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Yes, we are linked too. Great suggestions, Thank you again!!! 

Thanks for the awesome and detailed review.  This will be our first time on the Anthem.  Our family has 3 rooms and I purchased the photo package.  I was wondering if the pictures from all of us in the 3 rooms would be included for me?  I am so excited to be able to schedule a session too.  Did you tip the photographer?

Does anyone know how much a taxi is to get there? There will be 4 of us and how much to get in and what it includes? I was there years ago and seem to remember it including a couple drinks and the water trampoline etc.

Thanks.

Thank you scuba girl!!

Thank you all!

Can someone who has snorkeled at the Melia, tell me how it was?

Thanks in advance!

Can anyone tell me how much it will cost for 4 of us to take a taxi from the cruise terminal to the melia and back? (My husband does not want to take the bus.)

Only soda or shirley temples - which is SODA with a bit of cherry juice and a Cherrie or two :) A few years ago there was a little known coupon book you could buy for teens. It was good for 10 non alcoholic piña colodas etc. my kids loved it but the next time we sailed and asked about it, they had done away with them.

Where is the best snorkeling other than Coki? We wI'll be docked at crown and were thinking of Emerald beach since we've never been there and it's close to where we dock. Has anyone had experience with Turtle cove? Any info appreciated.

Thank your all for the great info! I love cruise critic!

We are so excited to be in this suite for the first time on our next trip. Some questions:

Is the tub deeper than normal or over sized in any way? Does it have jets?

Does this room category get us reserved seating for the shows?

Thanks! :)

Anybody?

Hi, I'm platinum and booked a 2 bedroom suite on the Gem. I booked in June and the Latitudes reward was listed $150 OBC. The sailing is in Dec. I just made final payment and received an amenities confirmation. It lists all 4 "perks" since we are in a suite and OBC from our TA but does NOT show the OBC we are supposed to have from NCL. Has anyone had experience with this? I emailed my TA but haven't received a response. I don't see any latitude contact info on the website. I don't want a hassle but I don't want to get on the ship and have it not show up either.........

Yes and hopefully your room won't be agony.

Lol, you scared me! I saw agony and thought you had previous knowledge of my room. Then reread my post. Whew! Thanks for the info.

Hi, I have a two bedroom suite booked, I think it's cat agony SC. Are we able to use Cagney's?

Is there a set taxi price from the cruise port to Saphire beach for 4 people or do we have to be careful and negotiate? Any help appreciated!

This is alittle late........ We leave tomorrow. We will be on the NCL Gem and have decided to head to Saphire Beach. We love to snorkel and thanks to the wonderful info on this board our decision was easy.

Where can we get a coupon?

Thanks Vinster42, I never thought of looking for a coupon! We always park at the pier, it's so convenient. Here is the link I found, then just click "download coupon". http://www.nycruise.com/manhattan-terminal/parking/

As I reminded my kids on their first cruise several years ago' date=' it is not "free", it is, "included".[/quote']

 

We call it "frincluded". ;)

I don't know what happened to the OP but I sure am thankful for this thread. On cruises, my ankles start to swell and a couple times, it's been bad! Worse on RCCL. I started bringing a case of water onboard and that has helped some. I hardly cook with salt at home. I'm going to ask for low salt on our upcoming cruise. Thanks for the info everyone!

Just off Gem yesterday, no IConcierge.

:(. Thanks for the info!

We used the texting option onboard the Breakaway with our teens and loved it! Hopefully someone will answer. If not, I'll let you know when I get back at the end of Feb.

Don't know what was included but as I recall they had kayaks, pedal boats and this crazy bubble you try to walk on the water from inside as it spins (they hold a tether so you can't float away).

Sounds great, thanks!

Thanks for the review Cruise Pup! Do you know what non motorized sport equipment is included? I have been researching and we are planning to try the Melia in two weeks. Traveling with three teens, 1 that will be quite content to lie on the beach with me but 2 that like to be active. Any info you can provide is appreciated!

My ankles and feet swell also. So much so that a couple cruises I could only wear flip flops. I don't drink alcohol & agree, it's the food and water. Last cruise it wasn't as bad & I had brought water on board. For my next cruise, I requested a low sodium diet. I'll see what happens. Just wondering: does anyone have a thyroid problem? I never had this problem until I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism,

Do you have to carry it on or can you tag it and have it brought to your cabin with your luggage....seems it might be a heavy load walking around the ship with it at embarkation?

You can put it in your luggage or make duct tape handles directly on the soda or water packaging. We have done this many times and never had a problem. Be sure to wrap duct tape around packaging to make it mor sturdy and add a luggage tag. It will be delivered with your other luggage.