livingonthebeach

Yes worse. Think Walmart.

Funny! I've seen much worse in the WJ - seen any thong bikinis yet? Post away!

If you are Diamond and above you can request both robe and slippers in any cabin - whether you get them is a different story. The slippers I haven't seen in a long time, IMO they are totally not worth it. If you happen to obtain them, you may wear the outfit anywhere onboard. If you're sensitive to odd looks and whispers directed at you, then rethink your costume.

I'm curious to know how you found out there were 250 cases onboard. Was it announced? I was on Odyssey in December and many on the FB page reported coming down with Covid but no number was ever given by anyone on the ship or on FB. We had to make an emergency stop in Miami to let off a very sick crew member but we were not told what he was sick from. A passenger died on that cruise and again, the cruise line was silent on the cause.

The average travel time from MIA to PortMiami is around 25 minutes. (8 miles) It can take less or longer depending on time of day and traffic, accidents, etc. My last cruises out of Miami have been very orderly and organized. Happy cruising!

Every embarkation port allows 2 (750ml) bottles per cabin in carryon luggage, as others have pointed out, if you bring them in checked luggage you might run into a problem.

Haven't seen that 10 drink card in quite a while. I'm not sure if it was discontinued. Was nice while it lasted.

i agree! It’s always broken and RCI paid millions for it - total waste of money and space, IMHO.

The IFLy and North Star extended bookings fill up fast - you can do this pre-boarding. For the freebies you have to wait until you are onboard.

The Bionic Bar is a total waste of space - it spills drinks and don’t even bother asking for ice once the drink is done. No BB on Allure - good thing.

Congrats! I’m ecstatic for you and will be following the festivities.

Great advice! If you don’t hide it will get tossed with the cleaning service - that goes for glasses, forks spoons napkins as well. If you want it - hide it!

Good advice - I'm almost to Diamond Plus - is there any real incentive to reach plus?

That works great in the US but for the Philippines? When the nieces are not only out of a cruise but now have to pay for a call -- no matter how short or long it is?

Hope you had it all resolved and got your second deposit back. Just seems like you wouldn't have to jump through hoops to get what you reserved and paid for back.

Honest? He and his wife were the ones who made the reservation for the wife's nieces in the first place. How on God's Green Earth would that be DIShonest for them to cancel in whatever way they saw fit? Adding a phone plan in the Philippines for the nieces to pay? Jeez.....nice gift!

I see now what you meant. Yes, good advice.

She should have that already since she made the initial reservation.

Just have your wife call and pretend she's her niece - that's all - easy peasy.

These stretch-to-fit covers from Dollar Tree $1.25 are super lightweight and don't take much room in a suitcase. You can even stack plates on top of them. Couple them with a DT or thrift shop lightweight cafeteria tray and VOILÀ you have the equipment to do your own room service. Don't forget to tip yourself!

So sorry to hear. Was it the dreaded "C" souvenir or RSV? I was feeling lousy the last day on Odyssey and still not 100% almost a month later. I tested negative for C so maybe it was RSV? Who knows? On that cruise we had to make an emergency stop in Miami to let off a very sick crew member. They did not specify what it was. One passenger died on that sailing as well - again no one knows of what. I got the new booster (5th shot) just to be on the safe side for the next cruise.

You brought home the "C" souvenir? Many were reporting the same thing off of Odyssey last month. Hope you had a mild case. Hope you're feeling better.

Talk about breaking the rules in the solarium. On Odyssey last month I saw many young children -- certainly under 16 years old, in the solarium and the solarium bistro. No one said a word.

I tried it for the first time in 2019 on Empress (pre-pandemic and before she was sold). Did it again on Freedom in 2021 during the restart. Both times were excellent! The menu was exactly the same. I wouldn't do it a third time unless the menu changes. If you're lucky to get the sale price, then it is totally worth it!