JennyB

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No difference in what coffees you can get with either option. As @JennyB noted, it's for espresso-based drinks like cappuccinos, lattes, frappuccinos, etc.
A key thing to note with the coffee card is that depending on the ship, you will get one punch per beverage ordered, or one punch per shot of espresso in the beverage. So if you like to get double and triple shot coffees a few times a day, a coffee card could get used up very fast!
The other key difference is that the coffee card can be used to buy coffee drinks for anyone, whereas the Refreshment Package is not shareable and you can only buy beverages for yourself.

We are waiting on a September cruise on Enchantment, and I have pulling up poison ivy planned for this weekend...but unfortunately,  I don't think that helps  ?

Welcome @JennyJenny Those magnets that @Skid linked are what we bought.  Our first cruise with them is Monday.  I'm hoping to be able to get more things off the floor and desk area.

Yesterday we were in Coco Cay and had pre booked a Chill Island Beach Cabana. Here’s the quick & dirty:
Pros:
We booked early and paid $399 for the day which turned out to be a good price. Our suite concierge said the remaining few rented last minute at $700+. 
Cabana was more then enough room for 4 adults and a few kids. There’s a nice couch, 2 plastic (but comfortable) chairs, coffee table, cooler table (stocked with comped Evian water), a ceiling fan and 2 water floats. 
Cabana attendant “Linda” was awesome and was always stopping by to see if we needed anything. I don’t believe there was ever a moment we had to wait for anything. 
Location was great. You get your own private beach area that is shared with only the Chill Island Cabana guests. Tons of small fish near the barrier rocks to look at. Nice white sand and free of the absolutely annoying sharp coral that you find on the Suite beach at Labadee. 
The complimentary cabana menu offered a very nice selection of food that could satisfy basically anyone. The food came piping hot right off the grill. 
Cons:
No option to tip the cabana attendant on your seapass card. The thought here was that I would start a tab and order alcohol, soda exc (non drink package people here) and give the attendant a nice tip when I close out the tab. This is not the case. The attendant does not run a tab and you must close out every order (meaning the tip goes to the bar personnel). I walked back to the ship and got cash. Slightly annoying but mostly my fault. I do think for the sake of the attendants tip that they make this more obvious. 
Coco Cay is huge and it’s easy to miss the chill island cabanas if you decide to walk instead of using the tram. We overshot the location by 1/2 mile and ended up taking the scenic route. Again, more my fault for not paying enough attention. I did notice the map location is deceiving and also the cabanas are not well marked. 
I noticed the showers are located in sand which makes 0 sense. I found it difficult to get the sand off of us. Very annoying. There should be a shower(s) close to the pier so 5000 people don’t track sand back to the ship. RC missed this one. Sure you could spray off your feet in the pirate ship next to the pier but there really needs to be a better solution. 
 
My overall all review is an overwhelming positive experience. We will 100% only do this island in a cabana because the experience was excellent. We spent some time in the pool and it’s simply awesome! RC did a great job on Coco Cay!

+1 for JW Marriott Marquis (used reward points, but it can be expensive).  Farfalle - Fine Italian Restaurant is within walking distance.  BEST TIRAMISU I have ever had.  

We're on the Navigator in 5 days!  So excited!  Thanks for sharing your experience!

ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING TRAVELS    
 
Dear Guest,
Well, this round’s on us.
On Monday, July 1st, 2019, from 4:00 PM to 1:30 AM EST, we posted incorrect pricing of $18 USD per person, per day, for Deluxe Beverage Packages. Given that we typically price these packages at about $55 USD per person, per day, it was the (messed up) deal of the century.
This was a BIG mistake! It might have been bad code, a random computer glitch — or maybe we just need to reinstate our intern typing test.
Any which way, it was our error, and we’ll own it. Enjoy your deep, deep discount — while we go drown our sorrows.
Happy 4th of July!
Sincerely,
 

We're on the Navigator in 5 days!  So excited!  Thanks for sharing your experience!

We're on the Navigator in 5 days!  So excited!  Thanks for sharing your experience!

We had an amazing time! I am hooked on cruising for sure and I am going to start planning my next one soon!
 
Here are some observations about the week.
 
We got our passports before the trip and pre-registered through the app.  That was a huge timesaver getting on and off the ship.  We got to the dock by 10:30 and we were on the ship by 11.  When we left, we left the ship by 8:45, got our luggage and were outside by 9:00am.  *We had two bags and I tipped the porter $5. 
 
I was so obsessed with the actual cruise days; I didn’t plan our departure day at all.  We had late flights so we got to know the Miami airport really well!!  Our flight didn’t leave unit 8:30pm.  Live and learn!
 
We did bring magnets, a power strip and I got luggage tags thanks to this blog.  It was great advice, we used them all.
 
We ate all our meals in the Windjammer and the main dining room.   All meals were just fine.  The food is actually really good.  We also bought the deluxe drink package, and it paid for itself! :) 
 
We got to know our assistant waiter, Komang, very well, by the end of the first night; he knew our names and what we drink.  The waiter was very nice also, but we connected more with Komang.  *We tipped them both $5 a night.
 
We did NOT see either of the two shows on the ship because the other things we wanted to do were at the same time.  We did a lot of game shows and other fun stuff.  Anything Silvia from Slovakia ran, we loved! Also, Piano Entertainment with David was THE BEST! He is so talented, and we happened to have a great crowd.  He played for 5 hours straight one night! Loved him!
 
We did have a BIG storm while we were on Coco Cay.  Trying to get on the ship with 1,000 other people in a downpour with lightening around us was an experience.  But, you can’t control the weather, right? 
 
Hooked on cruising for sure!!
 
Washy Washy!!
 
 
 
 

They weren't being stolen, so much as left behind. The classic scenario is guest takes pool towel and goes on shore excursion to a beach. They use the towel and the towel is wet and dirty, so they leave the towel behind as not to be bothered with bringing back a soiled towel.
When you say useless, can you elaborate as to what you mean exactly? What aspect of the MDR experience was sub par?
I completely understand where you come from on this. It's why we opt for two smaller rooms, rather than one large room. Provides separation from the kids.

Same thing happened to me... I re-entered it and they gave me the DBP for $18/day... just kidding! Too soon? ?
Seriously, yes it happened to me too this past weekend and it seems fine now.

Good one! That made me laugh.

If she loves it - take all the credit.
If she hates it (highly unlikely) - blame us!

A nice mid-range DSLR camera is a great choice, but it's extra bulk to take around.  It takes more time, but I find the quality of those photos to stand out.  For capturing sweeping vistas, family photos, it's the kind of camera that gives that satisfying, crisp photo.
The iPhone camera is quite good in its own right and so much more convenient.
I think it really boils down to how serious you want to get with photography.  Unlike 10 years ago, a DSLR camera is not absolutely necessary for good photos. You can definitely get by with an iPhone and capture great shots. In fact, most photographers would tell you it's less about the hardware you have than the techniques you use.

I am a church secretary at a church I do not attend, I attend a different one in town... I was reading this I thought, "THIS is how this church works!"  LOL
But seriously, one of my jobs is website/social media development and implementation. And the RC IT DRIVES.ME.NUTS.  It would be great if RC could work kind of like the tithes and offering of a church.  Like, I can choose a portion of my offering to go to say, high school church camp, or the building fund.  RC should give us the option that a portion of our cruise fare goes toward the new IT fund. 
LOL.  Just a thought.

I believe reservations for shows are only for the Oasis Class ships...Oasis, Allure, Harmony, Symphony...
 

If they are going to cancel they need to do it soon at this point they have held on to and made interest on (a low as rates are ) everyone’s money for 36 hours are more. 

...and Quantum class

And Quantum class like Anthem also I think.

@JohnK6404, if they do cancel your cruise, tell them you want an $18/day deluxe drink package for your entire party as compensation!?

I only wished I had a cruise in 2020 scheduled so I could book it too!  LOL

I only wished I had a cruise in 2020 scheduled so I could book it too!  LOL

As soon as I saw it I recognized it as a mistake.  Possibly a summer intern mistook Refreshment package for Deluxe and set this all in motion.  
I don't really know what consumer laws apply in Florida but I fully expect this clear mistake to be corrected (cancelled and refunded) and have no intention of squealing about it when they do.   
Sure, of course I wish they wouldn't cancel them but I'll have no problem if they do.