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Christine Sholander

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I can answer any questions about Royal Caribbean's ships, staterooms, destinations, cruise tours, pre- and post-cruise travel, shore excursions, short vs. long cruises, deposits, air and transfers, dining, accessible cruising, weddings and vow renewals, honeymoons, reunion, group, fundraising and incentive travel.

Experience in the area

I have over 18 years in the travel industry with a concentration in cruising, and have owned my own travel agency for the past 5 years. I love cruising! and have sailed almost every Royal Caribbean ship afloat!

Organizations

CLIA Cruise Agency Bridal Association of America Member

Publications

Travel Newsletter www.DouglasTvl.com Blog

Education/Credentials

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Expert Plus Celebrity Special Agent Norwegian Cruise Line Specialist Princess Cruise Line Captain Rank

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Recent Answers from Christine Sholander

2009-11-19 Drink price and tipping - Freedom of the seas:

Hi Carol, Depending on the brand of beer and rum you choose, you can expect per drink prices to be in the $5.00-8.00 range, USD. For room service, I usually tip $1.00 USD per trip. If you have more

2009-10-25 Royal Caribbean:

Hi Dee, Royal Caribbean has a number of hotels in each city that they may use for this cruisetour. In Venice: Hotel Gabrielli Sandwirth, Hotel Carlton Grand Canal, Duodo Palace In Florence: Albani

2009-09-17 soda fountain package:

Hi Petra, All the regular sodas are included in the package. For instance, Coke or Pepsi, Sprite, Ginger Ale, etc. Ice tea is available 24 hours in the Windjammer and in the dining room for no charge

2009-08-18 Menu Substitutions in Specialty Restaurants?:

Hi Jacquie, I've found that the restaurants on board are usually very willing to make substitutions when possible. There are a number of people with food allergies and I'm sure a lot of them cruise

2009-07-22 Royal Carribean Cruise:

Hi Peter, Royal Caribbean usually offers a soda pass for kids and adults. The cost is around 7USD per person per day; a great value if soda is your drink of choice. Some ships also offer a specialty

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