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My memory is not good. I have been reminded that we always tendered in Belize. Sorry to get us off topic. Port or Starboard, as long as we can get on the ship, it's all good. ?

We feel your pain. The only bad cruise we every took. It has been awhile since we have been to Belize. Did they change where the ship anchors? Going again in Feb.

Now I am confused because we never tendered in Belize before. They have a huge pier. In fact the best bar is the Sandpiper Tiki bar at the end of the pier.

Belize tenders?

We have almost always have been able to get a table for two. Depending on the configuration of the dining room we have been with other tables for 2, which is really neat. because you can still talk to other folks, but you don't feel obligated.

Where the ship docks varies. Do your due diligence and go with your gut.

What is your ship and sailing date. Maybe we can find it for you. Our AOS cruise is over 1 yr away and we have that info already.

WE love MTD. As soon as you embark, check the dining room. MTD are usually on the upper level (at least they have been for our cruises. That will give you an idea where you would like to sit. Then specifically arrange it with the receptionist. They will not guarantee it for the whole cruise, probably, nut we have always been able to have the same wait staff.

Pretty sure RC Excursions get priority, although it would depend on the time. That's what I am hoping anyway. ?

Good topic. We will be in port for 11 hrs (AOS Snowbird Cruise). We can wait for the line to get smaller.

We love the Radiance. We are going on the AOS for the 2nd time next year. That has a promenade so it isn't that same. We did a B2B on Visions and really like that ship. So the answer to your question is, it will only be a disappointment if you want to make it so.

We have two and we like them both!

It would be a pretty neat trick. :)

Small grain of salt. :) Some people just insist on complaining. You have too much to be excited about to be worried about what some sad sack says.

How much time do we have. :) There are limited outlets in the cabin Bring some zip lock bags for wet things and other stuff. You may want a highlighter for the Cruise Compass, but we never have. The walls ad doors are metallic so you can bring magnetic hooks if you like. The empty luggage can usually be stored under the bed. Make sure your credit card company knows you will be gone Make a copy of your passport, embarkation docs, etc for you carry on and luggage. As others have said, plan on an extra day if you are flying. Enjoy your first cruise! It is exciting. :)

It is just plain easier. :)

What Gina said, It is a very nice, smaller ship. It doesn't have all the bells and whistles of larger ships, but if you like the more intimate atmosphere, you will really like it.

We use two TAs. The local one is for group cruises. She travels with us and the reason we started cruising in the first place. We use an online TA for other cruises. Same guy each time. We don't see any disadvantage.

Did somebody mention beer? :blink: :blink:

David, that is an interesting scenario. You want to remove gratuities for a person that doesn't exist for services they won't receive. :) There should be a way to do that.

We have been forward, aft and midship ocean balcony. It's all good! We do prefer midship with cabins above and below us.

That certainly put us off any more flights across the pond. :) Good thing our bucket list has pretty much been completed. We have had need for the medical staff on board the ship before and them seemed quite competent.

Just remember that your children are on the ship and are having service given to them. If you remove the gratuities, you are removing part of the wages for the people providing that service, many of whom have children of their own to provide for.

When is your cruise? If you have some time, and haven't already, become familiar with persicoping and check out the Persicoping forum here. You can watch people currently on your ship show you around. :)

Any excuse to not do a second formal night, that my wife will buy, is good. :)