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That's awesome, thanks for posting!!

Alright!!!!  I was hoping that someone would get this thread started.  My wife and I are booked for this cruise.  This will be our first over Halloween cruise, do people dress up at all?

On 7/19/2023 at 11:20 AM, letscruise said:

would love any tips or info on where to stay

We stayed at the Harbor House and loved it.  It was walking distance to many restaurants.  I felt very safe walking around. We sat on a bench and saw a dolphin. The desk concierge was super helpful and even ordered our food from a local restaurant for us.  This was back before the new terminal.  Our next cruise is in October 24 and we plan on staying there again.

Hope you have fun!!!

54 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

I do! Fun fact, that was our very first SC trip too in that cabin.

Awesome!!!!  I can't wait to dig into that post.  Thank you again!!!

27 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Harmony is a great ship, and the Star Loft is a gorgeous room! We had 1722, which one did you book?

We also have 1722.  We are super excited.  Did you have a blog for that trip?

Way late to the party, but Happy Anniversary!!  A few questions and comments if you have the time.

My wife and I booked our first SC on Harmony and was wondering how soon the bags made it to your room?  Since you said that there is a special porter for SC I was hoping that they almost followed you up.

I loved the balcony views you had!!  The noise levels.  Was it loud every night, or were there a few nights with nothing going on in the aqua theater?

Your husband sounds awesome.  I'm a big Star wars fan and played hockey (into my 30's at least) as well.  One of your stops was in St Maarten, was the Yoda guy still there?

And lastly you were thinking of an AFT balcony on a Freedom Class ship?  I was on Independence of the Seas in an aft JS and the steel beams were a major distraction.  During the day it was ok, but at night, I couldn't even see the water.  The white beams were lit up with all the ambient light.  Would not book that again. 

Thank you so much for the blog!!!!

16 hours ago, asquared17 said:

FINAL OBSERVATIONS:

Thank you for your eloquently written live blog.  I really appreciated all the effort and since I have to wait till 2024 to take my next cruise, it allowed me to travel through your eyes.

I did have one question.  I do understand not liking tomatoes, but enjoying tomato sauce as I do as well.  But how can you not like mushrooms but like truffles!!!!!

Thanks again, hope your arm feels better soon.

20 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Then, if you guessed “That Yoda Guy”, winner, winner.

That's awesome.  My first trip to St Maarten I didn't know he was there and was super excited to see that shop that looked like it was from Tatooine.  Greedo is one of my favorite characters, so the museum was a treat.

My wife and I are booked on our first star class cruise (deck 17) and I really appreciate your blogs.   Thanks for posting!!!

Thanks so much for the blog and review.  My wife and I booked our first SC suite and are trying to find all the information we can on it.  This was so helpful!!

Majesty of the Seas July 1995.  I remember the midnight buffet with all the ice sculptures, sitting at dinner with 4 other couples that we did not know, but got to know by the end of the cruise.  Taking pictures on an old 35 mm camera, then waiting 2 weeks once you got back home to get them developed.  The ships and times sure have changed.

Yep, that worked.  Thanks all!!

More of a technical question, but can I search the forum by content that I have "liked".  I read something 2 weeks ago that I wanted to see the outcome of.

Thanks in advance!!

20 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said:

Milestone recognition is blocks and yes, they start at 140pt. I believe when you cross that mark, they give you a crystal block with the ship of your crossing on it. 

Chef's choice would be each sailing, and I am sure you need to call the C&A number at least 5/7 days before your cruise to choose. 

So, the discount will be hit or miss. I am Diamond and I will price a cruise with and without my C&A number to see the savings. Sometimes the "sale" is better than the discount offered. On other occasions the discount showed up and help bring the cost down. You will be able to look at a price breakdown when you do a mock booking on the website.

I got double pins. I was doing a side to side to side when my tiers were changing so I got my platinum pin and emerald pin. Then C&A loyalty ambassador on Harmony was so nice, I got my Diamond pin because I was turning midway through that cruise. Then on Mariner, they gave me another pin because it was my first diamond cruise. 

Great info, thanks for answering everything!!!

17 minutes ago, dwp10mm said:

This.  We were on a B2B on Odyssey in February.  On week one we crossed the Diamond point threshold.  So we went to see the Loyalty Ambassador in week one so he could "approve/flag" us as Diamond for week two.  When putting the information in his computer, he asked if we wanted our pins now.  I replied yes because we have never gotten the pins for any level before.  He came back with Platinum, Emerald and Diamond pins for both of us.

Awesome, thanks for the tip!!

He everybody, I just reached Diamond on my last cruise (7/10/22 sailing) and I had a few questions.  

What are the milestone recognitions and do they start at 140 points and not once you reach diamond?

What is the Chef's choice gift and do we receive that on every cruise or just once ?

Discounts on Balcony and Suite staterooms, how do I see the discounts?  I book myself through the Royal Caribbean website / call direct and it would help my decision making if I could know what to expect while comparing cruises.  I have tried a travel agent and did not have the experience that I expected (don't want to discuss in open forum).

Lastly the signature lapel pins.  Not sure we would wear them, but would mean alot to have.  We have never received any pins through Platinum or Emerald.  Did they do away with this?

 Thanks in advance!!!!

Thanks for the chart, I appreciate it.

I have the Royal Suite booked on Liberty of the Seas (1640) for next year.  I was wondering if there are any additional perks, above the grand suite perks, for this room.