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NCL just because Valletta.

+ 1 every word, Pat. @1ANGELCAT, @grapau27 @BonTexasNY Bonnie, Glad you're "after", and so far -- so good. Let it continue like this 👍

MHO. I strongly recommend taking the ferry trip through RC. I know that's much more expensive, but this is one occasion that the peace of mind is worth the difference. We've been there several times, and sometimes the conditions of the sea change, the ferry companies cancel the return trip or change the hours.

@h20skibum Mark, I've shown it to my "resident" artist 😉 He was impressed and said that: "it is very nice, she's very talented" 👍

Andrew, @A&L_Ont He'll be back on Tuesday 😎. BTW, he's eagerly awaiting your final thoughts re: Oasis 😉

Arzeena, just my 2 cents. We also don't need the beverage pkg and wifi, but with the group rates and the refundable deposit, you might want to "reconsider", since, sometimes, the savings of group rates are so considerable, that you actually get those two almost free. We're "elite" on Celebrity and can get some drinks free between 5-7. We always use the perk for mineral & sparkling water. But, with the beverage pkg we didn't need to wait for this "window of opportunity" (sometimes we were late from an excursion and missed the "window" altogether). Beside, DH likes a cappuccino (or two) and even an occasional glass of wine for dinner...

Anna @ATG ... and profitable to boot 😉

@BonTexasNY Bonnie, wishing you a successful surgery, with a swift and complete recovery 🤞

@derorim Joy, pls. see my reply below 😎 @Arzeena Did you check with our usual Ken? There is an option of "cruise only" on Celebrity. @bobmacliberty Bob, pls. see my reply below 😎 We really do mind the long walk, that's why we prefer to be near the elevators/stairs. We've been twice on Edge class. Both cabins were IV Concierge category(C1) - on Beyond #12210 (which will be the same on Ascent @derorim) and on Edge (#12196). I highly recommend this cabin for the proximity to the "Ocean View" (Celebrity's equivalent of WJ) and to the pool deck, while being very quiet (it is located under the ladies' 00 and doesn't get much traffic, for sure after the buffet is closed). We were surprised to like the IV for the additional space provided, and being able to see the views from the room, since there is glass from the bottom. Even more, enjoyed reading in bed and seeing the sea go by. Worth giving it a try, and more importantly, to be with friends who share the cruising passion. Our usual Ken has some amazing group rates with a refundable deposit.

Understood. In our neck of the woods, the "turnover" day is "fixed"... 21st of June, Sept. Dec. and March....😕

@h20skibum I thought it's March 21st ....

April @akcruz + 1 , adding heartfelt condolences to Jim and his whole family.

@Ozark_Kid John, thank you so much for the b'day wishes, especially those of adorable Kenzie. So much pleasure to get one from a beautiful young lady, as opposed to our 2 "macho" grandsons....😉 Also, heartfelt thanks for the wonderful wishes from so many of you -- Judy @NHProud, Graham @grapau27, Debbie @Sunshine3601, Jennifer @jmh2006, Greg @Sea Dog, OB @Ocean Boy, Marietta @DaniDanielle, @Vibe, Marian @helen haywood, Mary @MJSailors, Jane @firefly333, Karen @Keksie, Joe & Amelia @cruisingpeople, Mark @SteelCityCruiser10, Andrew @A&L_Ont, Sue @sgmn, Mark @h20skibum, George @George C, Bob @bobmacliberty, Sue @Lionesss, Bonnie @BonTexasNY, Deb @Momof3gurlz, Arzeena @Arzeena, @HBE4, Helen @FromSea2ShiningSea, @reallyitsmema, Dorothy @#55worktoplay, Lenny @lenquixote66, Sue @CrzLvr2 and @aussielozzie18. DH cooked a nice dinner 2 days before my b'day, to celebrate also our eldest son's (Pi b'day😉). Black (squid) pasta with shrimps... For my actual b'day, we went to a food stand for my favorite shawarma.... we were lucky to even find a table. It was delicious, huge portions, we took doggy bag home. That's on the main street in our city, looks like the eighties, feels the same.

I like it very much. It will fit excellent with the countertop colors too. @firefly333

@firefly333 I second that 👍

@DaniDanielle + 1 Marietta, hang in there 😘 @Ozark_Kid + 1 John 🌺 @helen haywood +1 Marian, you have my sympathy 😘 + 2 @Ozark_Kid + 1 @George C

@grapau27 Pauline & Graham, from us too 🌺

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@grapau27 Sarah, Pauline & Graham, Heartfelt condolences. Sue said it so much better.

Thank you for your thoughts and kind words, Mary & Mike 🌺 They are very much appreciated. We're also very sorry that all travel was cancelled to our country since the attack upon us. It is the longest we've been to war, and, sadly, no end to it in the foreseeable future...😢 We've been to Amsterdam since the war started just to see the kids, but our heart wasn't in it. Best wishes, in the hope that our passes will cross again,

I'm holding an EU and an Israeli passport. Since DH holds only the Israeli one, I'm standing in line with him out of "solidarity". We travel business and have a son studying at Utrecht, so have no choice but to visit if we want to see the grandkids. Mid September 2023 the entry waiting time was 50 mins!! Only 2 stations were manned. In mid January 2024 it was only 20 minutes late in the evening. What I can't understand are the very long lines to exit NL ?? I really wish I could find a way to bypass AMS, but due to the war, we have no other option....

+1 John @Ozark_Kid @Luckynana Maryann & Jim, wishing you an amazing cruise with beautiful weather and calm seas 😘 + 1 Graham @grapau27 @h20skibum Mark, if my poor math is still working..... Happy Birthday to you, hope you'll have a smashing celebration with all your dearest 💐 + 1 Debbie, @brillohead + 1 , missing her posts too. @ReneeFLL Same here, Renee. I appreciate the time you took to find the "right" emoji.....😉 + 1 Marietta, @DaniDanielle

+1 @George C

To the other "side"??? 😕 I saw your reply yesterday very late at night (for me), was planning to reply and forward this morning... Thanks anyway, appreciate it.

Nancy, my dear friend Jim, who is temporary "unavailable", is asking you this: "Could Nancy break down her thought(math) process starting with the total price for the cabin.......how many people etc in cabin, and her est. cost for each perk she listed as to how she came up with $757 per person per day. Checked another sailing on that same ship, 4 day sailing and it shows the cabin costing like $21,000 for 2 person." Thanks, Dani