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And every piece of luggage in the cargo hold, nothing under the seats or overhead.

I have seen the same discussion repeatedly on Flyer Talk. com. There is a segment of the flying population that longs for the days when everyone dressed up to travel by air. They are slowly dying off and (sadly IMO) being replaced by people flying in their pajamas. But I understand the desire to be comfortable. I threw away all my ties but one or two after I stopped working in offices that required it. I keep a couple for cruise dinners and funerals.

Not trying to be snarky, genuine question: what health code and why does it apply to feet? My feet, shod or bare, never touch anything but the carpet and are probably cleaner than many passengers’ hands. Is there an on-board health inspector and who does he/she work for?

In my case, I have a separate receipt for $1,200 (10 nights X 2 X $60). If you had that, it might help.

I’ve had that happen a couple times but not every time. I always figured it was user error.

That’s pretty funny. I’m sure the MDR eventually got over the snub.

Haven’t been on them all, but I have not seen it enforced on Norwegian or Royal Caribbean. There was usually one guy in shorts, tank top and ball cap every night. I don’t know if everyone else being dressed up bothered him. I’m gonna dress up because I want to. I don’t really care how anyone else is dressed. But I will notice.

Our last cruise, NCL Epic, had 2,000 cosmetic sales ladies from China. That was more than half of the total passengers on the ship. They did occupy some space for private functions, but not much. I would say their presence dominated the entire ship for a week. Culturally, it was not a good fit with the Europeans and North Americans on board with them. Ports were a relief as they always went ashore to shop. It has taken me 6 years to get over it and want to sail again. I certainly resent the lack of pre-cruise transparency by NCL. I’d probably be okay with the music themed cruises. I like Irish music and dance. But I’d be wary of my cabin location.

Currently enjoying a visit from my step sister in law and her husband. They both retired last year, he on 12/31. I don’t think it’s sunk in yet for him. I saw him in the golf course today and he looked relaxed but pale. As much as I enjoy seeing him, I wonder if he didn’t enjoy returning to Massachusetts from Florida more when he worked. He’ll have no one to show off his tan to. But he told me he had called a former coworker this morning. It was 79 here and 17 at home. They are not cruisers but I think I could convince him with a glimpse at the food offerings from our next cruise.

At times, a line may offer to match status. I think it was MSC that did it for us, although we did not take advantage. Interestingly, it was based on a high level airline or hotel chain status, not even another cruise line. But this was quite some number of years in the past. You know what they say, it doesn’t hurt to ask and being told no doesn’t really hurt either. You rarely get what you don’t ask for.

DCThunder has offered good advice on 3 ports. Get familiar with the others. You can always hold off booking excursions until onboard, although some may sell out in advance. We found great differences between Caribbean ports and some European. Rome was a trip - it involved 2 trains and a bus from the port. We did it on our own but I’m not sure I would recommend it. Whereas Nassau or Cannes, for what it’s worth, are a short walk from the pier to the town. If possible, suggest an independent tour on your roll call and see if you get sufficient interest. It may cost less and you will see and do more in a van with 8 than a bus with 50. We did that for Florence and had the time of our lives.

I have made MDR reservations for 6:00 PM on our upcoming Caribbean Princess cruise. It sounds like 6:00 PM may not be compatible with a 7:30 start time for a show. I have requested a 2 top each night and in the Palm, which is the aft MDR. We will probably order a glass of wine to start and won’t order dessert or linger over a cup of “coffee”. I’m a quick eater but Mrs BV doesn’t usually finish an entree and might not appear to be finished. Should I change the reservations to an earlier time?

Excellent suggestion. Until I read this, I was planning Speedo and a crop top. 😆

Call me anything but “elderly”.

I might be tempted by the 20% off liquor. I’ll have to check port prices first.

I don’t qualify for a discount but I’m glad I checked this thread. It had not occurred to me that I could switch devices. I was a little bummed thinking I would have to choose between my phone and tablet. Thanks to those who mentioned switching and how easily and quickly it can be accomplished.

I’m pretty sure it’s the turning off that many don’t remember. It sounds like the timer was all they needed.

…….. get off the ship in Nassau. I get it. It’s close, it’s foreign, dock fees are probably low. But my first visit was enough. Been there 3 more times and didn’t bother the last time.

I looked. It’s broken. I can no longer get to Cruise Personalizer. I sign in and the (continue) button is greyed out.

I got an iOS update for the app today. I’m afraid to look.

I like the idea that the Palm is quieter. I have booked all our dinners there, but one.

I don’t know if I could find it again, but I googled “spring break” and found a website that tracks thousands of US schools’ spring break dates. I had the same concern, having booked a March 2 departure. It turns out not a single school was taking their break until March 10 at the earliest.

It showed up yesterday @ 54 days out. 👍🏻

I have climbed a lighthouse in the last year. No pain. No weakness.

I had both knees replaced 3.5 and 4.5 years ago. A couple months after the first, I experienced pain and weakness. Doc did an endoscopic procedure and removed scar tissue that was interfering with the knee. Been fine ever since. Have been walking 5 miles a day since retirement 3 years ago.