JoeyandDavid

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We have all read the different threads discussing how the staff of the different lines are underpaid..overpaid, or how the cruise lines should abolish tipping all together .. even to the point where some people even go so far to skip the last night at dinner in order to "stiff" their wait staff on tips.. Thinking back to your expierences... do you think the industry guidelines for tipping should be increased? are the appropriate? or should they be cut back some? What's your opinion?

After reading numerous reviews, I notice that some people rave about their stateroom attendent while others arent so pleased...and i have to agree that some stateroom attendents we have had appear to be mearly going through the motions.. In your opinion what does it take to make a stateroom attendent stand out and become excellent?

It seems everyone love the food on cruises.. and I know some lines have produced their own "cookbook" with recipes and pictures .. Have you ever purchased a cruise line cook book? Would you?

kim is in and out... she is her own TA you guys knew that? as we get closer no doubt she will return...(at least i hope so)

Thanks MaryLou... !!!!

Welcome Aboard!!

Welcome Aboard!!

Welcome Aboard!!

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. has named Dr. Arthur L. Diskin as its vice president and global chief medical officer for its Medical and Public Health Department. In his position, which is new to the company, Dr. Diskin is responsible for managing the medical facilities and staff that provide daily care for the company's guests, as well as the medical care of more than 40,000 crew members. This includes the company's new Crew Wellness Program and the management of all public health issues, working in coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Dr. Diskin also oversees the company's Guest Care Team, which provides one-on-one assistance to guests and their families involved in medial or other emergencies. "We are delighted to have Art join our team," said Gary M. Bald, senior vice president of Safety, Security, Environment, Medical and Public Health for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. "Art is a pioneer in the field of cruise ship medicine. His expertise and experience in emergency medicine and medical services onboard cruise ships will be an invaluable asset to our company. We look forward to his assistance with one of our top priorities, the health and wellbeing of our guests and crew members." Dr. Diskin attended college and medical school at the University of Miami, and completed his residency in Emergency Medicine at the Los Angeles County Medical Center/University of Southern California. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Diskin is the past president of the Florida College of Emergency Physicians, former Chief of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital and Chair of the Section on Cruise Ship and Maritime Medicine of the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Diskin assisted in creating the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center. This program, affiliated with Nova Southeastern School of Medicine, is currently one of only seven Emergency Medicine residency programs in Florida. Dr. Diskin was a consultant to Carnival Cruise Lines since 1990, most recently serving as Medical Director. In that role he was responsible for guest and crew care, medical facilities and staff, developing medical, evacuation and disaster management policies and advising the ships' physicians. He also has served as a physician onboard cruise ships since the 1980s.

When you are on a typical cruise how many different pairs of shoes do you normally pack?

When you are on a cruise... and you are the type to wear a tie, how many different ties do you normally pack?

Welcome Aboard!!

Welcome Aboard!!

sounds like fun... what do teh winners get a key chain?

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Danicin with you Bob!! Congratulations on the Docs!!

That is why mosty of us early bookers got afts!!!.. Hope you join us Bulldog

I agree. The Quest is the silliest thing I've seen (enjoyed it thoroughly ). ok what's the "Quest"

The "Connie Goes Crazie" Group Price ..... As i have mentioned before if you are thinking about this cruise ... our prices for some categories are cheaper than booking through celebrity

the benefits of group pricing!! Great!!