Waltershipman

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT I knew a man pretty well who was beyond wealthy. In the many hundreds of millions of dollars wealth and he used to have his wife let him in the movie side door to avoid paying. Having financial resources does not equate with class nor character . That was my point. You may have misinterpreted my comment. Oh well I promise not to hog a lounger regardless of anything lol humor

It still surprises me but it should not finding that some passengers paying significant cruise fare may not possess the requisite quality of character that would eliminate this issue. Gratitude is so important including the belief that there is plenty to go around for everyone including lounger chairs

We are in Happy Valley what town do you live in

Have been on both and on Celebrity as our 1st post Covid cruise on a familier ship and itinerary in January and it was great. Recent changes to Celebrity accompanied by price increases particularly at the Retreat are and will continue to drive me and others to Oceania and other lines. Was on Explora Journeys in October and it was wonderful

Excellent looking forward to our 1st post Covid Oceania cruise in January

My last carnival cruise was Easter vacation over 30 years ago. That says it all for ne although tastes and ones age group and family dynamics dictate decisions

Agree unsolvable and also an issue on vacation hotels

Years ago on Azamara there was a norovirus breakout and the ship changed it buffet delivery with only crew touching food and doing all service. The virus ended quickly as reported but who knows

Spoke with my TA yesterday and he was only able to see as you report

Agreed thanks And on our sailing as well no scooters nor walkers and lots if active people and we enjoyed fellow passengers as well

Off topic but i was wondering your take In my instagram i see many posts by EJ with professional models it seems with large followings which it seems EJ is targeting . I find that of interest. On our cruise we had older seemingly more affluent nice people just regular people. Of course lots of TA too

Sakura on Explora Journeys is fusion at its finest

These are real concerns given the state of affairs at this time. The current product offerred is excellent and food extraordinary. If the lowered cruise fare are reflected in the quality of the cruise offering that is something we do not know yet but are yet very important considerations in booking.

Dang very humorous actually

Yes they absolutely do in multiple dining venues and they certainly are excellent

The entire influencer promotional posts are at best perplexing. Having been on the ship in October saw many TA no identifiable influencers. Fantastic cruise. We were just two paying cruisers and loved it. Maybe being an influencer is akin to being a content provider with no other description. No offense this is meant as humor and said in fun and jest

Good point i am booked on Oceania Vista on January plus family trip in April so will timing wise wait for now Thanks for looking out for me

Dang i guess i will look for the sales on Black Friday 2024

Loved your post and with that said i will say that on a cruise in October on the new Explora Journeys the food was across the board 5 plus star rivaling any restaurant any where and I too have traveled and eaten well. I hope the O dining on our upcoming Vista cruise will be excellent. Also to note that head of their culinary at EJ is Franck Garranger was former head of culinary SS and O

Also was on an R ship on Azamara with very small cabins yet loved it and loved the cruise

Was on original R ship on Renaissance and a rebooted Sirena in 2020 in a Next PH which was beautiful

Love your posts Ed

My DW still makes some of his recipes from his book that was in our cabin and purchased years ago Thanks

Got it thank you much Cruise well

I am wondering if any grand style buffets are served on sea days in GDR. Once had on Azamara and thought i saw simeone say Vista mayvhave it Thanks