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A fun review.  As  a Journey fan I loved your title!😀

1 hour ago, paulh84 said:

 

Yes. Really dumb concept IMO. I know pickle ball is all the rage in some communities but this is just nonsense to use that much space for 4 people at a time. 

Does pickle ball use as much space as a tennis court?

On 4/10/2023 at 8:21 AM, Labanos said:

 

It was a genuine question, so thanks for your answer. Learned something new today. 

I would have thought that the percentage was higher by now?

2 minutes ago, Poulsbo Cruisers said:

It’s not the wearing; it’s the packing and bringing 

That us THE issue!

3 hours ago, MEFIowa said:

Though I've never forgotten the sight of the crowd exiting the lounge at about 6:30 pm after watching the comic perform a 5:30 show (Riviera, 12/16/2021). A thundering herd running to the elevators to make their dinner reservations. You did NOT want to get in their way.

LOL. Been there!

Didn't know about the free trolley.  Is it new?

On ‎7‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 11:16 AM, keesar said:

The burgers and hot dogs come in frozen.  One strike against them.  However, if you get a grilled buttered roll and top the burger with bacon, grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, lettuce, tomato and enough condiments,  they are pretty good.

Ummmmm!

On ‎1‎/‎14‎/‎2019 at 8:24 PM, neverbeenhere said:

As has been stated before, veterans are eligible for OBC on Princess Cruises. Sadly, my time playing Battleship@ as a child doesn’t count as military service. 

LOL

Loving the photos.

I have enjoyed your review.  We are looking at sailing on the Serenade next year. You covered the ports on your review but didn't say much about the ship and I was wondering what you thought of the ship itself.

OK..I need to go up to Canada so see what all this Poutine stuff is all about!

22 hours ago, SailorJack said:

 

 

We did not get to the Maritime Museum so that is also on our list to see next time.  Friends told us about a place called Peggy's Cove, but I think that is some ways away from Halifax, but there is so much to do.  Easily worth another visit.

 

Glad you are enjoying photos.  It is a great itinerary - you will enjoy the crossing.

 

Jack

I think Peggy's Cove is an all day excursion - may not leave enough time to explore Halifax.  If not, someone else will correct me.

On ‎4‎/‎17‎/‎2019 at 1:54 PM, TNCruzer56 said:

According to news articles, trump has closed all non relative visits. Sure there will be more info to follow.

Hopefully it will be short term - if it even happens at all.   Could be a bargaining chip.

As egregious as the offense is, I really don't think the judge will follow through. It would have a tremendous economic impact on a lot of innocent people. Some other penalty is probably more appropriate. 

On ‎4‎/‎13‎/‎2019 at 8:21 AM, SailorJack said:

 

Sorry about that. My allotment is filled up.  The only way I can upload more photos is to delete previous uploads.

I see you are using photobucket.  If you haven't already, you can buy extra memory from them - which lets you post a lot more photos.

Let me join the others in saying congratulations.  What a nice thing to happen!

If one signs up for Early Seating can you use Anytime Dining if you want to eat later or are you committed to Early Seating?

Thanks.

Not sure about USB ports, but it has both Continental and American outlets at bedside. If you use a laptop, which often has wifi , you would not need a USB port. It connects to the ship's wifi quite easily.

 

By the way, whether you are in a "Deluxe" Verandah, or "standard" Verandah, they are basically the same cabin. The only difference is you get your fridge refilled daily with soft drinks (standard verandah gets soft drinks in fridge only when you first embark), earlier specialty restaurant and included excursion bookings online, and an expensive coffee machine using pods cluttering up precious little space (and which we used only once on a 14 day cruise, and the coffee was not even very good! ). All the so-called "extras" for a few hundreds dollars more per person. What is so "Deluxe " about that? Is it any wonder the standard verandah cabins often get sold out first? We were in a Deluxe cabin on last cruise, but for any future cruises with Viking, we will NOT be going on Deluxe cabins but book for the standard cabin - we felt that it was not worth paying the extra for. We have learnt our lesson. If you haven't booked your Deluxe Verandah cabin, think about it again and weigh up to see if the standard Verandah may offer you a better valued option.

I wondered what the difference was - thanks for posting that info.

Just heard about your posting change. I have enjoyed your reviews - hope you change your mind. Enjoy your upcoming cruise - Bon Voyage!

I don't bother with the MDR these days not unless I'm forced into it by family. I do remember being seated with people that didn't speak English in the past. it was not a Fun For All experience. One time we were seated with a know it all school teacher that didn't let anyone else talk .Even though his mouth was full of food when he was trying to give us all an education. :rolleyes:

That could not have been enjoyable!

I certainly hope not. For me it's not so much about losing access, it is the fact that the more common space they dedicate to Haven, be it on the ship or the private island, the more crowded the remaining space for the "common folk" becomes.

 

 

Excellent point.

I walked right past the shakedown woman and went to the bathroom, washed my hands and left. They ought to be happy that the ship even stops there now with all the violence going on in Mexico.

Same here. I don't think they have any official capacity.

How ugly! It looks like an industrial hallway!

Sorta does doesn't it?

Hong Kong from atop Victoria Peak. It was a little foggy that morning, so some of the shots are a little shrouded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I think the first photo above is great. The buildings in the foreground are sharp and the ones in the background are shrouded. A very nice layout - intentional or not.:D

You need to tell us specifically why you do not like to cruise. What was it about the experience that you disliked so much?... we can then help as best we can...

If this is not a joke then your suggestion is right on.