evelyn51

I take an over the door organizer. Been using it for years. Fill it with meds, first aid, lotions, bathroom stuff just about anything and it keeps it organized and out of the way plus super easy to find what you need. Bought one for our first cruise from Walmart 4 years ago still using it.

 

 

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Great suggestions!

Wow! I would be so nervous trying to get on the helicopter like that...but I guess the circumstance was more important.

 

I used my phone to type this, excuse any typos please!

At times speed is of the utmost importance. In that scenario I'm guessing being nervous isn't on the patients radar. Prayers for the passenger, and loved ones.

Sorry don't care. I want my room cool. We turn off the lights and close the curtains since the Balcony doors heats up the room more than anything else. If my room temp is constant the air won't turn on.

 

I have had a steward take my card out before and if it happens a 2nd time I politely ask him to leave it in the slot only had to ask 1 guy out of maybe 4 or 5 with this feature.

:( Well, I'm a Canadian choosing "Green".

 

Ever lived in Las Vegas? Check with NV. Energy they will tell you different.

I know because of the bills we receive and the cost difference. :cool:

 

No, I've not lived in an intolerably hot climate. But, it isn't the same elements. Your home will have built up unrelenting heat not being sandwiched between floors of other units. The windows in your home are numerous. We do not leave the air on when in hotel rooms once we've left for hrs either. Drapes drawn are sufficient to keep the room warm at best, and not too long after we arrive back, to cool it. ;)

 

My understanding is needing to use a card to keep the strm cool while we are away would be redundant if the Cruise Line didn't think it favourable for the ship's design. :)

Forgive me for being a Debbie Downer here but, The use of a card or any other method of keeping the air running while the cabin is empty to me is an abuse of the $$ to cool, and a drain on the environment not "Green" to me at all.

 

I think the stewards should remove the card. Just saying. :([/QUO

It is more cost effective to leave it on and turn it up than to try to cool a hot room. :cool:

 

Not so, at least, not according to my husband who worked in the field for 40+ years.

Sure! The Anthem is a "green" ship. So' date=' just inside each cabin is a card holder. The idea is to place your Sea Pass card here while in the room to operate the AC and lights. Then, when you leave the room and take your card with you, you don't accidentally leave lights on, etc.

 

We kept an old casino loyalty card in there the whole time so the room would be cool when we came back to the cabin. We'd always be mindful of turning off lights and turning up the air temp a bit before we left for long periods, in keeping with the green goal.[/quote']

 

Forgive me for being a Debbie Downer here but, The use of a card or any other method of keeping the air running while the cabin is empty to me is an abuse of the $$ to cool, and a drain on the environment not "Green" to me at all.

 

I think the stewards should remove the card. Just saying. :(

What about Nassau was a negative experience?

I'm 6 feet tall. What does that make me? A bigger fool? Someone who can see past a fool?

What's the expression "No fool like a fool's fool!" ;)

Wishing All a nice Holiday this Monday. But remember this day is not all about burgers, dogs and beaches.

Our back door is the Mall in to DC. We can sea and hear the fireworks from our condo balcony just across the line in Maryland. Tomorrow's weather looks bad. Not shore what will happen there.

Hoping everyone has a nice 4th, and remembers the significance of it. It's more than dogs and burgers.

Rick and Deirdra

Lest we forget...

Thanks OP. :)

And to add.......

 

Thanking all who have /are protecting our independence including my DH.

 

Happy Birthday and God Bless America!! :):)

Hear! Hear! :)

Yuuup. We thought about waiting but when we saw how long you actually get to ride the bumper cars we split. I think it was maybe 2 minutes.

 

 

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Are the bumper cars open when most cruisers are in port? We prefer to stay aboard, and enjoy less crowds. :)

It was certainly a problem recently on Adventure southern itinerary...the deck patrol was very active though (don't usually see that) putting little post-it's on the bottom legs of the lounge chairs with a time written on them...and saw many towels and items being taken up to the towel station...good for this particular crew :D

Thumbs up for Adventure. I've thought of bringing a bag to the pool. Placing saved items in it. Then, enjoying the lounge chair, and if someone makes a claim in a reasonable amount of time; apologize for my mistake giving them back their chair. However, if it's been longer than the "allowed" time for the lounge to be vacant; I'll give them the bag with their left items in it.

Does this sound reasonable to others?

I'll echo the others and say Freedom. While I typically book cruises for the itinerary first and foremost, and the Valor itinerary is better IMO, I don't think you can really go wrong with a freedom class ship. Lot's more activities than what you'll find on the Valor (flow rider, ice rink, rock wall) that your kids will enjoy. In addition, the entertainment is far more varied on the Freedom.

 

But a lot of it depends on you and your family. If you're the type(s) who like to sit in peace and solitude on your balcony and read books, the balcony might be a deciding factor for you. Or if you're more concerned with getting to new/exotic ports, that may make a difference. Aruba and Bonaire are both great islands... Grand Turk is just ok, I'd never book a cruise specifically to get there. I'm guessing that itinerary also hits La Romana or Amber Cove?

 

I can't speak to the Summit, but depending on the time of year Bermuda is really awesome! I just did the same itinerary on the NCL Breakaway (sailed out of new york, 3 days in Bermuda) and we had a great time. We saw the Summit a few times on the way and it was docked right next to us all three days. It's a good looking ship to be sure, though doesn't have the activities I mentioned above that the Freedom has.

 

Good luck and enjoy your cruise! :D

We have experienced 2 Celebrity, 1 Disney, and 1 Royal Caribbean. Personally, our experience was that Disney had too many children. Celebrity too many seniors; tongue in cheek here as I'm a senior :) Our Royal was a perfect mix of cruisers. Our future cruises will be onboard the Freedom Class ships.

Good luck, and happy sailing! :)

^ And for those of us whom have never sailed the western caribbean it's been great to follow along make note of probable new experiences. Thanks for yoyr humourous fun review! :)

I think it's time you started speaking only for yourself. Please don't speak for me and many others like me who appreciate the hard work, time, commitment, and thoughtfulness that goes into this kind of a venture. Frankly, I'd like to know how many people you polled to get the "no one wants" data.

 

OP, thank you to you and your DH for your enthusiasm. Don't ever let others temper it.

^This!

evelyn51, I've been to Coco Cay...didn't realize there was stuff there too. But I suppose that it could occur at ANY beach, so the water shoes remain on my shopping list for next sailing!

:). Thumbs up!

I so agree with you, jagsfan. That's exactly what I shared with the RCI officer.

Glad for your healing, and that more attention is being drawn to the hazards. We always wear water shoes even when walking in sand; I guess that comes with having experienced the unexpected my husband waded in at Coco Cay without his on, stepped on a creature probably an urchin? and, had an uncomfortable remainder to our cruise. :)

Stay safe everyone!

It's all well and good to say that as a "general thing", Lou, but she was SUPPOSED to sail at the end of March. They have had two extra months. SOME of these things should have been resolved a long time ago.

Agree. Sorry OP for the short comings of this cruise. I truly wish passengers would not make -$ of tips for the crew whom do the best in these circumstances.

I'd be interested.

 

:)

I'm in. :)

They will not be available online till Dec 1. If you sail prior to that you can purchase on board.

:cool:

I feel like the character at the end of the Canadian "Just for laughs Gags" program

MOMMY, IT'S OVER!

Until, A & L sail again, and take us with them.

Thanks.

Loving your review! Sailing on her on May 8th! Was the ship crowded while docked in port in Nassau? I have done Nassau so many times I was thinking of staying on the ship to get some pool time in. Just wondering if a lot of people might have that idea with me?

Post #206 OP says they stayed onboard. Earlier on he posted a picture of cruisers getting off in large numbers. :)

Anytime you get in a taxi in Fort Lauderdale you never know what to expect. One time we almost rear ended a car that was stopped in the centre of the road. If it wasn't for me vocally bringing it to the drivers attention and perhaps the sticker of Jesus on his dash, who knows what might have happened. Another time we had a driver take a "detour" even though we knew better. He also demanded a higher price than what the meter said. You can imagine my response to that.

 

Well today we got a van, with a transmission that sounded like it was on its last legs at idle. Maybe if he had a trombone playing we wouldn't have heard the awful noise. By the time we exited the airport terminal area we had the driver almost smiling, which is pretty big for a FLL taxi driver.

 

So we pull up to a red stop light near the port exit and there is a gentleman who unfolds his cardboard sign and starts to walk between the rows of waiting cars. From appearances he looked to be down on his luck, with a scraggly beard and worm out clothing. He did however still have an honest approach with his sign. It read the following word for word. "To honest to steal. To ugly for prostitution".

 

We in the van all started to laugh, and out driver might have been leading the pack. Owen laughed just because we were but he didn't understand the reality behind the unfortunate truth. The light just changing green before he got to our van and our driver was off and moving before we could do something for this individual. I can only hope that this gentleman can find his way to bettering his situation. No matter his story he still had a sense of humour and hopefully that will bring him some solace today and the days to come.

I hear you. On our first cruise in 2009 we had an Amazing Race taxi driver. When we finally arrived at the port it became apparent he was totally unfamiliar, and was reluctant to take us past the gates (I had to talk him into it) which otherwise would have been an interesting spectacle if we'd had to walk our luggage in.

Then, he was going to drop us off at the wrong ship porter area (I pointed the large "X" out to him, and finally we were on our way.

This Niagara area Canadian wishes you & yours smooth sailing, and will virtual cruise with you. :)

I do agree with you..... I kind of have that 'lunch box let down' feeling going on right now. So much anticipation..... And so little to be happy about.

 

 

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Agree^ But also, maybe it's time to make your own lunches. ;)