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I like a glass of wine. :)

I think it's not a new policy but the resurrection of the old policy. I'm not bothered by it. I like new towels each day. You just return them and monitor your account.

Last time we all cruised together, my boys were 15 and almost 21. I think my youngest charged game tokens or some such from arcade to the card. They both got soda or the non alcoholic drink package that we paid for. I can't recall which. My oldest bought a couple of souvenirs for his GF on shore. I think that was about it.

You don't have to book with RCL. The decision is up to the buyer. :) I'm not sold on any cruise line. It depends on what I'm looking for and what I'm willing to pay for that experience. Our upcoming cruise was chosen because we wanted to try Oasis class. We had specific dates and know we always want a balcony. Allure fit the bill with a great price for 3. We can't wait and hope it lives up to the hype. :)

Thanks!

Not poster but how about 10674?

TIA

I think Freedom and Oasis class are perfect to try for the ages of your girls. My then 14yr old ds and I liked Liberty of the seas so much that we did a family cruise the following year. My baby is now 18 and we have wanted to try oasis class so allure upcoming. The difference I find between Carnival and RCL: ships decor is much more subdued on RCL. I thought food options were better on carnival but dh and ds do not agree.

Happy Planning!

I would think carnival or RCL would be best choices for teens. They both provide lots of options depending on the kids' interests. We did Liberty a few years ago with a then 15 yr old and 20 yr old. It worked for a 4 day cruise. I do think ports are important with the older teen age group. When kids were young, we just went to beach. As they have gotten older, excursions are a much better option at least for my boys. For my upcoming cruise, my now 18 yr old wanted a large ship with many options during sea days. We also have active excursions booked in 2 ports.

Have fun planning!

Curious if site is down as my reservation states when I try to log in:

The requested reservation is currently being modified. Please try again at a later time.

It's booked through TA so not sure what would be modified. Maybe upgrade to a suite? ;)

My boys (under 21 ) got that package on a 4 day. It was a waste for them. They drink soda and 1 drinks specialty coffees and teas so that was ok, but not worth it for a 4 day. My dh has it for our upcoming cruise as he loves specialty coffees and will definitely use the bottled waters. My ds (18) has the soda package. He thought that work woke fine for him. We have 3 sea days and labadee so worth the cost. Im OK with iced tea and the water offered so not worth it for me. I will take Starbucks over RCL speciality coffees so will buy as I go..

Have fun!

My boys shared a promenade on LOS. It is not a large cabin but nicer than an inside in that you at least can see something besides the cabin. :-)

We have sailed LOS 2x and enjoyed.

My boys had one on LOS Deck 8. They never complained.

To clarify: if I use. Starbucks GC and link to my app, I should earn my stars?

I'm on allure.

Me!

You could also transfer to my seapass account for my upcoming cruise. ;)

On the dining packages, it allows you to choose which night : day 1 or 2 will be the first dinner. At least, on my upcoming cruise it does. :)

I booked this tour for our upcoming cruise. Lunch is not included correct?

We rented in Cozumel 3 years ago. We paid with CC and it was converted to US$.

Thanks much!

Anything in particular you want to know?

 

We did Allure 11/27 but was coz,Falmouth, labadee.

 

Bill

 

 

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Bill,

We have same itinerary on our upcoming cruise. Do you recall which night was the second formal night? We have MTD and trying to reserve.

Thanks!

Seems to be a win-win! A way to go along on vacation with a senior without them running loose 100% on their own! :)

 

I was going to mention this at the end during my "wrap-up", but our DD did not seem to have as good a time as an 18 yr old than she did when she was 17. Even though she was still in high school, she had just turned 18, therefore making her too old to hang out in the "teen" areas like the Living Room with the other seniors she met who were still 17.

 

Based on her experiences, there seems to be a gap with not a lot of things available for "young adults" (18-20) to do, so she ended up splitting time between the friends she made on the cruise when they were not in the teen areas and us.

 

So be aware of that in regards to the 18 yr old that will be with you guys...

Thank you. Last cruise, my older ds went so they had each other. Im not too concerned if he hangs out with us. Based on our experience with our older ds, this is probably our last "family" vacation for many years. He is looking forward to casino and adult solarium. :)

Great approach to a review. We are on Allure this February, during school break. We are traveling with my 18 yr old ds who is a senior. Coincidence!

If you have had JR at home, it's the same on the ship. Buns are fresher than carnival's free burgers.

My boys stayed in a promenade on our last Liberty cruise on deck 8. We had a balcony across hall. It is small but worked for 2 teen boys. They really didn't care about the view from the window. 😜

I've been playing around with show times more in relation whether the next day is a port or sea day. We have MTD and have only reserved 1st formal night. I've booked Sabor for 2nd sea Day and am most likely going to book the hibachi for the last sea day. Apart from that we are going to go with flow for dinner.