WAAAYTOOO Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 NOT QUITE YET... ....is this going to be a Live Blog. I am NOT looking to set the new World Land Speed Record for starting the earliest Live Blog. It will turn into a live blog MUCH later when we get closer to sail date. I just wanted to announce to the world that the long anticipated 8 night Symphony itinerary for 21 - 29 August 2021 has finally shown up on the website !!!! I've been stalking this cruise for months. They announced the itinerary - Labadee, Aruba and Curacao - months ago, but never opened it for booking until today. I quickly snagged one of the Deck 8 Aqua Theater Suites because I could not afford (or didn't want) any of the other Star Class rooms that were left. Believe it or not, some of the SC rooms were already gone by the time I got there !! The aft-facing Star Loft was there but I don't really want that one. I have NO interest in that awful Ultimate Family thing and the Royal Loft is WAAAY out of my price range on this cruise (and so was the Ultimate Family thing, to be fair). So let the fun begin. I BELIEVE that this will be the first Oasis class ship to go to Aruba and Curacao. I could be wrong about that. For sure it will be the first time Symphony has been there. This will also be my first cruise on Symphony and I'm very excited. 3 ports in 8 days is my idea of heaven. Interest, anyone ? Neesa, Elzbeth, JohnK6404 and 18 others 16 5 Quote
Boston Babe Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 Fabulous Itinerary Raye!! I'm so happy for you!! Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Posted February 19, 2020 Just now, Boston Babe said: Fabulous Itinerary Raye!! I'm so happy for you!! Come go with me, Lorraine. Quote
AshleyDillo Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 That's a fantastic itinerary for an Oasis class ship! It's just so dang hot down in the Southern Caribbean that time of the year! I'm pushing it with a Labor Day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean! Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 I just looked!! I want on this one but I cannot do it within a month of the Norway GC. That is already going to be a ton of money! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
JohnK6404 Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 Oooo... absolutely love the itinerary! I saw Odyssey had that itinerary too. Will be following for the next 1.5 years, LOL! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Posted February 19, 2020 1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said: That's a fantastic itinerary for an Oasis class ship! It's just so dang hot down in the Southern Caribbean that time of the year! I'm pushing it with a Labor Day cruise to the Eastern Caribbean! I agree with you about the heat. Quote
The Cruise Junkie Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 I Will Be Following Raye!! I Hope This New Itinerary Goes Well So We Can See This Type Of Cruises Happen More Often For Oasis Class Ships! RWDW1204 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Posted February 19, 2020 53 minutes ago, Jaymac Radio said: I Will Be Following Raye!! I Hope This New Itinerary Goes Well So We Can See This Type Of Cruises Happen More Often For Oasis Class Ships! Thanks, Tyler ! The Cruise Junkie 1 Quote
Kelslovestocruise Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 This type of itinerary is a game changer for me. Looking less than 2 years in the future I have finished school and am on the strict teachers schedule going to southern Caribbean in less than 9 nights is impossible with my schedule unless I’m going to San Juan which from Winnipeg Canada costs more per person than the cruise itself. Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 19, 2020 Author Report Posted February 19, 2020 Just now, Kelslovestocruise said: This type of itinerary is a game changer for me. Looking less than 2 years in the future I have finished school and am on the strict teachers schedule going to southern Caribbean in less than 9 nights is impossible with my schedule unless I’m going to San Juan which from Winnipeg Canada costs more per person than the cruise itself. Grab a room and let’s go ! Quote
bobroo Posted February 19, 2020 Report Posted February 19, 2020 Might you allow Blog Insiders on your balcony so they can booze it up while watching an Aqua Theater show??? Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 20, 2020 Author Report Posted February 20, 2020 23 minutes ago, bobroo said: Might you allow Blog Insiders on your balcony so they can booze it up while watching an Aqua Theater show??? Yessiree Quote
Jax Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 So happy for you! I just love the feeling you get after you book a cruise! Quote
SpeedNoodles Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said: I just looked!! I want on this one but I cannot do it within a month of the Norway GC. That is already going to be a ton of money! Yep, exactly this. Dang timing! Lovetocruise2002 and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote
Boston Babe Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 21 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Come go with me, Lorraine. I will if I can believe me! I currently have 7 cruises booked, but not leaving Jack, I belong here for now. I just keep cancelling and rebooking! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
JLMoran Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 23 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: I am NOT looking to set the new World Land Speed Record for starting the earliest Live Blog. It will turn into a live blog MUCH later when we get closer to sail date. Creation of Thread * (Explanation of Booking + Cabin Selection Details + Itinerary Coverage) = Live Blog Started You have the forum record for earliest Live Blog, whether desired or not. @Matt, you are fully and completely on the hook for starting this horrible, awful, terrible, no good trend (that I will now shamelessly find some reason to follow). @twangster, your crown is gone unless that other cruise you mentioned in what WAS the earliest live blog at the time is still within the window of victory. @Lovetocruise2002, you are hereby in fourth place. No bronze for you! Lovetocruise2002, Ogilthorpe, PRebecca and 3 others 6 Quote
twangster Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 52 minutes ago, JLMoran said: You have the forum record for earliest Live Blog, whether desired or not. Not so fast Charlie Brown. This live blog: Feb 19, 2020 to Aug 31, 2021 = 549 days. My live blog: Jan. 18, 2020 to Jan 16, 2022 = 729 days. Lovetocruise2002, rjac, Ampurp85 and 7 others 3 7 Quote
Sweety Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 If this cruise was a week earlier, we would jump on the bandwagon. school wins again. Quote
FManke Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 On 2/19/2020 at 2:21 PM, WAAAYTOOO said: Believe it or not, some of the SC rooms were already gone by the time I got there !! Quote
JLMoran Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 37 minutes ago, twangster said: Muy live blog: Jan. 18, 2020 to Jan 16, 2020 = 729 days. Umm, I think you need to fix that sail date year? Quote
twangster Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 Just now, JLMoran said: Umm, I think you need to fix that sail date year? 39 minutes ago, twangster said: My live blog: Jan. 18, 2020 to Jan 16, 2022 = 729 days. What are you talking about? (I'm still invincible) Ogilthorpe 1 Quote
Ampurp85 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 This is how you settle that dispute...my money is on Bart JLMoran, Ogilthorpe and The Cruise Junkie 3 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 1 hour ago, JLMoran said: @Lovetocruise2002, you are hereby in fourth place. No bronze for you! Oh thank goodness! This Canadian is tired of getting blamed! And I love that gif. I have been using that line on many kids ever since Madalorian started. Best line ever! Ogilthorpe, Big Tule and JLMoran 3 Quote
twangster Posted February 20, 2020 Report Posted February 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: This is how you settle that dispute...my money is on Bart Not sure about that. If that kick is well placed Bart is down for the count. Ampurp85 1 Quote
Ampurp85 Posted February 21, 2020 Report Posted February 21, 2020 @twangster I think you were Bart, I think Lisa started that fight and Bart was defending himself...like you were defending your title Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 18, 2020 Author Report Posted April 18, 2020 Just wanted to let you know that Michelle just saved us $800 on this cruise through a price drop. Hopefully everyone is watching their prices closely. They can come out of nowhere. SpeedNoodles, Jax, Ogilthorpe and 4 others 6 1 Quote
Kat9661 Posted September 12, 2020 Report Posted September 12, 2020 We are booked on this fantastic itinerary and look forward to following along on your blog. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Posted September 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Kat9661 said: We are booked on this fantastic itinerary and look forward to following along on your blog. Are you on this same cruise or on this itinerary a different sailing ? Quote
Kat9661 Posted September 12, 2020 Report Posted September 12, 2020 Same cruise! Love the ports, Labadee will be new for us. Especially love the sea days as this is our first time on an Oasis Class. Jax 1 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Posted September 13, 2020 14 minutes ago, Kat9661 said: Same cruise! Love the ports, Labadee will be new for us. Especially love the sea days as this is our first time on an Oasis Class. That’s awesome ! @Lovetocruise2002is on this one, too ! Jax and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote
Kat9661 Posted September 13, 2020 Report Posted September 13, 2020 That’s how I found this site, through @lovetocruuse2002 Her cruise blog was great. I enjoy reading anything cruise related I can find these days. Lovetocruise2002 and Jax 2 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted September 13, 2020 Report Posted September 13, 2020 35 minutes ago, Kat9661 said: That’s how I found this site, through @lovetocruuse2002 Her cruise blog was great. I enjoy reading anything cruise related I can find these days. That’s awesome! There are quite a few people from our cruise community on this sailing! The more the merrier. I cannot wait. You will love Symphony. It was the 8 night itinerary that attracted us, that is rare for Oasis class. That and the chance to sail with friends. Jax 1 Quote
Kat9661 Posted September 13, 2020 Report Posted September 13, 2020 I can’t wait either! The 8 nights is what attracted me as well, plus the ship looks amazing. It has so much to offer. I’m excited to dine in Coastal Kitchen. What are your favorite things on Symphony or Oasis Class? Jax 1 Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted September 14, 2020 Report Posted September 14, 2020 Oasis class favourites: Central Park, Aqua Theatre/Boardwalk, Coastal Kitchen Symphony favourites: in addition to all of the above...Hiro, Flight, El Loco Fresh. Quote
Kat9661 Posted September 14, 2020 Report Posted September 14, 2020 Great tips! Can I tell you I’m kicking myself for not booking a Crown Loft after reading your review? Deck 17 looks divine! Oh well, I’ll stalk the availability and consider a room switch. We went with the 2 BR Grand Suite for the extra space and privacy for the boys. Quote
Lovetocruise2002 Posted September 14, 2020 Report Posted September 14, 2020 10 hours ago, Kat9661 said: Can I tell you I’m kicking myself for not booking a Crown Loft after reading your review? Deck 17 looks divine! Oh well, I’ll stalk the availability and consider a room switch. I love the lofts! Are the crown lofts all sold out already? If you can upgrade, do it! We have quite the party on Deck 17 already for that sailing. Maybe that's why Deck 17 is sold out. lol Quote
Kat9661 Posted September 14, 2020 Report Posted September 14, 2020 Lol, yes, Lofts are gone! Just Junior Suites and a lonely Owners Suite left, besides lower categories. I’ll keep stalking!! Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote
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