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17 minutes ago, accio7 said:

Update from a passenger in a different FB cruising group aboard Vision:

Has anyone heard anything about any of the more Southern ports like the ABC islands for example? 

Freedom is in Bonaire today and they haven't had any issues so far.  Just watched a periscope from Cruise Life Rick and they were having a great time, no issues whatsoever.

And now Princess is suspending all operations for two months.

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/12/carnivals-princess-cruises-to-pause-global-ship-operations-for-60-days-over-coronavirus.html

1 hour ago, coneyraven said:

18 Days to go for me.

Me too! #stillgoing

Aquarium Bar is now Boleros.  They took that out a few years ago.  I've been on Adventure a couple times as early as 2016 and it was gone then. 

Imperial Lounge is still there.

16 hours ago, JLMoran said:

I'm not a sports person at all, so I freely admit that I have no understanding of sports watching culture at all. But still... I really don't get why folks would want to spend a chunk of a gorgeous sunny day out on the ocean with all the other things to do on a ship, sitting inside and watching TV.

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Oh, God, someone help me... I've become my mom!!!! 

Well now that you put it that way I dont either!  You ruined it!!!

But in all seriousness, its more for at night.  If its sunny out I'd much rather be outside.  But its just another nice option to have after dinner or late night. 

59 minutes ago, coneyraven said:

I absolutely can not wait ..... we're on the 4th sailing after the AMPing ..... should be epic.

Normally you will find Jodi and I at the Schooner, but this time just look for us at Playmakers.  Very excited about that.  

I was able to get the $250 OBC offer a year or two ago.  Tried to do it again, but there was some catch each other time.  Still worth trying.  

On Explorer last September they showed movies on the pool screen as well as the main theater a couple nights.  I think they also showed movies in the On Air club.

1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said:

This article explains a little of the why of not allowing the power strips and also shows a photo https://www.cruisehabit.com/power-strips-why-theyre-not-allowed-ships-and-how-safely-gain-some-extra-outlets

 

Interesting read.  I always wondered why surge protectors were no good but other outlets were fine.

Really fancy wines or top top top shelf liquor.    Outside of that, pretty much everything else fails under that limit.

Another vote for Maya Chan.  Its definitely the best all inclusive day club I've been to.  They arrange for the transportation as well which is another plus.

6 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

It's pretty easy to get around the "new bookings only".  The problem is, they will reprice your cruise as it it WAS a new booking which could cause your coupon or FCC or whatever you are trying to use, to be negated.  Just ask your agent (or Royal, if you booked directly with them) to see if it would be worth it to reprice your booking and apply whatever discount you are trying to redeem.

Gotcha, makes sense.  Probably not worth it though.  Booked over a year ago and the current price is almost double what we booked it at.

Anyone know how strict they are in getting something applied to a "new booking only" for house discount?

A few years ago I redeemed a $250 OBC a couple months after we booked, but the only cruise I have coming up was booked over a year ago.  

Just listened to the preview podcast and I gotta say I'm pretty jealous about not going.  Still have 136 days til my next cruise.   :blink: