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Have you tried the jellyfish in the gold dining room? Ate it for the first time last year. I figured its the best way to get even if you've ever been stung by a jellyfish.

@leaveitallbehind...you are spot on. * We love both Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. Back in the day, we thought Celebrity had better loyalty perks...access to Michael's Club for Elites, free laundry at Elite versus D+ for Royal, served free champagne when boarding, and mimosas/bellinis/champagne for breakfast...and all the other perks. RCCL beats all of these hands down.

Yes, that was strange and a bit disappointing that the menu did not change...they did offer a couple of special (different ) dishes every night on both our 12n sailings. * Our waiter told us about the specials not listed on the menu.

LB, are you eating in the Silver Dining or Gold Dining? Curious when and why the Hot Pot restaurant became complimentary...we had to pay to eat there last year. Thanks.

Yes, the doors on Symphony are magnetic. * Our home made magnetic sandals stayed on the door on our b5b. A crew member liked it, and gave it to her.

LB, was the drone show only for CNY only? ...or is it shown again? How's Telegraph Hotel? * We used Grab from airport to hotel, then hotel to cruise terminal. MTR around town.

Back in the day, they had an "exclusive section" for breakfast for Diamonds. Who still remember the days without the Diamond Lounge? Beer, wine, and peanuts served. * Things changed, we adapted. Genuinely love the vouchers...you can use it anytime, at any bar, mdr, wj, theater, alcoholic or non-alcoholic, at Coco Cay and Labadee...you can even share it. * I must admit, back in the day, when Happy Hour meant = trying to get hammered for 3 hours...it was fun just people watching. Fondest memory was of a passenger ringing a mini-cowbell every time she wanted a drink...it worked, the bartenders came.

It's subjective...but my favorites: Filet mignon Lobster salad Hamachi Crudo Rack of Lamb Sticky Pineaaple Ribs Cheese Tortellini with truffle oil * Breakfast: Flatbread (crispy) with Chorizo and 2 eggs over medium...it's like having Italian/Spanish pizza for breakfast. * Kids menu: Cheeseburger and fries. Banana split.

Last year, we were onboard the Quantum of the Seas, trans-pacific, between Tahiti and Hawaii...when "Oscar, Oscar, Oscar" was announced. (It meant man overboard) It was at night and the Captain wanted to make sure that someone, actually jumped or had fallen, overboard. He announced and instructed all passengers to go back in their cabins...to find out if anyone was missing. It was subsequently determined that a passenger jumped overboard...a search was conducted...the person wasn't found. Out of respect for the family, the person was not identified. * A few days later, reports and news from Australia provided some details. Our sailing started in Brisbane.

We prefer CK on the Symphony. IMHO, better food and outstanding service. * Plus a nice suite lounge to have a drink (or 2) before dinner.

Why was it cancelled? Thanks.

LB, did you have to get a New Zealand visa? * I know U.S. citizens have to apply for Aussie visa...but couldn't remember if NZ visa was required when sailing out of Sydney then visiting NZ. Thank you.

Way to go Toby! Congratulations! E.

@taglovestocruise @twangster Just my humble observation...I have seen more single female pinnacles than men. * Observation conducted during CWO.

Our addiction with RCCL started out of San Pedro...on the Song of America.

As an old hippie, I learned to use the Royal App and look at the CK menu. If I see something I like for lunch or dinner at CK, we eat there. A few favorites at CK...filet, Hamaci crudo, sticky pineapple ribs, cheese tortellini with truffles, rack of lamb,...ok, I'm getting hungry. * We love Hooked (for the fresh oysters). Disclosure: We are older and eat much less...so CK is good for us. We love the Blu and Luminae on X.

@crzndebthank you. What's your best guess as to where it may go? * Hoping it stays in the westcoast...sorry to all my lovely Aussie friends.

Sorry to hear this...what was the reason for cancelling? Thanks.

Nice! Hopefully you get more next week. Also hoping you set aside some room in your luggage. Thanks again.

Ken...please, a couple of pictures of the walking/running track. Is there even one like the Oasis class? Pictures of daily gifts if you get them. (Nice commemorative gifts were delivered in our cabin during the Allure inaugural.) Is it Top 30 Pinns to access CK and Suite deck? Thanks!

Thanks for the names. Oh my.. hope the service gets better...at least the filet was delicious. * I have never been charge extra for Whispering Angel...curious if they'll charge you extra at Vintages?

LB, may I ask who the CK Host and Manager...and Suite Concierge are? Thank you.

Safe travels Ken! E.

Alison Hubble is one of the friendliest crew members we've ever met onboard. (She was working at NextCruise at the time.)

My first thought...drug sniffing dog.