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IMHO, the best part about any of the Rockstar/MegaRockstar rooms is that the beds are actually comfortable.  

Our TA can easily pick and choose from the FAS offers, not sure why yours is telling you differently unless they have some sort of group rate going that includes it.  

Technically the only problem with doing this, is that in order for the AC to work at full power, the balcony door has to be closed AND locked.  The door only locks from the inside.  So, if there is still someone else sleeping in the cabin, it might get a tad warm.  It doesn't seem to get too bad, but if someone likes to sleep super cold inside, it might be an issue.  You will also get repetitive notices from VV about not having your balcony door closed and locked because of the AC issues.  I have learned to ignore them since I have been known to sleep on the hammock or spend long periods of time reading/napping out there.  

3 hours ago, Rogueperson said:

Gnocchi.  Texture is wrong.  Too mushy but tasted good.

My suggestion with the gnocchi dish (it is generally way over cooked), is to get the sauce from the gnocchi and have it put over a different pasta.  That has worked out way better!

On 4/23/2024 at 9:22 AM, cantgetin said:

You basically have 2 options.  You can buy it on board in another person's name (you'll need all their info, credit card number, etc.). Or you can buy it in your name and call VV to do the transfer.  In that case, the money issue is on you--you paid $300 for it.  You can give it to the other person or collect that $300 from them.  VV doesn't get in the middle of that.  

I'm not sure if you can still buy in another person's name using their credit card info.  I know that TAs can no longer do this.  Not sure about regular folk.  

If you want full sun that area in front is probably your best bet.  I will say that I need shade (I burn super easily) and even with the screening over top of the chairs, I found that I still had to keep moving around to "chase" the shade.  

Jacques is 88 years old.  I imagine he is more than ready to take a step back.  

However, you can only cash out your winnings not any of the loot you used to play.  

1 minute ago, Vallesan said:

I guess I look at it from another angle  …. I get in touch with a TA and am giving them the opportunity to earn $$$ commission! I think they should give me a ‘fee free’ service for my business!

 

Maybe I’m wrong, I don’t know!

You are not wrong, as long as you actually give them business (at least at some point).  The people I am referring to which cause some agents to charge fees are the ones that have no idea what they want, so the agents spend lots of time and multiple revisions trying to nail down the trip they want and then once the client seems to be happy, the agent never hears from again.  I can understand where the frustration of those sorts of people could make an agent at least consider charging a fee.  

Like I said, my agent doesn't charge a fee and I do believe there are plenty of good ones that don't, but as with many things these days, a small number of people can ruin things for everyone.  

2 minutes ago, ak1004 said:

 

This is part of doing business. Isn't it the same with realtors and many other professions? 

Absolutely. 

Certainly TAs selling cruises should be able to make up for anyone who doesn't book since cruise lines pay some of the better commissions.  However, hotels and many other land based options pay very little and airlines (unless being booked as part of a package) pay nothing.  

All I was saying is that I understand why the idea is becoming more common, not that I agree with it one way or the other.  I have been fortunate to have known my TA for a long time and by now they know what I like and don't like.  It is nice to have someone you can trust.  

It is true that it used to be unheard of for TAs to charge a fee to the client and while there are still many many who don't it is becoming more prevalent.  Certainly, there are plenty of TAs who still charge no fee, but from talking to a friend of mine who is a TA, I can understand the temptation.  There are so many clients who are just kicking tires and after the TA spends time on researching cruises and coming up with a proposal, the client ghosts them and there is no compensation for the time spent.  

All that being said, my TA still does not charge a fee.  I use them for the personal service and any deals or perks I may get, I just consider a nice extra bonus.  

I would guess if you have already booked your cruise, you would have to cancel and rebook to get this offer.  

If you are sailing from Miami there are a bunch of third party companies that do scooter rentals and usually they will be delivered to your cabin.  If you used a TA, they should be able to help you with this.  If not, just google "cruise scooter rentals Miami" and you will get plenty of responses.  There is also a forum on here specifically for "disabled" cruising.  

26 minutes ago, Carol Loves to Cruise said:

Gee….im not sure where I read it but I read a post somewhere recently that says Virgin can arrange rental of scooters and there’s room in the hallways to park/charge the scooter.  I was so happy about it, but now I think someone posted incorrect info.  

I would be shocked if VV rents the scooters themselves.  Usually, that is a third party thing.  Also, while people may park their scooters in the hallways, it is usually prohibited (although often not enforced).  The one big advantage with VV is that their accessible cabins quite often are still available much closer to a cruise departure than a lot of other lines.  

This is not something that is particular to VV.  It can and does happen on ALL cruise lines (and yes, it does happen on other lines even for reasons other than weather or safety).  The fact that someone points out the contract does not make them a blind loyalist of any particular line, it just means that they have actually read the contract.  

3 hours ago, VVhater said:

It’s France in two months; it has nothing to do with weather or unrest or anything else beyond Virgin’s control.  I don’t understand why so many commenters are defending this. 
 

Yes, they just transferred the $11 to our loot. Though it’s likely we’ll spend more than that on the day we’re captive on the ship instead of in France. 

I don't think it is necessarily that commenters are defending this action, they are merely stating the fact that on pretty much any cruise line, the contract that you agree to when you purchase your cruise says that the cruise line can change the itinerary at any time for any reason.  This is just the way it is.  You may not have read the small print in the cruise contract where this policy is written (and who does read all the small print), but you agreed to it by purchasing the cruise.  Whether it is right or wrong is a whole other discussion.

None of the various Carnival brands status match with each other.  

1 minute ago, DCGuy64 said:

The post I referred to said Bar Tab was going away, which implied that they're doing away with it entirely. That's different from a promo, hence my confusion. Thanks!

Yeah, that is why I tried to differentiate between two concepts.  🙂

6 minutes ago, DCGuy64 said:

Can you elaborate on this?

The bar tab as a concept is not going away.  However, the bar tab as an added "free" promotional part of a cruise is said to be going away.  There was another thread on this.

Yes the only benefit of a bar tab is the extra money.  If you do not have a bar tab or your tab runs out, it is just charged to your cabin.

The loot can be used to pay for excursions, but only once on the ship. 

Most travel agents these days work from home.  No storefront needed.  However, we are not allowed to recommend any on here.  I would suggest, when you get on the ship, ask others.  Someone may be able to point you in the right direction.  

11 minutes ago, Actuality251 said:

I’ve been been trying for three days to reserve meals.  The app hasn’t worked. This app has the potential to wreck my first cruise. I think I will stop using it and forfeit all activities and dining opportunities. I’d rather starve than struggle with it. I was in tears last night. And this morning after they updated their app, all my pre boarding info has disappeared. Security photo, passport, basically everything except my credit card number. 

You might want to try calling Sailor Services (or your TA) to try to get them to book your dining for you.

1 hour ago, startedwithamouse said:

Think that was the Arena?

You are absolutely correct, it was the Arena in the Adam Savage video.

Is it possible that the rules regarding taking home the alcohol from your Rockstar/Mega Rockstar cabins are different when sailing out of San Juan vs. Miami?  Don't know if this is the case, but that is the only difference I can see.  

29 minutes ago, CanadianBurger said:

Ask at lunch when you board. There are very few 6 to 8-tops. For a large group, the headwaiter said they push together many twos  in front of a bench and have had parties of 20. 

But 8 tops are the largest they have without pushing tables together?