ChicagoBarb

Twin Peaks

Years ago - I'm talking the '70s and possibly the '80s - cruising was a flat fee. There was no breakdown of taxes, port charges, etc. The only additional expense would be tips which were handed out on the last night to stewards and wait staff. This was cash in envelopes. I only remember that "someone" made a big stink about it, so the change was made to list each item separately on the invoice. I say "someone" because I don't know if the change was made due to complaints from passengers or if a state or federal agency stepped in and forced the change. This was also well before the internet. One would go to a travel agent, book a cruise, pay the bill. Personally I didn't mind the change in the way invoices are now handled. I don't do the extras.

I am packing for my upcoming cruise on Sunday. I know this is subjective, but was it chilly inside - specifically the casino? Some ships just love to run that air conditioning, so I want to be prepared. We’re a totally different itinerary (heading south to New Orleans) but I’m going to assume they don’t adjust the interior temps too much. Thanks for the great review!

Thanks!!

Sorry that this is so off topic but just had to respond. I can’t answer the question, but…. Molokai-Chuck - I sailed on the SS Independence in the late ‘80s. You are the first person I’ve run into that sailed on her way back when.

You’ve been posting this picture for years. Does this happen? Obviously. But I’ve been cruising since 1975 and have never run into this problem.