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That is indeed an odd change, especially given that it has had a minimum occupancy of 8 to book it. We had it on Harmony for a group of 8 and it was wonderful. Wanted to book it on Symphony for summer 2025 but the $39K price tag was a bit too extreme. Others must feel the same as it is still available for several dates —- it’s usually a cabin that is gone on release day. mac_tlc

I have done 9 E class cruises and have never used the Magic Carpet for tendering or boarding. At a dock , exited through Gateway area, at tender ports, local tenders were used. mac_tlc

Thank you for your comparison! In 2025 we will be doing our first HAL and O cruises. Trying to find a time slot for Silversea and Viking, but recent price increases have lessened the urgency. mac_tlc

Glad you made it home and can get some much needed rest. My wife has a wheelchair most times we leave the cabin and I can relate to the hallway obstacles. It is one of the reasons we get a cabin as close to the elevators as possible. Besides the attendant carts and the hanging laundry bags, the room service trays are another nuisance. At least there are no trays on debarkation morning. mac_tlc

Glad you are enjoying Beyond. We just switched out 12/1 Ascent cruise to the 11/25 Beyond sailing. Not a fan of the a la carte LeGrand Bistro. It was a great lunch spot. For what used to be $20, then $30, will now be more. mac_tlc

Thanks! I was like a kid in a candy store snapping all those pictures. I must have over 100 from the top of the mountain. mac_tlc

Following along. Our trip to the fjords last year was a lasting memorable experience. I hope the weather cooperates in Olden, the sky lift was unforgettable:

Thank you @chengkp75 for your input. Whenever there is mention of a ship “episode”, I await your response, which has the advantage of being based on years and years of maritime experience. It must be tiring trying to combat all of those that lack your experience but nevertheless appear to have the answers🤔. Thanks again. mac_tlc

Always fun to follow along with @Norwaylady! Have a safe flight and a wonderful cruise with the Queen ! mac_tlc

We have done Sky Suites on all the E-class ships and enjoy the extra cabin space as much as anything. We spent a decent amount of time there. We did the Norwegian fjords last year on the Jewel of the Seas. We had an aft balcony. I would highly recommend one. If you can get an aft Sky Suite that would be wonderful— except for the walk to the elevators. My wife has limited walking ability and we used a wheelchair all the time she was out of the cabin. Geiranger, Flam, Alesund, Honninsvag —It was a trip of a lifetime. Just a couple pictures from our aft sailing to Geiranger. Words do not do it justice… I hope you also have the trip of a lifetime !

Safe travels….look forward to following along. Would like to do a TP from Japan to North America… it’s a good way to get to see Tokyo Disneyland 😜😜. mac_tlc

Thank you for sharing your experience. Maybe we will meet you on the Silhouette….we are on the 4/4/26 sailing! mac_tlc

So glad you had a wonderful time. We do enjoy the Beyond and Ascent !! Thanks for taking us along~ mac_tlc

We are scheduled for Labadee on Celebrity in early December . I doubt that things will change by then. Already going to Grand Cayman. We will see what the replacement is . mac_tlc

We love Aqua80! Best Aqua show in the fleet. Hope the weather cooperates later in the cruise. mac_tlc