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I would be very disappointed as well. We visited Bonaire in Feb on the Beyond so I know too shallow of a port is not the reason. We loved Bonaire and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the Island by golf cart of which we were able to stop and enjoy some beaches. It was great not having to tender.

I read this as the party the OP reserved two rooms. If there is the same confirmation number for both why can’t you move one original into the second room that way an original is now occupying that room. We have booked two rooms the other for a family member who later cancelled out. Same booking number for both. Because it was too late I moved over on paper and we added two more non family members keeping one original in ea. After we were onboard I moved back into the original room. The hardest part was keeping onboard expenses straight. We did not have a travel agent. Agree tricky situation. Probably comes down to if you have two confirmation numbers vs one booking with two rooms.

Since he and his wife’s name are both on the reservation you move one to the other room then add two more people. One in each room.

What we did when this happened to our second room was we moved one person to the second room (person named in reservation) so one original occupied the room. We brought on two more family members. Put one of them in room 2 with family member on the reservation and then put the other one in room one. Once onboard we made the switch. Staff did not care who occupied the room.

Loving your review. Long is good with me. We are on this same cruise at this same time next year so I am all in! I have enjoyed your previous reviews on past cruises. We cruised with our University kids and we really enjoyed their company.

I’m sad this was your last night and you have to get off. I’ve so enjoyed your live blog and all your beautiful photos of the gorgeous blue Greek Seas and of all of you having a good time. Looks like M has had a wonderful time with his Aunt and Uncle. Seven days always is too short and sounds like he found a nice group of kids to hang out with.

We would like to do a more extensive stay and trip in Switzerland and Northern Italy. On our last visit we started in Amsterdam and spent three weeks staying in various cities and towns in The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany and Austria. It was a lot of on and off the train with luggage but we did it with a rollaboard.

We too absolutely love the solitude of cruising and the pampering. We especially love long cruises with sea days. We also love taking our time and taking the train in Europe. We always try to spend at least three days in a place and side trip out from there. I think we are about ready to plan another train trip. Yes YNP and Grand Teton require a lot of driving and at times just sitting. . Definitely beautiful scenery. Lois It was fun to see your photos. The one Of Yellowstone Falls looks just like the postcard. The river trip looked very relaxing and the water is beautifully clear. Lois glad you a saw an elk. He’s a big guy. Did you see any bear? Definitely can’t miss seeing all the buffs. They are plentiful. We have always wanted to ride the Yellowstone Bus. It is dorky but looks fun. I’m pretty much a lurker but I love hearing about everyone’s local life and seeing all these great food photos. We tend to stay pretty close to Portland Oregon in the summer. We are about an hour from the wonderful beach town of Cannon Beach so we pick a mid week day when the weather is good and make it a day trip. The beaches here are best for weather in Sept and Oct. When it’s hot inland it’s foggy at the beach.

From the looks of your sandals it’s proof you three did some serious hiking today. You certainly deserve some new shoes. Hope you can find a shoe store to find some new ones. Glad you are the hiking type and not the donkey riding tourists. I think it is very cruel the way the donkeys are treated . We will not ride them or a camel anywhere. You are providing your nephew with some of the finer experiences in life. He will remember this trip for many years to come.

That’s what I was thinking. We used it after our Beyond Cruise in Feb from FLL. We had a 5:30pm flight. ✈️

We have previously used the Celebrity luggage program which we found very handy when you do not have a flight until later in the afternoon. The airline will not let you check it prior to 4hrs of flight. QUESTION…. Does this program work if you have a later flight departing from MIAMI Inquiring minds want to know!!!

We’re looking at flying into Miami as there is a direct flight from the Northwest. No good flights from Portland Oregon to FLL using Alaska Miles. Question. How easy is it to get to FLL Hotel from Miami Airport prior to cruising out of Port Everglades. ? Ease of getting Uber thank you in advance.

The Jazz. Trusted and used by us every time we are in Barcelona. Can’t bet it for location so close to the Ramblas.

The manifestations at Fatima occurred somewhere around 1917 from May-Oct. We visited May 2023. It is quite a large site. We were very glad we visited as it was quite moving. Here are a few photos from the Site.

Happy Birthday Alexandra. Hope you celebrate somewhere special for your birthday. You all are having a great start to your holiday. Enjoy seeing all your photos of the pre cruise event.

Can’t beat Luigi for a good party. We cruised on both the Beyond and the Ascent with him. It was one lively Transatlantic April 2023 with him and Dimitrius. Love your dresses Charla and your reports.

Capt Kate was asked in one of those Q&A sessions onboard the Beyond last Feb that we attended and that was where she said that she can only take bug on certain itineraries. Bug is her family. The Cruise Director (can’t remember her name on the Beyond ) she also stated in the Q&A with the CD that they can be moved around wherever they are needed. One of the most popular Luigi opened on the Ascent last winter with Dimitrius and I believe he is now on the Reflection according to a live report I was following. We were on the Transatlantic with him on the Beyond last year.

Your house is looking great. Love your updates. You will really enjoy everything you have done and all the work you put into it. Such a fun trip you have planned with your nephew. He’s a lucky guy. I’m sure he will have a wonderful time in Greece. Sail Away Sail Away Sail Away 🚢

I will second that. Skagway railroad was probably the best excursion we also took. Very beautiful.

Our first trip to Alaska included seeing Hubbard Glacier. It was magnificent to be out there in the sun hearing the cracks and then watching for the calving. It actually got hot in the bright sun with no wind once we arrived. The Capt slowly rotates the ship so everyone from anywhere near a window can see the glacier. We were prepared so we could do this with hats and a puff coat to ride on the helicopter port as we’re heading out. The wind is cold. We saw seals on the chunks of ice. We have also been to Dawes Glacier a few times. The scenery is beautiful there too but the ship cannot get as close to the glacier. Skagway is also our favorite port.

Jackson Hole is a very expensive ski town (now more like a small city). Prices are higher there. Eating in the dining rooms in the lodges in Yellowstone are expensive. What you will notice since you live at sea level will be the elevation. Don’t be surprised if you are feeling tired and out of breath walking. The elevation is over 6000 feet!

Hi Lois. I grew up in Montana but now living in Oregon. We have been to Yellowstone many times over the years. The last was a few years ago. You will enjoy the beautiful scenery. We haven’t seen any bears in recent trips but the buffalo are fun to watch and cause quite the buffalo jams when the herd is passing through. You are coming during the earlier part of the summer so traffic should not be too bad. The crowded area is around Old Faithful. Have a wonderful trip.

We are on a b2b2b2b2b on the same itinerary in reverse in the Fall. We’re not thrilled but we are changing staterooms twice. Although on one of them is only next door. April/May 2023 Capt Kate was on the Beyond traveling as a passenger for part of the summer. She was in a Magic Carpet Suite so it couldn’t have been too bad.

She got off last week. She got off last week.

We have sailed it twice in late Sept. Both times it definitely turned the corner a day out from Vancouver and was quite smooth the rest of the way. We thoroughly enjoyed it.