CRUISE DOCUMENTS ARRIVED TODAY!! SNAIL MAIL!! luggage tags and contract looks like. is that right -i mean is that all we're getting?!
I have to say, I was a bit ticked off then I wasted mytime going around rooms to look at them and they hadnt waited for me, I think its easy to say wait for the last person
I think eventually we caught up, but I do think its a bit horrible not waiting for the last person.I can see probs though if you are half way around the tour, not sure how you could work that, If I mind, we all started at my room then the others that were showing there rooms went first.We had a connecting room with our mum and dad, we never heard them through the door at all, they are really heavy and thick and of course one on each cabin, It will be fine, I worried too.
Only if your lucky, I got no tags!CRUISE DOCUMENTS ARRIVED TODAY!! SNAIL MAIL!! luggage tags and contract looks like. is that right -i mean is that all we're getting?!
I'm really exited now! The spiral-bound book is sooo cute! Two years ago when we were on the first-ever DCL 5-night cruise, I think the booklet looked like vouchers---right? This one feels so much more professional! I especially like the little ship contact information cards---1 goes to the in-laws, 1 goes to the doggie sitter, and 1 goes to the friend getting our mail.
I do have a question----does one have to do the on-line check-in or can we wait until we get to the port?
Oh, I also purchased a new printer on Amazon this morning----so I'll be able to make the nametags soon! So if anyone new is interested in having them for their lanyard, please PM me! They will be printed on cream-colored card-stock with our official map logo in the background---I'm still working out the size and font for the names----they need to be big enough to read yet small enough to fit in the lanyard pouch. Sigh.
I hope everone has a Great Sunday today!!!!! And here's hoping that all of your DCL cruise docs arrive safely on Monday
Yes, afraid so. A bit pathetic really isn't it?
If I get upgraded to a T, then you can all come and visit!!!
Aren't a lot of these categories just the same room but in a different location? Once Cat 6 is much like another Cat 6 etc!! So, perhaps we don't need 9C and 9D?? Well at least we wouldn't be missing too much if we don't anyway.
I know if it had been on the TA there would be drinks of an alcoholic variety at each room, so it could be fun to watch!!!
Yes, that would be the reason the the a,b and c's. But the rooms are the same(apart from an odd sideways cabin etc). I just wondered if cutting some out would shorten the tour. Looks like it is a full day thing at the moment.
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I agree the rooms in each category number are pretty much the same - except location. They seem to charge more to be in the middle of the ship. The exceptions are the size and shape of the verandas. So, if we don't get every category we will have a good overall presentation. The only thing we will miss are the T and 6 categories. If you go on the tour you don't have to visit each room - it is not a guided tour. If someone who is opening their room isn't there when you get to their cabin, you can go on to another room and come back - if there are plenty of rooms on the tour this makes it even more likely you'll see most of what you were interested in.
While I really enjoyed seeing the suites, I found going into the lower category rooms the most enlightening. We had always stayed in a veranda room because we didn't think we would like being in a closed in room. We found them really nice, especially the oceanview rooms. We also were able to pick the specific room we wanted to book for our next cruises.
Lynne told me about a few people who really got on her case because they thought it wasn't organized as well as they wanted. I guess they should have asked her for a refund. val
Yes, that would be the reason the the a,b and c's. But the rooms are the same(apart from an odd sideways cabin etc). I just wondered if cutting some out would shorten the tour. Looks like it is a full day thing at the moment.
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I agree the rooms in each category number are pretty much the same - except location. They seem to charge more to be in the middle of the ship. The exceptions are the size and shape of the verandas. So, if we don't get every category we will have a good overall presentation. The only thing we will miss are the T and 6 categories. If you go on the tour you don't have to visit each room - it is not a guided tour. If someone who is opening their room isn't there when you get to their cabin, you can go on to another room and come back - if there are plenty of rooms on the tour this makes it even more likely you'll see most of what you were interested in.
While I really enjoyed seeing the suites, I found going into the lower category rooms the most enlightening. We had always stayed in a veranda room because we didn't think we would like being in a closed in room. We found them really nice, especially the oceanview rooms. We also were able to pick the specific room we wanted to book for our next cruises.
Lynne told me about a few people who really got on her case because they thought it wasn't organized as well as they wanted. I guess they should have asked her for a refund. val
I'm going to make DH wait while i go see the secret verandah? one on my floor -then he can go see it. there are a few i really realy am curious about, but was not planning on going to see every room, but hopefully every category!! I appreciate the planning that is going into this and all the other disboard activities, i just want to understand how it goes. I'm a go with the flow type, but i like direction first so i can flow in the generally right direction! so i think i understand now. i'm also going to give me permission to close my door if it appears the last have come, even if i find out later they didn't. and i'm going to forgive those who close their doors thnking i'd gotten there, even if i hadn't. but now i think i understand better. i was not complaining, just trying to understand! sorry if i gave another feeling to you.
sherri
Yes, that would be the reason the the a,b and c's. But the rooms are the same(apart from an odd sideways cabin etc). I just wondered if cutting some out would shorten the tour. Looks like it is a full day thing at the moment.
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I agree the rooms in each category number are pretty much the same - except location. They seem to charge more to be in the middle of the ship. The exceptions are the size and shape of the verandas. So, if we don't get every category we will have a good overall presentation. The only thing we will miss are the T and 6 categories. If you go on the tour you don't have to visit each room - it is not a guided tour. If someone who is opening their room isn't there when you get to their cabin, you can go on to another room and come back - if there are plenty of rooms on the tour this makes it even more likely you'll see most of what you were interested in.
While I really enjoyed seeing the suites, I found going into the lower category rooms the most enlightening. We had always stayed in a veranda room because we didn't think we would like being in a closed in room. We found them really nice, especially the oceanview rooms. We also were able to pick the specific room we wanted to book for our next cruises.
Lynne told me about a few people who really got on her case because they thought it wasn't organized as well as they wanted. I guess they should have asked her for a refund. val
I think Lynne was a little upset. Goodness me, what are some people like complaining about someone's goodness in organising something!!!
laughing It really wasn't meant in any bad way at all, and I feel a bit bad about it. I must learn to think first.
Just want to say sorry, particularly to Val, that my comment about room categories might have come across as complaining or criticising the organisation. It was just a light hearted comment, following on from me offering our suite if we were upgraded
thank all of you who've done things to make this cruise fun -the excursiions, the wine meet and greet, champagne, rooom, all the stuff - thank you! It was a wedding present 31 years ago. So i want to fix it. i've emailed who the company became, but wondered if any of you had any suggestions. I really want to fix it and keep it! Help!! Thank you!
I thought the TA tour was great. I would not have wanted it more organized...I got to go where I wanted, stay as long as I wanted and saw as much as I wanted. Kudos to Lynne for putting it together and to you, Val, for taking it on this time!
If those that complained want a refund...then I'll match what their fee was, Lynne!
Sherri you might check with a jewerly repair shop as they may be able to repair it.So now i have a non-cruise related question - canya believe it!! But i've got this worldwide expertise at my fingers, so i need to ask: I have an International Silver Company silver pitcher. I pulled it out ad washed it for thanksgibving, not realising in advbance that i'd need it. So i was polishing it before i put it away -backwards i know - and one of the legs broke off.
sherri
So now i have a non-cruise related question - canya believe it!! But i've got this worldwide expertise at my fingers, so i need to ask: I have an International Silver Company silver pitcher. I pulled it out ad washed it for thanksgibving, not realising in advbance that i'd need it. So i was polishing it before i put it away -backwards i know - and one of the legs broke off.
sherri
Oh, that sounds like FUN!
