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My boss's Wife was telling me they had 8 or 9 inches of rain in 3 hrs. We had 6 to 7 inches of snow today. I got out of work a little early then we shoveled out 2 neighbors. Relaxing now with some adult hot chocolate....mine has Kaluha and Eric's has peppermint schnapps

There isn't anything to do at the port or general area. The terminal probably won't open up for new passengers until 10 am is, and even then you may have to wait to board. Maybe get some breakfast at the airport. You can do check in online via app or website usually 45 days pre-cruise. Pick the earliest time slot but no worries they haven't been checking them at Cape Liberty. Usually with 3 to 4 weeks pre cruise date you can print your luggage tags. If using the app your set sail pass will be on there, no need to print. Or you can print it when you print your luggage tags. The only actual paperwork you must have with you is everyone's passports or the birth certificate option with ID for in person check in at the terminal. I prefer Uber. Have Fun

It started snowing around 6 am. Expecting 4 to 6 inches in my area. Going to leave for work after 7 and would love an early dismissal. I was suppose to be on Anthem 11 or 12 nighter to caribbean but cancelled then planned on being in Cape Coral and Gasparillo island leaving yesterday, but nope here I am in the snow and bitter cold temps tomorrow. Ugghh!!

Happy Birthday to your SIL 😃

Awesome news!! Congratulations to everyone❤️

I have been to anthems spa on several sailings. I never hung after a treatment but they may let you sit in their lounge area. I know spa prices are typically at their lowest on embarkment day and can be a nice way to settle into your vacation. Enjoy! Note, they will try to upsell you with all kinds of products and future treatments.

Nasty jerks....karma always catches up with people like that.

Precious....I love the rosy cheeks and that big warm smile❤️❤️❤️

Yes, but why carry all of that? Cabins are usually ready between 1 and 1:30 pm. If you board early you will have to keep all of that with you. Plus elevators are very busy on day 1. Make it easy on yourself and check in a bag or a 2. We just carry our small backpacks onboard.

For Curacoa, I recommend taking a walk thru the port and head to the floating pontoon bridge. https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-boostdish-us-revc&sca_esv=598681343&sxsrf=ACQVn0_3bVk_X7Cz9GrN56GTpG6e_i7HbQ%3A1705371818088&q=Queen Emma Bridge&ludocid=3711383108024288569&ibp=gwp%3B0%2C7&lsig=AB86z5ULxW40OlC1lHGKCJNWACel&kgs=2f739aaba0bf5ece&shndl=-1&source=sh%2Fx%2Floc%2Fact%2Fm4%2F2 Nice to explore the city area after crossing the bridge. Or taxi ride to Mambo Beach. Lots of places to rent loungers, snorkel, eat & drink. Maybe see if you can find someone on roll call wanting to share taxi to mambo beach.

For a first timer to Aruba I recommend their excursion called aruba highlights and Eagle beach. This will give a nice overview of the island with some nice stops at the Natural Bridge area, California lighthouse and a beach break at Eagle Beach. We did this tour years ago and gave us a good feel of the island and where we went on future visits.

It is tip. Is it either 18 or 20% of the service you had done? If yes, then go back to spa mgr or guest services and ask for refund of the additional $35. Unless you want them to have extra tip

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We were pleasantly surprised the smaller tram we boarded near the ship also took us around the island. And we got picked up by a small tram outside the beach club that took us directly to the ship. Was great not having to switch trams at their tram depot.

Smoothies or milkshakes

This all sounds great! Hope to see some nice sunny photos to warm us up! Our next booked cruise isn't till March 3rd.

88f sounds perfect! Can I stowaway in your luggage? I think you will like Barbados and St Lucia. We have never been to Trinidad & Tobago. Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Any excursions booked? We did a really fun catamaran sailing in Barbados and another time the pirate boat. Both were lots of fun. Snorkeled with sea turtles on one of them. St Lucia we did a sailing to the Pitons and then took a ride up to the volcano for mud bath and lunch at a plantation. Another trip we sailed to marigot Bay and hung out there for a couple hours. Lots of nice beaches too!

They have been saying the last couple of weeks have been crappy and we all kept hoping the weather would improve for this coming week. I hope it does improve for all of you soon. BTW, they keep having internet (comcast) problems at their house in Cape Coral. Is your internet any better?

You can take a taxi or the water ferry over to Atlantis. I am sure once you off the ship and walk down the dock to the cruise terminal you will see signs for either the ferry or where to get taxi's.

So was I......just a temporary set back is what I keep telling myself. We'll get there sooner or later.

We love to dress up. Hubby may not bring his tux on every cruise (3 to 5 times a year) but as others have said European / Med cruises tend to dress up more than Caribbean cruises. If you enjoy wearing your tux then go for it and have fun!

After you disembark from the ship look for the tram station. The tram is excellent to ride throughout the island and has many drop off/pick up locations.

After looking at the 10 day forecast for Cape Coral and Gasparilla Island and speaking with my Boss, we have decided to postpone our trip. Originally scheduled to fly to Ft Meyers airport Thursday morning but with temps to be in the 60's with rain and high winds forecasted for most of the weekend we decided to postpone our trip for a couple of weeks. It saddens me to think we cancelled our Anthem sailing for Jan 18th 11 nighter because of Yeshiva week and now postponing this trip. I was so hoping to be soaking up some warm sun somewhere this January. For now, we have our fireplace and cats to snuggle up with. I hope everyone remains safe during this brutal cold weather and has no issues with power outages.

I think this is the same video that Debbie @brillohead posted a week or two ago. Petey, the cat we adopted from a rescue shelter when he was about 6 months old always gives me trouble trying to cut his nails, I may give this a try. Although I'm not sure I want the cat hair in my mouth

Our family is a mix of Android and iPhone we use the whatsapp while onboard. Works great for us