Cactus527

I hear you there. When I started back to cruising again in 2022, Sorrento's was not exactly great. However, I did notice a huge change in September when I was on board. It's nice! I'm with you in the crispy pizza camp. I also agree that it is a perfect snack right before bedtime.

I am looking forward to Sorrento's pizza on board (strange, right?), though I don't think I've ever seen this much pizza at one time anywhere. Costco for the win tonight!

I have to have subtitles for all my viewing any more - apparently my hearing sucks. Another adventure! Hope the casino is better for you on Oasish.

My running app says I'm AMAZING at sea. #iamthechampion

Thank you, Potato is pleased that you find her attractive. She definitely did not help while I was going through my stuff earlier; in fact, she got into a wrestling match with her sister and fell part of the way down the stairs. Aka normal day with Potato. Senator Meowkins IS THE BEST CAT NAME EVER!!!!!! Maybe your cat can join my friend's dog named POTUS for some sessions, lol.

That's another thought I had too. If I really like it, I can go back in September. Easy decision when it's only 20 bucks. I love that your dog's name is Pancake! We once had a cat named Donut, and since we once had a dog named Belle and we live in the southwest, Spouse says we are obligated to have a dog named Taco at some point.

Yes! Getting more excited as the days pass.

When I cruise with Spouse, that's how we are - room is just to sleep and shower. It's a different kind of adventure for sure!

Hahahaha, I love that you had a class plant. I have a black thumb, so our dogs are lucky I haven't killed them yet. Potato is her nickname. We were doing something in the kitchen with her one day when she was a puppy, and she showed off her unique brand of not-smart-dog. She also happened to be sitting by a bag of potatoes. Spouse commented that she had the coloration and intelligence of the bag of potatoes, and the nickname stuck.

That's what I was thinking regarding Hideaway Beach - at worst, if I only stay for a few hours, it's just $20. I can at least try the new pizza offerings? Ha! I didn't realize it was supposed to be complimentary.

@smokeybandit, I totally hear you - it doesn't matter if I'm on vacation or doing my normal day, I wake up at the same time ALL. THE. TIME. Argh. While I'm not a fan of Oasis-class ships in general, I do love the track on there. It's fabulous at 5am, and then fabulous again after 9pm. @Va4fam 18 laps for 1 mile?!?? Holy cow! I remember the student rec center at my college needed 12 laps for 1 mile, and I thought that was ridiculous. You win! Love getting out on those tracks for walking/running. While I like being on the top deck for Voyager- and Freedom-class ships, I really don't like how small and narrow it is. However, at 5am, it's never an issue of avoiding other passengers, it's avoiding being sprayed by the hose from crew members!

10 days until the cruise, 9 days until travel. Happy March! Since I opted for a better room than my typical interior (balcony), I've had to tell myself daily to keep my budget a little more reasonable for other things on board. That being said, I think I'm pretty happy with what I've got going on: The Key (for the faster embarkation, lunch on Day 1, included Internet, and better debarkation) Refreshment Package Dinner at Giovanni's Italian Kitchen Hideaway Beach at PDCC Pool deck casita for Nassau I'm going to attempt to get a lunch or dinner reservation at Izumi (not hibachi) for Day 4 / Sea Day as soon as I board, but we'll see how it goes. It seems weird that you can't make a reservation for regular Izumi through the cruise planner right now. I'm the weirdo that loves just hanging out in my cabin and enjoying time to myself. I'll go to trivia, or the pool deck, or the solarium, or catch some shows, but I'm perfectly happy just hanging out there. When I had the JS on Independence, I didn't go to any of the shows because I was just enjoying my room! The biggest question I'm still wrestling with is: if I just want to chill out and lay somewhere on a beach at PDCC, should I do it at Hideaway Beach or not? On the one hand, I've done PDCC so I know what's around the island. The Hideaway Beach pass was only $20. On the other, it's $20 I could spend elsewhere and it might be too loud no matter where I go. At least I still have a few days to think about it. It seems ludicrous that it's $20 for my sailing, but my Allure sailing in September is still showing it at $60 (I got it for less on Black Friday). Today's adventure: dumping out all my travel stuff and sorting what I need and what I don't. Potato may attempt to help, but I'm not sure how useful she's going to be...

I can't remember/find if I've posted on here or not... March 11, 2024 on Freedom (4 nights) September 9, 2024 on Allure (4 nights) December 6, 2024 on Navigator (3 nights) January 24, 2025 on Navigator (3 nights) January 27, 2025 on Navigator (4 nights) November 4, 2025 on Quantum (6 nights) January 23, 2026 on Adventure (8 nights)

@Nancy Kaufman if you're picky at all, you may want to bring your own. I feel like the stuff in the shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers are all the same. Ick.

I'm so glad the commercial was posted, I was lost!

Let's hope shenanigans are minimal. I've got all my body parts crossed that we don't get a PDCC day like yours on Oasis recently!

Usually when it pops up in the cruise planner, which is 8-10 months prior to sailing. I've been able to book things for my December 2024 sailing for about a month now, but I'm still waiting for my January 2025 ones to populate (to give you an idea of a timeline). Hope this helps!

I've only ever been here on sail away on...Navigator? I think. It was fun to watch the people soup in the pools from there.

I'm totally going to try this now. Thank you for the idea!

Yay! I loved Indy and I've heard so many great things about Freedom. Is there a favorite spot you have on there? Anything that stands out on board?

It can't come fast enough! ROYAL CARIBBEAN TAKE ME AWAY!!!! #calgon

THEIR HONEY BBQ SAUCE. OMG. I'm sorry, I need to lay down for awhile now...

I get a royal case of hangry if I don't eat breakfast, even in small amounts. Typically, it's a protein bar, but on vacation? BRING IT ON.

Right? I grew up in the Midwest, I actually moved to Arizona sight unseen for school. Spouse is an Arizona native, so we've stayed. I LOVE IT HERE. So beautiful, but there are still mountains. I can see snow right now from my window, but it's way far away and 70F/21C in my backyard.

I grew up in the Midwest. When it's cold outside, you put on your toque to keep your head warm. At least, that's what I grew up saying, not realizing it's a Canadian term for yarn hat/beanie. My family laughs at the Canadian words. How to close to a bear is the person who texted you thinking you're going to be?!??? You DID tell them bears aren't permitted as cruise ship guests, right?