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Another tip is to be careful when getting change. Some times they'll give you change in local currency and if your not familiar with the local currency they may be short changing you. 

I think it's Roatan if I'm not mistaken that will not take any crumpled or torn bills.

Looking the AT&T coverage map you should be good.

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4 hours ago, ssb said:

They have a wonderful roof top bar but view is not good . 

Yep your right there it is. I didn't zoom in far enough on the first one to see it. Shame about the view though, that would be awesome.

13 hours ago, gottagoacruzn said:

Hi, will be stayin Sat at the Tremont Hotel, can you watch the ships leave from there? I know its a crazy question, but inquiring minds would like to know.

Sorry no. Would be nice if they had a roof top bar or something, but your only a few blocks away from the pier.

9 hours ago, miss tea said:

Do you have any information on The Cruise Stop by Galveston Pier. I was told we can drop our luggage there for a small fee and walk around that area downtown. Any information would be great. I know they close at 3 p.m. but how far is it from the pier in walking distance? Has anybody ever had any experience with this.? Can you walk around easy in that area?

It's located at the corner of 25th Street and Strand Street Just across Harborside Dr from the terminals. Strand Street or better know as the Strand is the major street there in Galveston with lots of shops and restaurants. It's a short 5 min walk from the cruise terminals to the Cruise Stop. You can search for their FB page as they currently do not have a website set up.

Would love to do a NatGeo cruise with Lindblad one day if I could. I know its not one of the mainstream cruise lines but they do offer unique destinations.

From a review from May last year.

https://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=621768

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And a previous thread regarding the obstructed cabins.

Being mobility challenged myself I don't see a dedicated elevator being a solution.

Just imagine the line of people with wheelchairs and scooters along with those with walkers, rollators and canes along with their companions waiting for that one elevator. Imagine what would happen if one or more of these people that are lined up waiting decided to get on one of the other elevators.

In my opinion (for what that's worth) the problem boils down to people and their lack of understanding on the proper etiquette for elevators. I'm betting the majority of those who force their way in front of people and the other rude behavior mentioned here

don't deal with elevators on a regular basis so have no idea that they're acting improperly. Of course in today's me first society you'll always have those that believe their time is more valuable then yours and they should be first. This goes both ways for able bodied along with those who require the assistance of a mobility device.

What I've learned in my limited cruise experience is,

Boarding day. Don't head for the first set of elevators as you walk on to the ship. Instead go to the second set either aft or forward.

Plan accordingly if you suspect a crowd. If you know there will be a crowd at the elevators right after the show lets out, kick back and relax, have another drink and wait a bit before heading out to let the crowd thin out a bit.

If you come to a bank of elevators and you see everyone waiting to go up, hit the down button. Get on go down one deck then press the button to your desired deck. Or visa versa. I've done this many times and love the look of the faces of those waiting on the original deck as they see me in the elevator by myself (priceless).

Jim. 

20 minutes ago, Ashland said:

OP was specifically told by her TA that RCI was charging an additional $600.00 "change fee"...key word here I believe...but with a 3rd party involved you just never know.

Rereading the OP's post's and I'm not seeing anywhere where they stated that they were specifically told by the TA that they were being charged a "change fee" just that they were being charged an additional $600.00.

I may be mistaken but isn't the deposit for a two bedroom suite more that a JS? 

Room service?

Enjoy a relaxed dinner on you balcony while watching the sites sail by.

Also a lot of the places that you go to on the beach may have lockers for rent. If you know which excursion you will be taking you can check if they have a website with the information.

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Looking at the deck plans cabin 6650 is just aft of the mens room on deck 5 so I don't think you would get much noise coming up from the R Bar. You'll actually be closer to the entrance to the main dinning room on deck 5 then you will the R Bar. On the deck plans Look at the location of the cabin in relation to the stairs then look at that same position on deck 5.

The blue box is the approximate location of cabin 6650 in relation to deck 5.

Cabin 7668 is a little further back from the stairs and elevator then 6650 is. If it were me and I had to make a choice between only those two cabins, personally I would go with 7668.

Jim.

Carnival calls their daily schedule "Fun Times" which as mentioned will be delivered to your cabin each day.

For an example of what is included in the Fun Times here is a thread from the Vista for a 7 night out of Galveston.

With a price of $43.00 a day for the deluxe package (which is the lowest I've seen it drop to my sailing in Aug. is still at $52.00 pd) I would say is a good deal.

At $43 per day that's actually $50.74 with the added 18% gratuity. Multiply that by 7 days and the total cost would be $355.18.

The average cost for a cocktail and or glass of wine is between $10 - $13 plus the 18% gratuity. So for example let's say you had two cocktails during the day and two glasses of wine for dinner, at an average of $12 per drink that would equal a total of $56.64 per day, at seven days that would bring the grand total to $396.48 so you would come out ahead by $41.30 based just on the cocktails and wine. Include the specialty coffee or soda and bottle water you'd come out even further ahead.

You can always book the package and if you decide down the line you would rather not and just pay as you go you can always cancel as long as its prior to three days before the cruise. 

Jim.

2 minutes ago, blueridgemama said:

Is there a military discount?

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/qualifications-special-pricing

Yes for the on board delivery the charge for a 24 pack of 1 liter bottles is $82.00

You are also allowed to bring your own when boarding.

Guests may also bring non-alcoholic beverages as carry-on items on boarding day. Non-alcoholic beverages may not exceed 12 standard (17 oz.) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom.

Found this interesting today while doing some perusing on the internet.

Not trying to stir any pots just thought it was interesting and thought others may as well. Kind of like looking up the most current health score of your favorite restaurant. You can change the search parameters to search other cruise lines as well.

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Here is a previous thread in regards to which ships have Pickle ball. 

Looking at a recent cruise compass for the Freedom it was not listed, only basketball, soccer, volleyball and dodgeball.

On 4/7/2019 at 6:27 PM, sewingmolly said:

I just wanted to confirm that the drinks package goes into effect on the first day in Galveston,

Yes the package is available for use the minute you step on board. 👍

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