MinnesotaCruiser

We almost bought the dining package for our first cruise and honestly didn’t miss it.  It was a 7 night cruise and the main dining room was excellent.  We made sure to go to the two formal nights and a couple of others. There was a night where we were just too full and didn’t feel like eating (grabbed a late slice of pizza at Sorrentos).  The last night we celebrated with a la carts Izumi.  I think for the first time maybe the 3 night package would be fine.
And don’t forget the main dining room for lunch too!  Excellent food and service!

$57 for my sailing last month.  That was the best I saw after daily stalking.  
 
Definitely got my money’s worth and never had any ill effects the next morning (and I’m not a drinker) between a coffee in the morning, a few cocktails throughout the day, and unlimited water bottles.
Boleros makes some of the best drinks on the ship- definitely do the coconut mojito!  ? ? 

$57 for my sailing last month.  That was the best I saw after daily stalking.  
 
Definitely got my money’s worth and never had any ill effects the next morning (and I’m not a drinker) between a coffee in the morning, a few cocktails throughout the day, and unlimited water bottles.
Boleros makes some of the best drinks on the ship- definitely do the coconut mojito!  ? ? 

We almost bought the dining package for our first cruise and honestly didn’t miss it.  It was a 7 night cruise and the main dining room was excellent.  We made sure to go to the two formal nights and a couple of others. There was a night where we were just too full and didn’t feel like eating (grabbed a late slice of pizza at Sorrentos).  The last night we celebrated with a la carts Izumi.  I think for the first time maybe the 3 night package would be fine.
And don’t forget the main dining room for lunch too!  Excellent food and service!

Congratulations!  You will love Oasis class!

Congratulations!  You will love Oasis class!

We just got off the Symphony earlier this month and used the Wow bands.  You had to buy them on board (Bolero’s on our ship).  We went right away to avoid the line which did form later.
I enjoyed it as I did not have pockets on most of my outfits.  Much of the time I did not have to take it off but occasionally I did.  I did not find that inconvenient compared to searching through my bag for a sea pass or wearing a lanyard around my neck.  
 
You literally use it for everything while on the ship- drinks, buying things as flash sales and at the souvenir shops, getting into my room, access to shows, ordering alcohol in the main dining room.  It worked for everything on Coco Cay too, including drinks.  The only thing I needed my sea pass card for was getting off the ship.
If you have more than one of you in your party I would suggest getting a different color as sometimes mine and my husbands got mixed up.  This wasn’t a big deal- the bartenders usually laughed about it and we were never denied a drink.  When we did have to remove the bands the bartenders were great about telling us which was which.
We will definitely use these again and saved them for our next cruise.  

They are complimentary and located several places.  Check the map they give you with the cruise compass the night before.  I honestly let very safe while I was there.  We carried a small amount of cash as I wanted to shop at the straw market (we collect magnets) but other than this or tips you do not need money.  We went and swam but left everything on our chairs and I never had a second thought about someone taking my towel or my phone when we were in the water.  I don’t know if anyone else has had the same experience, maybe I’m too Minnesota nice!

Seems like rough seas to me but I’m also a newbie!  It’s my first cruise on Symphony tomorrow.  Hope you aren’t too ??.   Hopefully I am completely wrong about the waves!  Was just wondering if I should pre-medicate tomorrow or not (I don’t usually get motion sickness but everyone has a threshold).

Update:  46 days out and FINALLY!!!!!!  I looked early this morning and was not able to access but sometime today the booking for shows went live.  Hang in there everyone who is still waiting!!!

We are St. Kitts abs St. Thomas for ports.  I thought it would be fun to go on a weekday just to make up if nothing is offered on Sunday on the ship but I noticed that all service times were outside of port times.  ?  At least I can say I tried!

We are St. Kitts abs St. Thomas for ports.  I thought it would be fun to go on a weekday just to make up if nothing is offered on Sunday on the ship but I noticed that all service times were outside of port times.  ?  At least I can say I tried!

We are St. Kitts abs St. Thomas for ports.  I thought it would be fun to go on a weekday just to make up if nothing is offered on Sunday on the ship but I noticed that all service times were outside of port times.  ?  At least I can say I tried!

Sadly no. I would looooooooove this option!

Fellow lurker here!  Actually this post made me finally decide to make an account.  Here’s to actually posting now!

Fellow lurker here!  Actually this post made me finally decide to make an account.  Here’s to actually posting now!

Fellow lurker here!  Actually this post made me finally decide to make an account.  Here’s to actually posting now!

Fellow lurker here!  Actually this post made me finally decide to make an account.  Here’s to actually posting now!

I recently discovered that I can do conferences through work on cruise lines (mostly paid for through work).  Otherwise cruising has never been on my radar.  I have a feeling this is going to become an addiction and we will start saving for self-funded Cruises.  

Fellow lurker here!  Actually this post made me finally decide to make an account.  Here’s to actually posting now!