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I bring my kindle which always has a few unread titles currently working on The Outlander series. I have been known to read at least one book a cruise and start a second. I love grabbing a lounger on a sea day and just read and people watch plus I love to unwind by reading before bed. Also it depends on the ports of its a few beachy stops then I'm sure to get some reading in then as well.

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My experience is the first few nights are very busy so as long as those reservations are made the rest of the nights are fairly easy to get in. But you can use the TV to make reservations I believe once on board

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I arrived on one cruise to split beds and requested they be put together it wasn't an issue as far as I could tell just slip the steward a little tip

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Is anyone else missing the daily fun from Ricks cruise?

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Have you checked out this thread

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2503996

 

Its from a loyal Royal cruiser , who just got off the escape.

 

Its been several years since I was on Royal but the Escape is a great ship.

 

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lol I was just gonna post that. I think a lot of people will be sharing Rick's review [emoji4][emoji12]

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As a solo traveler it is hard find deals I usually book the cabin I want and just keep watching sales for that category and call to get any price reductions. Sometimes you can get a better deal through some of the big box travel agents. There are some unmentionable here websites you can use to keep track of prices.

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Sail solo it's the best way to travel. She can hang out with you or do her own thing the best of both worlds

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Thanks Rick it's been great following along all week made me relive my Getaway cruise which was awesome as well and also has me looking forward to more NCL cruises in the future. Doing an 11 day on the Epic in 2019 with about 60 other solo travelers from a FB group. But doing Anthem end of November this year and can't wait to see her again.

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Go to roll call.

This is a roll call for solo's

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I'm fairly loyal to Royal and went on my first NCL cruise this past December since I went on The Norway back in the 90's. I loved the way they run the solo program it was nice to have a group to meet up with for dinner. Also loved the solo cabins they are a bit small but it's nice not to pay a supplement.

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We were weighted when I went, I think it's about the total weight of how many people are in The pod. So it maybe depending on how many adults and kids whether they weight you or not.

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Excellent tip for Harvest Caye! Thanks.

No problem it most people's biggest gripe about Harvest Key. I found it to be a nice beach/pool day

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Haven't boarded yet, but arrived at the terminal around 9:30 AM. We are visiting Roatan, Harvest Caye, Cozumel and Costa Maya.

Did this itinerary on the Getaway loved it. Little French Key in Roatan was awesome and love The Cozumel Bar Hop and get out early for Harvest Key and you'll have no problem snagging a lounger by the pool. Plenty of servers wandering around to take your drink order. And yes you can take drinks off from the ship so if you want you can grab a couple before you get off the ship as you can't use the UBP at the port ☹️

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the bed is a double anyways (same size as in your cabin) and everything is fine. Meet at breakfast in the morning and swap back. Its not a big issue.

The bed is not the same size as what is in a regular cabin it's only a full size. And I don't know why everyone is all up in arms about this. It had probably happened more times than you even know already. I was in a studio in December and never heard a sound from any of the surrounding cabins. And I am no fan of kids just for the record.

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There is an access door to the studio rooms that is only accessible if you are in a studio cabin. You would have to ring her cabin so she could let you the access door.

Also there wouldn't be room for a cot but the bed is a full size bed so you're toddler could share the bed with you're mother in law with out them being cramped.

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I don't think there are rules against it but the room is very small so it maybe a tight squeeze for babysitting. Not a lot of room for an active toddler. Maybe she cab babysit in your cabin till the baby's bedtime and then go to her cabin when it's bedtime.

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And the day has started... Just like the weather today I'm getting my dark and stormy on.

 

 

 

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Where is the like button? My favorite drink! ❤️

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One day I decided on a whim to book a cruise for my 21st birthday, and I booked it solo (nobody else could make it). I'm on the NCL Escape, departing June 10th from Miami. I'm excited for sure, but I'm still nervous because I've never travelled alone, gone outside of the country, or been on a cruise. This was a really bold decision for me to make, and I don't regret it, but I am worried there won't be many people my age.On the bright side, I bought the unlimited drinks package so at least I can meet people at the bar, right?

Go to the solo meeting even if you aren't in a solo cabin you will meet some great people young and older. This will also give you some people to meet up with for dinner. And yes you can meet plenty of people at the many bars onboard do the drink tastings those are always fun.

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Yes the Thai were delicious [emoji39] spicy but not overly spicy

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Sailing the Anthem in November. Will be my second time on this ship did a quick 3 day March 2015 and have been wanting to go back ever since. I really liked it. Curious are you sharing a cabin with friends or are you in your own cabin? I'm trying out one of the studio balconies.

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If you are on that other big social media site you could look for s roll call there as well also lots of fan pages there you can post on as well.

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I don't think the experience was anything less than typical solo cruising-- the cabins are nicer than the studios on NCL. It was fine. What exactly have you heard that makes you want to cancel?

 

 

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I'd like to hear too as I have one scheduled for November 2017. I did sail the Anthem solo for a quick 3 day cruise solo last spring but knew many others that were sailing. So this one in November will be truly solo.

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Yes I think it's worth it but expect the hard sell on products. And $89 is a good price for the hour massage I pay $75 at home so it's pretty comparable and it's usually over $100 when on the ship.

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Though I have heard if you don't show up for a reservation for the Northstar they charge you 25 dollars. Not sure if it's the same for iFly.

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I second Columbus Cove lots of areas of shade. And I think it's a nicer beach area not as crowded.

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