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If you like Expresso or chocolate martinis, you can’t beat the Schooner Bar.

I have down this tour on the Harmony and really enjoyed it. Anyone interested in the food industry like your DD will find it fascinating. It is amazing how precise the procedure is. Even if the brunch is not as good as expected, the actual tour is worth it in my opinion. I also did this tour on the Liberty of the Seas. It was also quite good, but the size of the Harmony will make it even more interesting for all of you.

Thanks for the information. I never thought to do that. There are definitely bartenders we used often that deserve a little extra tip.

We never got a ticket when on the Wonder, so the only way we could tip is to do a cash tip. We just gave bartenders our seapass card and the only thing that came back was the drink and the card. We paid tips and gratuities when we bought the plan.

If it is not in your room , just ask the state room attendant to bring it. No need to lug the water on board. He/she will also bring an extension cord if needed. Don't pack the CPAP machine in your luggage. Take it with all the gear in its carrying case. It doesn't count as a carry on. No problem getting through security.

In my opinion, it is better to get to the port too early than too late!

When a dozen eggs sells for $2.99 in Richmond, Virginia ($0.99 last year), I am not surprised of the cost of anything these days. I think the cost of a beer on a cruise also includes atmosphere and vacation bliss. That is why I am not opposed to paying $5.00 for a cup of coffee at a local cafe. The coffee usually includes a great conversation with a friend or family member which is priceless. I feel the same with drinks on a cruise.

My husband also died in March 2021, pcur, so we never got to go on our planned 30th anniversary cruise. My most memorable cruise, although it is hard to pick one, was this past November when our daughter went on my 30th anniversary cruise in place of her dad. We had a special time together and our favorite moment was finding the same bookstore in Old San Juan that my husband so excitedly found on a previous cruise. It was a very touching moment. It was actually on my anniversary date, and we both bought books in his memory. It was her first cruise, and she is now hooked!

Since we usually get the UBP, my daughter loves to come up with her own drink combinations which aren't too bad actually. I love watching the fun she has. I guess you could say she is my favorite bartender. I love drinks at the regular bars but feel there are a lot of them around to have the bionic bar as something different to use. Her best friend is an engineer, so she is always thinking of ways to improve on the mechanics.

When booking online, the website shows that you can pick your own room or have RCI do it for you. It would be easy to overlook especially if you already have a room or part of the ship you prefer. When calling, if you ask for a specific room, the rep probably assumes you know this information. Have her look at the deck plans of the ship and decide the best floor and location (forward, mid ship, aft) and ask for that specific location. She can then ask how much a balcony would be if RCI picks the room for her. Then she can decide if the difference is worth it. We like the aft section near the elevators, so we prefer to pick our room.

Corn Beef Hash, without a doubt, is my favorite. I wish they had it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

I am so glad you are doing this. I was missing your writing, pictures, and enjoyable descriptions. You are an expert traveler and reviewer.

I loved your review especially the drink pictures. I want to try all of them! Your writing is excellent. No one would ever believe English is not your first language. You seem like you would be a fun person to cruise with.

I have been on the sixth floor a couple of times on Oasis class ships. The last time was directly behind a public restroom and next to elevators. Noise was never a problem. I think you can relax. I think the sixth floor is very convenient to the Boardwalk, Central Park, the Promenade, and my favorite bar, Schooner.

Congratulations on the Harry Potter trivia contest. I am always impressed with people who know so many of the trivia answers. I like to participate in the trivia, but I never am close to winning. It's a gift to have such a good memory and passion for a subject. The student I tutor is a Harry Potter fan. She may be good enough for a keychain. She wrote a letter to Emma Watson's fan club and is eagerly waiting for a reply.