Lovetocruise2002

Yes. Star Loft had a great vanity/dressing area both upstairs and downstairs. Completely well lit.

Interesting...I am trying to wrap my head around the logistics of that. What would the qualifier be?

Not written anywhere that I am aware of. Just something all knew and expected. Perhaps @Matt has it in writing somewhere?

Now I am drooling thinking of La Bamba and Cucumber/Urban Garden martinis ??

You’re right actually. I don’t think it came with lemongrass. And rumour has it that they are phasing out the champagne bar so it will probably just be available at 150CP. ?

Yes. I have used the drink package on Oasis class and it covers drinks up to $13.

I think that you can get the cucumber martini from the Champagne Bar on Oasis and Allure.

I am not 100% positive, but this is what I think... Wonderland has a separate bar on Deck 12 so yes, you can order drinks. Izumi does not so I don't think you can order just a drink from there. If someone else has a different experience with this please let me know. I love "She's a Geisha" from there but we are not planning to eat at Izumi for my next two cruises. Chops & Jamies (if you are on Oasis class) I am pretty sure that their drinks from Trellis Bar (this is what a waiter told me). So I think you can just go the Trellis Bar and order the drink. I will be testing this out on Symphony because I found a drink from Chops that I love as well.

Yes. Sky class, let the regular porters at the curb take the luggage.

So lucky! #jealous Here in Ontario, we go right to the end of June. The very end. But then I get on a cruise 6 days later with the RC Blog gang!

They are really good about doing that. On both Harmony and Anthem they accommodated special requests from my kids. The JS is tricky. It's CK for dinner only, not breakfast or lunch. Usually you can make reservations with the suite concierge when they send the welcome email about a week out. With the JS, you have to wait until you get on board, and it is based on availability. I have heard many conflicting reviews on this, especially on the Oasis class ships. There have been many reports that some have not been able to get into CK every night with a JS. YMMV. On Anthem, there seems to be better luck at getting in each night. I usually do not read too much into negative comments but let's just say that I have read enough to cause me enough concern that we have upgraded Symphony to a GS just to ensure that it doesn't happen.

Amen to that! +1 for leaving those kids at home once in a while. I can't wait to cruise without mine in July for Symphony! Umm...you mean to say @Matt started a serious trend. Although, @StayFrosty is way ahead of the game compared to both of us! Must be itching to get the school year over and done with. I know I am!

I would save it for the end. I've always found the suite sundeck on Q class to be lacking a bit compared to O class. This is what I tell myself to feel better about our JS on the upcoming Anthem GC. ? Better eat those macaroons. They go moldy. True story. Not at all. I am loving this blog!

I find it so interesting that he writes the agenda for each day by hand.

It really is! We were completely blown away the first time!

I've been saying that for a while now, would love to try to food on this ship!

About the lighting...did you ask your stateroom attendant? I remember in the loft on HM, there was a master switch upstairs and downstairs. It wasn't a light switch. To turn off all the lights completely, you had to have the master switch set at zero. It was actually the first thing he told us and he said that many people make that common mistake and then the lights stay on. Maybe ask again, but not Derrick, ask your room attendant.

Spoiled teachers ? Ruined for life ?

Congrats! You could not have picked a better ship to start on!

Curious...who is the head waiter (maitre d’) in CK right now? When we sailed Anthem last year it was a guy by the name of Bojan. He was amazing! Wondering if he is still there? And I cannot wait to try that cotton candy drink from 270 ??

I think that your situation is pretty common.

In the loft on HM, there was a switch to turn off the stair lights.

Which bar did this come from? Or was it from the star class bar cart?

From what I have heard from many in this situation, the Genie can make the reservations for all of you. They would just need to pay. You could also order from specialty into your suite (complimentary) and then everyone can dine there. In that case, they would not need to pay extra. I know some have done that as well.

Last time we aimed for 11-12pm flight time. For this July (I don't have flights booked yet ?) I am doing the same. Personally, I cannot stand the Newark airport, especially the Delta terminal. There are not many food options and wifi did not even work there last time. Makes it a long wait with the kids if we choose a later flight back home. The shortest amount of time there is going to be best for us.