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klfrodo

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Ship board wifi with multiple devices.

 

When not on one device, make sure you go to logout.com when finished.

Just shutting down your wifi or shutting down your system does NOT log your device off the server. You can have everything turned off, then try to log back on and not be allowed.

Happened to my wife and I a few times till we figured it out

 

Remember logout.com

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May be of some interest.

 

Mobile Banking

Just got through paying some household bills.

 

 

Internet while on land, in port, or on an excursion. Maybe even want to call home?

http://www.xcomglobal.com

$14.95 a day lets you rent a mobile wifi hotspot. Used mine in London, Italy, Greece, and Turkey. Unlimited data. Put phone in Airplane mode, turn on wifi and connect to device. Enable wifi calling on your phone, talk all day.

Well,,,until the battery on the wifi device dies,,,,which is about 3 hours.

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Hi klfrodo,

 

thanks for the updates.

 

In a few days we will board the rhapsody and can´t wait :)

 

do you know who was playing in the schooner bar?

 

maybe you have an cruise compass for me?

 

Thanks

Tom

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Hi klfrodo,

 

thanks for the updates.

 

In a few days we will board the rhapsody and can´t wait :)

 

do you know who was playing in the schooner bar?

 

maybe you have an cruise compass for me?

 

Thanks

Tom

 

Grahame Sinclair was the piano entertainment in the Schooner bar.

 

My wife kept all the Cruise Compass handouts.

However, they have not been scanned yet. If you have a question,,, ask away.

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Thanks for answering all our questions :).

 

1. Did you ever find a favorite bartender? Waiter?

2. What day was the laundry bag special?

3. What nights were 'formal'?

4. Any shows you would recommend? Other entertainment?

 

Thanks in advance :)

 

Waiters

Anastacio Vasconcelos from Brazil

He stands outside of the entrance to the Windjammer. He can help make reservations for the specialty restaurants and the Chef's table.

During Chefs Table, he is the waiter, bartender and the Sommelier.

He's professional, he's kind, he's funny, and he knows how to control a crowd after all the wine and champagne has been consumed at the Chefs Table.

 

Martin Julien from Panama

Martin works the early morning shift in the Windjammer. He stands at the omelet station, takes your order and gives out numbers. He was also our assistant waiter in the MTD dining room.

Just a pleasant, funny guy

 

Remzi Ozturk from Turkey

He work as our waiter in Giovanni's both times we ate there. Also ran across him in the Windjammer one time.

All around good person

 

Bartenders

No one really stuck out

 

Laundry Special

Day 7 Wash and Fold $30 No Jeans allowed

 

Dinner Dress Suggestions

Day 1 - Casual

Day 2 - Cruise Compass missing - it was a Sea Day - I think formal

Day 3 Casual/ 50's & 60's

Day 4 - Smart Casual

Day 5 - Casual

Day 6 - White Attire

Day 7 - Romantic Red or Pink

Day 8 - Day at Sea Formal

Day 9 - Casual

Day 10 - Cruise Compass missing so probably Casual

Day 11 - Casual

 

Shows

We didn't do 1 show

Casino is our entertainment. We brought home more than we took, the Sea Pass bill was paid in cash, and wife brought home a W2G. All on penny slots.

Note: No Craps Tables. They say that only Americans play Craps.

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Waiters

 

Anastacio Vasconcelos from Brazil

 

He stands outside of the entrance to the Windjammer. He can help make reservations for the specialty restaurants and the Chef's table.

 

During Chefs Table, he is the waiter, bartender and the Sommelier.

 

He's professional, he's kind, he's funny, and he knows how to control a crowd after all the wine and champagne has been consumed at the Chefs Table.

 

 

 

Martin Julien from Panama

 

Martin works the early morning shift in the Windjammer. He stands at the omelet station, takes your order and gives out numbers. He was also our assistant waiter in the MTD dining room.

 

Just a pleasant, funny guy

 

 

 

Remzi Ozturk from Turkey

 

He work as our waiter in Giovanni's both times we ate there. Also ran across him in the Windjammer one time.

 

All around good person

 

 

 

Bartenders

 

No one really stuck out

 

 

 

Laundry Special

 

Day 7 Wash and Fold $30 No Jeans allowed

 

 

 

Dinner Dress Suggestions

 

Day 1 - Casual

 

Day 2 - Cruise Compass missing - it was a Sea Day - I think formal

 

Day 3 Casual/ 50's & 60's

 

Day 4 - Smart Casual

 

Day 5 - Casual

 

Day 6 - White Attire

 

Day 7 - Romantic Red or Pink

 

Day 8 - Day at Sea Formal

 

Day 9 - Casual

 

Day 10 - Cruise Compass missing so probably Casual

 

Day 11 - Casual

 

 

 

Shows

 

We didn't do 1 show

 

Casino is our entertainment. We brought home more than we took, the Sea Pass bill was paid in cash, and wife brought home a W2G. All on penny slots.

 

Note: No Craps Tables. They say that only Americans play Craps.

 

 

 

Thanks for all this info! One question...can you ask your wife which penny machines she liked best (or which liked her best!!).

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Thank you Klfrodo for taking the time to post about your cruise.

We board Rhapsody on Monday and this has made us even more excited for our trip.

Thanks!:):)

 

As will we!!.....see you on board!

So looking forward to this cruise and meeting everyone.

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Any specials for the specialty restaurants?

 

Not quit sure I understand the question.

If asking about coupons or special pricing, then Yes.

You can even do this on line beforehand or on the ship.

Book 3 specialty nights for $XXX

Book 5 for $XX

 

All nights already paid for. All you have to do is pay for any beverages and additional gratuity if so desired.

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As will we!!.....see you on board!

So looking forward to this cruise and meeting everyone.

 

Have a save trip.

 

We will board the rhapsody on 5 August.

 

Maybe the entertainer in the schooner bar changes it would be nice to know if anselmo boles is there :)

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Not quit sure I understand the question.

If asking about coupons or special pricing, then Yes.

You can even do this on line beforehand or on the ship.

Book 3 specialty nights for $XXX

Book 5 for $XX

 

All nights already paid for. All you have to do is pay for any beverages and additional gratuity if so desired.

Did they have any discounts at Chops some nights (BOGO for example)? Or xXx% off first night etc.

 

Thanks!

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Did they have any discounts at Chops some nights (BOGO for example)? Or xXx% off first night etc.

 

Thanks!

 

Not that I'm aware of.

We did eat at Izzumi on the first night and was not made aware of any discount just because it was the first night.

Ate at Chops one night and Giovanni's twice.

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Who is your captain and do you know if he's staying on thru September? I'll be on the Sept 16 out of Venice and just curious! I'm sure they are all great as I've read the crew for this ship is great.

 

Feel free to come by and join the roll call! So looking forward to this vacation of a lifetime! :D

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2201764

 

Thanks for this great information, also that my passport will quite possibly be taken away for the duration of the cruise.

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