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We are like you, first time in many years we do not have at least one cruise booked. The prices are too high and the cutbacks and changes just keep coming. Although, the RCL stock keeps going up! It closed today at $ 120.47 which is about $90 more a share than when we bought it during the pandemic.

Looking forward to your review. We are long time Celebrity cruisers but with all the changes am looking else where. Looked into MSC after Generation X’s review. The Yacht Club sounded great until I found out all Gluten Free meals are chosen and made by MDR. Why pay for Yacht Club if I have to eat MDR food. Not that there is anything wrong with MDR food, just that I would pay more in Yacht Club that features different meals.

Following along on your cruise! Safe travels!

Following along! We were at a few of these ports on our Equinox cruise in October. We also have a place in St. Maarten and have been going for years. We stayed at Riverside a few years ago and did not care for it. Enjoy your cruise!

Just caught up on your posts. Very informative and love the pictures! Thanks! Enjoy the rest of your cruise!

I would never consider tipping ahead of receiving the service. We also bring Thank You cards, I write a personal note and enclose cash and give it to whom exceeded our expectations on the last day of cruise. We also ask our Room Attendant or Waiter if they need anything when we go ashore.

In October we were in RS. Everything at Sushi on 5 was included. In Tuscan, my husband wanted an upgraded steak and he was charged for it. One night in Luminae there was nothing I was interested in eating. The waiter suggested the Lobster(upcharge) from MDR and said for RS there is no charge. Also, you get free, unlimited Gelato!

Murano has a delicious Chocolate Soufflé! There is always chocolate to be found! There is usually chocolate ice cream in Oceanview! Enjoy!

Thank you @Georgia_Peachesfor your great review! Safe travels home and Happy Holidays!

I would not know who she is even if she introduced herself to me!

Wow! Sounds like a packed few years! This is first time we do not have a cruise booked. Can’t find one in the time frame we can go. We also have a place in St. Maarten for 3 weeks in January and can’t go in 2024. So we will be home in wintery, chilly Western new York!

I believe it’s Bring Your Own…one bottle wine each person. Feel better Jim!

Everyone gave you good information. I am gluten free and bring my own gluten free bagels and crackers on board as they do not have those. Enjoy!

You need to print them as they are not sent to you anymore.

Oh, no! I hope your wife feels better soon! Thanks for all the great pictures and commentary!

As long as they are in decent shape and comfortable, wear them!

Murano! Lunch at Sushi on 5

I don’t rely on the app until I am onboard the ship for my cruise.

The Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale seems like the same sale they put on several times a year. Not much incentive to book.

Thank you for taking us on your trip! Happy Holidays to you and Jarle! And the Queen and rest of family!

Happy Birthday Jim! 🎁🍷🍰🎂🎉

Great pictures! I have enjoyed them and your commentary! Thank you!

I would not trust Diamonds International. I strayed from my usual store in St. Maarten and bought a ring at DI in Grand Cayman. The next year the entire ring had yellowed and the tiny diamonds dull. I took it to my jeweler in St. Maarten and he shook his head. He actually took it as a trade in and gave me almost what I paid for it. I have never strayed again and been going to same place over 20 years.

We have had same experience at Effy. They were also very rude on two sailings . I would never buy anything from them.