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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: The Port Is the Most Dangerous Place to Be on a Cruise, Experts Say
« on: February 25, 2022, 08:07:58 AM »
To this day I can't see how anyone can "accidently" fall over a cruise ship railing. 
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: Which cruise brand is best for you?
« on: October 26, 2021, 06:30:46 AM »
Lots of great choices if money was no object. 
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: The 5 most desirable cabin locations on any cruise ship
« on: October 26, 2021, 06:23:10 AM »
We always try to get mid ship as much as possible to minimize the walking. Not that we don't need the exercise but it does get boring after a while. 
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: 14 common mistakes passengers make
« on: July 10, 2021, 08:51:57 AM »Yes on the excursions. I have witnessed a couple of times people waving running down the dock as the ship pulls away.
Most times because they were shopping or drinking at a bar to long.
The tour operators pride themselves in the fact that they always get passengers back to the ship in time.
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: 14 common mistakes passengers make
« on: July 06, 2021, 07:19:23 AM »
If you buy alcohol in a port, you'll have to check it upon reentering the ship
While it might be a lot cheaper to book your tours independent of the ship, it's also a lot riskier.
Passengers not formally dressed on this evening aren't allowed to eat in the main dining rooms,
Yes and no.
While it might be a lot cheaper to book your tours independent of the ship, it's also a lot riskier.
Passengers not formally dressed on this evening aren't allowed to eat in the main dining rooms,
Yes and no.
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: Cruise Planning on a Budget? Here are 7 Surefire Ways to Save Money
« on: June 23, 2021, 08:33:00 AM »
There are plenty more ways.
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: 6 Things to Pack When Flying Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
« on: March 11, 2020, 04:25:14 PM »
They didn't think to add extra medication in case for some reason you get delayed for a few weeks.
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: Cruises and the Coronavirus: What Passengers Need to Know
« on: March 06, 2020, 06:16:12 PM »
THE PLASTIC-FREE PASSENGER
More than eight of ten cruise passengers recycle (82%) and reduce using single-use plastics
(80%) while traveling. Seven out of ten cruisers forego plastic straws.
Since there are no plastic straws on Princess I would say this percentage is a little low.
82% OF CRUISERS LIKELY TO BOOK A
CRUISE AS THEIR NEXT VACATION
This number will probably change drastically in the near future.
More than eight of ten cruise passengers recycle (82%) and reduce using single-use plastics
(80%) while traveling. Seven out of ten cruisers forego plastic straws.
Since there are no plastic straws on Princess I would say this percentage is a little low.
82% OF CRUISERS LIKELY TO BOOK A
CRUISE AS THEIR NEXT VACATION
This number will probably change drastically in the near future.
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: “They Can Lock You in a Room”
« on: February 15, 2020, 05:54:33 AM »
In this situation what else would you expect. 
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: 11 Tips for Traveling During Cold and Flu Season
« on: February 14, 2020, 09:37:54 AM »
We didn't experience any unusual precaution being taken on the Regal recently- even during this latest virus outbreak.
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: The Best Time to Cruise to Alaska Will Surprise You
« on: February 12, 2020, 08:44:30 AM »
If I lived on the west coast I'd take advantage of the better pricing for sure.
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: A virus outbreak is not covered under most standard trip cancelation insurance p
« on: February 12, 2020, 08:42:46 AM »
It's typical that they always seem to have exclusions for major catastrophes.
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: What It's Really Like to Sail on a 100-Day, Around-the-World Cruise
« on: November 27, 2019, 11:27:33 AM »
Even if I could afford it, I'd get so bored after 30 days (and fat) that I would be longing for home ASAP. 
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: 5 Big Cruise Balcony Mistakes
« on: November 27, 2019, 11:22:31 AM »
On the 13th deck of the MSC Divina you will find these small, narrow balconies.
MSC Divina Deck 13 Aft Balcony
And I though the Royal class ships had small balconies.
MSC Divina Deck 13 Aft Balcony
And I though the Royal class ships had small balconies.
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Cruising Tips Chatter / Re: What You Need to Know Before Your First Cruise
« on: September 29, 2019, 11:30:26 AM »
Things you CANNOT bring...
Homemade food from home -=This I've never heard of before.
Pool floats Princess does allow noodles in the pool. I just picked up an inflatable one for our next Regal cruise.
Homemade food from home -=This I've never heard of before.
Pool floats Princess does allow noodles in the pool. I just picked up an inflatable one for our next Regal cruise.