BunnyHutt

If you already know it’s cheaper to book the second cruise than to stay at the hotel, why not just go ahead and do that now??

I haven’t dined in (or been on a ship with) CK, but based on what you’ve described, common sense would be to wait to be seated... unless there is signage indicating otherwise.

Very cool. That said, I’m one of those people who prefers to *never* think about what’s below the waterline... the ship just glides along the top and there’s only like 3’ of water below us. ?

I’m going to be there NYE on Anthem, and it appears so will Navigator and Mariner. Good thing I already bought passes for the beach club, lol.

I don’t know what you initially booked, but it certainly does not sound like it was a shopping trip! Sounds like a completely different excursion. Edited to add - I would go to the cruise planner and see if this ‘new’ excursion is listed and check the description to verify.

Just remember that there are cameras *everywhere*... ? (not including your stateroom, of course)

And you confirmed with your friends that they did not submit (and subsequently win) a Royal Up bid? While I can’t say for sure, outside of the Royal Up program, why you were snubbed but your initial post certainly does not exhibit happiness for your friends. You were/are clearly upset that you were ‘passed over’ for a cabin you feel you are entitled to. To answer your question... I joined C&A because I think a number was assigned to me when I booked my first cruise.

It honestly depends on the child. My 13-yr-old was talking in complete sentences, rivaling some kindergarteners, by the time he was 18 mo old. My 11-yr-old barely spoke before the age of 3... probably because his big brother wouldn’t let him get a word in. ? I still highly doubt Chloe asked to be put on a railing (whether in words or gestures) that was 2’ over her head. Unless it was common practice for her grandpa, or other family members, to put her on railings... where children have no business sitting, regardless of time or place. And GMAFB with sleazeball Winkleman saying that since there were no signs prohibiting sitting on the railing, then people will assume they’re meant to be sat on.

We cruised on Adventure in 2017 and booked this onboard for our whole family. Had to cancel, though, because we were told that shorts were not allowed and neither my kids nor I had long pants on board.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=754098988428111&id=163113404640097

I saw the video. The whole family is a bunch of money-grabbing lying liars who lie.

You got your sea legs! I’ve found my first day post-cruise to be the worst... it’s typically gone by 48 hours. Best thing o found to deal with it was not to sit and stare at small screens - tv, computer, etc. I don’t mean that to be tongue and cheek - I used to work in a cubicle and actually had to go home because I was getting nauseated trying to sit and my desk and work.

Every bag/person gets screened. Not complying will get you the fun experience of additional screening. ? If you haven’t already, be sure to read up this site... https://www.dhs.gov/how-do-i/learn-what-i-can-bring-plane

Make sure you follow the liquids rule for bags you carryon and have to get screened by TSA. If you’ve got slip-on shoes, wear those while flying.

The man is 51.... less than 10 years older than me and, I’m guessing, younger than many on this board. I absolutely do not consider 51 to be “elderly” or incapable of taking care of children, unless there are other mental or physiological conditions at play..

Yep, I even quoted the song in a college English paper... back in the 90’s.

You’re forgetting the 40-min trek through a glorified 3rd world country war zone just to get to the ride share pickup area.

Kudos to you all driving your EV’s long distances to reach port. I will happily take my gas-guzzling SUV and leave our other vehicle snug and warm in our garage at home. ? But if I did choose to go that route, I’d probably find the closest supercharger and top off the battery prior to the cruise and head there immediately after, before heading home. Seems to me, keeping your car plugged in for several days at a public location is not only risky (Sentry mode will only record who did what to your car, it won’t stop them from doing it) but not much different than the behavior of the chair hogs so many people complain about...

Not one Coco Cay item on my Dec 2020 cruise has been discounted. Based on this, and what others are saying, I don’t think you’re missing out on any deals. ?

Uh oh, that doesn’t sound good. I haven’t purchased jewelry on board a ship.... did you receive any sort of paperwork stating size/quality/authenticity of what you purchased (I’m only assuming the issue relates to something along those lines).

I’m really sensitive to smoke and I had no issues in Schooner Bar.... but we also always sat either at the bar or at the end by the piano. I was on a girls trip with my bestie and Schooner was our favorite place on the ship, especially right before dinner and then into the night. ?

If you have global entry, make sure you take your card. They don’t have the kiosks (at least not when I was there in July), but when we flashed our cards with the CBP officer we were able to go to the front of the line.

Looking forward to reading this. My sons (will be 12/14) and I will be on Anthem next Dec while my husband stays back and works, lol. Did your 8pm dining create any conflicts with evening entertainment? We’re currently traditional with late seating and this is my one big concern and therefore have been toying with getting unlimited dining to offer a bit more flexibility (I’m not a MTD person... if I’m going to eat in the dining room, it’s going to be old school).

I agree, you should be given the option to cancel without penalty. Has this been offered?

My bestie and I stayed at the Holiday Inn on 17th this summer. Very nice, comfortable room and restaurants directly across the street with others within reasonable walking distance (I think my husband is put up at the Hyatt when he overnights in FLL and I know he walks to lunch/dinner).