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@SeasTheDayNJ I asked about St. paddy's day specials for Saturday, the answer was, "Don't know yet. Not planned yet. Maybe yes, maybe no. But we usually do." ?

Definitely not weird, plenty of people do it.
 
But I agree with DocLC about San Juan. Don't need to book an excursion, just walk around Old San Juan -- should be fine on your own. If you have a National Parks Pass, bring it as it will get you into the old forts. I've been there twice and still look forward to having a walk around next cruise.

I would say you can't go wrong either way. Norway for the incredible scenery and Serenade has had some nice upgrades. Caribbean on Harmony would be fantasticas well... the newest and biggest ship with all the new bells and whistles. You will not be disappointed with either choice IMHO

I am not good with absolutes and superlatives.  When people ask me my favorite cruise, my favorite ship, my favorite color...I never know the answer.  That in mind, Norway is my favorite destination.  
 
There are some similarities to Alaska, but while the destinations in AK are beautiful, and there is much to see in terms of culture and wonderful people (we're planning on going back soon) - Norway stands out even more.  The fjord towns in Norway look like things you've only ever seen in movies or in Epcot.  The construction of buildings is unique, with a quaint feel, while meshing amazingly well with the technologically advanced city that shows itself just blocks in from the water.  People are among the most pleasant you can imagine, and most destinations are very 'trouble-free' with lots to do and see very close to the port.  Similar to Alaska, you can enjoy great views for hours as you sail through the fjords, though Norway seems to have a near monopoly on water falls.
 
As you can tell, I'm all in on Norway.  Bergen is probably the city that stands out most for me, but I'm not sure there are any losers to be had.  I don't know you, so I generally refrain from saying, "you'll love X" or "you'll hate Y", but I think a 12 night Scandanavian sailing would be pretty swell by the standards of many.
 
Now - all of that in mind, the Caribbean is obviously a totally different ball game, and the Harmony is a totally different ship.  This is amplified all the more by the contrast to the Netherlands, so I can appreciate the desire to branch out in that way - something I'm bias toward living in the Caribbean.  So, we can load the points on that side, and then the cruise nut in me says, "Go for the longer sailing!"
 
Whatever you chose it seems you have little chance of being disappointed.

If you gave up on WDW Today after Matt left the podcast, go and listen to the most recent episode, number 1515.  Matt was coerced into saying a few nice things about Disney Cruise Lines. :-)

If you gave up on WDW Today after Matt left the podcast, go and listen to the most recent episode, number 1515.  Matt was coerced into saying a few nice things about Disney Cruise Lines. :-)

I used to bring a power strip, but now I bring a small multi port USB charger since just about everything I need to charge uses USB.  I also bring along the adapter to plug it into the 220V socket, to keep the US style sockets available.
 
I almost never get seasick, but I always bring some Bonine.  Murphy's Law/Insurance.
 
I also bring along a small travel size bottle of citrus magic room spray.  Once again, it's just for "insurance" to make sure that I don't get any odd smells coming from the pipes in the bathroom, especially on older ships.

Wow... I can't even imagine!
 
Hope you are having a great cruise!  I visited Anthem for Lunch and a Tour yesterday, looks like a very nice ship.

If you gave up on WDW Today after Matt left the podcast, go and listen to the most recent episode, number 1515.  Matt was coerced into saying a few nice things about Disney Cruise Lines. :-)

If you gave up on WDW Today after Matt left the podcast, go and listen to the most recent episode, number 1515.  Matt was coerced into saying a few nice things about Disney Cruise Lines. :-)