MaryS

It looks like a giraffe that fell on its back

These were the excursions available for Chania back in September. It will give you some ideas of what to do. Chania Crete Excursions.pdf

We were on Odyssey in September and went to Santorini and Chania. We have never been to either so decided to do Royal excursions. Santorini: We did an excursion with Royal "Village of Oia On Your Own". It was okay. We were tendered to the port (not the one that has the cable car) and then took the tour bus to Oia where our guide gave highlights and then we had about 90 minutes on our own to explore Oia. Met up with the group and then took the tour bus to Fira again guide gave highlights of the town gave us our cable car tickets and the tour was over. We wandered Fira did a little shopping and eating. Chania: we did another Royal excursion (last minute choice most were already sold out) to a monastery then went to a small beach town (Rethimno) to wander around. It was nice.

I loved McDonald's pancakes. When we were teenagers on Sundays my sisters and I would sneak out of church early and walk over to McDonald's and get our pancakes. It's been over 35 years (OMG I'm old) since I have had McDonald's or any other fast food. Now I want pancakes.

I love those pants!

I do remember having one with pineapple, banana, coconut milk and yogurt on Christmas because I wasn't feeling that great. I was also surprised to see that they were making them. They had the separate smoothie menus on the bar. Maybe they don't have the menu available on all Anthem sailings.

I was on Anthem in Dec. and they were making smoothies at the Solarium Bar.

In Athens this past September my sister and I did a Royal excursion "Acropolis Sightseeing, New Acropolis Museum with Plaka Free Time". It was an all day trip around 7 hours but I thought it was well worth it. In Mykonos we did the another Royal excursion the "Delos tour" (an island off Mykonos with more ruins) which was okay then we were dropped off right in the middle of town in Mykonos and wandered around and I finally got my greek pastry. We were on Odyssey and the ship was docked so we took the water taxi back to where the ship was.

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Summit June 4 2023 7 days to Bermuda. I need my Bermuda fix

So true. On Anthem stale cookies sat there for 8 days. On Odyssey the room steward took my half eaten delicious chocolate birthday cake on day 4. I as soooooo upset and made a big stink about it. Never saw that room steward again for the remaining 5 days.

I got "A Special Offer For You" pamphlet from Amex in today's mail. Can't find it on the website either. I hope it shows up soon since my final payment is due next week.

We had a 12:50 flight out of Rome in September and had plenty of time. We carried our own luggage off and arranged a driver to pick us up at 8:00. We got to the airport a little before 9:00. The Economy line to check in was very very long and people were very cranky. We were lucky we were business class and that line only had 6 people in front of us.

I have the same one in olive (blue was out of stock). Bought it during the summer for my Italy/Greece cruise and I absolutely love it. Also got the matching large one.

I did this excursion back in 2017 on a Carnival cruise and it was fun. Kids will love the bus. I also found a link to a live blog on this site too. Hope this helps.

mine is okay

Me too. Also the white chocolate/sprinkle ones and the sugar Christmas cookies with some tea yum. I was always taking a plate of them back to the cabin. I love cookies!

I did the same thing

@Sharlais that where my $50.00 credit came from for my Dec 18th Anthem cruise? If it was THANKS! I had a great time at the Coco Cay Beach Club.

Yup I logged into the cruise planner on Black Friday and this notice popped up saying I had a $50.00 OBC that had to be used on the cruise planner only (basically use it or lose it). I didn't even read the whole notice I booked the Coco Cay Beach Club for my Anthem Christmas cruise and used the OBC so fast because my luck it would disappear if I didn't. Still have no clue where the OBC came from.

I had Covid the end of June and just like you it was the sore throat, chills and sweats (no fever) for one day and I was exhausted. I got my second booster in August before my Sept. Odyssey cruise. I got my 3rd booster and flu shot in November for the Anthem cruise. I don't have Covid (tested negative again today) it's just a stupid cold and now I'm losing my voice. Oh well I prepared myself as much as I could.

I totally agree with @D Alt. So many people coughing, sneezing, not covering their mouths and pretending to wash their hands going into the Windjammer. One guy in the MDR at brunch was hacking up a lung on day 8 and not bothering to cover his mouth. A table near him asked to be moved. I brought plenty of allergy/cold meds because I knew I was going to come home with something no matter what I did . I started to come down with a cold on day 8 and still have a sore throat today and cough. Tested 3 times and negative for Covid (I ended up with a cold coming off Odyssey in Sept. & my sister came home with Covid). @D AltI'm so sorry you came home with Covid and hope you are feeling better now.

Day 7 Sea day and Christmas Eve. I don't think I did much of anything. I was suppose to see We Will Rock You at 2 but I went to last nights show about 3 minutes late. That's okay since it is the 3rd time I'm seeing it. It is one of my favorite shows. The ships Christmas decorations were just okay. Last year they had a lot of poinsettias this year none. Tonight was the Special Holiday menu in the MDR. I forgot to take a picture of it but I know @D Altdid. Day 8 Sea day and Christmas Day. MDR was doing brunch and that's were I went for breakfast. A lot of families wearing their matching Holiday PJ's. Santa was also giving out gifts in Two70 around 9am so I didn't even go near that part of the ship. Spent most of the day in the Solarium reading my book. I did happen to catch some of the officers and the captain giving out gifts and singing carols to the room attendants. Tonight was the Holiday show in the Royal Theater and I have been so looking forward to this. Last years was good this years was even better. Terry LaVell who plays Spectra was phenomenal. After that show it was off to Battle of the Sexes in Two70.