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I mostly agree with @Moriah ranking. For me, Explorations and GDC are very similar and completely acceptable for my liking. I will go to whichever is physically closest to me. Unless I'm feeling "snacky," then I go to GDC.

Agree although that is their job and by way of accepting the commission they're agreeing to do the work. But we all know not everyone does what they should. It's hard to know what you're missing if you don't receive it. That is, you wouldn't know upsell offers were available if you didn't get the emails.

I hear ya - getting riled up in the evening ruins an otherwise pleasant day and makes winding down to sleep another thing for the "to do list" But then getting riled up at breakfast casts a shadow on a new day and makes me grumpy If I wanted my food choices analyzed and criticized, I'd dine w/Julia Childs or my doctor, lol

We do the math before deciding to add; the math works for us on this cruise. Usually the internet is where it loses value, but I will be working this trip, so I will need internet every day. We also consider whether we will want to book excursions; we will on this trip, so the $200 credit will be used. Always eat at Pinnacle Grill, so that will all get used, too. That leaves $208 for beverages. Being coffee and juice drinkers then adding water for excursions, not much will be left for the occasional glass of wine or "other" drink. We'll drink 1 or 2 "other" drinks each day, so we will use it all. I have called 6 times, but have not been able to reach someone who can or will add it. I'm told it's not combinable w/my cruise. So, I continue to try via app & web just in case.

I don't understand chicken and waffles.

I skip the Caesar get the iceberg wedge with thousand island. It is definitely large enough to share. And, of course, has bacon crumbles 🤭

Once onboard, you won't lose anything for moving people around if you choose to do so.

I assume the lemon is for squeezing on it, but I don't do it. I have been known to peel a lemon and eat it like an orange (yes, I know it's bad for my teeth so I do it very infrequently, but like lemons that much), but I don't think I want it on my bacon. Maybe I'm missing out... I don't eat the pickle, either, that it come with, but enjoy pickles as much as I do lemons.

Absolutely! I will enjoy my share of those; I'm just wanting for early morning in my cabin before I'm awake enough to go out.

It's under Beverages.

Congrats - some things are worth waiting for! Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

I do that more frequently than I care to admit, lol.

I think they're discussing 6102, not 6120.

I may want to OD on PG candied bacon (or at least whatever amount $8.26 gets me), but no, I do not want bacon on everything - no bacon milkshakes for me. And while I enjoy a nice donut with breakfast along with a double side of bacon, I do not want said bacon on said donut, ugh and ugh. 🙄 Let the voting begin... 🙄

Nope, not all of us 🧐 I love the PG candied bacon, but wouldn't dream of putting pineapple on a pizza. That is wrong, just wrong. 🥴

Yes @1019throw just go to Passenger Services desk anytime before the last day and ask for the form to adjust tips. Just know that even if you fill it out on day 1, you will see the charges each day until the afternoon on the final day. At that time, they'll back them all off. You can adjust down (of even up) by any amount you wish all the way to $0. You only need to complete 1 form per cabin, but do need to list each passenger that you want adjusted. You can adjust 1 passenger and leave the other, for example, if one wants to pay the standard gratuities and the other doesn't. You only have to complete the form 1 time per booking number. Safe travels - enjoy your cruise!

Hi - considering taking flavored liquid creamer on next cruise. Have you encountered any issues and do you take it on the ship in checked luggage or carry-on? I get vanilla cappuccino from GDC or Explorations but am excited about ability to have nice flavored coffee w/my "pre breakfast".

I'm just looking to bring flavored liquid coffee creamer since it's not available onboard and I don't like powdered creamer, so won't bring it. Certainly won't be bringing a 12 pack of creamer; we'll find out on my next cruise in 2 months. If anyone learns before then, please let us know.

Stumbled onto this thread in attempt to find out if HAL has flavored creamer onboard. Never thought of bringing my own, but now I'm considering it. 4* who loves vanilla cappuccino that has not noticed flavored creamers nor asked for any due to Explorations and GDC. Since I do enjoy "pre breakfast" bringing flavored creamer would help me get by until I could make a trip up to Explorations (and on ships that don't have GDC). I really don't like the powdered and prefer the liquid, so that's the question - would it get past security w/o confiscation? Interesting...

Don't I wish!! This is that same booking we've been discussing; didn't call today, only tried via app & online, but when I call tomorrow, I will ask if it's already included. I know it's not - the invoice only shows CO and $100 OBC.

Yes, both. For my sanity, I only took one set of screenshots.

Hey @Smeecanada my experience has been mixed - I've had them contact me, but I've also had them not contact me. I have taken it upon myself to continue to monitor the tour I really wanted (your more desired tour) and contact them to add it & cancel the other if I found an opening. If they're actively working waitlists, this likely won't get you your desired tour as you shouldn't see any openings. Posters here report they are getting contacted by being on a waitlist, so that's hopeful. You could also contact Shore Ex on a regular basis. Fingers crossed for you - please report your outcome as I'm interested in how it goes.

The adults only aspect of VV appeals to us, but from what I've seen and read, it takes partying in a direction that at 60+ yo we have no interest in going. For foodies, VV does look to have some pretty good menus. Their drink prices are crazy through-the-roof, over-the-top high!! Although we continue to receive some incredible offers, after following a few Live threads and reading various posts, we don't think we will be booking on VV. Would be interested in others feedback and certainly wish them well, as I think they have a place in the industry. Although, this is probably not the place for that convo...

That's been my experience, as well. Details say up to $100 each, but reality was $200 credit applied to total excursion purchase. Which, for me, was better.

Was not able to book HIA again today on free cruise (paid to upgrade free inside to verandah and added CO). Started in app then moved to website when prompted. Typically, indication it's not going to work are when there's no price displayed and no drop down to select names.