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Not sure I buy this. Mattresses in homes are slept on every single night, and I bet they are not replaced as often as ones in a cruise ship. Also it’s not as though there are high enough ceilings in a cabin to like jump on the beds or abuse them in ways you wouldn’t at home (which might cause faster wear and tear aging).
Personally, I 100% cannot sleep normally on a RC mattress. I’ve had to either prop up with lots of pillows in a semi-sitting up position, done the same on the couch in the cabin, or slept on the deck chair if we have a balcony. They are just awful, IMO. Would be nice if they had bendy beds 🙂

My fault, lol. I clicked on the >> That goes all the way to the oldest posts, rather than the next page… and didn’t notice these were from 2013, haha. Still a valid topic of discussion 🙂

My fault, lol. I clicked on the >> That goes all the way to the oldest posts, rather than the next page… and didn’t notice these were from 2013, haha. Still a valid topic of discussion 🙂

Eastern Caribbean, I like the islands over the Mexican Riveria and Mexico itself.

A bit far out there, but that means more time to daydream and plan! This will be our second trip to Coco Cay, and our first to St Thomas and St Maarten 🙂
Hope to meet other travelers!

Eastern. Or actually southern! Loved the ABC islands (kinda sad you don’t see Bonaire as much). Been to Mexico many times already, and Roatan twice. Offerings out of Galveston are limited. Looking forward to our first time to St Thomas and St Maarten out of Miami 🙂

No name announced yet, but they cut the first steel on it already! 

I just booked on Icon for spring break 2025 and am excited. We'll finally be getting away from the Western Caribbean/Mexico ports, and hitting a couple islands we haven't been to before (St Thomas and St Maarten). The last couple cruises we took a friend along for my teenage daughter to hang out with and that's been kind of stressful coordinating with another family, so this time it'll just be me, DH and daughter in a balcony. If others want to join us, they can get their own room, hah.
Time to daydream and start looking at excursions - daughter wanted more good beach time, and this should do it (especially with Coco Cay on the itinerary). I just hope there are enough spots with shade because we are like whiter than white, lmao.

I just booked on Icon for spring break 2025 and am excited. We'll finally be getting away from the Western Caribbean/Mexico ports, and hitting a couple islands we haven't been to before (St Thomas and St Maarten). The last couple cruises we took a friend along for my teenage daughter to hang out with and that's been kind of stressful coordinating with another family, so this time it'll just be me, DH and daughter in a balcony. If others want to join us, they can get their own room, hah.
Time to daydream and start looking at excursions - daughter wanted more good beach time, and this should do it (especially with Coco Cay on the itinerary). I just hope there are enough spots with shade because we are like whiter than white, lmao.

I just booked on Icon for spring break 2025 and am excited. We'll finally be getting away from the Western Caribbean/Mexico ports, and hitting a couple islands we haven't been to before (St Thomas and St Maarten). The last couple cruises we took a friend along for my teenage daughter to hang out with and that's been kind of stressful coordinating with another family, so this time it'll just be me, DH and daughter in a balcony. If others want to join us, they can get their own room, hah.
Time to daydream and start looking at excursions - daughter wanted more good beach time, and this should do it (especially with Coco Cay on the itinerary). I just hope there are enough spots with shade because we are like whiter than white, lmao.

I just booked on Icon for spring break 2025 and am excited. We'll finally be getting away from the Western Caribbean/Mexico ports, and hitting a couple islands we haven't been to before (St Thomas and St Maarten). The last couple cruises we took a friend along for my teenage daughter to hang out with and that's been kind of stressful coordinating with another family, so this time it'll just be me, DH and daughter in a balcony. If others want to join us, they can get their own room, hah.
Time to daydream and start looking at excursions - daughter wanted more good beach time, and this should do it (especially with Coco Cay on the itinerary). I just hope there are enough spots with shade because we are like whiter than white, lmao.

I just booked on Icon for spring break 2025 and am excited. We'll finally be getting away from the Western Caribbean/Mexico ports, and hitting a couple islands we haven't been to before (St Thomas and St Maarten). The last couple cruises we took a friend along for my teenage daughter to hang out with and that's been kind of stressful coordinating with another family, so this time it'll just be me, DH and daughter in a balcony. If others want to join us, they can get their own room, hah.
Time to daydream and start looking at excursions - daughter wanted more good beach time, and this should do it (especially with Coco Cay on the itinerary). I just hope there are enough spots with shade because we are like whiter than white, lmao.

I just booked on Icon for spring break 2025 and am excited. We'll finally be getting away from the Western Caribbean/Mexico ports, and hitting a couple islands we haven't been to before (St Thomas and St Maarten). The last couple cruises we took a friend along for my teenage daughter to hang out with and that's been kind of stressful coordinating with another family, so this time it'll just be me, DH and daughter in a balcony. If others want to join us, they can get their own room, hah.
Time to daydream and start looking at excursions - daughter wanted more good beach time, and this should do it (especially with Coco Cay on the itinerary). I just hope there are enough spots with shade because we are like whiter than white, lmao.

I just booked on Icon for spring break 2025 and am excited. We'll finally be getting away from the Western Caribbean/Mexico ports, and hitting a couple islands we haven't been to before (St Thomas and St Maarten). The last couple cruises we took a friend along for my teenage daughter to hang out with and that's been kind of stressful coordinating with another family, so this time it'll just be me, DH and daughter in a balcony. If others want to join us, they can get their own room, hah.
Time to daydream and start looking at excursions - daughter wanted more good beach time, and this should do it (especially with Coco Cay on the itinerary). I just hope there are enough spots with shade because we are like whiter than white, lmao.

Been really good so far. It was mid 70s to mid 80s in Mexico. Smooth sailing on the seas and even though I the sailing is near capacity, it doesn’t feel crowded. The Neighborhoods concept does such a good job of breaking up the crowds. Even at the elevators! Allure looks good - not showing her age, IMO. Air conditioning in the room takes a bit to kick in … that’s the only negative I have.
 
I saw the Aqua Theater show on Harmony 3 years ago and the one here is just great as well!
Also, NextCruise has a new booking offer that I took advantage of (kiddo wants to sail Icon next… can’t blame her after seeing the docus onboard about it). Reduced ($200) deposit, and you don’t have to chose your sailing - booking can be delayed up to 12 months. 

We are on Allure now and did not reserve parking. Had to park in Lot 14, but a shuttle takes you to the terminal. It was $108 for a 5-night cruise.

We are on Allure now and did not reserve parking. Had to park in Lot 14, but a shuttle takes you to the terminal. It was $108 for a 5-night cruise.

Antigua has the best that I’ve been to.

Grand Cayman is a tender port so no Oasis class visits.  
At the moment Odyssey has enough other non-tender ports available so they seem to keep Odyssey away too.  That leaves the older ships to get there.
St Thomas has some pretty beaches.  Magens Bay Beach is world renowned.  St. Maarten does as well.  One beach is visible from the ship and a short taxi by car or water away.    Other beaches are a 20 to 25 minute taxi ride.  Maho Beach is famous for being at the end of a runway.  St. Kitts too, by taxi.  Antigua as the saying goes has "365 beaches so one for every day of the year" but I think it's a few short of 365 officially.   

Happy update on this! I got the Royal Up offer email today so thought "hmmm, maybe things are opened back up?" I still don't see the cruise listed on the website, but asked my TA to give it a go again, and he was able to make the change, which I can now see online. Hooray! And surprisingly enough, the shore excursions and drink package purchase transferred over to the replacement passenger as well.
11 days to set sail so this got a little close, but everyone is thrilled that it worked out finally. SHEW!

Happy update on this! I got the Royal Up offer email today so thought "hmmm, maybe things are opened back up?" I still don't see the cruise listed on the website, but asked my TA to give it a go again, and he was able to make the change, which I can now see online. Hooray! And surprisingly enough, the shore excursions and drink package purchase transferred over to the replacement passenger as well.
11 days to set sail so this got a little close, but everyone is thrilled that it worked out finally. SHEW!

Happy update on this! I got the Royal Up offer email today so thought "hmmm, maybe things are opened back up?" I still don't see the cruise listed on the website, but asked my TA to give it a go again, and he was able to make the change, which I can now see online. Hooray! And surprisingly enough, the shore excursions and drink package purchase transferred over to the replacement passenger as well.
11 days to set sail so this got a little close, but everyone is thrilled that it worked out finally. SHEW!

Happy update on this! I got the Royal Up offer email today so thought "hmmm, maybe things are opened back up?" I still don't see the cruise listed on the website, but asked my TA to give it a go again, and he was able to make the change, which I can now see online. Hooray! And surprisingly enough, the shore excursions and drink package purchase transferred over to the replacement passenger as well.
11 days to set sail so this got a little close, but everyone is thrilled that it worked out finally. SHEW!

Happy update on this! I got the Royal Up offer email today so thought "hmmm, maybe things are opened back up?" I still don't see the cruise listed on the website, but asked my TA to give it a go again, and he was able to make the change, which I can now see online. Hooray! And surprisingly enough, the shore excursions and drink package purchase transferred over to the replacement passenger as well.
11 days to set sail so this got a little close, but everyone is thrilled that it worked out finally. SHEW!

We just got double points on our 8/15 cruise on Indy. Just in a balcony and not single occupancy, but for a 7 night cruise we got 14 points each.