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Well this is super helpful! Where did you find it? Thanks for posting.

Most awesome video ever! That looks like So. Much. FUN!!

I don't think you're getting a straight answer from NCL. Southwest has no trouble accepting a one-way reservation - they sort of pioneered this concept, IIRC - and there is nothing in their system or set up that would prevent you from viewing that reservation, checking in online, and printing or downloading your boarding pass. I wouldn't be satisfied with that answer, even though I'm sure the thought of spending even more time on it makes your eyes roll back in your head.

Wow, these are impressive. I mean, they're always impressive, but for some reason, these are real standouts!

You'll be fine with the scarf across your shoulders as long as your knees are covered with something else, like capris.

Sounds like you've answered your own question!

I remember this being your hypothesis early on when discussions about the situation first began. This final report confirms your points of view, unsurprisingly, and I - along with many others, I'm sure - very much appreciate you coming back and giving even more details to help further explain and interpret the report.

We did exactly this a few years ago, and I completely concur! We split 14 days across Rome/Florence/Venice, and traveled by train in between. If we had it to do over, we would shorten Venice and lengthen Florence. (Spent 7 days in Rome, 4 in Florence, and 3 in Venice on that trip, and would try to take one day from each of Rome and Venice and add them to Florence.)

Did you get what you wanted?

If it makes you feel any better, I spotted Mike before I spotted you!

So how did it turn out, Clay? Did you get the excursions you wanted?

Sorry, I was reading backwards and just saw your reply. Too late to delete this one, though.

What ship/line did you end up selecting? And, did it meet your expectations?

I love the idea of a guest choir! What kind of music did they perform?

I've come in to both numerous times over the years. As @CruiserBruce says, if you have Global Entry, it's not usually a problem at either airport. Without GE, a lot depends - at least in my experience - on the time of day you arrive and how many other international flights are arriving in that same window. Setting those variables aside - which you can't do in reality, of course - I've never found one airport to be particularly faster than the other one.

Thanks! I actually looked around for a link like that and failed. Much appreciated.

Still not getting any notifications, and when I click n the icon, each thread is still showing last Friday as the last time something was posted. Any ideas as to what I might try next would be appreciated!

Tried that, as well. No joy. Still problems with the other two threads I'm following, but I did get one new note when I logged in just now, @millybess's note to me that she was having the same problem. But otherwise, still "broken", at least for me.

Loving all these pictures from everyone! Quick question: Is anyone else having trouble with notifications for the posts they're following? I've been following the LIVE from Neptune, LIVE from Sky, and the Sky roll call since each one began. I normally get an email when there's a new post, and when I log in here, if there are new posts on these threads under the little bell icon, the thread titles are in bold until I click on them and read the new posts. Since Friday, I haven't gotten any notification emails, and the thread titles are showing the last updates as being on Friday. I've checked all my settings and everything appears to be set up correctly/no changes since I first started following. Not sure what else to do, so I thought I'd ask here. Thanks for any input!

Another vote for Eurodam. As @Essiesmom says, not only more ports, but (much) better ones.

We got very lucky on our "In the Wake of the Vikings" a few years ago. We made both Qaqortoq and Nanortalik, and also cruised Prince Christian Sound, which is the most beautiful sailing I've ever done.

And please check back in and let us know how it went!

It seems redundant to pile on, but I agree that Royal Caribbean is probably your best bet for finding something for everyone across these age groups. But I also strongly agree with the advice, above, from @jsn55, to find a travel agent who specializes in cruises, AND, when you've narrowed down your options, send them around for voting. That one step will save you endless grief.

I was typing my response, above, as you were typing this. So, obviously, "good advice not needed" from me, but it was too late to recall it. 🙂

It sounds like one thing you might be looking for is a way to tell your parents that you're going that will also enable you to leave your guilt behind and enjoy your trip. Given the circumstances you've described, perhaps you could tell them you're just about to book the trip, but wanted to give them the courtesy of telling them just before you pull the trigger. Tell them that you've thought seriously about all of the concerns they - particularly your mom - have expressed, and that you have plans in place to mitigate all of those. (These would be things like buying the internet package, as suggested by @Prometheus1, so that you can touch base with them each morning and evening; joining the roll call for the cruise you've chosen so that you can establish some relationships in advance with people you can spend time with if you want to once you board, etc.) End by saying that their support would mean so much to you, but that this is something you really want to do. And then go and book it. (From what you've described, it also sounds like it would be a good idea to tell them together, so that your dad can throw his support behind you.) I know this is different than the "just do it" advice, and while that was my first instinct, to be honest, it did occur to me that that isn't going to work for you, so I hope the above is maybe partially useful. Good luck.