CGinMTL

If all they do is confiscate and give it back at the end. I am willing to chance it 

I wonder how long before they reverse that decision.

The reason we all carry some sort of product is because the cabins don't  meet the needs today 

Furthermore, I never used my phone on ships, but they force me to use the app.

We will all use the same amount of power, just differently 

Overnight is a good time to recharge as the ship requires less power from other sources.

I recommend the hop on hop off.

Will get you there and many other sites.

Agreed

20 hours ago, olderfle said:

I am traveling solo and interested in specialty dining on 2 evenings for sure. Solo travelers have to pay double so if anyone is interested in a friendly dinner together, let me know. Some things are filling up already. I am most interested in the Steakhouse, Chef's table and Italian restaurant.

Why would solo pay double ? Seems silly to me.

If 2 solo eat together, are they paying for 4 ?

Poor op. This sounds horrible.

Hope you find a way to relieve the symptoms

Can acupuncture help ?

On 8/17/2024 at 3:51 AM, Tom H. said:

It is the shore excursion on the Carnival website titled "Private Van - Your Day, Your Way" in Amber Cove

Thanks Tom

What were you thinking your family would like to do ?

We have never been to this port, so would like to see some of the highlights 

I am wondering why the 5th person did not step back and let the other 4 enjoy the anniversary meal ?

If I were the last minute addition, I would have told my friends to enjoy and I would catch up with them later 

15 hours ago, Tom H. said:

We are considering the private van excursion in Amber Cove.  It is about $300 for up to 10 people.  We are looking for someone with kids to share this with.  There will be four of us - My wife and I and our two boys 11 and 13.  If anyone is interested let me know.

Which company and which tour are you looking at

There are 2 of us ( no kids) 

Just found this.

My daughter, SIL and 2 grandbabies are on this sailing

They are not YC

She said took over 2 hours on embarkation

Then, the had switch her dining to 9:30

Last I spoke to her, the kiddies were not enjoying all the times in lines.

Update from son in law

The passeport was " held from processing" 2 weeks ago 

Reason, he had forgotten to write " Montreal, pq. On his business address.

Nobody contacted him, papers were not returned.

He now asked for " rush" service.

He should have it Thursday at noon.

My son in law is leaving Sunday.

They charged his card 2 weeks ago and he still does not have it.

He has an apt at the passeport office tomorrow. ( Yes, he was silly to send regular in early July )

Hello Sonia, if you are able to get the letter. Then I suggest you be safe and get it 

I traveled with my daughter from 9 to 18

Always had a letter from my ex.

He was not big on paperwork, but if I prepared it, he would sign it

Btw, the only time I was asked for it was on re entry into CA.

If the price drops after you have booked. Can you cancel and rebook at the lower price ? I know this is possible on royal 

Please/ thank you

Also, I prefer morning excursions. And free time in afternoon.

Start farthest point and make your way back towards the ship .

Also, I never look at sailing time ( I believe that time should not even be published)

The only important time is all aboard 

I am also a pro of " reverse scheduling " 

In over 30 cruises, would never dream of leaving the country without health care coverage 

However, we " self insure" the cost of the cruise.

My credit card does cover some travel expenses.

Always sail inside cabin, so if I lose that, I will be sad, but risk I can live with.

To each there own.

And yes, I would not whine 

I like to target 60 min before the all aboard.

This gives us a buffer for unexpected events.

Don't want to cut it too short.

If your ship does not change time. 

Be extra careful of technologies that will change automatically when connected ( phone, smartwatch)

Pax has a contract with azamara for flights to and from cruise 

If the airline " cancelled" the flights for his return 

Cruise Line needs to find a new flight home 

They can't just cancel that part of the contract without telling him 

Agreed, it is good to verify. But good customer  service is proactive, not reactive 

1 minute ago, broberts said:

 

As https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/canadian-passports/processing-times.html explains actual processing times vary for each application. 

Thank you. I was hoping for a reply from somebody who had actually just received theirs 

Can somebody post the actual process time currently 

Please / thank you 

This happened to me also. 

Gave me a new no for upcoming cruise in Nov 

My TA had the correct no on my reservation ? Called in and it was corrected 

Just bring something to cover up

Many years ago, I left with scarfs in my bag to ensure nobody on our 8 person tour bus would get turned away.

Fashion police would not have approved, but everybody went to the vatican

Here is the letter in reference to laundry

On 5/17/2024 at 10:56 AM, CGinMTL said:

Check your statements. I have an issue with my gratuities that is still not resolved

Leg 1. I had prepaid 

That was fine.

Leg 2. I had prepaid, then there was a price drop and they refunded my prepaid, and these were suppose to be included 

I spotted the error on Wed. They ship sent a mail to Seattle. But I am still waiting for the correction 

This was corrected on last night after confirmation from head office

Check your statements. I have an issue with my gratuities that is still not resolved

Leg 1. I had prepaid 

That was fine.

Leg 2. I had prepaid, then there was a price drop and they refunded my prepaid, and these were suppose to be included 

I spotted the error on Wed. They ship sent a mail to Seattle. But I am still waiting for the correction