canderson

Aw, heck ... this ain't nuthin compared to similar discussions in the threads of some other lines. These SS folk are positively tame by comparison!

We scheduled 15 nts during the 'restart' period of cruising. Pricing was all over the map as lines tried to fill ships. Our TA twice called me to advise that she was obtaining reduced fare on our behalf. Absolutely no chance a line's own employee would have done that. That kind of proactive service only comes when working with a really good TA.

Looked at in practical terms, so then would be a collared shirt. Dress is definitely culturally determined worldwide, and within each, there are subcultures. In 'my' subculture, even my twenty year old grandson wears a jacket and tie at nicer restaurants (and the required collared shirt on the golf course).

We pick the line based upon a number of factors all related to the overall style of the line ... includes accommodations, service, food, and yes, a number of 'ambience factors'. That would include the dress code, lack of yapping on the PA system all day, and others that, for us, change whole the vibe of the onboard experience. Then we work on itinerary. We need to enjoy the experience of 'getting there' as much as the 'there', especially on longer voyages.

That ... would be two new data points ...

Guess it's time for the newbie to ask: Does Atlantide work to a rotating 14 day schedule? What about menu rotation in other venues?

@TLCOhio The old tiered distribution chain as we knew it was broken many years ago in some industries when distributors ceased stocking product and ceased to be knowledge experts about the lines they sold. Little if any value added after that. As long as good TAs can provide a personal and knowledgeable service, and know how to promote their business from within a sea of "order takers", they should continue to do well. I can pose a question to my TA and receive an accurate answer with a minimum of my own time spent, and receive a 'bonus' from my TA to boot.

To any planning to use or are already using a VPN, I recommend this site to you. Beyond functionality, pay attention to logging, data retention and other privacy/security issues. https://restoreprivacy.com/vpn/reviews/

True, especially when it comes to privacy on THEIR end! IiRC, vypyr is one of the 'good guys'.

Interporting, as this is called, depends upon both the willingness of the line (and available space!) and the ports of the itinerary, the latter sometimes an issue for disembarkation when customs could become involved. Embarkation doesn't have the same issues. Much depends upon whether the line is willing to negotiate special pricing for the initial 'short leg' or whether they will ask for the fare for the entire earlier leg, which some lines require. She'll need to work with her TA or SS rep to see what SS is willing to do in that regard.

Also explains why Nord wouldn't work for @bitob. Not using Apple products, didn't see that notice. Link much appreciated @Winemaker_1. We will avoid dispensing Nord advice for iOS users aboard SS ships in the future!

There is traditionally a window during which this is freely allowed (e.g. 30 or 60 days after original booking). I'm sure those here with more SS experience knows what SS uses.

Sure is - our experience as well. Our "first cruise test case" with SS will be a long (16 nt) WB TA this Fall. Experience after many similar TAs on another line suggests that these cruises tend to attract a hard core and loyal demographic for whom the shipboard experience is very important, and tend to be better behaved than average. Guess we'll see!

That's something that Celebrity really understands. The burgers in Luminae are particularly good. Would often grab one upon embarkation. Usually good at the Lawn Club Grill on S class ships, too.

How the heck are they getting their Carnival key cards to work aboard Moon?

Much appreciated.

Anyone know what make/model available in upper Dawn suites? Would like to bring along a refillable pod for my own favorite blend, but need the right pod.

It did achieve 'cult' pricing, but certainly not like Cardinale! Time to open up that 97!

Silver Oak (Alexander) was my go-to cab for many years, but the character changed when Duncan took over in 2001. To my mind, 1997 was the last of the best.

Stupid spelchek. "analogies", above, should read "analogue".

When we stay in Barcelona, we stay up at the north end of La Rambla. It would appear that the Avenida da Liberdade may be the Lisbon analogies? Anyway, to the OP, if you want to do anything that deviates from the standard SS arrangement, you'll need to manage it privately, but making the property fully aware that you'll be there as part of a SS package.

Based upon the explanations given by a Hotel Manager for non-enforcement of the dress code, why would anyone expect a confrontation over deck chairs?

Good to hear. Web site photos always look great, but one never knows how much the camera may have 'improved' the ambiance 😏 We will be there for the Dawn TA in November. Wanted to stay some extra days ahead, and evidently SS can't deal with more than three nights. So we worked with the hotel for the additional 2 nights in a better than 'standard' room, and they won't be asking us to move for the last 3 booked via SS. Worked out superbly.

Was that at the Tivoli?

Will be with SS for 1st time this Fall on Dawn. Am I understanding correctly that if one wants a serious, fresh dark roast French or Italian, the Arts Cafe is the spot? Looking for the equivalent of Celebrity's Cafe Al Bacio.