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I don't think I want to know how you found that out. Jus' sayin'...

People will be trying to "unsee" that for quite a while. Jus' sayin'...

You should be able to source teenagers much more cheaply than other "youngsters" or livestock. In some cases parents are willing to give them away for free or even pay the recipient. As long as it is relatively tasty, trolls aren't that particular about whether their meat is "veal tender" or aged "on the hoof." If you're not sure if the teen meets their (low) standards, you can always throw in a couple of packages of marinade to seal the deal. Jus' sayin'...

Ewww. Luckily that's not true. They use a galley freezer for the mortuary (in the same galley that prepares your meals). They tell you it's a separate freezer but you never know...

Crew spaces and passageways. We've never had a problem with any more noise from there than anywhere else.

When taking advantage of any "big box" agency lower rates/higher perks (which are offered relatively often), make sure you research their cancelation rules. If you book with HAL (or many travel agents), you get a 100% refund (or some form of FCC) if you cancel before the final payment date. Many of the "big box" agencies keep your entire deposit no matter when you cancel (or rebook for a different cruise). For us that's usually unacceptable, especially if the deposit is substantial and the cruise is a long way off. Jus' sayin'...

Got no dog in this fight but agree completely. With very few exceptions we've suffered more poor service and inability to properly and satisfactorily resolve issues similar to the OP's from "large volume cruise agency" bookings than any of the other available options. To avoid this problem in the future, my unsolicited advice is to stay away from them and stick with a HAL PCC or a trusted "independent" TA who has decent experience and good references. Jus' sayin'...

Oops, I did a no-no. I thought explaining that the apparently prohibited acronym stood for "What's This Foolishness?" would pass but apparently overestimated either the abilities of CC's guardian computers or the tolerance of our human masters. "Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa."

So have any AARP Lifetime members been able to verify with HAL/SheerID? I tried by submitting the requested info on the HAL site and was asked to upload a photo of my AARP card. I did so and received a response from SheerID that stated a date was missing on the card (presumably in the "VALID THRU" block) so they wouldn't verify. My card clearly states "Lifetime" in that space and apparently SheerID can't handle text where they expect numerical input. They haven't yet responded to my ****** message. Any suggestions? * ***** = What's this foolishness? (That's my story and I'm sticking to it)

Crew spaces and passages between decks.

Not really sure what accommodations you could expect from Oceania other than going to breakfast and making a "takeout' plate from the selections available but would caution you to check the local laws before you disembark for your excursion - some (many?) places prohibit bringing various food items ashore (especially fresh fruits and vegetables).

TA = Travel Agent. If you have a good one, it's LOTS easier than dealing directly with a cruise line or tour operator.

I'm not sure I understand your question. Do you expect them to give you the "extra" perks they're now using to attract a higher fare that you didn't pay? Rebooking a voyage to take advantage of fare and/or perk changes is almost always an option; we use it fairly often after our original booking (if fares go down enough or included upgrades/perks make the higher fare worthwhile) but the cruise line isn't going to give you something for nothing. Nor should they. Jus' sayin'...

Kinda depends on the butt or tramp involved. Jus' sayin'...

Possibly the best approach. Loud or obnoxious behavior would be a problem worth addressing but someone else's poor dress habits probably shouldn't make the cut for "ruining" your experience. Just be glad you ain't them and ignore their "visual boorishness." Jus' sayin'...

I got hooked on lamb chops for breakfast on my first "big boy" cruise on Radisson in '96 and was thrilled several years ago to find it always available on Seabourn. The only "special order" required is telling your waiter how you want your eggs and chops done. I also ask them to put both on the same plate (I don't see the point of using two). Matched our choices until Regent took itself completely off our list about 5 years ago by raising prices several hundred $/day to include shore excursions we didn't want.

Lamb chops and eggs to order at breakfast in the Colonnade. Also lots of other stuff. Every day. Every cruise. That's all anyone needs to know.

You now get free internet (for one device per guest at a time) and it worked pretty well on Odyssey last month (Inside Passage) for "normal" use (email, browsing, etc.). If you need more connections or higher speed, you can still buy an "enhanced" package" but I have no idea of the price or exact benefits of the upgraded service.

Seabourn's caramel cookies are truly amazing! Recipe below - be careful not to burn your caramel... Seabourn Caramelized Sugar Cookies Ingredients 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup (3/8 pound) room temp butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Instructions. Butter a 12x14-inch piece of foil and set on baking sheet. In an 8-10 inch frying pan over medium-high heat, melt 1/2 cup sugar, frequently shaking and tilting pan. When mixture is a light caramel color (about 6 minutes), pour onto foil. Let stand until caramel is hard (about 5 minutes). Break into chunks; then crush into 1/8-1/4-inch pieces (in a heavy plastic food bag with a mallet or in food processor). In a bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and remaining 1/2 cup sugar until well blended. Beat in 2 tablespoons water and the vanilla until smooth, scrapoing down the sides of the bowl as needed. In another bowl, mix flour and baking powder. Stir or beat into butter mixture until well incorporated. Stir in crushed caramel. Drop dough in 1 1/2 teaspoon portions, 2 inches apart, onto buttered or parchment lined 12x15-inch baking sheets. Bake cookies in 325o oven until edges are light brown (12-15 minutes). If baking more than one pan, switch pan positions halfway through baking. Let stand on sheets until slightly firm (1-2 minutes); then use a spatula to transfer to racks to complete cooling. My work here is done.

Based on our Odyssey cruise last month in suite 632... On the port side it's a service space/passage between all decks. Not so sure what's in the starboard space (since there are suites in that space on decks 6 and above) but it's also marked as a crew space and is probably a service space/passage to/from the lower decks. No passenger access to either side.

Boarded after you "unboarded" yesterday. Passenger count pretty close to the same for the first leg (320 to Juneau). Not sure what the "turnaround turnover" will be there. Kept our streak going - 130+ days sailed without an upgrade. Don't know anyone aboard except for Jan (CD) & her husband. No matter - everything is "Seabourn good."