Boston Babe

Have a Fantastic time!!

16 minutes ago, Matt said:

Here's my review of the Ultimate Dining Package from Harmony: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2017/07/11/royal-caribbean-ultimate-dining-package-costs-and-review

Thanks so much Matt.  this review was great.  Being our first cruise for the next 2 years is a 5 nighter, I think I'm going to pass.  Your mention of too much food, but taking the time to eat for lunch when time is short we will select one or two nights and lunch at Windjammer I would think. It really is a great deal I think if you are on a longer cruise.

By the way, @WAAAYTOOO, just noticed you are sailing on Sunday! have a fabulous time and Happy Thanksgiving!!

1 minute ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

On Grandeur we usually do a 3 night package. As a rule we do 2 nights at Izumi and 1 night at Chop

Thanks so much! I thought the same thing. I just got excited, first time since I booked something was showing up on sale!! LOL 

7 minutes ago, KathyC said:

since you get lunch on sea days as well as dinner.

Thanks Kathy, I think I may skip it as you're right, we don't eat alot of food, Especially at lunch and I hate that stuffed feeling! I Hope nothing caught fire recently!! LOL  

Finally just saw an offer on my 5 night to Bermuda on the Grandeur. Dining package $120 PP for the whole sailing, all resteraunts. @WAAAYTOOO, I know you've done this ship and cruise, any opinion on this? We are not big foodies, give my husband steak and mashed potatoes and a beer and he's happy! LOL Thanks for any input!

12 hours ago, Sabrinaklai said:

And you're laughing at me!  Look who else got sucked into another!  No better feeling that booking a new cruise.  Almost as exciting as embarkation day!

YOu are a bad influence on me Sabrina!!! LOL!!!!

5 hours ago, twangster said:

Let's see, so far I've cost @Sweety a new lens and @Sabrinaklai a new cruise.  Not bad for a few days work...  

Another one from me, booking Freedom from San Juan! LOL @twangster your blog and photos were awesome.  It seems you really liked this ship and your details make it even better to get to know the ship. A Huge thank you!!!

7 hours ago, mworkman said:

After looking at these photos has me looking at booking a cruise on Freedom OTS soon.

I'm with you on that one!! Just started looking too!

1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

I sure hope Grandeur is still around.  I have 3 cruises booked on her !!!

Oh gosh, please please let her still be here! Our first cruise is this coming May! I know you have a bunch booked.  I' guess we'll know Dec 4th when they open the Northeast????

5 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said:

do you mean Indy? Or are you referring to Adventure?  I'm thinking of booking Indy

You need to go back to work my friend! LMAO!!

47 minutes ago, Matt said:

t will eventually go to Celebrity too (as well as Azamara).  By the end of 2017, 2 Celebrity ships will have it (although I forget which ones

Thanks so much Matt! I just saw on Twitter that Celebrity has a big announcement tomorrow at 11:30AM, wonder if that's part of it. I know they are revitalizing their ships too.

13 minutes ago, Matt said:

http://itunes.apple.com/app/id1260728016

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rccl.royalcaribbean&hl=en

HI Matt, do you happen to know if this app only for RC cruises or is it good for Celebrity too or are they just rolling out RC for now?  Thanks Matt!

17 minutes ago, Sabrinaklai said:

Anyway, anyone else book anything today?

Yes, do tell how the TA is??? I'm so happy for you!!!!

49 minutes ago, rjac said:

Love this live blog and the GREAT photos!

I'll third this! LOL, Love seeing the updates! Such a beautiful ship! Enjoy Twangster!!

24 minutes ago, KathyC said:

My boss isn't back from vacation yet, and I believe some itineraries are opening up for 2019 this week.  Hoping enough open up today so I can obsess some more while I'm bored.  

Kathy, let me know if they do open today, have to go to Dr with hubby! I hope nothing else catches fire or explodes! LOL!!

Just now, Skid said:

Boston Babe-Pittsburgh, NJ and now Boston. All great places. I have a nephew from Natick and now in Somerville. When he was young I used to take him to Fenway to see the Red Sox. I was never a Yankee fan, but driving to Fenway with NY plates on the car was never fun! Couldn't convince people that I was on their side!

LOL Actually, Pittsburgh, NJ, NY, Marblehead MA, back to NY, now Lewes Delaware! RED SOX NATION LIVES IN THIS HOUSE!! Husband, being from the Bronx, the ONLY non Yankee fan in the Tri-State area, couldn't wear his Red Sox jacket when he taught at School, was afraid of getting shot! (No joke!).

12 hours ago, Sabrinaklai said:

That is one of my highlights...Rubbing it into all my students who are Red Wings, Blackhawks, and Leafs fans who the real champs are (Let's Go Pens!).  We project it on the big screen in June in my classroom! Lol!

OMG and you're a PEN'S FAN TOO!!  I"m from Pittsburgh originally, GO PENS, GO STEELERS!!

3 hours ago, KathyC said:

Glad I could make you laugh!!  Fridays at work are torture for me in our "off season" so I am going nuts sitting there trying to look busy for 8 hours. My computer caught on fire last week so I'm at a co-worker's desk which is even worse.  She's on maternity leave so I'm sure I'll be stuck there until February. 

OMG Kathy! How does a computer go on fire!! That must have been scary stuff! They should have given you the rest of the week off!

13 minutes ago, KathyC said:

40 more minutes of a very long day...

Kathy you make me laugh!! I can't help you with the diamond issue, but it sure put a smile on my face seeing your posts from work! Been there!! LOL

2 hours ago, Sabrinaklai said:

I found their info quite useful when I was deciding.

Fabulous!! thank you!! I remember what that was like going on vacation in the summer only! With thousands of others! LOL

I'm from New Jersey (or used to be ! LOL) but never was at the Port in NJ only NY.  You will love the Outlets!! Treat yourself!! LOL  

20 hours ago, Sabrinaklai said:

What could be better than retail shopping before a cruise!!! ? It is my two addictions all in one! ?

LOL! Sabrina, you are a woman after my own heart!! I hope to meet you someday!!

It's an amazing deal isn't it?  I think it's the best of anything out there.  I was going to go on NCl Escape, their Premium drink package didn't include WATER!! LOL  X included Evian.

I can't wait to hear about the Edge.  My planner said she will come back probably after being in Europe so hopefully if I'm still here on this earth will book her! LOL @janza 

11 minutes ago, Rede411 said:

We are taking the Acela from Boston to NJ the day before the cruise.  It has 2 stops in NJ..one in Newark, NJ & the other at EWR (Airport) From what Twanster says...I should take the train to EWR because it's closer to the cruise port, Correct?

Yes, Newark Airport is closer than Newark itself.  You are much better off at EWR.

Hi All, which hotels have you used prior to departing from Cape Liberty? We are only 4 hours away but want to make sure we make the ship so we will stay overnight.  It looked like Embassey Suites looks good and do hotels offer parking packages? Is it cheaper or if you know the cost at Cape Liberty let me know. thanks so much!