FionaMG

We’re pre-vintages with vintage tendencies. We can’t party like you. We do stay up later than @asquared17 but not sure that says a whole lot.

🫤 What is this 6:30am you speak of? Are you in hell or on a cruise ship?

The email goes out as soon as it's accepted although some people have reported receiving notice of the charge on their credit card even before the email arrives. When acceptance happens is another story. It could be anything from the day you submit the bid to the day you board the ship.
The new cabin number doesn't come in the email but you can log into your booking online or on the app and it will be right there grinning at you. 😁

I'd want a whole cruise for that amount of money! 😬

First Park Cafe McMuffin. I usually get them more often in the early am since Park Cafe opens at 6:30am on some ships but each cruise is different & I haven’t been up as early as usual to have a big pre-breakfast with my CL cappuccinos this week.
 

The email goes out as soon as it's accepted although some people have reported receiving notice of the charge on their credit card even before the email arrives. When acceptance happens is another story. It could be anything from the day you submit the bid to the day you board the ship.
The new cabin number doesn't come in the email but you can log into your booking online or on the app and it will be right there grinning at you. 😁

Just saying a quick hello here, first time in about four years. I just booked the 12-night Odyssey sailing in Jan 2025, which is an itinerary I've been wanting to do kind of since I first started sailing with Royal in 2018 and learned about it. Seemed like a nice way to celebrate turning 55. 🙂
To everyone I haven't spoken with in all these years, hope you've been well!

Huge plane from France landing at Maho Beach…
 

Creatures from Captain Bob’s excursion…

Excursion today was plane spotting at Maho Beach. It was really cool seeing the planes come in overhead and Sunset bar and Grill was really cool. We then hit front street where I went to my favorite bourbon place in the world Guhlomars and purchased some bourbon and cigars. 

DS is packed and DD is not. She says, "I put some outfits together in my head."

Western omelet & blueberry smoothie from Solarium Bistro.

Waiting for chocolate croissants in the CL. Almost 7am, no one here but me.
Weather looks beautiful through the virtual window. We’ll be gone most of the day on Captain Bob’s speedboat snorkel excursion.

Picky person pizza…

Hello! Just wanted to update on this.
When it got cancelled I sent them one email, and Later when I did not hear anything I sent a new one. 
About a month after cancellation i got a final NO from RC Norwegian customer service on refund for my flight, even if KLM and travel insurance said RC should refund me. I was not happy but I put it away, however 2 weeks ago the US customer service replied to my 2nd email, and confirmed that they had talked to KLM and that RC would refund me 3900kr (380$) for my flight, and today I got the refund. I must say (sorry If I am prejudiced) that I never thought US customer service would be more pro customer than the Norwegian one, taking in regard we have one of the worlds strictest customer protection acts, however they proved me wrong. And this has definitely made me view RC in a totally different light, and made me look forward to my upcoming cruise with Oasis a lot more than I did, and I am sure I will spend way more than what it cost them to refund me in the future, and ofcourse talk good of them to followers, customers etc. so It will definitely be worth it for them. So a happy ending to a sad story! 

Just think... next cruise, you'll be included in the D+ figures! 🥳
Is it today or was it yesterday that you hit the big 175?

If that's the 12th of April, Coco Cay already has Icon and Mariner, so you definitely wouldn't be going there. 😕

If that's the 12th of April, Coco Cay already has Icon and Mariner, so you definitely wouldn't be going there. 😕

I’ve been to NOLA every few years since 2012 and always stay in the quarter at the Hotel Monteleone (family tradition passed down from my parents). It’s a gorgeous, historical hotel and is home to the famous carousel bar! The quarter during daylight hours is just as grimy as it’s always been but I tend to do my sightseeing by day so we only do the rounds after dinner for entertainment purposes. Frenchmen St is the best for live music! 
If you’re gonna traipse out to a plantation, make sure it’s Whitney, as it’s the only former plantation site in Louisiana that is presented from the perspective of the enslaved people, not the slave owners. May I also suggest the 1850 House Museum off of Jackson Square. I think it’s only $5 admission but the house remains set up as it would’ve been in 1850! Super cool.

Just think... next cruise, you'll be included in the D+ figures! 🥳
Is it today or was it yesterday that you hit the big 175?

Mason Jar Brunch
Another Mississippi Moonlight

Chicken from the sandwich minus the bread with mashed potatoes & a biscuit

Peanut butter stuffed French toast

Chicken n waffles

Blueberry johnnycakes with pulled pork

Chicken pot pie

Bread pudding

Go Bananas

Fried oreo

 

If you haven't seen it already, you might like to take a look at my recent recap blog from our Symphony cruise last month. I cover our evening meals in there, with pics. I hope it helps and you have a wonderful cruise. 😊
 
 
 

Yesterday. 🎉 Thanks for remembering.
Mason Jar pics coming later. My wife took over (she has a better phone & takes better photos than I do) so I have to get them from her & I’m too stuffed right now.

Just think... next cruise, you'll be included in the D+ figures! 🥳
Is it today or was it yesterday that you hit the big 175?

Just think... next cruise, you'll be included in the D+ figures! 🥳
Is it today or was it yesterday that you hit the big 175?