caribbeanboy

What's the easiest/cheapest way to get to Jfk from either the port or Airport?

The main reason for doing a dry dock is not to change carpets and cosmetic things ( of course they will do it while the ship is out of service) but it is for technical purposes that it has to come out of the water.

Currently on the Valiant Lady. This is my cruise #59 and my 9th Cruise Line. To begin with I'm start loving it way too much. Up to now everything is top notch. I'm not that type that is going to write a lengthy review,but just the Pros and Cons (are there any?) Cons: the regular balcony cabin is smaller that other Cruise lines and so is the bathroom. Not where you take your shower with an impressive water pressure, but the distance between the toilet and the shower door. You hardly can dress up in the bathroom unless you are very acrobatic! Pros: No elegant nights All sodas included (I'm not a big soda drinker though) All Specialty Restaurants included: Korean BBQ, Italian, Mexican, Steakhouse etc. All of very good quality. Gratuities included Gelato incluided NO (annoying) announcements A plethora of choices at the Buffet. Healthy and unhealthy. Excellent Sushi and desserts. Everyday more or less than same desserts but also of very good quality and taste. Free Wifi ( Mails and Social media) If you have any questions I'll be more than happy to answer them.

La Quinta by Wyndham is a 10 min drive.

Do you get double points when sailing solo?

Thanks. I remember that in the past you could take your cabin mate to the Happy Hour.

Do your cabin mate who is not Elite Plus get the same perks as you? I know it's slightly different than Royal Caribbean.

What's Rotterdam next port of call? She is right now in Curaçao, and on Wednesday Bonaire but don't see her on Aruba Port schedule tomorrow.

There was no ketchup the first 2 days on my November 19 sailing. After our first stop in Miami they got some cans, so there was no shortage for the remainder of the cruise. Tea was also a challenge the first couple of days, but luckily after Miami it was taken care of.

I was also on this cruise (I had to take a cruise before December 31 in order to keep my Diamond Status) It was my cruise#58 and 2nd with MSC and all in all it was a nice relaxing cruise. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Food was much better that on Divina back in 2016. the only thing was that the juices in the morning were watered down way too much. Getting a bag of tea was also challenging some times. As a Diamond member I had a dinner for two at the Steak House, and it was excellent! Did not go to any shows, and slept a lot on this cruise. The beds were quite comfortable. Only in Nassau I went ashore, but was back after 2 hours. On debarkation day I could stay till 9 in my cabin which was a huge plus.

Who was the captain on Meraviglia ?

I know it was a hit when Pullmantur Cruises had Majesty sailing out of Panama. You could board either in Panama, Cartagena or Curacao.

Living on 2 Islands (Curacao & Aruba) in the Caribbean, I always stay on the ship. There is absolutely nothing that call my attention in Labadee other than the beautiful surrounded nature.

Arriving from Miami, so no Customs to deal with. European flights mostly arrive in the afternoon. As a matter of fact I clear customs the day before in Aruba.

I was looking for public transportation.