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thank you for sharing your memories and beautiful photos..we are staying closer to home these days but are happy when we look back!

PS My husb mentioned it did not list our free basic internet mins.. so after he printed it.. I followed the asterisks which lead to a link for full list of benefits..We'll check that out!

Received this in advance of our final payment date for ASCENT..( hope not all there is?) Never received this type of e mail before. "As an Elite Plus member in our Captain's Club program, here are some of the benefits you'll receive**: • Access to a coffee house-style breakfast and Evening Cocktail Hour • Two complimentary bags of laundry • 35% off Wi-Fi Package or internet upgrade • 15% discount at The Spa • 15% discount off specialty dining cover charge (onboard only) • 20% off Drink Package or 15% off upgrade to Premium (pre-cruise) • 5% discount on small group discovery shore excursions"

great mini review..thanks for posting we enjoyed this same itin a few yrs ago on an even older ship..Infinity..most likely in AQUA Class.. We had never been to most of the ports before, and it was one of our best cruises.. We took quite a few excursions to maximize what we could enjoy at each port. Lots of wine tasting, beautiful surroundings so much fun. Regret not getting off at Ensenada for a winery tour! Would consider this itin again on a newer/ more updated ship. And hope to do something similar along the US East Coast to include Bermuda which we love, & Charleston .

Beyond Sunset Bar was a Zoo for roll call Sailaway get together....hard to hear or socialize . We had more fun on EDGE at EDEN Bar and the table area downstairs with aft views..but indoors looking for a good spot for Ascent sailaway????

no..but would be good business sense..

very fair. What more could they offer? maybe some OBC for those who stick with the cruise itin as amended? Maybe if spaces open up, they may offer a good price for some who might be interested in the new itin just to fill in. hopefully airfare/ hotels can be rebooked as well!

did u call the med center to ask abt powerade type drink? just a thought

AP : repotedly says 4 dead.. as part of the rampage!

and keen on good food!

Certainly a biased "caricature" of Americans you present here, apparently formed from TV ? We are not the Kardashians. Cruises with good amenities cost more than $950 pp..and folks have the right to expect something more than tough meat and mashies esp on what used to be a line with many Culinary Awards!

oh yucky.. do not settle for this shabby stateroom. If you are polite, they will help you out. EDGE is so much better than that! A good cleaning product could fix the table..otherwise..replace..

oh my.. def a good port to miss right now! I looked up Bodrum.. it looks very nice and the comments say it us safely away from any conflict areas with Syria.

There were issues someplace in Egypt..( did not see full report) shots fired at Israeli Tourists.. Alt ports not what was planned but a nice selection!

Amazing..picture perfect!

We would leave the pre paid amt.. not leave extra and file a neg Attention to Detail form with the hotel director....requesting a diff person or close supervision

but they plan to dine in restaurants..not the buffet or their balc.. they are apparently not your style cruiser! DaKahuna has a good plan..!

the 3 Greek ports are all.lovely..Not Israel but safer at this time!

I would copy your post and submit to immediate attention of the hotel director.. and housekeeping So many flaws. Doesn't someone do routine inspections ? Def request a NEW toilet seat! and an unstained table...They should have replacenents on reserve how is the mattress?

what 7,500.. pax? is the ship that big..if so crazy!

google..lots of entries The young college student just returned to New York City after five months of detention in the United Arab Emirates. Her release commutes a sentence of one year's imprisonment in Dubai's notorious prisons, on nebulous charges of touching or 'assaulting and insulting' an airport security woman.2 days ago

There was a recent US news story re: dubai detaining a US student for many months on alleged questionable grounds...she was on a pass through flight home from elsewhere...not kind to women going thru airport sec.. I did not pay full mind to the story as I have no travel plans to go there....but it caught my eye! nothing to do with Israel!

tired of this guy! too many posts of his videos on CC

makes it easy to spot American tourists in Europe!

For specialty night out...dh (wide shoe size) brings comfy slip on dress shoes..loafer style(?) .dress socks. No suit, no tie... maybe Sports jacket or " fancy " Tommy Bahama..or nice collared polo.. ..dress slacks. He wears dark New Balance athletic shoes at night with dark socks.. khaki or docker type pants... .White New Balance ones by day..with white socks comfort is key!