SpeedNoodles

Empress would only use the new terminal (Terminal A), if they were the only ones in port. Oasis is there on the 26th, so they'd use Terminal A. General advice by people (Matt, Sheri from Cruise Radio, others that I've heard) is that it's really risky to park off site in Miami (if you want to come back to a vehicle with wheels). Personally, I wouldn't risk it. Enjoy your cruise, and definitely live blog it if you are willing! Sure, the ship has been covered, but everyone brings their own unique experiences and perspectives. Share with us! And enjoy your cruise! I still have to wait a whole year to get on Empress.

Have you considered using a good travel agent who can fight these battles for you?

I'll be on the same sailing! You will get your points about 7-14 days after completing the sailing, so your NEXT cruise you will be recognized at your new level. Enjoy your cruise!

The lawyer is grasping at invisible straws.

I'm not sure about how it will be with 3. With Mariner and Navigator there it still seemed like the island was less than half full.

All I could find was this video of cabin 1106, 2 doors down. https://youtu.be/py2nNi_Aw7Q

Yep, European Starlings (ugh, they're all over here in Minnesota, and annoying as hell). (And yes, I'm just catching up on your blog - great job!!)

I believe that it was just regular maintenance that they did on Empress in 2019 - there weren't any major renovations. Twangster has a couple of really nice Empress blogs from the last year - here's one:

This is why I just use fake names and a throw-away email. Frankly they could avoid all of that if they would just allow us to see the extra charge of making it refundable up front.

Dates are greyed out May, June, July and August.

It's Wave Season now, so prices are pretty good - I asked myself this same question but opted to book now while I saw a price that I liked, instead of waiting until the last week of February to book at NextCruise. Plus, I suck at waiting.

Nope, it played completely normal for me on the Google Podcast app. I did hear Matt's cat, though (not that that's terribly unusual, but it always makes me smile).

Yeah, months in advance is pretty much a last minute booking on Royal. I don't get the impression that there's communal dining on Virgin either. Might be fun to try though (definitely not my jam, but I can see where it would appeal to some. I must be blind, though. I'm aware that there are other choices, but I never notice the up selling - I never feel like anyone's pushing anything on me. To each their own.

Yes, it's just likely too early. Keep checking.

Welcome to the forums, You can still do traditional dining and be seated with strangers. Many people like, and choose, that. But for those who don't (that would stress the hell out of me), it's great to have the other option. I've never had stress with MyTime Dining - As others mentioned above, I make my reservations in advance, so no stress of if we're going to get a table. I even know which waiters and table I'll have every night, after the first night. MyTime Dining doesn't combine passengers. If you want that, choose Traditional - it's as easy as that. As far as upselling, many people like to have choices. If you don't, do Traditional. Easy.

Correct! woohoo!

It's relative. Maybe everyone else had worse, lol.

Welcome to the blog! Unfortunately you just missed a couple - pretty much Christmas through last Sunday included both. Just keep checking - the promos typically change every Monday morning (0000 EST). Or find a good travel agent who will watch for you.

Have a FANTASTIC cruise!

I will by the time we can book this. We have cruises planned through Jan 2022, so we're planning on doing an Ireland itinerary in 2022.

I share!

I found my newest bucket list cruise. We're trying to figure out a way to do this one (hopefully it'll be offered in 2022) https://www.azamara.com/voyage/pr12u218/12-night-ireland-intensive-voyage

Just watched a scope from @Galveston Steve - Enchantment was allowed to leave (although DAMN, that fog still looked thick). Hope your honeymoon and birthday aren't still ruined (but really, that attitude). Side note: I deserve a cookie for not typing the exact things that I'm thinking. Ok, so I typed them, but then I hit backspace. Ok, three times. But still. Cookie.

I'm sorry to see that your vacation is "ruined" because of a delay. I assume it was more than a one-day cruise? Is there absolutely NO hope of having a good time? I'm fairly baffled.