drgonzogoo

We're doing this route on April 29th sailing. We got a spa balcony, always hoping to catch some "runners"!:D

Our DD loves the bed from wall (Paradise) and ceiling (Breeze) ! But each time they have put the bed away during the daytime hours. Then they open it again at the evening turn-down. However, when we have asked, they kindly open it early. Have fun!!

My list, in no particular order: Bikinis(and their contents), Booze, Burgers, no work and no cares.

If he has a tux, I say GO FOR IT! It really classes the place up. We are doing a NYE cruise next year and I am planning on buying a tux just for the occassion! It certainly wouldnt hurt. We saw 2 gentlemen wearing tux's in the MDR on our cruise last April.

You'll be fine, as long as no alcohol in the cans. 12oz cans, 12 of them. I say let the juice loose!

Just waiting for someone to say it's because of all the cut-backs....

BOOM! Never thought to just, you know, write it on the card. I was disappointed, too, when i had to walk the whole way to the buffet spot. Just wrap the salmon up in the lettuce with the capers and onions and I am ready for port day!

Our DD is 11 and we did our 2nd cruise in April and have another scheduled for next April. Our firat was the beginning of May, she was 10. It has just worked out that it is a good time for us to go on vacation. And there should be plenty of kids of all ages! Never a shortage that we have seen, and we saw all levels of manners.....

We will be going one evening on our Magic cruise next April. However, i've read several other reviews that the bar at the steakhouses are a good place to have a quiet drink. Going to try that next time too.

As we have only done 2 cruises so far, I am still perfecting my techniques but here's the general plan: We got FTTF this time(we missed it last time) so we will board just after my parents(platinum). As we are making our way to our cabin, i will het a little lost from DW and DD and show up to the cabin with a drink. I will get admonished for "finding" a drink then we will unpack and organize. Then we meet on the Lido for burgers and beers. DD hits the pool and ice cream....

All the mornings while sailing are mine, i'm up by 545 and out the door by 6. I take some laps, sometimes you even catch an early morning walk of shame.... then some fruit and coffee on our balcony. Then when the girls get up, hopefully by 9, it's time for 2nd breakfast. :D

I still enjoy doing random things in the elevators, i get a little weird..... Happy Cruising Everyone!

I used an RTIC last cruise and it worked GREAT!! I got the handle for mine, i made a big drink before i left my cabin and it was super cold, even in the sun on the balcony! I think i packed it in my carry-on.

We were in the Breeze in April and are booked on the Magic for next April. The thing i discovered that i enjoyed and am looking forward to is the late night pizza place menu. Its from 11pm to 1am i think and you can get lasagna, ceasar salad and they had a sandwich that changed daily. It was a nice little change to the late night snacks, it was just crazy busy after the movie is over....

One of the rooms with the heated chairs (the one in the front of the ship) had a group of people using it at Party Central. They even had drinks in there (in glass containers).

I want to tell you how much i appreciate your idea!! We are booked in a spa balcony on the Magic in April, and I would nevet have thought of partying in the spa. I am planning on getting real weird on this next cruise, so thes aeems like a perfect fit. But, HEY, dont worry because i use an RTIC cup. :D

And, just to clarify, my other half is a smoker and always asking if she can smoke on our balcony. And I always say, "Let's just walk up to the deck so you can smoke, we can chat it up and grab a beverage." .... works everytime. But, she will ask everyday. And, while I typed these responses, i was smoking a cigar and a cigarette, hitting my vape.... all while looking at flights to Denver.... Happy Sunday!

Huh?

 

I don't care if people smoke or vape. Smokers who think others can't tell are misguided.

Actually, sir, you are misguided. And I'm calling SHENANIGANS! Smokers and Vapers are very different. You cannot tell when someone vapes, nice try. Move along and take your negative stereo-typed ideas elsewhere and try to push your holier-than-thou morals on other people.

Because of the Skyway Bridge, there is a height limit for Tampa. If you've ever been on the Paradise, there isnt a lot of room between the stack and the bridge. The breeze wa just in Miami and now Magic is in Canaveral. Vista coming, plus the Glory.... i would LOVE to hear what your idea of a big ship is!

Our last cruise, we had a family member with us. I set-up his account as cash, then he gave credit card when we checked-in at the port. Other than giving out your log-in info, there is no other way.

BBQ is only a couple hours over lunch on sea-days. Blue Iguana closes at2 or 230 daily.

It was our first cruise. We may do a bday cruise in Dec '17 and may redo on the Paradise. The only difference is we will do a balcony next time. The trip is what you make of it. There isnt excuse for poor service but relax and have fun!

If you have made a good faith effort to resolve your issue, and they still wont honor their terms, call your credit card issuer. They may be able to dispute the charge for you, however they may not be able to do anything. If your attempts with the merchant fail, give it a shot.

Bring from home. I carry Kind Strong with me. Dont forget to order 3 or 4 shrimp cocktail every dinner too!

It's a red herring. :cool:

Mojito! And a shot of Jager. And a Margarita. And a tray.:D

It seems the party cut-off is 5 day and under. We have done two so far. First was 5day (Paradise) Live w/ Rascal Flatts, a lot of families, but a LOT of partying and good fun! Second was 8day (Breeze) southern Carib it was still a good mix of age ranges, but definitely not a party crowd. Good times but not like the first. More vacationers. Next year, family is 7day, then 5 day for my bday. I'm going to party like it's 1999! I hope you do too :D

We (try to) get it, we're 2 for 3. We cruise with my parents, who are platinum. So, we can tender with them at the ports. Also, we can drop our stuff in our room, change into swim attire and head to Lido so our dd doesnt freak out from boredom and I dont parish from thirst.... :D