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2 hours ago, gmbhardy said:

 

Thanks a bunch.  I appreciate it.  

On 11/15/2023 at 11:28 AM, chisox021 said:

So the Easy Package...  I guess the Spirits they list for Whiskey, Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, Brandy are "Well" quality.. But does anyone know what specific brand do they use?  For instance, Vodka..  I've seen anywhere (in bars mind you) from Absolute to Grey Goose in the well..   Also, what Gin?  Whiskey?  

As my fuzzy memory recalls,  the gin is Bombay and Tanqueray.   Vodka was Tito's.  Not sure what whisky.  Their well booze was pretty decent.   Not Mr. Boston.  

5 hours ago, Lanierain said:

Woo hoo! YC for honeymoon in December! Looking forward to all the wonderful things I’m reading about on cc. 

Congratulations on your nuptials.  A cruise is a great honeymoon.   YC makes it all the more special.  

4 hours ago, schooner_Drinker said:

Anyone guess what this towel animal once was 😉

Unicorn,  definitely a unicorn. Apparently he straightened out his life. 

Congratulations on the good deal.   We scored a YC  deluxe balcony suite for a YC inside bid.   Can't wait.   Bon Voyage.  

A quick search found this:

https://www.coconut-reef.com/

At some ports the cruise line offers a sport fishing tour.  Catch and release.  You could also find a local vendor to accommodate you.  Just Google it.  Maybe you can arrange what you want.  

Epic development!  LOL.   We are on the December 2nd sailing.  Can't wait.  

     Maybe you could post a picture???

Heartbreaking.   Good luck

It is not illegal to count cards.  They just don't like it.   After booze,  casino play is the second largest source of revenue on the ship.  They don't build those billion dollar ships/casinos on winners.  If you are going to do it I would suggest you do it only once. 

Vegas odds:  good

Indian casino odds :  bad

Cruise ship odds:  ugly

We just live a couple of hours from Las Vegas and go frequently.   Cruise ship casino has no appeal to me.  Too much other stuff to do on the ship.  

How gala was it?  Tuxedo gala?  Dark suit and tie gala?  Sport jacket gala? We are on the December 2 cruise,  first time in Yacht Club and was wondering how gala we should pack.  Thanks for your help.  

2 hours ago, JamieLogical said:

 

 

 

That sucker is burned.  Also not the proper bread...

On 11/6/2023 at 3:41 AM, spacetraveler said:

I am currently on Symphony ots. Last night on the main dinning room entree menu, not children menu, there was an item of "lobster Mac and Cheese". The bowl was very small, smaller than the onion soup bowl, about 3/4 full of Mac with some source. There was no sign of chopped or ground meat with the Mac. I am half way to Pinnacle. I am going to fold.

You should have paired it up with their delicious meatloaf and brown gravy and a side of canned corn. Mmmmm...

59 minutes ago, PTC DAWG said:

Guy is apparently a very nice guy from everything I have read. He does a lot of charity work. 

He is a good guy ( no pun intended)  but his cooking is not fine dining.  Kinda low brow.  Not to be a snob,  because when I cruised Carnival (never again)  I enjoyed the burger.  Donkey sauce any one?  

There is also the possibility that if you bid on a Yacht Club interior,  they may accept your bid,  but assign you to a deluxe balcony suite  (not really a suite,  but a large room.  Very nice.)  That is what happened to us.   For us, it was a fantastic bargain.   

On my last 2 cruises my cell company charged me more than my regular amount.  I did turn off airplane mode in port. Thats what causes all the problems. But only a few bucks.  $800, that's insane.  Like some one said, it doesn't hurt to fight it.  Good luck. 

22 minutes ago, JustAPilot said:

The Cunard forum is leaking into others again, back you go 😂. We will be sailing with our toddler in YC, I will make sure to pick out his finest onesie for the top sail. 

I don't think you will given another cruise.  I could be wrong.   You might not feel like taking action but if you have any long lasting physical issues,  and the cruise line was even partially at fault,  you should be compensated.   Take some time and think about it.   Good luck.  Please tell us what you outcome is.  

Don't sign anything that the safety officer might give you.  Those statements are written by the cruise line lawyers and are designed to favor the company.   Sorry your vacation was ruined.  What a shame.  Hopefully you will soon be on the mend.  Good luck.  

On 11/4/2023 at 2:04 AM, 3StepDam44 said:

Hi,

 

Well I tried a Dummy Booking and couldn't see much on MSC Website.  Switched to Travel Agent, and there were a few Balcony Suites available in YC.

 

We only placed a Bid for Inside.

 

All hope seems to be gone.😒

 

Hey ho,  we still have a Balcony Cabin on a lovely new Ship, but have been excited at mere prospect of YC for weeks.

 

Happy Sailing.

 

K,

We bid on a YC interior.  Our bid was accepted.   We were assigned a YC deluxe balcony suite.   I did sweeten the bid a bit after my initial bid.   All in all we got a tremendous bargain.  

53 minutes ago, Cashsmoney said:

 
Honestly I can’t think of one thing they do better than any other line. 

Their Yacht Club is much better than other lines premium experience.   Pizza is the best at sea.  

Hurry up and wait and wait and wait.  Unless you have a mtd reservation.   In which case it is the same.  RCCL has no clue how to do mtd.

Not exactly the topic here but.....I took my grandson on a cruise.   His mom and I got notarized form letter.  They didn't even look at it.  Didnt ask for it. My oldest daughter,  who is an immigration lawyer,  was astonished.   She said that was the one thing that they should have really checked.  I guess this is put in place to prevent human trafficking.   This was the port in Los Angeles.  

34 minutes ago, benjaminnicholas said:

 

Nope.  They're off.  Nowhere near a good bagel.

 

I Ubered out to Wynnwood to a favorite deli and brought back six to keep me happy for the remainder of this cruise.

Well done mate.  Did you get a schmear?

1 minute ago, benjaminnicholas said:

Pepin?

 

Hell, Fieri is no Burger King.

LOL!