Susie

You live really close to the port why don't take a short cruise like a weekend cruise. They are not expensive. If I live that close to the port of Miami or in FL somewhere. I will possible taking the short cruise every month LOL

I can reserve the show (the gift, We will rock you and Spectra) but not activities like North Star and iFly. Of course, anything needs to pay money still available and get an email reminding me to buy them every day. ?

A few times, we got off and just walk around and saw many shops close like permanent close. I also don't feel safe to walk around anymore except close to the ship. However, this upcoming cruise on Anthem we booked a shore excursion to Pearl Island and hope we make the right decision. Yes, it is really expensive but we don't know what else to do.

We had never been on a mega ship like Oasis class. The biggest ship, we went on was Freedom OTC so Anthem will be our new biggest ship. I still not rule out Grandeur OTC, if the price and time are right, we will definitely cruise with her again because of convenient. LOL, I can't teach Nicholas so have to let the school do that. Your pictures are great. I have questions about a camera. Do you use filters? I love to take pictures but definitely no expert. I still have my ancient 6 years old Nikon P510 Coolpix. It is a great camera for me and easy to use. My camera does not have a thread for filters lens so I will need to buy an adapter first then buy filters. Does it necessary to use a camera hood?

I remember a few years ago, we were on Grandeur OTC Canada & New England cruise a big families cruise 30 + people. We booked the photo session and cost like $800 just for less than 1/2 hours. Nothing includes. Everyone in the group has to pay for their own picture. $800 just for taking the picture.

My son name is Nicholas. He went to the kid's club one time. Not sure why he doesn't like it that much. He seems to like to be in the pool even though we have a pool at home. This upcoming cruise on Anthem, we possible will try the Adventure Ocean again. He might like it this time. We went on Grandeur 5 times so kind of want to get on the new ship. Because of the school calendar, we only can go during Easter, Summer, Thanksgiving or Christmas. We are thinking of booking the cruise for this Easter break but not sure yet what ship we will book. Maryland changing the school calendar and now we only get 3 days off for Easter break so we possible only can do 7 days cruise this coming Easter.

Yes, we were on Grandeur this year 12 night during Easter 2018, March 24-April 5. It was so much fun, we were on the beach most stop. My favorite is St. Lucia and St. Kitts. St. Lucia we did the all-day tour to a plantation, a beach, a volcano, and a waterfall. My husband found the tour on the Internet and book it online. For St. Kitts we did the beach forgot the name. The water was so calm and clear, the fishes came right to you and next to the restaurant. We rent the umbrella and 2x lounge chairs then ordered sushi, whole pizza, and beers. We live in Maryland that why we are on Grandeur a lot. However, my son getting older and not much to do on Grandeur. I am sure you guys will have fun in Europe and Moscow. Can't wait to see your nice pictures. My aunt will be on MSC Seaside in a few weeks so I should get some feedback from her. I booked Seaside relatively early because seems to fill up so quickly. The price of the cruise is really low and have a slide for my son so that is sold me. I also ask MSC that if I change my mind want to cancel, MSC said longer before 90 days mark I will get all my money back so that makes me feel better.

Yes, took our son with us was harder to manage but that what we want and will not change anything. He will always go with us anywhere. He is now 6 years old. November 17, we will be on Anthem OTC and will be his 4th cruises. So far we have been cruising with RCI and not try other lines yet. We did book MSC Seaside for August 2019 and thinking to try Norwegian cruise sometimes in the future.

Love, love, love.... your blog. We always take our son with us anywhere we go so I can relate to you guys. We took him to the cruise since he was 2.5 years old. Keep it coming.

Thanks, @twangster Wish me luck and will get to Boleros ASAP when we there. Happy your next sailing.

Thank you for the info. I cannot do extream exercise because a limitation of my health so Yoga is a better fit for me. Definitely, I am a beginner for Yoga. How long the class (30 minutes)? Glad you got a nice class on Labadee.

Yep, I checked almost every day since the day I booked for when I can reserve the i-fly and North Star but it had never been available. After they told me the booking is closed for online then I didn't check anymore. It is disappoint ?

Thank you for the info. I do not plan to leave him there long anyway. Might be 2 hours in the afternoon so we can enjoy the solarium pool. Of course, if he would like to stay then he can stay.

The last cruise we went, my son did not like AOC but I might try again this time. Does AOC has snacks and water for the kids during those hours?

@ellcee @firebuck thank you for the info.

? for calling. I was just looking for a cruise during Easter and I am a Diamond member so I should get some discount for Bacony. I not sure what ship yet just looking around but notice that part to put C&A # was missing.

Yup Look like there is no more discount for being C&A or a glitch of a web redesign. ?

I also notice that there is no place to put C & A # for discount anymore ?

@Matt thank you for the info. I cannot book any of activity like i-fly and North Star online at all. It doesn't show up.3 weeks ago, I also sent an email asked RC about it. The replied email stated that online booking for my sailing already close and suggest me to book it when I onboard.

My Cruise will be on November 17 - November 25 with Anthem of the Seas. I booked late so I cannot reserve i-fly and North star and also no dining package available to reserve online because of a holiday sailing. My questions are 1. Does Royal IQ apps work right away once I get onboard? So I can reserve i-fly and North Star. 2. Better to wait in line at Beleros to reserve i-fly and North Star or use Royal IQ apps. 3. Does any dining package offer during a holiday sailing? 4. For anyone that did yoga classes. Do they good and worth the money? I might have more question later but these what I can think of for now. Any suggestion for sailing Anthem OTC welcome because it is the first time I will be on her. TY in advance

Yes.

I think you only need Suft. If you download something then you might need Suft & stream. I might be wrong but that what my understanding.

Be nice if can be in a suite. However, I have a young son and only child so we take him everywhere with us. So suite is not a great choice for me. I also not in my cabin much only sleep and take shower so suite not necessary for me. However, if the price is right, one day I might think about it.

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@Lovetocruise2002 now just hope there is a good sale coming up for Black Friday.