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Great to here, we will be on the Jade next month.

I live in Cincinnati, OH when I was younger there were 2 Amphicars in the area. We saw them a lot.  I thought they were AWESOME!

Just now, ninjacat123 said:

Can you get a mimosa or Bloody Mary at breakfast in the MDR on debarkation? Or just Java Blue coffee?

I am not sure. I have gotten spiked coffee but I have not asked in the MDR.

8 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

For coffee

I always get spiked coffee the last morning.

11 hours ago, dmet0225 said:

Blasphemy 

I’ve said it before - the water we saw at Valley Church Beach on Antigua when we stopped there in 2013 was among the best I’ve ever seen.  

It was a nice beach but we couldn't see anything last May, the water was so cloudy.  We plan to try it again in April.

15 hours ago, Saint Greg said:

Thanks Hub

 

Did you have 2 activities starting soon?

2 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

Breaking in a new Alchemist now... Tequila something with red wine on top... Wish me luck!

 

 

 

Well...how is it?  BTW I really enjoy your reviews.  Yours and St. Greg's are the best.

We cruised NCL for the first time last year and will be cruising them again in April.  The Free at Sea makes it far more affordable than anything I have seen on Carnival for quite some time. 

5 hours ago, JandPB said:

Birra and Empanada is on my list to do when we sail out of San Juan next month. We’re spending 3 days in OSJ prior to our embarkation. Definitely want local food. 

Raices is fantastic, it was recommended to us by a friend who lived in San Juan.  The fish cakes and mofongo were excellent.

On 9/5/2023 at 10:56 AM, durberville said:

Haha! This hit home for me. I’m a dual citizen born and raised in Canada now living in the US. It has taken me YEARS to stop asking “where is the washroom, please?” Apart from confused looks I was once led to the “laundry room” during a college tour with my daughter. Hehe.  

I've used washroom, restroom and bathroom.  I never really thought about this before, I am going to start listening to others.  I was born, raised and still live in southern Ohio.

On 8/29/2023 at 11:05 AM, Saint Greg said:

Is there a place they display that? In the atrium or something?

 

When we were on the Getaway they showed it in the mornings on the screen in the atrium.  

On 6/10/2023 at 10:02 PM, Saint Greg said:

I had a treat at dinner. They seated a British family next to mess I got to sit next to a 7 year old. The parents used foul language like it was just normal. Then at one point the kid asked a question about babies being born so I had listen to graphic talk about all of that while eating. 
 

There’s more to it than that but that’s probably all I can share without getting reported/deleted.

 

I wish they would give us a little breathing room instead of seating us in each others laps. There was plenty of space available in the dining room.

 

We cruised NCL for the first time in May, I was amazed at the room between tables in the MDR compared to Carnival.

On 5/23/2023 at 10:22 PM, YVRteacher said:

Got a wedding save the date in the mail today. Need to book a cruise for July 2024 to have an excuse not to go to the wedding!

Why wouldn't you want to go?

On 5/14/2023 at 12:36 PM, ISABELLA said:

First, we are seasoned cruisers, cruising mostly with Celebrity and Princess and RC in the past. Decided to try NCL Haven and here is our take.

We are on Gateway, day 4, sailing from Port Canaveral. A short report so far.

We drove from home, no traffic, about an hour. Got into the port area around 11 for 12 -12:30 check in. OMG, line of cars was about half a mile long. Took us about 50 min to go thru, park the car. Then we got checked in Haven section. It was fairly quickly. Our suite is very nice with a lot of closet space, nice bathroom and jacuzzi tub in the room (haven’t used it yet). We met our lady butler. She is very nice. We didn’t have many requests, so few things we asked for, she gets us. Haven area is very nice, relaxing. 
Concierge service is very convenient. I will give a full report about Haven restaurant by the end of the cruise. We don’t like public areas of the ship. 17 bars and 15 restaurants and different venues makes this ship feel even more crowded.

Stay tuned, more to come.

I agree, we were on the cruise before yours.  I have never experienced such crowds on a ship.

It was a mess getting off the ship last Thursday.  We were light blue tags, I think they callled us around 9:15.   There were so many people doing "self assist" that should not have.  If you have 5 suitcases, a stroller, and a baby in your arms check your bags.  If you can't walk and have a mobility scooter or use a walker, check your bags.  

If you have taken this excursion please  provide feedback.  

It wouldn't make or break my cruise but different things are important for people, don't be rude.

The duck and pot stickers for sure.

8 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

i have no idea what Somrus is 
 

Similar to Irish Cream,  I found some at Jungle Jims for 3.00 a bottle we liked the coffee and the chai.  

20 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

Woodford was my go to on a few ships after Covid when they couldn’t get Buffalo Trace. I love Woodford, I’m just a BT guy. Now, on the Horizon, Panorama, and Excel class? Pig & Anchor is a bourbon wonderland at sea 

I live in bourbon country, Woodford is better than Buffalo Trace. Weller is good, Blanton's is better, I haven't had Pappy.

18 hours ago, TxTeach79 said:

I paid tax on every drink I recall last night. We were in the river until I went to bed for sure 

18 hours ago, tcmagnum said:

Can you give me an idea when you stop having to pay tax?
Miles down river?
Approximate hours after leaving port?
Or is it when you get to international waters?

We have cruised Carnival out of NOLA several times, the tax rate is about 10% and you pay taxes until you reach the Gulf, approximately 8 hours after you leave the port.  

17 hours ago, teknoge3k said:

 

That must be an Ohio thing. My mom died in her house, no police showed up. My wifes grandfather died in his house, no police showed up. My next door neighbor died in his house, no police showed up. This has happened in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina. 

Possibly.

17 hours ago, tonit964 said:

That is not correct. My dad was in Hospice at home and the nurses made it perfectly clear not to call 911 when he passed. We were to call them after we had appropriate time with him. The FBI or police never arrived. 

Your Dad was in Hospice, that is different.  If your Dad died in his sleep at home and was not under Hospice care the police would come.  

Ninjacat123 my Dad was a homicide detective in Cincinnati for 22 years.

17 hours ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

Except i don't think the FBI would be called until after it's been determined it's at least probable it's not a natural death. 

 

People die on cruise ships all the time... just because of law of averages. But the fbi is generally not called. 

 

But we're not going to get any info unless there's an arrest or they need the public's help finding a suspect. 

The FBI would be the jurisdiction on the case.  Anytime someone dies somewhere other than a hospital police investigate, even if it's not suspicious.  If you are 90 years old and die at home the police will show up.