YOUR critique or theirs?? Sailing on her 12/29/2019 for New years!! Woo hoo. Was advised by TA that she's sooold out for that sailing.
  9. What are they getting for parking there per day?
  10. Curious as to why they are STILL going to Labadee when they have this? I am doing Oasis for New Year 2020 after the AMPED and we're doing Labadee.
  11. When we were on Symphony a month ago during the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 playoffs, Playmakers was quite frankly not all that busy despite the event. I just don't get the whole concept of being on a gorgeous ship and watching sports, but to each their own. Except for Aqua Theatre events, the whole boardwalk was never that busy.
  12. I had no status, only an email to tell me the bid was received. 1 day before sailing got an email telling me no cabins available and bid rejected. Being spring break, I understood that, but it was disheartening nonetheless.
  13. How much did you have to bid to get a GS over a JS. I am thinking it's all plusgrade algorithms and you had the highest. Ours was spring break and there wasn't a single upgrade to be had, regardless of bid.
  14. So, essentially,they keep their tier at 18, but have to earn a new higher one after 18 with their own points. We are in same boat as many. Nearly D+ ( two cruises short), but kid will only have earned Diamond points by the time he's 18. If we reach D+ before he's 18, he keeps that D+ status, but points reset to what he ( kudos has personally earned) .
  15. So, what does a Junior Suite give you then that regular stateroom does not? Do you have access to Suite Lounge and also outside lounging area during pool days? I know you get dinner at CK with reservations, but does The Key add to that as well? How about drinks?? We are Diamond ( almost Plus ) so what does that add to the equation?? We've always done outside balconies, no interior, but found room small for 2 adults and 1 14 year old.
  16. They handle it for the hotel and cruise industry in general. It's called Plusgrade. www.Plusgrade.com
  17. I've bid twice, on two separate cruises, since they started it. It's totally automated and is handled by a third party administrator and not RC and is a company who handles bids and upgrades for both cruise and hotel industry. I was notified both times that my bids were not Accepted.i was told about 24 hours before the embarkation.
  18. I was on Symphony last week and it did not have it.
  19. X2, just got back from there on Symph last week and it's a pit. Skinny dogs , cows and dirt roads. Beaches are craggy with lots of rock. Water was clear blue, but Drinky Monkey Bar a pit too!!
  20. When I was on Independence in April 2018, they had most of the supplies for renovations already on ship. Thus was last sailing before her dry dock.
  21. Exactly!!! BUT, if someone doesn't want The Key, then don't complain about those who may want to purchase it nor call it nickel and diming.
  22. I think he meant Deluxe Beverage Package which would be DBP...........
  23. Boom, well stated!!! The beauty of it is, YOU can either choose to participate or NOT. You choose NOT and that's you're right. I appreciate the fact that you don't complain about it or state that you're getting nickeled and dimed.
  24. His point is that IT DID NOT stop people from going nor using those facilities. NOW, there's a cost. The beauty of it is, you can either choose or NOT to participate.
  25. Seems like the complaints about nickel and diming are consistent from your end. NO ONE wants to get ripped off or even feel like they are, BUT strictly from a business point of view, RC has to pay a whole lot of $$ to suppliers, crew, ship costs etc. The list is endless. This is true for any business, large and small. I suggest that IF YOU can find a cheaper or less expensive cruise line, then by all means, go to that line. I'm sure you'll be happy (or not??). @Andrew72681 Yet, that did NOT stop many from going to Vegas or RC for that matter.
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