Sianli

We just sailed with UPD and Izumi covers the set price. Our Playmakers would have been close to $20 each so it was covered with upd.

We got that e act same email for our Navigator sailing last week and no upgrade. Intetestingly, while in line in a shop the lady in front of me said she was buying things since she did not get her 2 bedroom upgrade. My email was also for the 2 bedroom g.s.

We sail tomorrow and I received an email yesterday saying our bid is still pending. It explains how we will hear by 7 p.m. eastern time and what to do if we have already boarded and receive an upgrade. It also says if we want we can cancel our offer and has the link. . I have not seen an email like this before------always a yes or no. All cabins except interior are showing sold out so I am sure we will be in our assigned room.

When we fly in early we spend some time downtown/Bayside area. I get a pedicure at one of the walk in salons. We buy our wine and sunscreen. A little cumbersome with bags but doable. There is a free trolley to the port from that area although could be quite a walk from the trolley stop to the ship depending on how many are in port so taxi is easy.

Chops is not ala carte. I don't know which ship you are on but ala carte would include Playmskers, Johnny Rockets, Portside BBQ, Mason Jar....Most restaurants are the set price.

I have not seen anything like that on Navigator (or any ship). Maybe have it made ahead of time and pack it?

We are D+ and accessed the CL on our b2b Explorer in March. Maybe because if our # of points but the CL was so empty. I tried my key on Navigator CL once this month and it did not work.