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What is the Key Program I've seen mentioned on this board?

somewhere, sometime, someone needs to do a list like this for ALL the ships...this was the most helpful list for me the way it is worded and set up........and i am not even scheduled to be on the Oasis. lol I would love to see a list like the one above for the Brilliance of the Seas!

Thanks, Cruisin Texan!

I've tried pulling up Onboard Activities on the Cruise Planner, but the message says they cannot bring up my info and I should try again later. Does that become available close to cruise time?

Cozumel is our only port, it's a 4 night cruise . . . . departs Tampa before sunset on Thursday, Friday is a sea day, Saturday in Cozumel, and then another sea day back to Tampa by Monday morning. I am just going to chill on the balcony and watch the sun and the moon and the stars and the sea. 🙂

Now we're cooking! These are all great ideas. I'll enjoy contemplating them all. Funny thing about photos, I hate the way I look in them, but years later when I see the photo I think, "Why was I dissatisfied? I wish I looked that good now!"

Actually, those are important points. I'll call the agency and ask them whether I need to PURCHASE it onboard, or USE it onboard. Thanks for pointing that out.

Actually, those are important points. I'll call the agency and ask them whether I need to PURCHASE it onboard, or USE it onboard. Thanks for pointing that out.

HAHAHA! It's a 4-night cruise, I don't plan to do a stitch of laundry!!

I'm enjoying my planning, too! 🙂 Since we love GOOD Italian food, I think we'll head to Giovanni's as soon as we board. As for the shore excursion, since we've never been to Cozumel I'm thinking we'll just meander around the village, shop, maybe have lunch or watch some chocolate being processed, and when it gets hot head back to the ship. We can venture farther afield on the next cruise/visit!

Thanks!

When is the best time to make a reservation, before the cruise or after boarding?

Gratuities are paid up in advance. Besides, that's no fun for us! I'm looking for $50 worth of fun. What will give us bang for the buck? 😀

My travel agency (CruisesOnly.com) has informed me that I will get $50 back after the cruise IF I spend that amount on board the Brilliance. That's for Hubby and me combined. So it will behoove me to spend that much, although we hadn't planned on spending. So . . . . what would you recommend for $50 or slightly more? A meal for two at Giovanni's Table? A pair of drinks and a souvenir from the gift shop? What can $50 buy on the ship for an elderly couple who don't drink or party much, nor eat much, but definitely appreciate quality? We don't eat meat but we do love pasta and eggplant and Asian food.

Thanks, Matt. I enjoyed reading the live blogs and seeing the photos!! I can hardly wait for my cruise . . . the anticipation will take me through the long wait.