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@Matt and @twangsterhave lots of fans on here....

Or just wear it and see how that is received!!

Hi @HillaryG Our first ever cruise was 27 days B2B on Ovation from Sydney and we had obstructed view cabin 6202. Loved the ship and the crew. Pictures below of the views we had. Deck 7 should only be obstructed if looking directly down I guess! Totally fell in love with cruising, and especially RCI, and we are jumping to Diamond this time next year having already booked B2B on Grandeur in Jan 23, Venice on Explorer Sept 23 and B2B on Oasis in Jan 2024. Addicted!

In the UK we get live games via Sky Sports as a paid for channel, but for me to watch that abroad on a mobile device (if the wi-fi is good enough!) I need to go via Surf Shark or similar VPN. I am sure the NFL network will be streaming all the matches and again may just need to go via a VPN? @twangsteris all things technology from my experience of his posts!!

Never been on Symphony but this is the deck plan for deck 16...2 bars quite close by so assume get drinks from there if you order? https://www.royalcaribbean.com/gbr/en/cruise-ships/symphony-of-the-seas/deck-plans/2149/16

Did Colon back in February on Grandeur. Yes the port wasn't the prettiest (container ship central!) and the area surrounding it was not the prettiest but we arranged a private guide for the day and he was brilliant (Clemente from Tours By Locals). Met us outside the gates, nice car, did so much in the 6 hours we had and were back in plenty of time. Day included private boat on the canal to see monkeys, sloths etc then into the city via the locks (where he worked as security), the old US forces bases and the beautiful Causeway. He also gave us a great history lesson and showed us the locations where 'things happened'. Was well worth getting out of the port IMO.

Thank you

Oh dear...! I have B2B on Oasis in January 2024 with identical itineraries (booked it for some winter sun!) - both going to Nassau, Perfect Day, Labadee and Falmouth. Never been to any of these places (was considering Margaritaville for Nassau and RIU Resort for Jamaica) but suddenly wondering if worth it???! All subjective comments I know but the fact so many negatives does make you wonder!! Gulp!

Biggest mistake would be not asking experts on here so top marks for you! Research research research, plan plan plan, so you can enjoy enjoy enjoy!!

Sounds awesome. The only downside is you didn't get to beautiful Wales. Excuse to come back I guess!

Wow - congrats. Sounds exciting!!! Safe travels!

Congrats!!! We have 14 days on Grandeur in January to push us to 69 and still in Emerald so booked a JS for 7 day cruise next September to jump us to Diamond before Oasis in Jan 24 to benefit! #addictedtoRCI

Hey @twangster does this include JS? Thanks

Well not cheaper than the free water but you know what I mean!!

If you pre-order the water package (12 or 24 bottles or cans) it works out much cheaper....

Must have been a very expensive 'lunch'!!!

Did the Ovation one a few years ago on our very first cruise. Really interesting to see behind the scenes and it really makes you realise the amount of work that goes unseen. Hats off to the staff working so we can have a great holiday/vacation* *Delete as applicable!

Hey Kate I hope you mean Southampton as Northampton is about 130 miles from the coast Enjoy wherever you are starting from!!

100%. Even clothes you leave in the cabin and don't wear shrink! Despite the walls being lined with something to block out the wi-fi the salt air gets through!

Maybe just a glitch in the matrix, I mean a temporary fault in the UK version! Thanks @KristiZ and @WAAAYTOOO

Hi. I have 2 B2Bs booked on Grandeur from Miami in January (5 nights from 8th and 9 nights from 13th). Was going to have a look at the current prices and cabin availability and the actual sailings are no longer visible! However, they are both still showing in my bookings. The only date shown for GOTS in Jan is 9 nights from 27th!! Is it 'normal' for dates to be removed temporarily or should I be looking at other options?! Thanks!

Had Joff on my very first cruise(s) on Ovation - he was brilliant! His #2 was a blonde lady (Dutch I think - wish could remember her name) but they were superb together.

Good shout - very good search site - thanks @AshleyDillo - although I have to pretend to live in North America when searching!!

Hi @SewerUrchin43 My Grandeur sailing in January from Miami does not specify a particular brand just says 'bottles' until you go to order then it says '12 or 24 cans'! My planner for Explorer from Venice next September states San Benedetto cans - not sure if just an Italian thing though??? As I go for the refreshment package I never order the bottles/cans as can get as I go and they have always been bottles when ordered from bars or when getting off the ship and the sparkling has been San Pellegrino. I do not recall ever having their own RCI H2O. I am sure somebody ( @twangster@Matt etc) will know each brand by ship by port by day!! Enjoy the cruise!

Daylight robe-ery??