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I was on this (via RCI) recently and the tour was mostly exhibiting the history of Bacardi that was pretty interesting. In comparison to 
the whiskey distillery tour I made in Scotland last year, this tour didn't go inside the rum distillery production premises. 
At least in whiskey business that's the most interesting part of the whole show, so I would have liked to seen that.
Taking pictures was allowed. Tour included  a  welcome drink in a complimentary Bacardi drink glass and a drink from their bar's drink list after the tour. Our coach driver was announcing things about San Juan along the way, which was nice.
After the tour we had plenty of time to shop and have lunch in the old San Juan.
 
So most probably there's something better to do in San Juan but if one's into Bacardi?,  one could take the tour into consideration.
P.S their rum shop was ok and getting my purchased rum bottle engraved for 5$ was cool ?
 
 

Never compliment @monorailmedic or feed Gremlins after midnight. The result for either is the same.

Well, I have been Wonderlanded now!
It was for us pretty much as @monorailmedic stated: "Neat experience, but it didn't blow me away.  Would recommend doing once."
Here's what we got:
Fire
Emanating wonderful warmth
Buffalo Chicken Eggs
Smoke, blue cheese & hot sauce
Sun
Radiant vegetables playfully reinvented
Baby Vegetables in the Garden
Soil & pebbles <-- as in "normal" version the "soil" was coloured with squid ink, we had a nice green avocado grass  as a base ?
Reconstructed caprese
Liquid olive, ricotta powder, basil
Tomato water
Pepper spherification, bread foam
Ice
Chilled to exhilarate the palate
Oceanic Citrus
Spicy tuna & floral yuzu granite <--This was replaced with a fresh lime sorbet.
Crispy Crab Cones
Cilantro, avocado mousse & ohba leaf <-- cones were filled with peppers etc., so no crab here.
 
For mains we had a mushroom risotto with steamed vegetables - which wasn't overwhelmingly great, but was
a nice and light meal after all that Sorrento's pizza ? 
Dreams
Elaborate dreamscape of desserts.
 
The World
Peanut butter ganache, Valrhona chocolate mousse, salted caramel ice cream
 
 
 
The waitress explained very well the ingredients the chef replaced the meats, fish and seafood from the original setting - this is something
that was done impressively well. Chef didn't want us to miss any of the elements and clearly he made an effort to
use vegetarian ingredients that also tasted good on top of looking neat.
 
This was our chosen speciality restaurant for the cruise, and we were both
very happy with the experience. The restaurant itself was nicely furnished and it's dark, tranquil atmosphere complimented the courses well.
 
All in all the food wasn't something that a vegetarian would eat on daily basis, but this wasn't even the expectation nor the purpose of the menu. 
It was all for the experience and that Wonderland certainly delivered.
 
 
 

Well, I have been Wonderlanded now!
It was for us pretty much as @monorailmedic stated: "Neat experience, but it didn't blow me away.  Would recommend doing once."
Here's what we got:
Fire
Emanating wonderful warmth
Buffalo Chicken Eggs
Smoke, blue cheese & hot sauce
Sun
Radiant vegetables playfully reinvented
Baby Vegetables in the Garden
Soil & pebbles <-- as in "normal" version the "soil" was coloured with squid ink, we had a nice green avocado grass  as a base ?
Reconstructed caprese
Liquid olive, ricotta powder, basil
Tomato water
Pepper spherification, bread foam
Ice
Chilled to exhilarate the palate
Oceanic Citrus
Spicy tuna & floral yuzu granite <--This was replaced with a fresh lime sorbet.
Crispy Crab Cones
Cilantro, avocado mousse & ohba leaf <-- cones were filled with peppers etc., so no crab here.
 
For mains we had a mushroom risotto with steamed vegetables - which wasn't overwhelmingly great, but was
a nice and light meal after all that Sorrento's pizza ? 
Dreams
Elaborate dreamscape of desserts.
 
The World
Peanut butter ganache, Valrhona chocolate mousse, salted caramel ice cream
 
 
 
The waitress explained very well the ingredients the chef replaced the meats, fish and seafood from the original setting - this is something
that was done impressively well. Chef didn't want us to miss any of the elements and clearly he made an effort to
use vegetarian ingredients that also tasted good on top of looking neat.
 
This was our chosen speciality restaurant for the cruise, and we were both
very happy with the experience. The restaurant itself was nicely furnished and it's dark, tranquil atmosphere complimented the courses well.
 
All in all the food wasn't something that a vegetarian would eat on daily basis, but this wasn't even the expectation nor the purpose of the menu. 
It was all for the experience and that Wonderland certainly delivered.
 
 
 

Shamelessly promoting my favourite class of ship again. I came across this video tonight and really wanted to share it. @Matt has some great blog posts comparing the 4 ships but this video was so well put together and gives a great comprehensive visual.  Whether you are a first timer or you've sailed all 4, it's still worth a look, especially if you are deciding between them as I find many people are.  Also, there are some really good shots of the new features on Symphony, including food shots from Playmakers and Hooked.  It's 20min long and there is an ad in the middle but have a look. Can't wait for my next Oasis class sailing! 
 

Oh, by the way, protein shakes are also included in the Refreshment as well as the Deluxe Drinks package at Vitality Cafe on Harmony.

I'll be on that cruise and drink package is a no brainer...between bottled water...Cpl beers around the pool deck...glass of wine or two at supper.....your almost even...and you get the soda package with it so yeah..not hard to break even..
 
I wont get into the details but the drink package is usually "paid" for after my first day on the ship...lol

On one of the Seinfeld episodes, Elaine converts a gay man to "her team", Jerry asked her how she could possibly do that. She put her hands on her head, shook her booty and replied "Because I am a w-o-m-a-n, boom chicka chicka boom!"  I don't think you'll  need a power point template.

On our Norwegian cruise next November their drink package is $89/day and that does NOT include bottle water or specialty coffees.  They don't even have a non-alcohol version.... AND to make matters even worse...they have Pepsi products!
That would be $1,246 for hubby and me for drinking and there is NO way I'm doing that.  Needless to say, this will probably be our first and last Norwegian cruise.  

Thanks guys, this was excellent information and just what I was seeking for - going for it now definitely ?
Very much enjoyed the podcast also, thank you.