CntPAcruiser Posted October 19, 2013 #751 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Well after 11 post i think 2.00 bill is bad. good idea but bad in practice. i know it us to much to ask that we all agree on this. No one would take my $3 bills anywhere! There's an old joke about bumbling counterfeiters who have printed a bunch of $21 bills and go up into the "hill country" to try to pass them off to hicks. In a general store, the guy makes a $3 purchase and hands the owner his fake bill. As the owner reaches into the register to make change, he asks him, "Would you like three $6 or two $9?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lp3556 Posted November 6, 2013 #752 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Here is a quick tip that is good for any cruise..... Bring a bunch of small magnets - you can use them to post the Daily Compass or any other information that they have in the room. Makes things easy to find and keeps things all out of the way. Remember, the ship is made of steel, so even the walls of the cabin are good for magnets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack My Bags Posted November 6, 2013 #753 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Don't feel pressured. Although its a nice perk, along with the freebie gifts, you don't need to buy the shopping "savings" book at the pier & shopping seminar on board. The reality is you will probably not buy much, just use the coupons for the free gifts... And there's more to do than run around an island trying to score for a free color changing lanyard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphire57 Posted November 6, 2013 #754 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Here is a quick tip that is good for any cruise..... Bring a bunch of small magnets - you can use them to post the Daily Compass or any other information that they have in the room. Makes things easy to find and keeps things all out of the way. Remember, the ship is made of steel, so even the walls of the cabin are good for magnets. Nice one, I never would have thought of that! Is it really metal everywhere? I thought the walls would be ply or something. Sapphire 57:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WetToes Posted November 6, 2013 #755 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Is it really metal everywhere?Sapphire 57:eek: Pretty much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveler/ Posted November 6, 2013 #756 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Only time I have seen the "widespread" was on a tour at Monticello, Jefferson's home in Charlottesville, VA. The admission was $8 and anyone that paid with a $10 bill got a $2 in change (lol). I just bring a lot of $1 and $5 in my neck bag (my kids called it the "3rd boob") or have them break down bigger bills on the ship at the desk. Tucker in Texas $2 bill has JEFFERSON portrait, and Monticello is on the reverse. Maybe why they gave those out?. We were at Monticello in Oct. Fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker in Texas Posted November 6, 2013 #757 Share Posted November 6, 2013 $2 bill has JEFFERSON portrait, and Monticello is on the reverse. Maybe why they gave those out?. We were at Monticello in Oct. Fantastic! I have no doubt that is why they give them out. I thought it was neat. Tucker in Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pack My Bags Posted November 8, 2013 #758 Share Posted November 8, 2013 If you want something specific in the MDR all you have to do is ask.... I bet it will show up on your plate before your cruise is over!! OUR SOUFFLES DID! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizefam Posted November 8, 2013 #759 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I am fascinated by this. It is obviously a cultural thing, but in the UK in many of our self service restaurants you line up first then find your table. This is probably why I find it it most annoying that people feel it right to sit at a table they are not using while I am standing with a plate full of food. I think of it as no different to deckchair hogging - keeping something you are not using. We get our food first also, then we eat together that way since we have our food at the same time. We also invite people to share our table if they are walking around and there is room, we've had the pleasure meeting many people that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanwel Posted November 8, 2013 #760 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I am Canadian, try handing out our "loonie" the $1.00 coin - No thanks - puts my luggage overweight just thinking about bringing a roll of $25.00 with me for tips - always go to the bank and get US 1s, they seem to be appreciated almost everywhere, especially by the crew. Can give 2 or 3 if I want! (also take 5 & 10 & 20's with me) Paid for admission to a historic building in Cuba with US, then the lady said whats that (5.00) Canadian money - oooo can I see that, and off she walked with my $5 bill to show everyone else the "pritty" paper - loosing the money was worth the show!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e11wa Posted November 14, 2013 #761 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Haha, our Australian money is plastic! Still. Love getting fresh ones! I'll have to get some USA cash before we board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony63 Posted November 14, 2013 #762 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Haha, our Australian money is plastic! Still. Love getting fresh ones! I'll have to get some USA cash before we board. at first i thought you ment creditcards then i searched it. that was interesting. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamerton Posted November 26, 2013 #763 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Thanks for all the tips, some really good ones. Here's my tip, It says in the RC Terms and Conditions That each cabin can bring on board in your luggage 2 bottles of wine. I've done this before with no problems. it's in the bit about alcohol.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e11wa Posted November 27, 2013 #764 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Thanks for all the tips, some really good ones. Here's my tip, It says in the RC Terms and Conditions That each cabin can bring on board in your luggage 2 bottles of wine. I've done this before with no problems. it's in the bit about alcohol.:) "Guests wishing to bring personal wine or champagne onboard with them (either in their carry on or luggage) on embarkation day may do so, limited to two (2) bottles (no boxes) of 750ml each per cabin. Only cabins with at least one (1) guest over 21 years old are eligible to bring bottles of wine or champagne onboard. Pier staff will inspect the bottles and if they appear to have been tampered with they will not be allowed to be brought onboard. When consumed in any shipboard restaurant, bar or dining venue, each bottle shall be subject to a corkage fee of US$25.00. Guest’s sailing on a Back to Back cruise may bring 4 bottles, 2 will be stored by the ship and delivered to their cabin the first day of the second leg of their sailing. " Yep, there it is. Will be bring 4 bottles between our 2 cabins on board lady liberty in June. How exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony63 Posted November 27, 2013 #765 Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) Ask the barkeep if you can borrow a corkscrew that way you will not have to pay the corkage fee. If you open it in your room they will not charge you for it and if you carry a glass to the MR how are they to know you got it from your room or bar. Eat more BACON Edited November 27, 2013 by Anthony63 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted November 27, 2013 #766 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Ask the barkeep if you can borrow a corkscrew that way you will not have to pay the corkage fee. If you open it in your room they will not charge you for it and if you carry a glass to the MR how are they to know you got it from your room or bar. Eat more BACON You can also get a corkscrew from your stateroom attendant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iandidar Posted November 27, 2013 #767 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Eat more BACON Nothing to do with this thread, just wanted to agree with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
besberry Posted November 27, 2013 #768 Share Posted November 27, 2013 You can also get a corkscrew from your stateroom attendant. Just buy screwtops, don't need a corkscrew then!! That's what I did in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springfire Posted November 27, 2013 #769 Share Posted November 27, 2013 You can also get a corkscrew from your stateroom attendant. This is the best way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEEDIA Posted November 27, 2013 #770 Share Posted November 27, 2013 RCI corkscrews sell for $6 on e bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tucker in Texas Posted November 27, 2013 #771 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I always take the bottles in my carry-on rather than checked luggage. In checked luggage, they may call you down to the "naughty room" to make sure it is wine and not alcohol. I have better things to do with my time. On Celebrity, they did pull me aside after going through the security scanner for a further inspection of my wine in the carry-on. That's the only time it has happened. On Carnival, they told me to go to a table for further inspection but they were busy at the table shaking every bottle in someone's case of water and I just kept on trucking. I pour a glass of wine in my cabin and take it to the dining room. They have to know I didn't buy it because the glass is full (lol). Never had an eye batted at me. Tucker in Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrD Posted November 27, 2013 #772 Share Posted November 27, 2013 I pour a glass of wine in my cabin and take it to the dining room. They have to know I didn't buy it because the glass is full (lol). Never had an eye batted at me. Tucker in Texas Actually you could have purchased it in a bar. It's pretty common for folks to buy a drink in a bar and then walk around with it, so if you bring a glass of wine from your personal supply in your room no one will question it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solorizor Posted November 27, 2013 #773 Share Posted November 27, 2013 What are the all inclusive drinks package price !!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted November 27, 2013 #774 Share Posted November 27, 2013 (edited) What are the all inclusive drinks package price !!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk $6.50/day - fountain soda only $20/day - premium coffee and tea, bottled water (still and sparkling), fresh-squeezed orange juice, non-alcoholic cocktails, and fountain soda $40/day - beer, wine up to $8/glass, non-alcoholic cocktails, fountain soda, and 20% off bottles of wine. $55/day - frozen drinks, cocktails up to $10, beer, wine up to $12/glass, non-alcoholic cocktails, bottled water (still only), fountain soda, and 20% off bottles of wine. $65/day - frozen drinks, cocktails up to $10, beer, wine up to $12/glass, premium coffee and tea, bottled water (still and sparkling), fresh-squeezed orange juice, non-alcoholic cocktails, fountain soda, and 20% off bottles of wine. All of the above include a souvenir coke cup. The packages don't include minibar items, room service drinks, milkshakes, protein - type smoothies, canned soda, souvenir glasses (other than the coke one that comes with the package), tobacco products, ice cream, or multiple drinks ordered at a time. Edited November 27, 2013 by ahecht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony63 Posted November 28, 2013 #775 Share Posted November 28, 2013 RCI corkscrews sell for $6 on e bay But it might be taken away from you because it could be used as a weapon. So use one from the steward or barkeep. Eat more BACON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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