GreySkies

Thank you for your comment. I had no idea that this existed, but I just figured out how to set it up for my primary credit card to fill out the Shore Purchases CC info on the check-in info. I will also be telling my family they should do the same.

I'm wondering if there are good stores that can be recommended for each of these ports to get elegant souvenirs, like something made of wood, but won't break the bank. I've matured since my youthful days of collecting t-shirts and dolls from around the world. Now, I have things like a wooden hummingbird that I picked up and several of those glass etched blocks.

For this particular cruise, all of the entertainment is done via THO (The Home Office) of JoCo. There are also shadow events run by other cruisers that make up the bulk of the activities. There's a game library for the duration of the cruise, if that's your thing. Food wise, most of it is the same as any other cruise on that ship, but they will occasionally have a special dish. In 2018, they had a dessert that was like a Tide Pod. In 2022, there was a food made out of beets. I forget what the title of the dish was, but it was amusing. They also typically will have a specialty drink. Don't be shocked to hear "Wang Wang" quite frequently. It was the drink of 2020 and became the typical bar call. Tons of history and inside jokes. Don't be afraid to ask anyone about something you don't understand. They will happily tell you about it.

Look up JoCo 2024 on Facebook and you'll see the community group there. Lots of stuff is going to be coming up between now and the cruise. I, sadly, will not be on the cruise for a variety of reasons.