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On 5/6/2024 at 8:50 PM, Saint Greg said:

I was disappointed with mine on jubilee. It was way overcooked. The inside of the pastry was black. It just tasted burned. The cheesy potatoes were good though.

 

 

That does look overcooked. The inside of the pastry is supposed to be black, that is the mushroom.

2 hours ago, shof515 said:

there is no arepas. its just a regular burrito like what you get for lunch 

 

breakfast has the eggs, meats and the usually sides 

That is odd that the menu is not standardized among the ships. I have had arepas on the Sunshine, Vista, and Horizon. They were not the best, but not terrible.

They have a shrimp or salmon option, but it is just like a Japanese Steakhouse on land. The steak is outstanding. The rice and veggie portions are large too. Bring your appetite.

1 hour ago, bowen9475 said:

How would that make a difference?

Guest number one cannot change without canceling the whole booking. They, in essence, own the booking.

Emeril's BBQ salmon on the first night. It is outstanding.

Sounds yummy, I  would give it a try. I love empanadas.

It all depends on what you want to be close to. If you choose a lower deck, it's easier to get on and off the ship. If you choose a higher deck, you're closer to food and activities on the lido. I would just make sure whichever deck you choose has cabins both above and below you. 

I love the square rooms, they seem much easier to get around in. It's still a small room, so everybody can see the tv.

4 minutes ago, bigdog1958 said:

When did I do that. I said John Heald said that if it was only for quarters then he would not have reported it. Last time I checked quarters was money

Sorry, I  thought you were the OP Asking why then game was banned. My bad.

5 hours ago, aborgman said:

 

 

A direct quote from John Heald:

 

“This is because gambling outside of the casino is strictly forbidden aboard any of our ships.”

 

So yes, it IS what he said... and yes, it was a lie.

That is correct. Gambling is forbidden outside of the casino. If you play for money, you can't play any games outside of the casino. The game itself is not banned. It is the exchange of money that is forbidden.

3 hours ago, bigdog1958 said:

sure he did, it was a response to a comment that said they only play for quarters. its in plain english, so dont call me a liar. 

You asked why the game was banned. The game itself was not banned at all, It was the fact that there was an exchange of money and betting. You can play the game anytime you want on the ship anywhere you want.

I like the pool area at the port.

On 4/14/2024 at 6:12 PM, blue_water said:

Looking at images for these deck 6 cabins, there is a “patio” for each cabin, and there is a gate that opens to a walkway.

Do all passengers have access the this walkway? Or only those staying in the Havana Cabana cabins?

 

And how do guests in HC cabins get to the HC bar and pool? Are these on deck 5?

If so are the patios noisy at night?

 

TIA!
 

 

It sounds like you are under the impression that the entire ship is going to be walking past your patio. That is not true at all. The havana area is much quieter, and you have to have a wristband to be in the outside area. There are really very few people around that walkway. 

3 hours ago, Oakman58 said:

Have you ever played Left Right Center for money on a cruise?  I ask because according to Brand Ambassador John Heald, that game is considered gambling and gambling outside the casino is forbidden on the cruise line.

That is not what he said at all.  The large exchange of money was the problem. You cannot play any games that involve money outside of the casino. You are free to play games wherever you want.

5 hours ago, n6uqqq said:

Or go back after and do it again. I have never called to apply gift cards. Now if you are booking after final payment then yes you will need to call.

Yes, I, the last time I upgraded after final payment and needed more than 9 gift cards. It was really easy and fast to call.

On 4/11/2024 at 1:04 AM, CruzerDeb said:

Is there a limit to how much of your cruise balance can be paid with gift cards? Like can I pay off an entire cruise using them?

No limit. You can only apply nine gift cards at one time. If you want to do more than that, you have to call. 

Not much. Buy now and reprice if it drops lower.

No questions, looking forward to reading your review.

Thank you for the wonderful review.

Try calling a PVP, or a site like Vacations to Go or Crucon. There may be held cabins that have not been turned back in yet.

On 4/3/2024 at 12:42 PM, mz-s said:

 

Hope you get to see it soon! I have had one cancelled call due to weather, and at least one cancelled cruise. But my other visits were successful, including one in 2021 which was very nice as the ship and therefore the island were operating at reduced capacity.

I feel you. I am one for four. It is frustrating, it really is a wonderful stop.

Oh yes you can. Depending on the ship, try the Cuban bites for breakfast and lunch too. Right at the inside Havana bar. 

It is OBC, not a discount on the cruise. It does not matter who you book with. Download the Stockperks app, it is very easy to claim the OBC. All they need is proof of ownership.

Definitely Aft. Great views

44 minutes ago, living at the beach said:

I am a solo. If I go to a specialty restaurant on the first night will I be able to get the complimentary bottle of wine?

Yes, I  cruise solo and book the steakhouse the first night for the wine. The house white is not bad, I  like it.