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The current policy isn’t tied to a testing requirement. I can still get a refund currently even if my cruise doesn’t require a negative test to travel.

This suggest a provider. I think you’d need actual documentation. I personally wouldn’t risk not having it documented by a medical provider. The policy is about to expire. I think after 4/30 you’ll need travel insurance to have it covered.

I personally would love a Curry restaurant. A mix of Indian and Thai. That would be awesome.

If you have no intention of replacing him I would cancel as soon as possible for the maximum refund.

Indian food is constantly given an A+ in reviews. Why not add it as an up charge restaurant?

Just be warned when linking reservations your MDR dining times must match. We are having a grand time sorting this issue out. We knew we would have UDP so didn’t really pay attention to this detail when booking.

The problem is that these companies are now recruiting workers for jobs with tips. So where is the profit? Capitalism

As a control freak who would never let anyone else book my flights this entire thread makes me cringe. Yikes

Maybe it is and maybe it isn’t. I certainly don’t want to find out during my vacation. I’m an adult that is perfectly capable of behaving myself. I’m on vacation and have zero interest in tracking my beverage intake.

I think this is a tough topic. I live in the USA and I’m suffering from some serious tip fatigue. I’ve always been a good tipper. Since the pandemic a ton of places are wanting tips for non waiting service. I thought that was why we get pick up? It used to be a cheaper option than eating in a restaurant. On top of the inflation that has already been passed to me as a consumer many services that didn’t use to expect a tip now want 15 - 30 %. That is like a 30% to 45% increase to me the consumer. It is out of control. Like I said I am exhausted by it all and a little fed up.

You’ll have at least 6 hours to drive 30 minutes. Nothing to worry about. Get the earliest boarding possible on your second leg. You can also stop some place for breakfast if you would like. Enjoy

I will not go on Carnival again because of the stupid drink limit. Hard pass

I’m pretty sure they aren’t bound to US laws

Who says that is illegal?

I’m in your same boat. Diamond and free casino drinks. I always buy the package anyways. I don’t care if I break even. I just consider it part of the cruise cost. It is nice just to have it paid for and then I can get what I want where I want.

You will find the MDR experience similar to the lines you have cruised on. For an enhanced experience I would suggest the UDP. It is a nice improvement over the MDR if you don’t mind spending the funds.

It is a refundable or non refundable DEPOSIT.

I wouldn’t assume this is all the result of intentional cutbacks. I think some of it is a result of staff shortages and new inexperienced crew members. My fingers are crossed that as time passes they are able to increase staffing and some of these issues go away.

That sucks big time. If you are in Reno just start driving.

I’d be shocked if the cruise contract doesn’t prevent this type of claim.

Getting the result one wants does not make someone’s actions right. I wouldn’t call a few weeks indefinite. By their own admission they don’t even need the passport for the cruise vacation they are taking. I’d like to think that my congress representatives office exist to work on more important issues than getting you folks on your cruises.

Congress person? Are you serious?

We did these in Bonaire and loved it. I think we went the wrong direction but nobody seemed to care. Be careful of your weight distribution. Our son was driving with a few standing in the back and the cart did a wheelie. We had a great time and got to see so much of Bonaire.

I’m guessing everything will cost more for awhile on that ship.

It isn’t really about the 2x a day. It is frustrating to continue to see the degradation of service. Prices are up. Gratuities are up. I’m paying more for less service and quality. I enjoy the overall cruise experience. I can see how people with more than two in a room can be impacted by only once a day service. I wouldn’t want to deal with pulling the beds out or putting them away.