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I think @laudergayle is also thinking about a 2026 cruise when the new dates open up. I’d definitely be up for that! She has a spreadsheet listing some great options. Here is the link to the Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1B_6mL29I60rxhtElTw5UKKsr9aYdcpxF-de5BXUM9XE/edit?usp=sharing

Yes and @Sailing12Away and @oteixeira too. Could be fun but as Marty used to say, getting everyone together is like herding cats!

Wow! That is actually a pretty good price for Haven suites. Hmmmm 🤔 @laudergayle you already booked on this?

We will be in the Epic Haven this October for an 11 day Greek Isle cruise. I can let you know how it is compared to the Breakaway Haven. At least my opinion anyway.

Late to the party. Where we goin’?

AWESOME review as always @TxTeach79 I am in awe as to how you post so much during your cruises. 👏👏👏. I get too preoccupied to post as much as you do during LIVEs. 🥂 to you both. Thanks for taking us along on this amazing journey. We are on the Epic Greek Island cruise in October and I am dreading taking the Santorini poo-path down! I know there will be lines for the gondola because we want to enjoy an early sunset drink at the PK Cocktail Bar. How long did it take you to walk down? Safe travels home. Thanks again. 😊

If she can't find out I will check in August when I go.

The Bamboo Room is a ton of fun! They have specialty tiki drinks you can order. If Raj is there ask him to make his famous rainbow shots. So fun!

As an LAX frequent flyer my suggestion is to just get a cab to the port. You need to take a bus from the terminal to the lots that serve Uber/Lyft and cabs. The cab line moves quickly. Ubers don’t pick you up at the arrivals area UNLESS you book with high level Black and above, or with certain drivers ahead of time. LAX is a total mess IMO.

Exact! I can book a RCI Quantum of the Seas Star Class suite out of LA for less then that!

Agreed! I just booked a 6 day RCI cruise in a Star Class suite for less than that! I’ll wait to see if prices drop.

I had them but my daughter did not. Now she has Blue Extras.

Earlier in the year I submitted my Elite Princess status and received Deep Blue Status. A few weeks ago I submitted my DD's Diamond RCI status and she received just the Blue status. I am not sure if it was the status level or the timing that made the difference. 🤷‍♀️

We will be in 16021 in October this year. Hopefully it will be similar to your experience!

There is nothing like it! I still dream about those crab cakes. Yummmmm!😍

That’s Me! You are not alone with those feelings.

We are on that one too and the following Cabo cruise. Can’t wait to try her out!

I was successful months ago (Elite Princess, Platinum NCL, Diamond Royal) but just submitted my DD’s (Diamond Royal). I’ll keep you posted.

I'd book that in a heartbeat. Do you think it is legit?

Thanks - good to know. We just got of HOS and my DD should now be Diamond. Once she gets that status I will submit the form for her. Thanks again. Have a wonderful cruise! Enjoy those sea days - they go by fast!

Wait, back it up. Can you please elaborate on this? I will be on Scarlet Lady for the 10-day Med cruise in October. I have DBE but my DD who I am traveling with does not. She won't be able to partake in the perks? Who do I email? Thanks for doing this LIVE. Following along 😀 Safe travels!

It really is not about how we think/feel about the subject. It is about the laws pertaining to each country we travel into, and each cruise line's rules (that we sign off on). If you are willing to break those laws/rules then you must be willing to pay the consequences.

So I was able to book a 4-night cruise out of LA on the Quantum - it's the first LA sailing - in October 2025 in a Grand Loft Suite for under $6000 when it was released. Drunk HBC may, or may not have, booked the B2B 6-night Cabo cruise following that one while she was onboard the Harmony. 😜 That cruise is more expensive but I also got $1000 OBC for that booking because I booked onboard. I suppose I can pay $100 to change the cruise if I need to but for now I will hold them both. The prices have already gone up!

Enjoy your cruise! Yes, we tipped our cabana server between 15%-20% of our food and drink costs. Just like we would a waiter. We used cash for the tips but CC for the cabana, food, drinks and massage fees.

We LOVED our 2bd ATS on the Harmony last week. We were in 8330 with a HUGE balcony and great views of the Aquashow. Being on Deck 8 was great because it put us close to the specialty restaurants in Central Park. We only visited Ck for breakfast and one dinner. It is an elevator ride up to 17. Easy. Remember, Star Class has the Unlimited Dining Package which allows you to eat or get deliveries from any specialty restaurant. The suite deck was forward, but we only visited there once. Our balcony was often a better place to catch some sun. I do not think the Owners Suite is Star Class - there is NOTHING better than Star Class IMO!