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Which cruise line?? Just wondering

I couldn't fill 1/4 that if I packed everything I own!! (Saw 2 rows of suitcases)

Wear jeans / top / sweater on plane. Pack 2-3 pants, skirt, 4 tops, 1 dressy top, underwear, sandals. Pack 3 colors (next trip is white & blue cutoffs, mint green capris, jean skirt, 2 tank tops, 2 long sleeve tops, 1 chiffon top) Toiletries fit in 1 qt bag. Food fits in purse. Fly in day or two before. Buy wine embarkation day. Then use laundry services onboard

I got 2 coffee pkgs on September 2, 2022 but only 1 was activated at a time. Not an issue on a week cruise but I still ran out on the 15 day cruise. Even with 2 pkgs

Personally this summer (& Heathrow) taught me that I don't need as much as I thought I would. Granted I was only in UK 2 nights before the cruise & I might feel differently if I was land based for a week beforehand (like November 2023 & April 2024) but for a regular trip I'm starting to pack light. Thank you to the April 2022 Pacific Northwest Cruise roll call members who gifted me my new favorite suitcase!! An awesome 17"

I take it onboard. It's either my 22" or my new 17" carryon (just 1 + purse). Take it directly to my room. Then off to MDR for lunch. The heaviest it's even been was 12kg. That was when it was loaded down with formal wear.

And the wellness check is gone (for my future cruises anyway)

Since you're shouting at us let me reiterate: The way to avoid multiple calls are: 1. CVP office if OP did not use a TA 2. TA if used 3. If neither than get the ph# from chatline if they cannot fix or write a fix-it ticket

I've never seen AMERICAN NIGHT on a cruise so I'd venture to say 1990s?

No one needs to be on hold for 2 hours. 3 alternatives: 1. I just email my CVP and she gets back to me in a few hours with the issues solved. 2. I'm sure non- big box TAs can act on your behalf as well. 3. But just in case you DIY -- there's the chat line. Back in April 2020 I was stuck on hold. But not since restart, using my CVP, and accessing chat line. I have time but not temperance to be on hold more than 15 minutes. I'm not a very patient person

I order water ahead of time (12 bottles for $7, it'll be in the room) & call room service upon boarding to trade minibar for coffees. Just watch the account for a few days and get charges, if any, removed by calling PSD. No need to stand in line & faster than texting

Bc some use them for sunbathing Is there an issue with a shortage of buffet chairs? Personally don't know as I've only been to the buffet once & that was to get an orange spice tea bag. No seating needed / wanted. I don't mind people lingering in the piazza but do mind them moving sh!! when the person is momentarily gone / saving a spot at 1pm for music at 4pm by leaving a book there I disagree with the thought that the purpose of the chair is to hold stuff.

My CVP added it to 3 of my 4 bookings & lowered the price on those. 4th one left alone as it is 2024 & significantly less than anything out there (redeployment) So it's not new bookings only

Nope

I cruise 12/8/22-12/18/22. I want to spend it on Sanctuary and SD.

Well I can report back in December (6 weeks) but not before

I was able to get it on the previous 6 cruises but not this upcoming one. In fact OM Help Desk told me to just ignore that step.

When I compare these prices to last year, all 4 of my upcoming cruises are a lot lot lower. Thinking of finding yet another for next summer but I want it out of my home port. Airfares are ridiculous FWIW solo cruiser only booking balconies.

Izena, you've really figured out this maintenance thing!! Jan, just 7 to go! Can they prescribe something to help with the radiation burns? I'm up 1/2" but according to the scale there's no change. Oh yeah. 3 mini chocolate 3 Musketeers bars. Darn

If I cannot use it for specialty dining & bar tab my decision on refaring after final payment date is a lot easier. If fare drops 190+ then I'll gladly trade in my 200 Excursion Credit OBC

I broke into the Halloween candy but i have an excuse I am cleaning up the kitchen after Anna set it on fire last night. She was making jambalaya as her class assignment after I went to bed and there was evidently a flash oil fire. She put it out but there's smoke damage all over the place. Not enough to notify the insurance company, but still a huge mess. So I'm burning off those calories scrubbing cupboards, getting them ready to refinish, washing everything (counters, walls, ceiling). Ugh 6 weeks to my next cruise .... cannot come soon enough. Yes, izena, we are lucky to have them. Hi, Susan. I looked at your signature and your travels are amazing!! Katie, Jan, Belle, (anyone seen Jo?) How's your week going?

This excursion credit is on my next 3 cruises (12/8/22, 4/16/23, 11/23/23) but not the 4th (4/6/24).

Visa credit showed as expected

On the 1st 2 cruises after restart (2021) there was a $5 table in one of the shops selling off 2020 merchandise. But the only thing recently was 1 rack in a shop dumping chiffon cover-ups