Jill

Years ago (like 1991) we were diverted from Labadee on Song of America due to riots in Haiti. We went to CocoCay instead which really was just a beach with mangrove trees.

I don’t know. For us without double points we’d be at 129. Double points on our 4 cruises will get us to 175. That’s a chunk. 10 night Alaska in a JS was the biggee at 40 points.

So y’all flew in on Day 1? We’ve got the land tour booked and I was going to fly in the day before the land tour. We’re coming from Florida. May need to rethink that plan. I’ve got hotel already booked for that night but it’d save a little money if we just flew in on Day 1.

We love oasis class however when it comes to an itinerary I want (Alaska, Europe etc) I won’t hesitate to take a smaller ship. I will always choose oasis class when I can, but that generally means the Caribbean. Personally I think an oasis class in Europe for a port heavy 7 day is a waste of an oasis class ship. I guess the same can be said for Quantum class too in Europe however I have Odyssey booked for the Holy Land/Greece BUT we have 3 sea days which gives me time to enjoy the ship. We did have 4 sea days but they added a port.

Can I get a drink package? Is there a formal night?

My hubby had to recite 3 times with lit match. Those were the good old days.

Hubby is semi-retired and self employed so maybe we’ll run into you on another!

Which date? We’re the 27th

Mariner is a fun ship and a good size for a first timer. You should be able to get a recent cruise compass in a few months to look over beforehand. Just scroll up to the menu and you’ll see the link just below “message boards” I’d fly in the day before and stay somewhere near the port. Cocoa Beach is right there. Orlando airport (MCO) is roughly an hour from the port. I love sea days. It’s time to soak up those last rays, see parts of the ship you haven’t seen, drink the yummy drinks and take a nap. One of my favorite things to do is stop by Next Cruise and pull all the sheets for itineraries we want to do next. Sometimes we go ahead and book our next one while onboard. That’s so much fun and makes disembarkment a little easier knowing you’ve got a new countdown to cruise!

Do it, do it, do it! Since they extended the promo, that now includes our 12 night Holy Land which then leaves us only 14 points to Diamond Plus. So I booked Harmony in a Central Park balcony (to save a little lol) to get us those 14 points. Got a decent deal. We’re only 2 hours from the port so can easily drive in the morning of In addition to the free drinks, photos etc, your balcony discount will increase too.

Doubt he’ll go to the Med though. Too expensive! Guess he’ll hop on another while she’s over there.

Song of America

Song of Norway. I sailed Song of America as my first RC ship in 1991. Loved her! Classic!

We’re 95 as well. Jacksonville/St Augustine

And if I-4 is involved it can be forever!

I’m planning to be on her as well. Not sure for inaugural but hopefully soon after. Hoping she home ports in PC as I’m only 2 hours from there. I thought I heard though that Miami will have LNG capabilities but not sure when.

Hopefully by the time you sail, the current cruise compass for your ship will be available. If you scroll up to the menu, you’ll see it just below “message boards.” The compass will give you a great idea what all is available during your cruise. Even if post-Covid ones are not available, look at old ones for Harmony. You’re going to love Harmony. Oasis class is just an engineering feat. Central Park is my favorite. I bet you’ll never go back to Carnival ?

Where do we send cards to Judge Merryday? ? Even if this gets heard by the 11th circuit, I think it’ll side with Merryday’s ruling.

I will never sit in a cruise ship hot tub ? I will never do the Flowrider. I will never go to an art auction

The Points Guy had an article today about it. Wondering if anyone has actually gotten great deals. I’ve got to book flights for Alaska and Holy Land cruise out of Rome. Cruises are 5 months apart so it’d be nice to find deals! Was planning to use Air2Sea but saw this today. I’ll probably be a weenie and chicken out and go with dependable Air2Sea https://scottscheapflights.com/?utm_medium=organic-social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=bio The Points Guy article: https://thepointsguy.com/guide/scotts-cheap-flights/?utm_term=Editorial&utm_content=2F835330-DE99-11EB-BC0B-CC660EDC252D&utm_campaign=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR00Z9kqagQrRNbSI68yrlRG1HvL8n4WdaB_3fToUA5S-ujNNwLll_Z6QLc

We have 6 for our pool! Love them!

Central Park has been so popular. I hope it transcends classes

So it must be fake news so people won’t book them and keep them available for those that know the truth! #notbuyingwindjammerstory #icallbs

These are great floats too. I bought these for our May 2020 symphony that was cancelled and have moved it 3 times now. Hoping to use them now in October! BADIQI Swimming Inflatable Pool Float,4-in-1 Pool Hammock (Lounge Chair,Saddle, Hammock, Drifter), Portable Water Hammock,Pool Chair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XZ7917K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_R1PC5H5W11G08A9GJ34T?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1