WAAAYTOOO 9,472 Report post Posted February 19 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 ? 13 3 Lovetocruise2002, Jaymac Radio, SpeedNoodles and 13 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Babe 833 Report post Posted February 19 Fabulous Itinerary Raye!! I'm so happy for you!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 9,472 Report post Posted February 19 Just now, Boston Babe said: Fabulous Itinerary Raye!! I'm so happy for you!! Come go with me, Lorraine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AshleyDillo 3,467 Report post Posted February 19 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 9,347 Report post Posted February 19 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! 1 WAAAYTOOO reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnK6404 1,034 Report post Posted February 19 Oooo... absolutely love the itinerary! I saw Odyssey had that itinerary too. Will be following for the next 1.5 years, LOL! 😊 1 WAAAYTOOO reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 9,472 Report post Posted February 19 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaymac Radio 1,087 Report post Posted February 19 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! 1 RWDW1204 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 9,472 Report post Posted February 19 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 ! 1 Jaymac Radio reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelslovestocruise 87 Report post Posted February 19 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 9,472 Report post Posted February 19 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobroo 411 Report post Posted February 19 Might you allow Blog Insiders on your balcony so they can booze it up while watching an Aqua Theater show??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WAAAYTOOO 9,472 Report post Posted February 20 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jax 302 Report post Posted February 20 So happy for you! I just love the feeling you get after you book a cruise! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedNoodles 3,420 Report post Posted February 20 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! 2 Lovetocruise2002 and WAAAYTOOO reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boston Babe 833 Report post Posted February 20 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! 1 WAAAYTOOO reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Srp431 140 Report post Posted February 20 Love the itinerary, Following Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 5,871 Report post Posted February 20 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! 5 Ogilthorpe, Lovetocruise2002, rjac and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,898 Report post Posted February 20 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. 2 7 rjac, Ogilthorpe, Skigoofy and 6 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sweety 1,397 Report post Posted February 20 If this cruise was a week earlier, we would jump on the bandwagon. school wins again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FManke 2,229 Report post Posted February 20 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JLMoran 5,871 Report post Posted February 20 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twangster 21,898 Report post Posted February 20 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) 1 Ogilthorpe reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ampurp85 733 Report post Posted February 20 This is how you settle that dispute...my money is on Bart 3 Ogilthorpe, Jaymac Radio and JLMoran reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lovetocruise2002 9,347 Report post Posted February 20 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! 3 Ogilthorpe, Big Tule and JLMoran reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
