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The Crows Nest on the Koningsdam has what you described (except for the food)

Free does not mean zero dollars. We travel with another couple that gets casino rates. In the end , they only paid slightly less than we did.

I have been a silent reader of all your trips! I really enjoy your journeys. Would you be willing to share your packing method? How many suitcases do you take? Do you tend to overpack or underpack? Did you find you needed everything you brought ? Just curious?

I have a Next Cruise certificate about to expire. I am not ready to commit to a cruise. Is there any work around? Could it be extended?

I worked Front Desk at a hotel for many years. Cash was always king but edible items were fun and thoughtful. Any homemade food item was trashed immediately. If I was gifted an item like a scarf/clothing, I would immediately bring to a Consignment shop to cash it in.

Yes, do a “mattress run”. We just completed a 4 night sailing in a Junior suite ( double points) to get me over the Diamond threshold. Next cruise I’m Diamond from the start.

This may be a dumb question, but how do you use the 50% off beer, wine or soda coupons (or the 10% off)? When you hand your card to the Bartender, tell them you want to use your 50%off (or 10%) off coupon. When they swipe your card, the options come up. It is easy.

Congrats to you on your Diamond. We are six nights away from Diamond. We are sailing this month on a “ mattress run”. Booked a 4 night cruise in a suite to earn enough double points to cross the Diamond threshold. The 3rd day we can toast our Diamond in spirit. Next cruise after we will be Diamond!

I have asked new “friends” if I could use their internet to check in or If in port 24 hour prior, I find Wi-Fi at bar/restaurant ,once even a Macdonald's!! (In Nassau)