Zeashore

Thanks for that Lovestocruise 2002. Happy New Year!

6 AM?? You are hard core!!!]

Does that mean coffee (Mr. Coffee) in the suite?

We can't do without the evening dark chocolate either and bring our own. ….agree with the 'clean out the bank account' comment. LOL.

Thanks for the sad news Ashley..... Do you happen to know when/if Explorer will get the Ap access?

DH and I are on Explorer OTS in February (75 short days away). Does Explorer have CK? Would it be able to cater to food allergies? TIA!

We have gone on a couple of snorkel excursions and enjoyed them enough to consider getting our own equipment. Any recommendations; good OR bad. TIA, Zeashore

In Curacao, we did the island tour that included the Hato Caves, a small museum, and the Curacao liquor factory. Very reasonably priced and enjoyable. It was through RCI.

@ Twangter; knower of all things RCI..... is there a roll-out schedule for the remaining ships? Particularly interested in Explorer. Thanks.

81 days until Explorer. Green with envy - all you lurkers with multiple cruise countdowns.... The increase in airfare took a chunk out of our vaca budget. ?

DH calls it my 'research' - my side hustle now that we are both retired.

We were on Grandeur in February 2015 out of Baltimore for a Caribbean cruise - rough seas. Witnessed a wave come OVER the windows of the Windjammer. DH and I do not get seasick (thankfully) so it was a wild ride. Captain's Corner was full of people asking if the ship could handle it. He said absolutely yes, the ship could handle it and admitted it was the biggest wave he had ever encountered. One for our record books. !

I stand corrected. Thanks.

Immigration? Or do you mean customs? Customs is not an issue as long as you understand and respect their laws. Have your passports ready.

We sailed out of Vancouver, one of the top reasons was that the port fees and taxes were significantly lower. However, we flew into Seattle (from the East coast) as those flights were significantly lower. We did a one-way car rental up to Vancouver. The drive up was so scenic - unforgettable. We had a great time sight-seeing in Seattle.

I second this vote. Blue Lagoon has a Publix market across the street for those essential bottles of wine. Free shuttle from the airport and a shuttle to the port. Typically $10-15 per person.

LOL, still would rather be on a cruise than miss a Pat's game. it is going to be a GREAT year for the GOAT!! ?

Now THAT is living on the edge! Best of luck! ….and enjoy the cruise ?

DH and I have never had a bad thing to say about the quality of the RCI mattresses. See our signature, we have been on a few ships.... about 140 more days till we try Explorer's mattresses.

Have you tried the Roll Call on Cruise Critic? There is one for this exact cruise. cruisecritic.com Good luck.

All comedy shows, Love and Marriage, Quest... all FUN! and my DH ends most evenings with a walk on the topmost deck to waltz me around humming our first dance song from our wedding under the stars.... it is magic.

Make sure you are wearing a Patriots tee. They will be playing.... ?

We second Kermits for the Key Lime Pie. Ask anyone and they will direct you. Easily within walking distance of the ship. We also went to the Ripley's Believe it or Not museum. …. DH and I were standing there reading one of the narratives.... the lighting is slightly dim so it took a while. A kid came up and pinched DH. He thought he was an exhibit. That kid JUMPED! funny. Still makes us laugh. ?

Thanks Twangster, I really appreciate this. I think we may try this on the way south (Tuesday mid-afternoon) but not on the way north (Sunday). Not till February though. Much like a bad day of fishing, it is more pleasurable to be on a slow train in Florida in February than your own car in New England.

As long as nothing goes to waste - Go for it!!