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We will be there in Sept. as well and plan on arriving at the terminal by 10 a.m.  Wherever we sail from we always arrive at the port at around 10 a.m.  Those who wait to arrive late will usually be stressed out by the crowds and lines. So not the way to start a cruise.  Been there done that. Not any more.  And carrying off your luggage on disembarking is so great. Either in our personal vehicle or in a taxi and on the road in under an hour is the only way to travel.  Enough of that waiting for numbers to be called. 

Only controlled substance requires the original container especially if going to Europe.  Congrats on your successful procedure. The fact that your wife was the donor is a real blessing.  That is true love and then some.  We just switched to the pouch and it is real game changer.  No more lids popping open and pills everywhere.   

You will love Greece. We are going back to Santorini soon.  You will truly enjoy it.  

Its on our to do list.  We feel doing the back to back gives you the best of both countries and beats flying over there twice.  30 days is a lot of cruising but both countries are spectacular. Go for it. Will be looking into booking it on our cruise in Sept. on Anthem. 

We love the convenience to be able to carry your luggage of the ship and get in your car and go. That alone is worth the money.  No more waiting for your number to be called and herded like cattle to long lines.  Or shuttle buses. We average under 1 hour to get off the ship and on the interstate. That is priceless in our eyes.

We love the convenience to be able to carry your luggage of the ship and get in your car and go. That alone is worth the money.  No more waiting for your number to be called and herded like cattle to long lines.  Or shuttle buses. We average under 1 hour to get off the ship and on the interstate. That is priceless in our eyes.

The one and only key that you need the entire cruise is your Sea Pass card to get into your room.  We place our key rings and cell phones and wallets in the safe until we disembark.  Like RickinSTL stated we to also like to disconnect.  Their is nothing finer than the open sea and salt air and the waves lapping up onto the ship.  Other than an occasional dolphin or a passing ship.   It is very peaceful.

We love the convenience to be able to carry your luggage of the ship and get in your car and go. That alone is worth the money.  No more waiting for your number to be called and herded like cattle to long lines.  Or shuttle buses. We average under 1 hour to get off the ship and on the interstate. That is priceless in our eyes.

It is probably the same champagne they serve at the art auctions and that is nasty stuff.  Nothing worse than skunky champagne or bad strawberries

IF you are able to disembark by say 6 a.m. I would say you should be to the airport by 7 and thru security at the worst 1-2 hours.  What day of the week?  The big question is will the ship actually dock at 5 a.m. and what time do you actually get off.

Tipping the room steward and bartender on the first day has always paid off handsomely for us.  We have done this on every cruise. At first the kids and wife thought I was crazy to do that.   They are so underpaid and work hours longer than most farmers.   Bring 2 bottles of wine on board if you like wine. The daily drink specials are also good.  Don`t buy merchandise on the ship.  All purchases go on your sea pass.  You can run up a huge tab in no time.  Use your camera and have someone take your picture.  We do that a lot and take other peoples pictures all the time.  We do a lot of non ship excursions and find them to be smaller in group size and cheaper.  But if you miss the ship its your dime. Or no excursion and do our own wandering.   

Age is only a number. I would rather be on 8 wheels than 2 blades.  I have a titanium: knee, hip, and shoulder. If I fall I`m going to be fine.  The floor on the hand is going to have a dent or too. LOL  HAHA  I will be 69 in July and don`t feel or act like it.  We will be on Anthem in September and YES I will be roller skating.  If i am able to get on board after the metal detector lights up like a Xmas tree.  

Age is only a number. I would rather be on 8 wheels than 2 blades.  I have a titanium: knee, hip, and shoulder. If I fall I`m going to be fine.  The floor on the hand is going to have a dent or too. LOL  HAHA  I will be 69 in July and don`t feel or act like it.  We will be on Anthem in September and YES I will be roller skating.  If i am able to get on board after the metal detector lights up like a Xmas tree.  

Hydrate with lots of water.  Take Advil at bedtime.  And eat food and snacks.  Also don`t use the excuse I`m not driving so I can have 1 more drink.  Nothing worse than having a hangover on a sea day or getting sunburned because you were too  blitzed.  Lastly don`t know anything about the hangover pills.  Sorry.   

We did Aruba 5 years ago and took a taxi to a restaurant where we had dinner on the beach.  We don`t remember the name of the restaurant but the food was excellent, and the sunset was spectacular.  And the cab driver who took us to the restaurant came back after dinner and took us back to the ship.   We love Aruba and Curacao.  We also love Barbados as well. Especially the wood sculptor Reggie.    Enjoy your cruise.  

Hydrate with lots of water.  Take Advil at bedtime.  And eat food and snacks.  Also don`t use the excuse I`m not driving so I can have 1 more drink.  Nothing worse than having a hangover on a sea day or getting sunburned because you were too  blitzed.  Lastly don`t know anything about the hangover pills.  Sorry.   

Hydrate with lots of water.  Take Advil at bedtime.  And eat food and snacks.  Also don`t use the excuse I`m not driving so I can have 1 more drink.  Nothing worse than having a hangover on a sea day or getting sunburned because you were too  blitzed.  Lastly don`t know anything about the hangover pills.  Sorry.   

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We were there 2 years ago and are going back next year. We stayed at Hotel 1898. And will be staying there again.   The roof top bar is a must. We walked  down Las Rambla and had Tapas and Sangria all 5 days we were there. Local taps and people are a lot of fun and food is so good.   Two  days before and 3 days after our cruise.  Shopping and restaurants that the hotel recommended were excellent.  You hear about pick pockets and at times can spot them. Be smart and alert.  Otherwise go to Park Gruell and Sagrada Familia is awe inspiring.  Took taxis from and to the airport and the cruise terminal.  We also did Montserrat.  Very beautiful as well.  If you go to Santorini, Greece do the non ship wine tour.   It goes to 3 wineries and is worth the cost.  Only 8 people and the driver and a sommelier.   

We were there 2 years ago and are going back next year. We stayed at Hotel 1898. And will be staying there again.   The roof top bar is a must. We walked  down Las Rambla and had Tapas and Sangria all 5 days we were there. Local taps and people are a lot of fun and food is so good.   Two  days before and 3 days after our cruise.  Shopping and restaurants that the hotel recommended were excellent.  You hear about pick pockets and at times can spot them. Be smart and alert.  Otherwise go to Park Gruell and Sagrada Familia is awe inspiring.  Took taxis from and to the airport and the cruise terminal.  We also did Montserrat.  Very beautiful as well.  If you go to Santorini, Greece do the non ship wine tour.   It goes to 3 wineries and is worth the cost.  Only 8 people and the driver and a sommelier.   

If you're not in a JS or higher...you won't get double points.  If that doesn't matter to you..bid away!
Every upgrade that i have bid on so far, i've been met with the rejection letter that morning of sailing.  I knew i would get rejections on my last cruise since those rooms above me were sold out.

There's no definitive number to quote you. You can see the minimum bid, and beyond that, it's up to you. I know plenty of folks who bid the minimum just to see what happens.

You would not double C&A points even if you got the GS. They are not awarding double cruise points for RoyalUp upgrades unless your original booking was eligible for double points.
The only one of these options that I would stay away from were it me, is the one for the spacious ocean view balcony.  I have read a number of situations where people who were already in balconies bid on a different category of balcony only to find out that it wasn’t really an upgrade at all.  I think you would be safe bidding on any of the higher level categories though.  Just keep in mind that you can’t move your assigned cabin if you win a RU upgrade. If you like the location of your current cabin and would not want to get stuck with an undesirable location then it might be best to not bid.  That being said, the locations of most full suites are pretty centralized. The only one where you might get stuck somewhere far forward or far aft would be the JS.

Don`t bring hard liquor it will be confiscated and then returned on the last night. We sailed on Enchantment for our first cruise years ago. It has since been stretched. Service and food is so much better on smaller ships. Welcome to the message board. Enjoy your cruise and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY.  The ship is intimate and we love that ship. We thought that was a huge ship till our son went in the Navy.  We have been fortunate over the years to have  gone on all the different classes of ships.   I love the Oasis class of ships while the wife prefers the smaller ships.

Simply put: Watch on when  docked. Don`t want to miss the ship leaving. Watch off when sailing. It`s a cruise.  You`re on vacation.  Same somewhat applies to the cell phone. Goes in the safe on the 1st day and comes out on the last day.  Don`t worry.  Be Happy