SweetPea

Negative. No Oasis class in winter out of NJ. INSTEAD ... your arch nemesis...

Just booked NE (NJ) for January 2028.

OMG, yes! I also recommend the Waterfront (give me that over Central Park any day!) And try Spice H2O on sea days. Some get Vibe passes, which is nice in that you'll never have to fight for a seat, but I recall reading once that Encore's Vibe doesn't have padded loungers, though that may have changed? I know you can utilize under the bed for storage, but ... godspeed!! Thankfully, you're also not sharing with some members of this live blog board (I'm looking at you, @asquared17 and @Jax!). Love you, mean it!

All this talk of flight and airfare anxiety .... you know my solution (and @OCSC Mike's)! You know i have to chime in! I feel your pain on no bottled water or specialty coffee included. Stay tuned though because rumors are abound they are bringing back a Plus Package that does. In fairness though, Royal's drink package doesn't come close to the <$30 that NCL's does. The teacher discount is real. I'm pretty sure it's 5% off the fare. A nice bonus if you're already booking, but I wouldn't call it much of an incentive to gather your family and friends for a group cruise! You know i have to ask ... any chance you're in the Haven? Even if not, I think you'll like the Observation Lounge. I'm sorta nervous for you though, if I'm being honest. It's Haven or bust for us. I'm not sure I'd like Norwegian outside the Haven myself. But if there is anything I can help with, lmk.

I hear you on that as well! NCL dropped their Broadway productions, and with the exception of the Rumours tribute they do (which really is great), they ventured into pay-to-play game shows and cheap staff shows. If they follow suit, i hope Royal is way more creative! As an example, here is the Entertainment on our NCL cruise next month (11 nights): Wheel of Fortune and Deal or No Deal both have fees to participate, Howl at the Moon and Levity Comedy alternate nights, Vibe is not open at night, I'm not sure how they consider "late check out" entertainment at all .... It can get monotonous.

Ha! Well, I have to say Rumours is awesome if you like Fleetwood Mac (one of our faves!), BUT, i do really hope that Royal doesn't follow NCL's lead here. NCL was one of the first to cheap out on their entertainment, and it leaves a lot to be desired.

How do you remember this?! And we're high class here: it was a garbage bag. Plastic wrap would have elevated the look exponentially.

We are in the market for new luggage. I'm guessing you recommend? I'm disappointed you don't do before and after pics of your find! How did someone JUST come up with this? Brilliant

Hmmm, I mean, are we talking @Ampurp85 level Shenanigans? I love the Boatyard in Barbados!

Boo, no, but we embark in NYC for our 11 night the day you disembark. Someday! But am i reading that you don't like Barbados?!

Have to say i didn't mind Odyssey ... except for the layout of Izumi!

Check out @Southern Dan's post above my post you quoted. Oasis, Odyssey, and Indy.

Hmmph, I was hoping for an Oasis class other than Oasis for '27. If the test loads are accurate, I'm a wee bit .

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

OMG, what part of Mexico are you in?! I'm jelly! Condolences on the clip cup mismatch though ....