birdylady

First, let me say, I’m getting my popcorn ready. I just heard from someone I know that got off a ship today and we’re pulled aside for a ‘full diagnostic search’. They said it included going through all their luggage toiletries, etc.. and required the person to open all their electronics for electronic testing. Anyone ever hear of this? Supposedly it’s random, but that’s pretty invasive random searching. just curious thanx

We aren’t big drinkers so we don’t need wine or beer. Hubby gets the soda package so we don’t need more soda. There’s always food to be had so don’t need fruit basket. So we’ve been opting for the towels. To bad last two cruises they didn’t have them and said they won’t ship them. So here’s hoping they not only have some good choices, but also actually have them. Nice gifts that are never available are useless. Erika

Just a word of warning. Unless you are IN the app, you won’t be notified of a text like you do in the real world. No banner, no chime, no nothing. They really need to fix that. If they can pop a banner that you have reservations or something coming up, why not a text? Erika

Hands down, Graham Seymour. Erika

In my case, last two. Raises? Non existent. I was told they didn’t have any and won’t ship them when they came in. They offered water, soda, wine, beer, fruit basket, etc. had I wanted those, I would have picked one. oh well. Erika

Hush, don’t give them any ideas. Erika

We got off Voyager on October 2 and I tested positive the next day and my husband a few days later. Turns out a number of folks on our fb group also came down with Covid. I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you are going through. I am so very sorry for your loss and pray for you to only remember the good memories. Deepest condolences Erika

Qu. Does Mariner have a craps table in the casino? And if they do, are you finding it being manned and used? thanx Erika

I’ve never had a problem with this (of now that I’ve put out there, I will). But my thought is that now they will save customer service desk (1 location) the trouble, but ADD work to EVERY station that serves drinks. I think this will be more of an issue. And as one person pointed out, it’s an IT system issue that needs to be fixed. hopefully someday, Royal will get IT working (insert hysterical laughter here) Erika

Favorite, probably Port Canaveral as it’s drivable and easy embarkation (at least in the newer terminal. ). Granted they get you for parking. Also easy disembarkation and hitting the road. least favorite- Seattle and San Juan are a tie. Seattle due to the horrible one lane in for 2 cruise lines and then having to fight the sea of people to get luggage through security and back through sea of people to head to checkin. San Juan as the employees were rude, no clear signage and having to wait outside inin the sun with no shade. Of course the taxis charging about double to take you back to the airport vs what they charged to bring you there. just our experiences and opinions. Erika