betatke1480 Posted July 8, 2019 Report Share Posted July 8, 2019 33 minutes ago, JLMoran said: But... but... It's St. Maarten!! Seriously, I feel it's the best Caribbean port there is, with so much to see and do! Even after the hurricane / with recovery still going on. I mean, how can you say no to fresh-baked croissants, and chocolates, and awesome cheese?? So, we stopped at the Amsterdam Cheese store, and we are not big Gouda fans, but it was delicious. Definitely thinking about getting some to bring back when we are here next. We also stopped at La Suciere in Coles Bay, and it was fantastic. It appears the Belgian Chocolate place may be closed, at least according to GoogleMaps. We didn’t look too hard for it, but I know @tiny260 was planning on trying to go. josepena12, Lovetocruise2002, ellcee and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 hours ago, JLMoran said: But... but... It's St. Maarten!! Seriously, I feel it's the best Caribbean port there is, with so much to see and do! Even after the hurricane / with recovery still going on. I mean, how can you say no to fresh-baked croissants, and chocolates, and awesome cheese?? We (Hubby) only have one place that we (Hubby) are interested in...that Yoda Guy. And visiting that place is way better without the kids. We’ll be back at the end of the month on Symphony. Not sure if @tiny260 made it to the chocolate place. They said it was very hot today. MamaShark and JLMoran 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 I think that @Matt now owes me a lot of CK dinners...or maybe a 2021 GC on Allure (March 14) mworkman, JLMoran, Guy Gadwa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 16 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I think that @Matt now owes me a lot of CK dinners...or maybe a 2021 GC on Allure (March 14) No.... You need your spring break a week later so I can go!!! Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 28 minutes ago, mom2mybugs said: No.... You need your spring break a week later so I can go!!! Jane We already have 6 families (8 if Matt and Annette come) on that sailing! I already did the leg work for @Matt bellemiche and mom2mybugs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 59 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I think that @Matt now owes me a lot of CK dinners...or maybe a 2021 GC on Allure (March 14) If anyone is wondering this was at Vintages of all places... From what I understand a group cruise first, tequila shots at Vintages. mom2mybugs and The Cruise Junkie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 An interesting night in Vintages Scope from Jose Pena: https://www.pscp.tv/w/b_QWPTF4TlFhYVJPT2V3UWJ8MU95S0FwcFhad094YjQHff5l01qh5wjGn302KUUoErgWNsuLxl2L_gDt0HKB From @AnnetteJackson https://www.pscp.tv/w/b_QWezF4TlFhYVJPT2V3UWJ8MVprS3pycmFSV3ZLdjl3uxNliblcLEZkguYvLciNS2HcQdzeghuz-x697Pes mom2mybugs and Traveler 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 6 hours ago, mom2mybugs said: No.... You need your spring break a week later so I can go!!! Jane I need two weeks later for Spring break. mom2mybugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemiche Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 @Lovetocruise2002 Did I see you doing a tequila shot in that Periscope? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, bellemiche said: @Lovetocruise2002 Did I see you doing a tequila shot in that Periscope? Several. AshleyDillo, betatke1480, bellemiche and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 29 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Several. Pictures or it didn't happen. Guy Gadwa, Lovetocruise2002, IslandBoundMama and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, twangster said: Pictures or it didn't happen. Scopes count Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Scopes count Annette blocked me. Didn't even get a chance to comment :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Just now, twangster said: Annette blocked me. Didn't even get a chance to comment Lucky for you I provided the links above. Lol. You must be a sad bot to get banned by @AnnetteJackson Guy Gadwa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemiche Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Several. Guy Gadwa, JLMoran, twangster and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 27 minutes ago, bellemiche said: I sincerely hope they were doing shots of something better than Jose Cuervo Especial!! Patron Silver at a minimum when you have the DBP! stephenkurucz, bellemiche, Guy Gadwa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, JLMoran said: I sincerely hope they were doing shots of something better than Jose Cuervo Especial!! Patron Silver at a minimum when you have the DBP! It was Patron. @Matt would not have it any other way. But no salt at Vintages. I don’t think they knew what hit them when we all walked in. After the second round, I think they stayed away from us on purpose JLMoran, bellemiche, John Blahnik and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGTLH Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 15 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: After the second round, I think they stayed away from us on purpose Noticed that too Guy Gadwa, Lovetocruise2002, betatke1480 and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 This is the official “Unofficial GC” announcement! Freshly Amped Allure 03/14/2021 7 of us in the RCBlog community have already booked this one! More are currently asking for permission lol. Who’s going to YOLO and Book It next? @tiny260 just told me that as of yesterday, MEI already has a group set up for this sailing to get possible group rates betatke1480, IRMO12HD, KathyC and 6 others 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Looking into to it now. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: This is the official “Unofficial GC” announcement! Freshly Amped Allure 03/14/2021 7 of us in the RCBlog community have already booked this one! More are currently asking for permission lol. Who’s going to YOLO and Book It next? @tiny260 just told me that as of yesterday, MEI already has a group set up for this sailing to get possible group rates uggh so tempting, we are planning a cruise with friends for the end of 2021 and we already have a sailing for April of 2021. Plus its around St Paddy's Day and our daughter is involved with Irish dancing. Not sure we can take her away or leave during such a big weekend for her. I would love to celebrate Paddy's Day on a cruise though! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellcee Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: 7 of us in the RCBlog community have already booked this one! More are currently asking for permission lol. I can't even get pricing info right now, about 200 people are looking at this trip. Waiting on Michelle for more info. Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 I saw ocean view balcony for 2 adults 1 child at $4117. I didn't do a full mock booking just the initial info for picking own state room JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 Bumper cars @45 min prior to start. Line was about 30% wrapped around. Go early. DublinFC, The Cruise Junkie, Guy Gadwa and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambia-Zaire Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 5 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: This is the official “Unofficial GC” announcement! Freshly Amped Allure 03/14/2021 7 of us in the RCBlog community have already booked this one! More are currently asking for permission lol. Who’s going to YOLO and Book It next? @tiny260 just told me that as of yesterday, MEI already has a group set up for this sailing to get possible group rates ……. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: This is the official “Unofficial GC” announcement! Freshly Amped Allure 03/14/2021 7 of us in the RCBlog community have already booked this one! More are currently asking for permission lol. Who’s going to YOLO and Book It next? @tiny260 just told me that as of yesterday, MEI already has a group set up for this sailing to get possible group rates I wish - that's right in the thick of tax season. But tune into my scopes May 2020 when I'm on Allure three weeks after her amp! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: This is the official “Unofficial GC” announcement! Freshly Amped Allure 03/14/2021 7 of us in the RCBlog community have already booked this one! More are currently asking for permission lol. Who’s going to YOLO and Book It next? @tiny260 just told me that as of yesterday, MEI already has a group set up for this sailing to get possible group rates Doh...we actually considered this cruise but went with Harmony instead as we haven't been on that one yet. Would have been neat though! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted July 9, 2019 Report Share Posted July 9, 2019 6 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: This is the official “Unofficial GC” announcement! Freshly Amped Allure 03/14/2021 7 of us in the RCBlog community have already booked this one! More are currently asking for permission lol. Who’s going to YOLO and Book It next? @tiny260 just told me that as of yesterday, MEI already has a group set up for this sailing to get possible group rates Darn it! We’re re-booked on Symphony now (4/24/21) with our friends since RC cancelled the Harmony cruises... one of these days my wife and I would really love to meet you all on one of these cruises! Lovetocruise2002 and mom2mybugs 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 It would be very interesting to compare the prices before the unofficial announcement and after Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 17 hours ago, Sweety said: I need two weeks later for Spring break. Always so iffy...last year we had 3 different spring breaks for the 5 of us but at least my husband and I are back at the same time! Jane JLMoran and Sweety 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyC Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 8 hours ago, Traveler said: It would be very interesting to compare the prices before the unofficial announcement and after Allure hasn't had her announcement yet. I'm curious too how they will change. We booked Oasis also to sail her three weeks after her amp and got an amazing ocean view balcony guarantee rate, and this was right after they made her announcement. I full expect to be in the last room allllll the way aft (which we have actually had before, lol) or a blocked view but that's okay. We don't really plan to be in our cabin other than to sleep & shower! Traveler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 9 hours ago, Traveler said: It would be very interesting to compare the prices before the unofficial announcement and after I didn't find that the prices changed too drastically after the announcement for Oasis. I had booked long before the details were released for the first sailing immediately after the AMP. The prices have gone up since, but they seem to be trending similarly to another Oasis class sailing that I have and I didn't see a spike because the details were released for the AMP. It's the next season release after the AMP where you will notice the prices go up across the board -- at least that's what I saw for Mariner and Navigator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DublinFC Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 18 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Bumper cars @45 min prior to start. Line was about 30% wrapped around. Go early. can adults go and play Xbox too????? Inquiring minds want to know :) JLMoran and bellemiche 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, DublinFC said: can adults go and play Xbox too????? Inquiring minds want to know Yes. Not a problem at all. DublinFC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 32 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Yes. Not a problem at all. Between xbox and bumper cards, never going to get my kids to leave the sea plex (and dh too on computer game side) Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, WannaCruise said: Between xbox and bumper cards, never going to get my kids to leave the sea plex (and dh too on computer game side) I try to stay positive usually but going to be realistic here for a bit. While the Seaplex is a great venue, the lines for the bumper cars are long and they don’t run them all day long. There are only 3-4 XBox stations and they are usually packed full of kids. Just let your kids know to be realistic about it and how often they might get to use those things. That is one of the main reasons why we chose to stay on board most of this cruise, so our girls could utilize that space more. mom2mybugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WannaCruise Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 3 minutes ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I try to stay positive usually but going to be realistic here for a bit. While the Seaplex is a great venue, the lines for the bumper cars are long and they don’t run them all day long. There are only 3-4 XBox stations and they are usually packed full of kids. Just let your kids know to be realistic about it and how often they might get to use those things. That is one of the main reasons why we chose to stay on board most of this cruise, so our girls could utilize that space more. Thanks for the tip! I know to line up early...and yeah, we're going March break so crowded x10. Will definitely warn them. We have a Nassau day on our cruise, which means ship day for us. Guess it just depends on what they run at the Sea Plex at the time. Btw...are you liking the ship a bit more in the warmer weather? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted July 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, WannaCruise said: Thanks for the tip! I know to line up early...and yeah, we're going March break so crowded x10. Will definitely warn them. We have a Nassau day on our cruise, which means ship day for us. Guess it just depends on what they run at the Sea Plex at the time. Btw...are you liking the ship a bit more in the warmer weather? The weather is great this time! We have made good use of our balcony. No parkas needed lol. I still am not a fan of Quantum class. The things that I did not care for last March still bother me this time around. JLMoran and mom2mybugs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHobbys Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 19 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: Bumper cars @45 min prior to start. Line was about 30% wrapped around. Go early. Or have a #Genie lol #SC-FTW JLMoran, Lovetocruise2002 and betatke1480 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHobbys Posted July 10, 2019 Report Share Posted July 10, 2019 1 minute ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I still am not a fan of Quantum class. The things that I did not care for last March still bother me this time around. Will have to agree with you on this one ... We prefer the Oasis class much better. But, don't get me wrong - being on ANY ship is always a good thing - ha betatke1480, mom2mybugs, WannaCruise and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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