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I'm no expert, my first cruise is still some time away but I have booked two b2b cruises both with travel agents. For me the main benefit was it is easy.
I told them when we can travel, where we want to go, what room we want and then got a list of possible cruises that fit those criteria.* Took 3 e-mails over two days for the latest booking - still very long away (April 2024) but no questions about people traveling or birthdays etc. Just wrote in my first e-mail to use the details from my previous booking and that was it. Overall I think I spend roughly the same time on booking the two weeks as I needed to read your post and write my reply.
I don't get $50 OBC, wine or something like from my TA - it would be nice but that is not the reason why I use them. I want it fast, simple and be done with the booking.
 
* This might be really me, but I have not found a website where I can search for a room, travel region and a date range. And get a list of possible cruises with the prices.

My son got a grilled cheese and steamed broccoli delivered to him at chops. Just ask. They will help you

No spaghetti at Sorrento's that I've seen. Only pizza and some other stuff in the glass case (salads, I believe).  I'll see if the concierge in the suite lounge or Maitre'd can help. We are eating at Chops on night one, so I don't want to cause extra stress for anyone on Day 1 of this cruise. Thanks
 

Looking forward to your blog. We're on Symphony on Mar 26 in our first CL suite (its only Sky Class)

Looking forward to your blog. We're on Symphony on Mar 26 in our first CL suite (its only Sky Class)

I would add as cases drop, it will be become more difficult to find and schedule an appointment. All these pop-up locations may eventually close up shop

I would think pre boarding testing. I think vaccine requirements will be around for quite awhile, but its anyone's guess.

I would add as cases drop, it will be become more difficult to find and schedule an appointment. All these pop-up locations may eventually close up shop

I would think pre boarding testing. I think vaccine requirements will be around for quite awhile, but its anyone's guess.

Yes, that is correct, we have to ask for the door to be opened  and also which room to have the beds separated for the kids. We ask as soon as we are introduced to our steward

Yes, that is correct, we have to ask for the door to be opened  and also which room to have the beds separated for the kids. We ask as soon as we are introduced to our steward

Our family has never switched out cards, we just keep the inside connection door open between the adjoining balcony rooms. 

I'm happy to unplug for a week. Between both my kids and myself the XBOX is on almost all the time from Friday night through Sunday evening. My wife appreciates the family time and I'm pretty sure, she would not be happy if a game system was in our checked luggage.

My wife started a new job Feb 1 at a large bank and they agreed to her vacation in March for Springbreak and they didn't even blink, they told her its fine and appreciated the heads up. Having a conversation early helps and most companies are happy to help.

My wife started a new job Feb 1 at a large bank and they agreed to her vacation in March for Springbreak and they didn't even blink, they told her its fine and appreciated the heads up. Having a conversation early helps and most companies are happy to help.

My wife started a new job Feb 1 at a large bank and they agreed to her vacation in March for Springbreak and they didn't even blink, they told her its fine and appreciated the heads up. Having a conversation early helps and most companies are happy to help.

Nothing over Christmas on Allure from Fort Lauderdale on enforcement. We had a 11am check-in and heard a few folks that had later check-in times and no one asked. Only asked about vaccination cards and negative test. I'm guessing the same at  Miami for our Symphony spring break cruise later this month. Friends sailed 2 weeks ago and mentioned no enforcement as well in Miami.

Allure over Christmas it was 1:30p and they were ready at that time.

Jacki York  @  MEI has been great for us. She helped w/ save $1000 on our Christmas 2021 cruise on Allure and helped w/ using  a number of FCC's we had.

Enjoyed your blog. We're waiting to get on Allure right now

Enjoyed your blog. We're waiting to get on Allure right now

Enjoyed your blog. We're waiting to get on Allure right now

Enjoyed your blog. We're waiting to get on Allure right now

I spoke to guest services once on board and they agreed the pdf was fine. I  think it is a training issue with intercruise that runs the shore side operations in Galveston. I'm going to follow up once home as this will be a disaster for someone eventually 

I am happy they banned smoking in the casinos! I hope this rule sticks!