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Not welcome news, but still not as bad as the $95 per person per day that NCL now charges (without the gratuity!).

It's good that the cruise industry is emphasizing building small ships - but some new affordable ones would be nice for those who want small and intimate but can't afford the price tag that comes with it. Maybe MSC will be the one that breaks the mold. ?

Which of the cruise lines doesn't put out ice buckets anymore? That is a "must" for us!

Great advice from all of you. Thanks

Not money but convenience...... Pack some wire (dry cleaner) coat hangers, as there are never enough in the closets. Bring a small night light or, most bathroom doors are not tight at the bottom so leave the light on and it works. If you have a stateroom with a card slot at the door to allow lights to be turned on, use a business card instead of the room key and just leave it in.

For those bringing soda/pop or water onboard (where allowed) beware they do not put out ice buckets any more.... Ask your room steward and he/she will get you one and keep it filled. Carnival has ice tea, lemonade etc. in the lido buffet, so bring a refillable and get all you want. Royal has those in the Windjammer buffet but does not like you taking it out and they have the glasses poured already so you can't fill your refillable.