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    packercruising got a reaction from Miznikki2u in Pro's and Con's of Embarking Early   
    Your vacation starts earlier, you can be eating and drinking early, you avoid the noon rush.
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    packercruising reacted to brianmorris in ?Can The Radiance Of The Seas Get A Flowrider?   
    Oh, then you HAVE to book at least a 4-night cruise so you can enjoy being Diamond on Adventure! ?
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    packercruising got a reaction from Orchids in Once on board, what do YOU do on embarkation day?   
    Get a drink. If ship has a Park cafe, get food, otherwise the WJ. If cabin is ready drop off carry ons and then explore the ship. Get a drink.
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    packercruising got a reaction from CruisinUngs in Johnny Rockets breakfast   
    Well that's not right. That's just not right! ?
     
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    packercruising reacted to twangster in Port or starboard   
    Eager anticipation...  
    Probably not.  Belize is an amazing reef system.  That's probably why scuba diving is so popular there.  With that comes the need to anchor way out.  Destroy massive amounts of coral reef to build a channel, harbor and pier - I hope not. 
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    packercruising reacted to mworkman in Port or starboard   
    We went on Carnival and had to tender....sorry about that curse word...we've moved past that now and know our mistakes, sort of like Sabrina cruising MSC....LOL
     
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    packercruising reacted to alamode123 in Port or starboard   
    I like my Belize tenders with plum sauce, but my son prefers BBQ.
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    packercruising reacted to Matt in Are Smaller ships a disappointment?   
    Radiance class!
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    packercruising got a reaction from johnl818 in Bar Harbor Tendering   
    Pretty sure RC Excursions get priority, although it would depend on the time. That's what I am hoping anyway. ?
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    packercruising got a reaction from DaveWithHat in Alaskan Cruises   
    We have sailed it twice, once in May and once in August. We much preferred the May sailing.
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    packercruising got a reaction from dejagatkins in First cruise tips   
    How much time do we have. :)
     
    There are limited outlets in the cabin
    Bring some zip lock bags for wet things and other stuff.
    You may want a highlighter for the Cruise Compass, but we never have. 
    The walls ad doors are metallic so you can bring magnetic hooks if you like.
    The empty luggage can usually be stored under the bed.
    Make sure your credit card company knows you will be gone
    Make a copy of your passport, embarkation docs, etc for you carry on and luggage.
    As others have said, plan on an extra day if you are flying. 
     
    Enjoy your first cruise! It is exciting. :)
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    packercruising got a reaction from DavidSodapop in First Cruise Worries   
    Small grain of salt. :) Some people just insist on complaining. You have too much to be excited about to be worried about what some sad sack says.
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    packercruising got a reaction from gareth in Vision of the Seas tips   
    What Gina said, It is a very nice, smaller ship. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of larger ships, but if you like the more intimate atmosphere, you will really like it.
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    packercruising got a reaction from janza in Prepaid gratuities   
    It is just plain easier. :)
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    packercruising got a reaction from DocLC in Prepaid gratuities   
    It is just plain easier. :)
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    packercruising got a reaction from DavidSodapop in Prepaid gratuities   
    David, that is an interesting scenario. You want to remove gratuities for a person that doesn't exist for services they won't receive. :) There should be a way to do that.
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    packercruising reacted to MikeK in Medical & Emergencies   
    I can tell you what would happen if that was me 40,000 feet above the Atlantic..My wife would have told them to shove me out the door I have a cruise to go on!
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    packercruising got a reaction from Matt in Gratuities for Children   
    Just remember that your children are on the ship and are having service given to them. If you remove the gratuities, you are removing part of the wages for the people providing that service, many of whom have children of their own to provide for.
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    packercruising got a reaction from coneyraven in 2nd Cruise Booked   
    When is your cruise? If you have some time, and haven't already, become familiar with persicoping and check out the Persicoping forum here. You can watch people currently on your ship show you around. :)
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    packercruising got a reaction from bcarney in Gratuities for Children   
    Just remember that your children are on the ship and are having service given to them. If you remove the gratuities, you are removing part of the wages for the people providing that service, many of whom have children of their own to provide for.
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    packercruising got a reaction from blawmtih in 2nd Cruise Booked   
    When is your cruise? If you have some time, and haven't already, become familiar with persicoping and check out the Persicoping forum here. You can watch people currently on your ship show you around. :)
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    packercruising got a reaction from MikeK in Gratuities for Children   
    First of all, be assured that your gratuities do not include paid beverages. Those are included in the price of the drink. I think the casino is the same way. We never go to the casino, so we are in the same boat (so to speak) if our gratuities go for that. Secondly, you cabin steward has to clean and prepare for 4 people, regardless of their age. I have seen 10 year olds eat on the ship and am not sure I agree that they eat less than adults. :)
     
    My hope and feeling is, that once you are on the ship, and see all the services they do provide, you will have no more qualms about paying the gratuity. These servers work hard to provide for their families and go for months without seeing them.
     
    Whatever you decide, enjoy your cruise!
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    packercruising got a reaction from dejagatkins in More Newbie Confusion   
    Your vacation, your choice! Or your wife's choice. :)
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    packercruising got a reaction from EmersonNZ in More Newbie Confusion   
    Your vacation, your choice! Or your wife's choice. :)
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    packercruising got a reaction from DocLC in Doing the Diamond Dance   
    Alright!  Congrats. We will be 4 points away after our Allure cruise. You got some bragging rights now. :)
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