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Hope all is well with you. Hopefully you are just recovering from an awesome vacation and just too busy to come back to us. Thank you for the review that you did. I enjoyed it. 

7 hours ago, mahdnc said:

 

Yes, that is pretty much the way it always has been.  It's been a long time since we attended the senior officers party, but I think free drinks (e.g. champagne) are offered at that event.

I see. I am Diamond on Royal, so just a "transfer" to Elite on Celebrity. Trying to plan my next cruise on either Celebrity or Royal, so nice to know the rules on each. TU

19 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

In order to get a reduced deposit, you have to opt for a non-refundable deposit.

 

Info on OBC:  http://www.royalonboardsales.com/content/assets/2015/05/17056269_NextCruise_Core_Flyer_Final-6.pdf

Thank you. Hmmmm, I guess losing $200 is better than $900. 

On 2/18/2019 at 5:47 PM, mahdnc said:

We were on Reflection last month.  Elite cocktail hour was unlimited drinks in the Sky Lounge and 3 drinks (loaded on to your SeaPass card) at any other bar except for the World Class Bar.

Distributed during Jan 4 2019 Reflection sailing

So you do not get free drinks on the day you get on the ship and the day of the senior officers party>

Leaving in 2 weeks and want to book our next cruise on board, specifically to get a reduced deposit. I am hoping that they are at least offering a reduced deposit otherwise I will just go ahead and book it. The cabins are getting so limited. We just moved to a new house and haven't closed on our other yet. Add that to our cruise in 2 weeks, and we really don't have a spare $900 for a deposit right now. 

Also, if you know how long the current promotion lasts would be helpful..

Thank you

Thank you all very much. I think I get the picture. I really appreciate all the feedback, and just might give it a go if I can find something that piques my interest. Keep 'em coming. Now that my company is gone I am back, glued to the boards. 😄 

I am looking for something different to celebrate my 65th birthday, but my budget won't allow what I really want to do. I was looking at different options than what Royal, Celebrity and NCL had to offer and I came across MSC... I ashamed to say I have never heard of them. I tried doing a search, but not coming up with much. Looking for opinions, advice or what have you. 

Just now, CntPAcruiser said:

RE: Waterslides, my understanding is that glasses are not permitted, even with straps. As for attire, my understanding is also that shoes are not permitted (basically nothing loose that could come off you is permitted). Otherwise, bathing suit, shirt optional. I will say this, on the waterslides on Adventure, my husband got rubbed (not quite "burned") on his back/shoulders by the ridges in the segments of the slide, and said next time he would wear a compression or water shirt to prevent that.

This is what I was thinking. I have a rash guard for snorkeling that I thought would be good, but didn't know if it had to be something specific.

What is the "appropriate" attire for the water slides? So I make sure to bring what I need.

This review is fantastic, I just have a hard time waiting for the next installment .. LOL

11 minutes ago, Arubamoose said:

I was just on the Serenade and booked two Celebrity Cruises.  I received whatever perks and reduced deposit. 

 

However - when I went to transfer it to my travel professional - the agency had a MUCH lower group rate that required the full $500 deposit.  No brainer.

Thank you. I really am torn. The cruise I am interested in requires a $900 deposit and it's not the best time for me to do that so I was kind of hoping for the reduced deposit. But it seems like the cabins are very limited (even though it is 17 mo away). Can you tell me what the reduced deposit was and then you got the royal obc and the celebrity perks too? TU I was just going to come back here and ask that same question.

11 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Yes, you can book a Celebrity cruise on Royal.  You will get whatever perks you would have received had you booked it on a Celebrity cruise.

Wonderful!!!  Thanks again Bob for your wealth of knowledge and help.

Just wondering if I can book a Celebrity cruise while on my Navigator cruise next month and get the reduced dep and obc?

7 hours ago, cruisinfromtampa said:

Finally, a public service announcement: Put sunscreen on the back of your hands...


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Been there done that. I were a long sleeve rash guard and always forget the back of my hands. The backs of my legs have also gotten fried.. So easy to do when you are in the water for a long time. 

23 hours ago, The Fun Researcher said:

 I am just confirming that yes, both waterslides are operational! The ship is amazing and it has been a wonderful cruise so far. 

 

Dan

Awesome news Dan. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your cruise!!!

crusinfromtampa - So about the junk. That sounds like an awesome day. We are currently booked privately on the Woodwind (we've done them before and they are fantastic) but looking for something different. I always said, snorkeling in Klein Bonaire is like snorkeling in an aquarium. My concern is getting in and out of the dingy and up a ladder? on the junk. I am not sure if we could do it. I am assuming you need to pull yourself out of the water into the dingy and flop a leg over the side?

I am really enjoying your attention to detail and comments on things. You see things as I do and it is helping me a lot to know what to expect. We do not eat carbs (Keto) so I was really debating on Hooked. My husband absolutely loves lobster. You gave me something to think about. There is certainly enough for us to eat. Thank you again.

Just now, cruisinfromtampa said:

 

I know! We’re sitting in StudioB waiting for the show to start, then heading back to the room. I took a nap today just so I would have the energy to post tonight!

I have lots to share!

I leave you a little tease though!




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😘Enjoy!

Waiting in suspense for the next installment....  I do realize you are on vacation. Just excited.😜

3 hours ago, josh.vincent.180 said:

 

Slide it to the person sitting across from you.

He's keto too!

2 hours ago, alfaeric said:

yes, every cruse we make it clear "no starch"  and they always deliver.  Interesting that you've not had that....

Good to know. I will definitely try again. I just figured (because Ive taken the galley tour) its easier for them to pick up from all the plates that are pre-made, than to get something special. But he did have to get me my veggies??

Has anyone had any luck getting them to leave off the potatoes or rice? My last cruise, I kept asking but no luck. I just hate wasting food. Then I would ask for say a side of broccoli and I would get a dinner plate full 😂Again I hate wasting it. 

On 3/14/2019 at 7:54 AM, DisnyMik said:

Thanks everyone!

 

I tried the Protein shake in my coffee and I found it to be terrible!  And to me, there is a difference between HWC and half n half. It’s not the carb content in HWC vs HnH. That doesn’t concern me. I like the taste and creaminess of HWC.  I could use sweetener packets but I don’t use them in my coffee b/c I want the flavor (like vanilla).  

I also don’t want to carry refrigerated items around with me to get coffee.  I was hoping there was a yummy powder alternative that someone knew about. I’ve been searching but so far nothing. At least nothing that tastes good to me anyway. 

So, it looks like I’ll be trying HnH with sweetener to get used to it before we go. 

And, I won’t be doing full keto on the cruise. I just want to make choices of where I’m going to eat keto and not.  I hope that makes sense. 

 

Thanks for all all the input! 

I understand totally what you are saying about HWC. Since I switched to HWC, I totally miss that richness if I have to use something else. I used to put the flavored creamers in my coffee, thus why I can tolerate the pure protein. However, they discontinued the caramel for awhile and I hated the vanilla. I have since gotten used to it. I am thrilled that the caramel is back and just bought some at Walmart for my cruise next month. I have a lot of vanilla to use up at home. I am a little more concerned on this cruise about my willpower. Ive been keto over a year now and at my goal weight. I know I have a little wiggle room, but hope I can stay strong. 

Great review so far. Thank you for doing this. It's making it impossible to contain my excitement for the next month. 

On 3/17/2019 at 10:49 AM, kamac56 said:

Go across the floating bridge, there’s a small quaint cafe, buy a soda and sit on the internet and relax!

Thank you!!

Thank you for the review and pics. The ship looks beautiful. 27 days. I can't wait.

Any suggestions as to where to go in Curacao for free wifi? I hate to pay the ship's ridiculous prices for wifi when all I need to do is quick check email to make sure all is well at home once a day. TU

I am also posting this on Aruba and Bonaire so if you know those ports too, you could post that too.