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35 minutes ago, tinkr2 said:

All drink packages have gratuity included. Your cruise fare has no added gratuity, they just increased your prices to cover the gratuity that you do not wish to pay. 

I didn't pay grats on the bev package out of Southampton.

I find the photographers to be horrible, but apart from them not much.

I don't recall being approached at my table, and it wouldn't go down well if they tried.

Milk is free

Which date format are you using? Did it run out in January or are both dates in June?

If the latter I would expect the insurance to cover, as you need it NOW.

On 5/1/2019 at 9:45 PM, livylotte said:

There is a cruise ship excursion that DH and I would love to take but 17 & 18 year old don't want to come with us.  Can they stay on board?

At that age I was living on my own. In fact had for over a year. And supervised a boyfriend when we went travelling by train all over Europe.

I believe they can manage on their own for a couple of hours. 😀

How about re-arranging rooms so the beverage package wishes align? 

7 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

That's great news the lack of air con didn't affect us but in the middle of summer it would be a bonus.

Naah - most of the country survives just fine without. Summer in Denmark usually isn't SUMMER!!

Also: RCI usually gets the nearest berth to the bus at Oceankaj. It saves you a long walk if you use public transportation.
 

Copenhagen card is expensive, but gives access to Tivoli, public transportation and a lot of other attractions

City Pass is less expensive and gives you access to all public transportation. Paying for tickets is a mess - a kind of travel card is much easier. It can be ordered on-line here: https://dinoffentligetransport.dk/english/tickets/

I felt the drinks on Rhapsody in October were quite weak, and I was very happy about it. I don't want to become intoxicated, but I like the taste. 

How about putting cash on the account? Can you spend more than in the account?

On 2/21/2019 at 4:05 PM, Jasukkie said:

 

Are those prices accurate? I will not have the package on my next cruise so those lower priced drinks would be a good option. I thought they were all $12-14 plus grat.

The prices seem too low. The article is from 2015.

Usually the cocktail of the day is around $8-9

6 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

It's an 80's condo. 🤟

My comment was to the glass thingies. I have a cabinet a lot like the shown for my blue glass.

I just remembered the glass block style from my youth.

The 80'ies called. They want their style back.

20 minutes ago, Curleegirl said:

If I have the deluxe booze package can I buy a drink for myself and someone else? Thanks.

You don't have to buy the drink for yourself. Yes, you can buy a drink for another. It'll just show up on your account

The cruise out of Venice is fabulous!!!

On Rhapsody in October. I agree with the cruiser saying that the crew is very nice. We felt very welcome.

1) The cabin assignment can be as late as check in at the pier.

2) Main Dining Restaurant (MDR) and the buffet restaurant Windjammer are always free.

Is check in and boarding the same? I believe I have have already checked in on-line.

7 minutes ago, icsys said:

Was posted on FB as previously stated... but thanks for the credit.

By whom 🙂

3 minutes ago, thistimeplease said:

Never had a problem with the police or custom officials.  If you're not doing something illegal no need to worry. 

Tell that to young, black guys.

I'm a foreigner. I'm a woman. I don't speak the language properly. I'm under-priviledged.

No thanks.

7 minutes ago, nelblu said:

 

 

You are probably safer now than you'll ever be.  However, like any place on the Planet, you have  to be aware of your surroundings.

I'm not afraid of being mugged. I'm afraid of the police and customs officials. As a Dane I would feel completely without rights. 

3 hours ago, WpgCruise said:

I believe every country has the right to make whatever laws they want, and every non citizen has the right to decide if they want to visit that country or not.  It’s all good as long as we have choices.

Which is why I have chosen not to set foot on US soil before present conditions change. I simply wouldn't feel safe.

1 hour ago, BNBR said:

"Why in the world would we want to cruise Norway?"

And I say: "Why in the world would I want to fly 6 time zones to go on a cruise where it's all about booze and beaches?"

Or for that matter: "Why in the world would I want to go skiing in Norway on tiny mountains when I can go in the Alps that rise to 3500 m and also have some life in the town after 6pm?"

I guess YMMV

On 3/25/2019 at 4:41 PM, scoochy12 said:

Hi All......has anyone done the Norway itinerary? What does the Daily Compass look like? Are there still as many activities as in Med and Caribbean cruises? Such as trivia, game shows etc.  We enjoy all of these and look forward to them as much as the ports. 

 

Also if anyone has any tips on this ship share those too 🙂

 

Thanks!

I took this cruise last May. The scenery is F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!!!! I simply LURVE the waterfall in Geiranger. 

The crew is SO friendly and helpful. It seems in a not I-want-gratuities way.

I saw one or two shows - nothing special, but nice.

I didn't participate in any activities - I knitted and spun yarn and wound down.

I'm taking the cruise again next August (2020). This time on Jewel. 

I live in the center of Copenhagen, so it's that or the Baltic Sea if I don't want to travel to somewhere else first.
 

On 2/13/2019 at 2:30 PM, asalligo said:

This was my only complaint on an otherwise perfect cruise. Serenade of the Seas last month and it was like sleeping on the ground. 

I have also sailed with Serenade and not felt the beds were too hard. The cabin attendant did put 3-4 thin mattress covers under the sheet, though.

YMMV

I have bought two inflatable 'mattresses' - I bring them each cruise. I haven't needed them yet. I guess I'd better keep on bringing them so as not to jinx my luck. That way the mattresses will never be too hard 🙂

5 minutes ago, Host Grandma Cruising said:

The alarms didn’t go off because it was within accepted levels. The problem was the waves causing the oil to move around, so the system thought there wasn’t enough.

That sounds very reasonable and logic. I wonder why it didn't trigger an alarm, then.