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One option to consider is the buffet. On our Alaska cruise, we twice dined in the Oceanview after a long day on excursions. They had fresh fish cooked to order on a couple of nights which included cod, salmon and halibut. It was very quiet up there.

As for Captain Marvin, staff is there to assist getting on and off the boat. Been on numerous trips with this company.

For many years, you could not get this benefit as it was not combinable with certain promotions. So you have to read the fine print...

We took a Celebrity excursion and besides being pricey, the boat was overcrowded and not a good experience. Once and done. Since then, we have booked independent tours and have been pleased time after time.

I check in using my computer. All information did not need to be completed in order to receive a boarding time. If I recall, you will need personal information, emergency contact, passport information, and credit card number.

It is like music to your ears like that of hearing the sound of a dental drill. The good news is that on the Ascent, play is stopped when the Rooftop Garden Grill is open.

They have used the sports court during times of the week. That is the area on Solstice where basketball is played. Times are shared and noted in the program. It is tough to play with the winds and movement of the ship.

When you board, there are often staff trying to sell meals at the Specialty Restaurants. On our last cruise on Ascent, there were no reservations available a month before our cruise. When we were on the ship, staff was discounting prices and there was very good nightly availability.

We had a fantastic CVP who suddenly disappeared. I suspect he was let go. His name still appears on my invoices but when messages are left, I never get a return phone call. Then I was transferred to another individual and she has since disappeared. Now when I call, I usually get someone from Mexico or Jamaica. Some are novices and will admit it.

No longer is it free for Zeniths, at least on Ascent.

If you are sailing in Aqua Class, you just walk in. However, if you are purchasing a day pass, they like to know what time you will be arriving so as to avoid overcrowding. There have not been any time limits for the Persian Gardens.

I have been asked for the physical card by the bartenders and I have observed others handing the actual card to them.

If you are thinking of dining at a specialty restaurant, book asap before you board. At that time of year, the prime spots will quickly be reserved. And about a month before your cruise, there may not be anything available. It is my opinion that the cabanas at Coco Cay are overpriced. Plenty to do there without incurring those expenses.

I was told that the issue was similar to that with some models of automobiles. With the increased use of plastic, some car models experience a cracking sound coming from the dashboard area. When maintenance went into the walls, it was noted that there was an increase in plastic components. It was known by Guest Services on the Beyond that there was a problem in a number of rooms.

There are many factors involved. Sometimes, boarding can be delayed due to inspections, missing passengers, etc. I personally would not arrive before 11 am.

You should consider the weather. If it is raining before they open the doors, you will be miserable. We were not able to get in to the Terminal until 11 am.

It is worse than you think. The scoop of gelato is FREE on the E-class ships. And the time spent "earning" points is another factor to consider.

Bring along your battle armor. You are allowed to elbow those that cut in front of you and those that use their fingers to load their plates.

This is the lobster bisque which, in my opinion, is better than that served in Murano.

You have got to be kidding. Move on. You have your answer. There are many better opportunities for rewards out there.

How could anyone eat 6 pieces of that pizza? Were your taste buds damaged? You did forgot those hamburgers lying in the grease at the Mast Grill.

There was definitely banging on the Beyond and it was a topic conversations at dinner and at functions. That did not appear to be the case on Ascent. I would suggest Ascent over Beyond. No brainer for me .

This same area on the E class is used for the Elite Continental Breakfast in the morning, lunch as Le Grand Bistro and Le Petit Chef for Dinner. As for lunch, the portions are huge and the quality is tops. Their French onion soup is different from that served in the MDR. Huge burgers. Le Grand Bistro and Eden Cafe were our places to go to get away from the animals house known as lunch in the Oceanview on sea days.

You get an extra day of points. So if you would be getting 5 points per day of the cruise, you would get an additional day. So instead of 35 points on a 7 day cruise, you would get 40.

Yes, the bottles in the shower all say Bigalow in Aqua. Same bottles are refilled when getting low by the room attendant.