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Neptune Lounge has one of those nice machines.

Thanks for the chuckle. Adults shouldn't need coddling.

We had some staffing related issues on our recent Eurodam cruise. Nothing crazy but definitely noticable. Not once did I ever consider cancelling gratuities.

I really enjoy the Jewels of the Sea.

You should be given the option to disembark and to receive a pro-rated refund.

Yes.

Food better on HAL. HAL ships nicer, more elegant Princess better for kids. Princess better for shows. Princess crew amazing (HAL too). Princess more generous with certain perks. Princess onboard tech better (medallions, etc.) They are very close. My personal preference is HAL. I'd sail Princess again though. Ports usually guide my choice.

From their Terms of Service: By using the Service, you agree to defend, indemnify and hold us, our affiliates, partners, App Providers, officers, members, directors and employees harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising in any way from your use of the Service or the creation, placement or transmission of any message, information, software or other materials through the Service by you or related to any violation of these Terms by you (collectively, “Indemnified Matters”). We shall control the defense of any Indemnified Matters through counsel of our choice. No thanks. Not worth $100.

What's the difference?

Adding news story for context: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-15/maersk-tells-all-its-container-ships-to-pause-red-sea-voyages

Have any HAL cruises been affected by the situation in Yemen and in or near the Red Sea?

Good strong toots!

On Eurodam 11/18/2023 sailing (Caribbean) - Covid was not mentioned at all. No health Qs, no vaccine questions, nothing. No one was sick on board either or at least no one that we knew of. >> We've burned ours and choose to forget about the recent unpleasantness. I love that.

On Eurodam recently we were surprised by a cake event set up in the lido. They had 10-15 full size cakes and they were cutting slices and handing them out. The cakes were huge and looked very professional. They tasted amazing. The black forest and carrot cake were my favorites. It was a pleasant surprise that I hadn't seen advertised.

Had decent prime rib on Eurodam recently in the MDR but they ruined it by serving it slopped with Arby's style BBQ Sauce. Gross. ask for no sauce!