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Wow. Great review. I read with interest as we will be spending 29 days on a NZ-Australia on the Noordam in November. Thanks for taking the time to give us some ideas on what to do.

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Thanks, Tom. Glad Jet is improving. Thanks for taking time to do this.

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Patrick, we too are booked in a SS for a NZ/Australia cruise this fall. When do you cruise? We may be neighbors!!!! Thanks for the post.

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Option One ... contact Jet Blue. Usually no charge to change flights since they changed the time.

Option Two ... just stick with your 11 AM flight and hope for the best. Likely will make it just fine, but may need to take a cab rather than ship shuttle.

Option Three ... Whatever she chooses, tell her we hope she has a great time.

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Me too ... about following the blogs not the other thing! First time I’ve ever followed a World Cruise and am enjoying it very much. Also, the closest I probably will ever get to one, so enjoy the trip for me!

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Patrick Watts ... great tour. We did it a couple of years ago. Long four wheel drive and very bumpy ride, but very much worth it. Was one of the top three things we did in South America.

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We are on one of these cruises. Missing one port is a small price to pay to protect endangered species. Though we have seen plenty of whales off Kauai, Cabo San Lucas and British Columbia, it's always fun to see these amazing creatures. Just fortunate enough to afford to cruise and in the scheme of things ... for us ... it's no big deal.

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Paul ... we always love joining you on your blogs. We will be on a different Celebrity ship next month so will enjoying hearing your thoughts on the cruise line. We booked really early for a New England cruise and scored an aft cabin. That will be our first time at the back of the ship. With the premium drink package it should be a delight. Happy cruising.

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Off to a great start. Board the Summit in four weeks so looking forward to the feline and canine insights.

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OK, I'm the one person who got a bunch of nuggets. I appreciated your honesty and sense of humor ... especially having a few too many limoncellos and commenting how good the male crew looked!

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K, great review. Thanks for taking time to do it.

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Love all the replies, especially the thong comment and the fines assessed to those who show up ten minutes late to muster!!!

As for us ... I like to fly in two or three days early to our embarkation port. Will do that until a cruise ship decides to sail out of Omaha, Nebraska. For our last cruise we met friends in Vancouver and explored that wonderful city for two days prior to boarding.

Then, if staying close to the port, I like to get up early and watch our ship arrive. Last time DW joined me for our 5 AM wake up and stroll to the dock. Thankfully, there was a coffee shop open on the way there!!!

When we get on the ship, the first thing we like to do, if our cabin not ready is have an adult beverage. If prior to noon, usually a Bloody Mary. If afternoon, the drink of the day.

One of my DW's favorite things to do is unpack and organize the cabin. I'm glad one of us like to do that and it's not me. I go out on the balcony to get out of her way and enjoy the sea air.

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Great review. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience and thoughts with us.

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DW and I appreciate you doing this. Will be on the Summit for a NE cruise late September. Thanks for the info on Bar Harbor. Enjoy your cruise!

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Wow, I thought it was fun. I guess it doesn't take much to amuse me. I actually look forward to it in September.

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Agree. Hilton at Puerto Madero. Loved it.

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DW and I were on the Star on the cruise just prior to yours. We would have liked to have stayed on the ship as Hawaii is our favorite place in the world. Look forward to the next installment as Kauai is our favorite island. Of course, every island is great. Thanks for the report!

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Great idea. DW and I have watched The Wine Show on Hulu and enjoyed it very much. We will be two who would do it if it rolls out on the Summit by September for our NE cruise. Of course, for us it's any excuse to drink wine, but to actually taste the wine they are describing sounds terrific to these two wine geeks. Cheers!

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Booked Oct 23, 2018 Majestic Princess ... New Zealand-Australia.

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The upgraded category is mid ship next deck up, so definitely a benefit there.

DW and I had a similar deal. Took it and now will do it again. Loved the location of the cabin, but especially the freedom to dine when you want with no wait. The two half bottles of wine were great at sail away.

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Fun reading. Thanks for sharing. Sounds like something great to do at some point. Thanks for the tips.

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Norris, you trip down memory lane. Priceless! You have outdone yourself.

Richard

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Me too!

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What an enjoyable review!!! Since I'm getting up there in years, and some of my brain cells are no longer functioning, I have forgotten where Florence is heading next. I want to make sure I don't miss her next trip ... and will you and the Mister be joining her by any chance?

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Great review and equally great, if not downright spectacular, pictures. We went on a similar journey on Holland America a number of years ago and your pictures and stories brought back wonderful memories. I especially appreciate your positive attitude. Very refreshing in this age of negativity. Kudos.

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