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Personally I always suggest looking into massages at the ports. We find the spa prices a tiny bit steep.

Yup, that’s why you pack your good friends, $5 Bill.

All the more reason to stay aboard and enjoy my personal ship staff.

Don’t go for the mock-martini.

while we’ve been on ship quite a few more days, we’ve had this 8 or 9 times. (I even verified it with the wife)

Time for Newport or Coos Bay, Oregon to throw their hat into the ring? Call the Chamber of Commerce and get some excursions planned.

Yes, this is common.

The price might vary from the pre-cruise pricing.

As I said before concerning this subject, missing any port with Bar in the name can’t be good.

No restrictions. Some wear masks in crowds. (The terminal...) Lack of staffing is the biggest issue, but that's an issue everywhere.

Make sure you know the travel agent to which they transferring your booking. It is hell to get it moved.

Is beer considered food?

I agree that is how it is supposed to work. But it didn't work that way for us. Even after I was told to call Miami. All members of the onboard loyalty team just kept pointing around the circle. Suite Host to Diamond Host to Loyalty Ad to Passenger Services to Miami to Suite Host... I finally gave up. It's been a while, but as you can see I've gotten over it. 😉 Only one more level to go.

100% correct

As it doesn’t always happen, only stamp your feet twice, if it doesn’t happen. You’ll be good for your next cruise. (I stamped my feet four times. It didn’t help)

The four drinks for achieving Diamond status are very nice. But, I really enjoyed the one-time special Diamond cape and scepter that you get to possess and wear on the Diamond cruise.

Upon embarkation send your daughter to the Maitre d' (MD) and have her request a table for three. You will get an appropriate table when you show for dinner, whether she talks to the MD or not.

Not yet having been subjected to this reduced quality food options, I’ll wait to judge. Higher prices don’t bother me a bit. I have my limits, I keep seeing cruises within those limits. Only sailing on four Royal cruises in 2023, gotta use up some of our Princess credits.

B2B work slightly differently every time. But normally you CAN disembark the ship as the first person if you get in line early, then reembark as a regular passenger coming onboard. In this case take your passport and documents. other than that follow the instructions letter that you receive.

"Do not fill your personal container directly from the faucets. Use a clean glass to fill, FA-LA-LA-LA-LA, la-la-la-la" 🎵

Juneau population is like 40k Glacier bay is the best, but others are fine too… though glaciers are shrinking fast. yes, get to Princess. Do a cruise tour if possible. Sail out of Vancouver, if possible.(actual inside passage) classic route includes Juneau, Ketchikan and Skagway. If you can do longer versions- all the better.

I'm not a NASCAR fan but the tour was interesting. Also did a ride along experience... also worth it.

If you were given or have obtained the gift of gab, the prices onboard will be very fluid.

St Thomas -Coki Beach St Croix- Fredriksted beach St Kitts- never been to a beach, just drink beer.

I once wore a wardrobe.