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17 minutes ago, Essiesmom said:

We were not able to get magnets to stick on th door on Seaside

What about the walls and ceilings?

1 hour ago, JustAPilot said:

If I had a passenger be vigilant with me about a request when they’ve already been told no I would have them offloaded on the spot and authorities waiting for them at the gate. Don’t care if your a million miles flyer. 

1 hour ago, JAGR said:

Vigilant?  Aware?  Or did you mean something more along the lines of "argumentative" or "vociferous"?

Love it!!

Keel hauled. 

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22 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said:

A 90 year-old woman asking to bring a guest won't ruin anyone's experience. If the staff approves, it's a non-issue. EVERY guest bringing a guest would be a disaster.

Once it begins small what’s to prevent the flood gates from opening?
The parable speaks to it beginning with the nose of the camel slipping beneath the tent. Soon the entire beast is inside the tent. 

3 hours ago, Seadweller001 said:

I would be very vigilant in making sure this would be allowed.

AKA bullying. 
Seems to be generally successful for the entitled crowd.  

45 minutes ago, capriccio said:

Except if sailing on a pre-Royal class ship and having a mini suite with a fully covered balcony is more desirable than location then the RC minis won't work since none of the them, as far as I know, are located mid-ship. 

And the world of decisions goes round and round. 

11 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

There is no physical difference between your booking and a standard mini-suite.  They differ only in that your booking adds the Reserve Class dining option. These cabins do not have any of the "expanded" Perks of a full suite. We have stayed in Reserve Class twice now, I think you will have a great cruise. 

Almost completely correct again. 
The “physical difference” between RC minis and “regular” mini is cabin location. 
RC minis are in more desirable locations. That is, they are physically located more mid-ship than “regular” minis. 
Makes a difference in terms of proximity to elevators and in ride comfort during rough seas 

3 hours ago, Lady Arwen said:

I know what you mean.  May I make a suggestion.  I recently decided, after many years being a member, to utilize the ignore/block feature offered by Cruise Critic.  Just three, all on the Princess board.  Makes navigating the board a much more pleasant pastime.  Of course, still lots of members who agree and disagree and that’s great and the reason we have discussions.  It just eliminates the ones who you find difficult to relate to.  If you need help to find this feature, please just ask. 😉

Very useful function. I have 15 on my ignore list. 
You’ll enjoy it. 

3 hours ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

Should infers that it's a suggestion.  If it was "men must bring", that would mean it was mandatory.

Total and complete Nonsense!!🤣🤣
 

3 hours ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

I had mistakenly assumed then that you wore one since you utilized the Haha emoji multiple times in posts that I mentioned the wearing of baseball caps effects the ambiance of an establishment.  The Haha emoji is nice when acknowledging a humor filled post, not so nice when the post contains no humor.

You know what happens when you assume!!🤣🤣🤣

We boarded in Southampton earlier this week. We had our medallions mailed to us in the US prior to departure. Total and complete waste of time and energy. When we walked up to the check-in counter, we were asked if we had our medallions. We said yes. 
Had I said, no, the agent would’ve turned around and grabbed our medallions from the shelf right directly behind the check-in counter. There is a huge pile of white boxes just sitting there waiting. 

9 hours ago, Seadweller001 said:

My Aunt (single, paid double) in Deluxe Grand on Seashore in December.  Wonder if she meets a lady or male and befriends, if there is an exception since she is paying the double occupancy rate?  Not that she will but an interesting situation. 

NO

10 hours ago, CruizinSusan70 said:

Out of curiosity, when you dine in your local favorite steak house do you wear your baseball cap towards the front, back or side?

Never wear one. At all. Anywhere. Under any circumstances. 
Not that it’s any of your “darn” business. 

8 minutes ago, sunviking90 said:

And the presumably young and female teller has to politely laugh at your “joke” because you’re the customer. Ick.

Why must the teller be “young” and “female”?

17 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

I truly believe that a connection made back to a specific poster would be very unlikely.  But...that's just an opinion. 

WHAT? 
Who in blazes focuses on a single poster?

The issue is talking about things best left alone for fear of triggering a wholesale change in policy. 
Now it’s time for me to shut the heck up and follow my own advice. 

20 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

As long as *you* (the person wanting to cash out) do not publicize it and keep it rather small scale  you shouldn't have any trouble. 

You mean like posting on a public forum with an international audience including Carnival Corporation personnel? 

The casino is not an ATM. 

One would think that some people darn well ought to know better. 
But no. SMH

47 minutes ago, Brighton Line said:

18 posts before someone said Interlopers...

Absolutely love that word in this context. 

Yes. Once. That was when at the 45 day point our trip had still not been ticketed. 
As there was nothing further to be gained, I hit the Early Ticketing button. 

With limited exception, “fashion’s finest” have been conspicuously absent. 

Hence, this thread is over a month old with just over 20 posts. 
 

5 hours ago, LACruiser88 said:

Since this press release, our 8 future cruises (thru fall of 2025) have not dropped a dime.  A few have actually gone up.  🤷‍♂️

Same on 7 upcoming cruises. 

There is a simple solution to all of this silliness. 

5 hours ago, Tedferg said:

First time I've heard of this. On Royal recent transpacific one day there was a blue duck, balanced on the display by the elevator. I thought someone had lost a key chain and so left it there. @Bgwest can you elaborate please.

Just Google “Cruise Ducks”. 
I tried to paste a link but cannot from my present location. 

We take 25 on each cruise.