Cruising Jedi

Also, less time in port means more time on the ship - which means more spending on the ship.

I still remember our very first cruise, back when we were Very Young and naive, and still believed that tips were not ``required``, but were rather an extra bonus for good service if we were so inclined. Well, we did not tip the luggage mafia and didn`t think anything of it until we got our bags on the ship. The bags were banged up, ripped, and someone had even opened the bag, took out the toothpaste from a secure zipped storage area, and squeezed it ALL out and onto our clothes. We just looked at each with realization and said, ``Oh.`` And so now we duly tip the luggage mafia.

Sure, great. I am 53 years old and I never in my life been "screamed at" by an employee of anything, anywhere, anytime. Nevermind 2 completely separate employees within a day. But whatever. Your mileage may vary I guess.

Agreed. Any passenger that is "screamed at" by 2 employees (spa employee and tender employee) within a couple of days is....either extremely exaggerating or, doing something extremely wrong lol

Why try to hang around? In the words of Ferris Bueller, "Why are you still here? It's over. Go home" LOL 😄

I am lower middle class, and an extreme introvert to boot. I feel out of place in many, many places. But never on any cruise, ever, for any reason. Its the only place that I like everyone I meet and truly feel accepted. I chat with people and love it lol...I can't wait for my next. This cruise you are describing sounds amazing. Don't hesitate. Enjoy!!!