mspink98

Keep doing mock bookings. There used to be some great third party monitoring services, but they have gone the way of the dinosaur, unfortunately.

Same. First time we snagged one it was significant, and I swear we checked for DD214 more than passports as we were leaving. 😁 We've never been asked, but always have a copy if we've booked on a discount.

Keep checking periodically. I've seen discounts come and go.

As others have said beaches in Key West (and most of the Keys) are not what people usually think of when they think "beach". I'd take that out of your equation completely. KW will have any type of accommodation imaginable, depending on what your party looks like and what you want to do. If you're adults who want nightlife, stay close to Duval St, especially the western end. If you've got kids or just prefer something more sedate, look for something off Duval and further east, IMO.

We haven't done Harmony (yet! 15 days!) but our experience on Oasis was that the different venues scatter the crowd somewhat. I was very skeptical of Oasis and we booked because my husband needed to go, but that class does an outstanding job of managing the high capacity.

I was online at around 12:30AM on check in a few weeks ago for our 5/13, and 10:30-11 was the earliest available. That was still available around 6AM, but gone shortly after.

You're very brave. We're B2B on Harmony next month, but the family is joining us for week 1, so we can have week 2 to decompress. 😆

No luck there. We'll be appealing to whoever has a kind face at a specialty restaurant towards the end of the first week. 😁 We actually "turn Diamond" during the first week, so good to know that concierge may be an option on future cruises.

Sounds like getting a start on our UDP is the best bet! Here's hoping we can make reservations during week 1. 🤞

We're on a B2B on Harmony next month and have the unlimited dining package booked for week 2. If we're able to book a specialty lunch for boarding day, I'd like Jamie's Italian. However, I know that B2Bers get a "special lunch". Are we better off with that lunch or with a specialty? I have a feeling I know the answer, but wanted some recent opinions on what the B2B lunch includes.

Big Cucumber sent a cease and desist. 😜

Good to know about muster. Honestly this new system is so quick and easy I'll probably just check in to be safe (see what I did there?)

HOTS, 5/13 and 5/20

Were porters in the garage, our down the elevators in/near the shuttle drop off area? We're traveling with a large group and just wanting to plan our attack.

Piggybacking on this, are porters in the garage to collect luggage before we park, or should we plan on carrying ourselves? Traveling with an elderly person and just want to know how to prepare.