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I can confirm I did navigator on my web browser last month on my phone and it worked pretty well, the only downside is that you need to refresh to see if new messages come in as they won't give a push notification like it does if you're using the app. You can even save the link to the browser site as a favorite on the home page of your phone and it works very similarly to having the app installed. I didn't see it well detailed on the ship, a lot of the handouts were really pushing the app. But, the browser link worked great and thankfully I still had it in my favorites from the previous cruise 🙂

We disembarked Eurodam on 12/27 in Port Everglade. The Lime 1 tags were not the first tags called, Self-assist and Luggage Direct were first iirc, followed by some colors that weren't available at Guest Services (what I presume were priority disembark options for suites and higher-tier repeat cruisers). They were prompt at calling the Lime 1 tags though, and we picked up our bags and did an Uber to the airport and were dropped off at the airport at 8:54 AM. The lines at the airport were pretty brutal, we flew Delta and had priority access so we only waited about 10 minutes to check bags - but I bet the line to check bags otherwise was probably an hour or more. The airport lines are probably your biggest risk to catching a 10:30 AM flight. Noting here that many airlines let you buy up to premium economy seats that come with priority line access and might be worth considering.

If I’m in a booking on the navigator app I can see menus for the MDR - are those samples or the actual menus for Day 1? just curious since the lunch matches (iirc) the embarkation-day lunch last year on Rotterdam.

Thanks all for the input! I have the Travelpro international rollaboard (which is the 2-wheel version) and I was fine on Lufthansa flying from MUC-AMS (they didn't check weight, thankfully). I like it because it is light and maximizes space since it only has 2 wheels. I'm now deciding between adding the Travelpro compact carry-on spinner and the international carry-on spinner (4-wheels). Both are about the same size, 38L & 5.1lbs vs 39L & 5.3 lbs. I'll probably go for Option 2, the international version, since my domestic travel is typically on Delta and I seem to have good luck with them not caring what size my carry-on is as long as it's a typical and smaller carry-on. We inadvertently flew with a 24x15x9.75 inch bag on our last trip and never got a 2nd look from the Delta gate agent or flight attendants even though it was pretty oversized for a carry-on.

I can't find a good general question area to post this, so I'm hoping I found an appropriate spot for my question. I need to buy a new wheelie carry-on and am torn on sizing. I mostly fly domestic, but do enough international travel that I'm considering a smaller carry-on. I'm torn between two options and could use some advice on which will be a better purchase. Option 1 "Compact carry-on": 22 in x 14 in x 9 in (total size including wheels and carry handles) Option 2 "International carry-on": 21.75 in. x 15.75 in. x 7.75 in. (total size including wheels and carry handles) Thanks in advance for people's input!

I used the ship Wi-Fi with decent speeds while lounging on shore in Grand Turk and slow speed from the beach at HMC. So I don’t think they turn off Wi-Fi while in port. Just a minor fyi. also used ship Wi-Fi onboard while in various ports with very good speeds.

I was going to do that, but DW wouldn't let me. Apparently someone did lose one on a cruise, and they've been sharing the tags location on one of the facebook groups. I haven't found the group, but someone on my cruise mentioned it.

We sailed out of Port Everglades on Dec. 21 and there was no usage of Verifly. I even asked because the email had indicated there would be an expedited check in line if you set up Verifly, but no such luck. They did not ask to see any proof of vaccination during check-in (nor is it required), although they did have a health questionnaire that we had to fill out online a few days prior to departure fwiw. Questions basically asked if we were experiencing any COVID-like symptoms within the last few days.

Thanks @Chip1 @Crusin Karen @marjenn!!!

I did't want to bother him to ask, I ended our last message exchange by telling him please don't hesitate to contact me if he need anything from me to get his luggage. He dropped my bag off at FedEx and has the receipt from the drop-off which includes the tracking number so he can pull up the FedEx page that shows a 50 lb bag being shipped from him to me fwiw.

I don't suppose anyone has a list of Carnival sailings out of port of Los Angeles from Feb. 2002? We're trying to figure out a past cruise that my folks would have taken. I tried googling but was overwhelmed by the hits. Any suggestions or pointers on resources for this type of info? TIA!

Correct - and there are other devices out there. I think the largest ecosystem though is Apple and the AirTags since any iPhone, iPad, and many apple laptops are potential passive detection points to update an AirTag's location. Tile is probably 2nd largest, and then Samsung appears to have released a competing tracker but is restricted to their high end phones and won't piggyback on all Android devices. If you google "AirTag alternatives", there were some articles I found on this.

I want to add, my green strap AND the paper tag for my room on Rotterdam from 12/21 were still attached when my bag arrived this afternoon. the lab inspection came back OK for me to open my bag 😜

Somebody mentioned that to us the last evening before disembarking. I wanted to stash an AirTag on Rotterdam, but DW wouldn’t let me.

7 days later and I was just reunited with my bag! FedEx delivered 3 days late, but I finally got my dirty laundry back 🤪 I saved the daily planners in case anyone’s interested. cheers!