Jules59 Posted May 14, 2015 #201 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Remove.as is put in some wall lighting and free up space on table not unbolt. I like this idea. Need the table space, but also the light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted May 14, 2015 #202 Share Posted May 14, 2015 On the Royal and Regal: a) Have all the elevators at each location (aft, center, forward) work off the same call buttons. b) In the cabins do not have the switch for the light in the closet area also turn on the light near the bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEWITHH Posted May 14, 2015 #203 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Many of the fellow passengers were very upset with a passenger who "was allowed?" to bring her Pekenese dog onboard with her. No one is sure what she had to do or say to bring it on. Dog was wheeled around in a special doggie stroller and allowed into the dining room and all other areas. Owner also feed it from her plate in the dining room. Many passengers are getting flee bites and some are outraged that the crew are expected to clean up the dogging toilet area. This is NOT A SERVICE DOG, it is a pet and should not have been allowed on for the WORLD CRUISE all 111 days. Many passengers say that they would also like to be allowed to bring their pet along instead of boarding it. One passenger said it ruined her cruise since she is especially frightened of small dogs having been bitten by one years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W5KAP Posted May 14, 2015 #204 Share Posted May 14, 2015 For heavens sake fix the darn internet. In this day and age it is preposterous to have such slow access. Put the International Cafe on all ships. IMHO it is one of the best features. Did I mention fixing the darn internet and WiFi!! Cheers, Kenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcodixon Posted May 14, 2015 #205 Share Posted May 14, 2015 For heavens sake fix the darn internet. In this day and age it is preposterous to have such slow access. Put the International Cafe on all ships. IMHO it is one of the best features. Did I mention fixing the darn internet and WiFi!! Cheers, Kenn Read my post #192 on this string. It is not nearly as simple as it may seem. All cruise ships have the same problem. Dixon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted May 14, 2015 #206 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Read my post #192 on this string. It is not nearly as simple as it may seem. All cruise ships have the same problem. Dixon Then why did they try to get customers who wanted faster speeds to pay a higher fee for their internet. When many complained the program was dropped. They can provide faster more reliable Internet if they want to. They just want to make more money from it. Yes it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matcodixon Posted May 14, 2015 #207 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Then why did they try to get customers who wanted faster speeds to pay a higher fee for their internet. When many complained the program was dropped. They can provide faster more reliable Internet if they want to. They just want to make more money from it. Yes it can be done. Of course it can be done. By launching a bunch of new satellites, like I said.. Your name suggests some sort of tech knowledge. You should know about bandwidth limits and the number of individual devices that can connect at one time. The current satellites that are over the oceans are not exactly state of the art. RCI was planning on launching one over the Caribbean to solve this problem, (it was a hot topic 2 years ago) but as of yet, it has not happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDC1 Posted May 14, 2015 #208 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Of course it can be done. By launching a bunch of new satellites, like I said.. Your name suggests some sort of tech knowledge. You should know about bandwidth limits and the number of individual devices that can connect at one time. The current satellites that are over the oceans are not exactly state of the art. RCI was planning on launching one over the Caribbean to solve this problem, (it was a hot topic 2 years ago) but as of yet, it has not happened. While one can increase bandwidth, a bigger limitation with satellite is latency due to the time it takes the signal to go from the ship to satellite and back to land (something that cannot be changed) Improving satellite communications requires doing all kinds of things with buffering, acknowledgements, etc. This will improve uploads and down loads, but interactive activities are very limited by latency, even when they take very little bandwidth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredie Posted May 14, 2015 #209 Share Posted May 14, 2015 One passenger said it ruined her cruise since she is especially frightened of small dogs having been bitten by one years ago. No dogs. That's a new one. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted May 14, 2015 #210 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Many of the fellow passengers were very upset with a passenger who "was allowed?" to bring her Pekenese dog onboard with her. No one is sure what she had to do or say to bring it on. Dog was wheeled around in a special doggie stroller and allowed into the dining room and all other areas. Owner also feed it from her plate in the dining room. Many passengers are getting flee bites and some are outraged that the crew are expected to clean up the dogging toilet area. This is NOT A SERVICE DOG, it is a pet and should not have been allowed on for the WORLD CRUISE all 111 days. Many passengers say that they would also like to be allowed to bring their pet along instead of boarding it. One passenger said it ruined her cruise since she is especially frightened of small dogs having been bitten by one years ago. Sadly, these days it's possible to have almost any dog "certified" as a "service dog". They are listed as "companion dogs" and things of that sort. People claim they "calm them" and "help with their anxiety" and such things. Too many people abuse this in order to have their "special" dog get around rules. I have no issue with real service dogs. It's people who just want their "little fifi" or whatever to cruise with them who peeve me greatly. Your dog is NOT special to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted May 14, 2015 #211 Share Posted May 14, 2015 While one can increase bandwidth, a bigger limitation with satellite is latency due to the time it takes the signal to go from the ship to satellite and back to land (something that cannot be changed) Given some of the other posts, I want princess to increase the speed of light, and I want it for free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted May 14, 2015 #212 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Sadly, these days it's possible to have almost any dog "certified" as a "service dog". They are listed as "companion dogs" and things of that sort. People claim they "calm them" and "help with their anxiety" and such things. Too many people abuse this in order to have their "special" dog get around rules. I have no issue with real service dogs. It's people who just want their "little fifi" or whatever to cruise with them who peeve me greatly. Your dog is NOT special to me... I agree. There was a thread on the HAL boards awhile back on this. A woman brought her dog onboard the Amsterdam, I believe, said she needed it as a companion and took it with her to the MDR. She would then leave it in the cabin for hours alone when she went ashore :rolleyes:. The crew took a "hands off" approach, possibly due to fear of litigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted May 14, 2015 #213 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Of course it can be done. By launching a bunch of new satellites, like I said.. Your name suggests some sort of tech knowledge. You should know about bandwidth limits and the number of individual devices that can connect at one time. The current satellites that are over the oceans are not exactly state of the art. RCI was planning on launching one over the Caribbean to solve this problem, (it was a hot topic 2 years ago) but as of yet, it has not happened. That is why it can be done and Princess was going to it it a year or so ago. They backed off when people said they would not pay a higher fee. So the satellites must have already been there. And yes I have some knowledge of the issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison3 Posted May 14, 2015 #214 Share Posted May 14, 2015 (edited) Ditto for the wine. Edited May 14, 2015 by Madison3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted May 14, 2015 #215 Share Posted May 14, 2015 That is why it can be done and Princess was going to it it a year or so ago. They backed off when people said they would not pay a higher fee. So the satellites must have already been there. And yes I have some knowledge of the issue. Perhaps Princess was just planning to create a "fast lane" for a fee out of existing bandwidth and slowing down service to those not paying extra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstech Posted May 14, 2015 #216 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Anything is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wehwalt Posted May 15, 2015 #217 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Read my post #192 on this string. It is not nearly as simple as it may seem. All cruise ships have the same problem. Dixon Royal Caribbean is offering unlimited internet plans. Princess has said it realizes that people are expecting more internet, especially younger cruisers. They need to get with the plan. I'm tired of slamming down logout buttons in a (usually vain) attempt to save a minute. Ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted May 15, 2015 #218 Share Posted May 15, 2015 (edited) Royal Caribbean is offering unlimited internet plans. Princess has said it realizes that people are expecting more internet, especially younger cruisers. They need to get with the plan. I'm tired of slamming down logout buttons in a (usually vain) attempt to save a minute. Ridiculous. I am one of those who cruise, in part, to be unplugged from the electronic leash of everyday life. I don't relish the thought of having to walk around compulsive texters and tweeters at sea to avoid their running into me, as I do on land. I realize, however, that Princess (and other lines) have to keep up with technology as many will refuse to cruise without it. Just don't get me started on selfie sticks :(. Edited May 15, 2015 by SoCal Cruiser78 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted May 16, 2015 #219 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I like this idea. Need the table space, but also the light. On an extendable arm would be good for angling where you NEED the light! Power points where they are easily accessible! Crochetcruise :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 16, 2015 #220 Share Posted May 16, 2015 On an extendable arm would be good for angling where you NEED the light! Power points where they are easily accessible! Crochetcruise :cool: On powerpoints A couple more would be nice and in a position that I can plug an adapter in, regardless of the shape of the adapter. Last year I purchased one that gave me 4 USB ports [Phone x2, Tablet x2, Camera all charge USB] but it was useless because the power point was so close to the desk you couldn't plug it in and still get the USB cable in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhopal21 Posted May 16, 2015 #221 Share Posted May 16, 2015 On powerpoints A couple more would be nice and in a position that I can plug an adapter in, regardless of the shape of the adapter. Last year I purchased one that gave me 4 USB ports [Phone x2, Tablet x2, Camera all charge USB] but it was useless because the power point was so close to the desk you couldn't plug it in and still get the USB cable in. I use one of these Monster mini power strip which gets everything away from the receptacle. And it is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. http://www.amazon.com/Monster-MP-OTG400-BK-Outlets/dp/B000F9YN2M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431737436&sr=8-2&keywords=monster+4+outlet+power+strip Mike:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 16, 2015 #222 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I use one of these Monster mini power strip which gets everything away from the receptacle. And it is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. http://www.amazon.com/Monster-MP-OTG400-BK-Outlets/dp/B000F9YN2M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431737436&sr=8-2&keywords=monster+4+outlet+power+strip Mike:) But I then still need adapters to Australian power points, my best bet is one US to AUS then some sort of power board, I thought the one I got was perfect multi adapters and 4 USB ports, just because of where the power point was it was useless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travellover3 Posted May 16, 2015 #223 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Yes!!! Panama Canal from San Francisco! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margeg Posted May 16, 2015 #224 Share Posted May 16, 2015 cruises out of NY/NJ again..I loved the 9 day Carib cruises... I do not count the Canada cruises, because they start too late in September for me to able to go...I'd be able to do it if it was August... . or sail out of Baltimore/Boston..I miss driving to port. Bernadette OMG! Me too. I just posted this same thing on another thread!:eek: Marge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margeg Posted May 16, 2015 #225 Share Posted May 16, 2015 I listed a bunch of "I wish" items. Not one of them is a major issue. We sail with Princess because that is the line we started with and we were so very happy with that first cruise (and all subsequent cruises) that we see no reason at all to change. There are many "I wish" items in life. They aren't "I need" items. :D Ditto!😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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