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The fast answer is that Norway, Netherlands and the UK are almost completely cashless! I don't know about France and Italy firsthand though. A couple of my hotels in Norway on my upcoming trip even caution in their website that they are completely cashless and have no cash on premises. Read the locals comments in these recent threads:

If you don't want to take the Windstar Air Tahiti Nui package, there currently are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Papeete Tahiti so you wouldn't need to go to Los Angeles unless you want to. United has a non-stop day flight from SFO to PPT at 13:20 to 18:55 French Bee has a non-stop night flight from SFO to PPT at 23:20 to 04:40

Just a guess, but maybe they want to continue sailing "incognito" until they are through the Suez Canal? Of course, any entity with sophisticated technology can easily track them anyway, but just to be off the easy tracking sites might be advantageous. Anyone who actually knows about this stuff have any ideas? ~Nancy

That Dressy night menu sure has a strange recipe for their "Cosmopolitan" drink!! 😉

Thank you @Old Sea Dog and @Jayayeff. I will check those sites you provided! ~Nancy

I've been "Viking Ocean Curious" ever since the line started sailing when a good friend sailed on them and absolutely loved it! The pay in full policy has been one of the big reasons I haven't booked yet. It's a huge turn off for me even though I think I'd really love the product. Maybe I'll change my mind. Tor Hagen is filling the ships, so he's not worried about me and likeminded folks. ~Nancy

@POA1, About the Wi-Fi calling not working with Surf package.....my friend used the Surf Package for WhatsApp calls three weeks ago on Eurodam in the Caribbean. Do you IT knowledgeable people know why they are different? ~Nancy

@Trish Traveler Thank you for reporting back. That was my feeling way back in 2006 which is why I haven't gone back to a teatime on HAL. No Clotted Cream for the scones! It's just not anything unique or memorable unfortunately. ~Nancy

Fake Service Dogs. Bare feet. Loud phone conversations. Touching food in the Lido. Coughing openly. Rudeness to crew. My feelings about all that: 😒

Thanks! So many of us Cruise nerds have really missed that extra camera on PTZ!! ~Nancy

From Google Maps. They call it an atoll. It's a nice place to visit for a Polynesian experience!

Good to see your name pop up again @MisterMatthew! Where is your next cruise? ~Nancy

The Pinnacle breakfast hours are the same as the MDR breakfast hours. The times will be listed in the Navigator App, cabin TV and Daily When and Where paper. The hours fluctuate based on whether it's a port or sea day, for example. Here's a recent listing from @The-Inside-Cabin Thanks Pete! ~Nancy

Found it! It's in the Sold Out list of sailings, I looked at the itinerary to give you a "best guess" on the Dressy Night date but the website won't show the itinerary. Tell us the itinerary and I'll try to help. ~Nancy

@Old Sea Dog would you be able to share that website please? It does sound interesting, and I would like to have a look at it. Thank you, ~Nancy

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Oh boy.....this is gonna be good! I love your reviews and astronomy and eclipses are very interesting to me. 🙂 Have a fantastic voyage!! ~Nancy

I wonder if the dance troupe you saw in Papeete was the same one I saw there on a different cruise line in 2019. That group was the best cultural dance show I have ever seen! So professional and talented. The musicians and dancers were all top-notch. I'm glad you had a great show there as well! ~Nancy

That picture is "suitable for framing"!! You both look so good! ~Nancy

Depending on cabin category, laundry may be included in the Full World Cruise 2026.

Would that be something like "The Polynesian Flu"? ~Nancy

@Ski Mom 2 Thanks for responding. A private pool sounds really nice! Yes, I am looking for a kitchen and living area so will continue to look at the possibilities I have already found. ~Nancy

Thank you @Cruising-along. Your Moorea pictures are gorgeous!! ~Nancy

Thanks for sharing! I got the link from them too. Haven't watched it yet. I was just reading about the Aurora that may be visible in the northern US tonight. My Minnesota relatives can hopefully see it. I live too far south unfortunately. ~Nancy

If you mean the Port Everglades cruise terminal, there are taxis waiting right outside the door and the Uber/Lyft pickup area is right next to that. The Port Everglades cruise terminal to FLL airport is only about 4 miles and should be around $20-25. I paid $55 to go all the way to MIA by Lyft in November 2022 and that is about 30 miles. If you mean Miami Cruise terminal than the price quoted by @cantgetin makes sense. Have fun! ~Nancy