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this type of tour should be offered - very convenient for your circumstances. If for some reason it is not, you could do a private/semi private tour, or get a day room at a hotel.

The general "rule" is as follows: 1. day of travel - deal with the airline directly 2. any other time - contact Regent custom air

Oceania, Crystal, Regent and Seabourn none of them too "refined" or "stuffy" still had a great time, only better food and smaller ship.

This is for the Schengen area, so it does not change any requirements for any of the Caribbean islands.

It’s Covid. Slows down the internet also.

Advantage Oceania: better food prettier ship advantage Seaborne: all inclusive better/more personable service larger room/bathroom Having done both I would pick SB but my wife would pick O

Drink packages only make sense if both occupants of a room are "heavy" drinkers, and inclined to get their money's worth. In your case, definitely buy drinks a-la-carte and save a grand. (or more)

Double check that you have your passport every time you change location.

taxis will be available. carry your bags off yourself (at that hour it may be required). Go early in the morning and give yourself plenty of cushion. safe travels

Agree 100% with Edgee - the money you save ($30 or so) will not be worth the inconvenience, hassle, aggravation, and lost time. Just take a hotel shuttle, taxi, or rideshare from your hotel to the port. Trust me, you will be glad you did.

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The staff (including restaurants/bars/butlers/attendants/etc) can make notes on your "account". They include likes/dislikes. Relevant staff will take notice and act on it.

This is NOT the same medication. This is dimenhydrinate, which is also known as Dramamine - it works well but generally causes more drowsiness. The other medication is Meclizine, which is also known as Dramamine Less Drowsy formula, and Bonine.

grab (or carry off) your luggage. quick immigration/customs check (5 mins or less) short walk to transportation. You will have NO problem catching a 1:45pm flight Take a taxi to the airport - quick, easy, always available, and reasonable.

On the ship now and they are still available

First cruise with my wife (many years ago, dating at the time) - she was a cruise novice and I had several under my belt. She organized the whole thing thru a co-worker who became a travel agent in retirement. It was a 7 day Med out of Barcelona, and the travel agent (first cruise booking BTW) put us on flights arriving from the USA about 3 hours prior to ships's departure. We made it but our bags didn't - my bag arrived on day 4 and my wife's on day 5. The cruise gave us free laundry every day and I bought clothes on day 3. Fortunately had travel insurance. Also my wife packed some important prescription medication in her checked bag (rookie mistake!) Anyway, we made the best of the situation and still had a great time.

plenty of taxis available at the pier. No need to pre-book.

it could me done at the medical center, but there may be a fee. Or it may not be available at convenient times. personally I would purchase a portable electronic blood pressure monitor ($75 or so for a good one) and bring it on the cruise. perhaps a friend or family member has one you could borrow.

the algorithms used are proprietary (secret) and any specific answer to your question would be speculative at best. However, the previous poster gives the correct answer.

Or just take the train outside of rush hour when it it much less crowded

absolutely.

The Horizon was sold off years ago so I doubt there would be any changes there.

In the past they have allowed this (it is actually sparkling wine, not Champagne). As the previous poster mentioned, past performance is no guarantee of future results.

not an issue at all - nothing to be worried about

most do. (this article says "many", but my experience it is "most") https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2021.html#:~:text=Many taxis accept payment by,is not done in Japan.