Zeashore

13 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

This is typically what is given in a JS:

Thanks for that Lovestocruise 2002.

Happy New Year!

On 12/10/2019 at 9:01 AM, 12thman said:

When we went on Allure I was really excited to try Sorrento's, love pizza it's my favorite food, snack, breakfast, lunch, dinner, did I mention I LOVE pizza? Well I was completely let down by Sorrento, there's no taste, cardboard has some kind of taste but the pepperoni pizza has none. Then tried room service and same thing I was so sad. Best pizza for me is a place called Brooklyn Brothers it's NY style and you can't get pineapple on your pie! Lol! 

Think the crust is the problem because the sauce was okay the pepperoni had flavor cut too thin for me.

Now I want a pizza! Where to find a pizza joint open at 6 AM?

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

1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

No. JS does not receive complimentary room service. Just the continental breakfast items are complimentary for JS guests.

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.

20 hours ago, AshleyDillo said:

Explorer does not have CK.  It is only on Oasis and Quantum class ships. 

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. !

On 10/11/2019 at 3:45 PM, PG Cruiser said:

I'm pretty sure it's called the immigration area for passengers to be processed.  Customs is for goods being brought in.

I stand corrected.  Thanks.

On 10/9/2019 at 5:09 PM, PG Cruiser said:

I chose to sail from Seattle because it was a US port.  My thinking was that there would be less hassles with immigration.  Was my reasoning valid?

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.  

On 7/3/2019 at 5:10 PM, ckmoss said:

Hampton Inn Blue Lagoon.  This hotel was the nicest Hampton Inn I've ever seen. Very close comparison to Embassy suites. A wonderful breakfast included too. 

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.

10 hours ago, rjac said:

Hey Brian,

The Patriots are playing the Jets at home on 9/22. Be safe.....stay home and watch the game.

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!! 

On 8/20/2019 at 9:23 PM, fonemanbob said:

We are 23 days away from  sailing on Anthem and we don`t have time to barely think about the cruise.  We are putting our house on the market this Thursday  and have been working on the house everyday and then some.  We are SOOOOOOOOOOO looking forward  to this cruise.   Wife now fears a quick sale which we dearly want,  but that means when we get back from the cruise we will  have less than two weeks to pack.    Oh yes and by the way we will be at future cruise desk for sure.  And enjoying libations. 

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!!