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Thanks so much for this review. I have subscribed to your YouTube channel. Great job!

We are on Allure now with 8pm dining. We had no issue making the 930 performance of Mama Mia. But we always let our waiters know we need to make a show time when we arrive at 8.

So glad to see this! We have the 8 p.m. dining and a 9:30 p.m. reservation for Mama Mia. I planned on letting our wait staff know, but it's still nice to hear that it should be doable. :):)

Today in our cruise planner for Symphony the UBP is $42.00 + 18% grat. That is as low as I have ever seen it.

That is currently the price on our Allure sailing on October 28th as well. I originally purchased on the last sale at $45 pp and I canceled and repurchased at $42 pp before gratuity. This is the lowest I've seen it and I've been watching consistently.

We're sailing the same itinerary at the end of October. Thanks so much for the compass scans! Can't wait for you review.

I don't know if there is a particular way to get a great deal, but I would try by regularly checking different cruises for the time period you like.

I like to try to book as early as possible when I see what I consider a good rate, and then call for an adjustment if the price goes down.

I booked in February for a cruise in October of this year, and if I were to book that same cruise today it would be nearly $1900.00 more!

Good luck with future planning and happy cruising!

What a fabulous review and such a beautiful family! I'm enjoying this adventure with you!

I am extremely sensitive to motion sickness. The Dramamine and Bonine did not help me. Nor did the sea bands. Ginger capsules gave me severe indigestion and nausea. The patch is the only thing that works for me.

Cabin placement is also key for me. I need to be as centered as possible, and I do still feel a touch dizzy when I'm at the very forward or aft.

Everyone reacts differently to the above mentioned remedies. You just may have to experiment to find what works best for you.

Good luck and happy cruising!

It's been a few years since I was on Freedom, but the Schooner Bar was a favorite place to go for trivia and the piano man! Karaoke was always a great time as well. The 70's party and other shows that the CD puts on the promenade deck are a blast!

Hmmm....talking about all these wonderful things makes me want to sail on her again after Allure! LOL

Have a great time and we'll be watching for your review!

YAY! Can't wait to see all the deliciousness!

You're a brave soul. Love the movie and can't wait for more!

I'm not a baby boomer but I also had to Google DINK. I've had kids my whole adult life so I was clueless. LOL

I'm anxiously awaiting more of this review, fellow Steelers fans!

Thanks for that reply, Bob!

I never knew that you could cancel the drink package within a few days on board. (not that I've ever needed to) LOL

Excellent tips from all. Thanks! I can hardly wait for October!

Everything is working for me ok now. All my points, past cruises and current purchases are there. The only thing I can't access if the countdown to my cruise, but I don't think that's working for anyone right now. LOL

This is great. I'm on a different itinerary but I appreciate all the ship pics and info! Thank you!

Also $45.00 on Allure for October sailing. I went ahead and bought it.

I figure I have lots of time yet in case of a price drop.

How do you purchase drink packages for only 1 adult in the cabin? It's saying everyone in the cabin must purchase.. I dont remember this being a rule? Or do I have to call

You have to call.

Thanks for the heads up! The beverage package for my sailing sounded like a great deal with the big 50% off banner, but when I added it to the cart it is actually the same as the advertised price. LOL

Had it been a true buy one at the listed price and one 50% off, I would have snagged it up for sure.

I did book the Dragon's Breath zip line at a discounted rate, though, so thanks again!

That's odd....I found the only thing that worked was pay the balance for your cruise now. :mad:

I used the pay balance now link to make a payment. I just changed the payoff amount to the amount I wanted to pay.

Oddly enough, all of my info was there this morning when I logged in, including past cruises. I was also easily able to make a payment.

Tomorrow may be a different story. LOL

Following because October can't get here soon enough!

From someone who has been VERY seasick (can't tolerate much motion in a car either)..........go with MID no matter what. Being forward on the ship is the absolute worst for me and where I can feel motion the most. I stayed Aft on a Disney ship, so not sure I can compare it to RCCL - I did feel motion, but it seemed like it was a different direction, so it didn't bother me....if that makes any sense.

 

As far as being high up, I always hear people say that you feel more movement the higher you go, but I cannot say I've been less seasick on a floor 6 balcony versus a floor 12 balcony. For me, the key is to have a balcony so that I can open it and feel air if I need to.

This goes for me as well. I am very sensitive to motion and I can not sail without the patch. Always mid-ship and mid-deck for me.

I must be the minority, but for some reason being higher up doesn't affect me as much as the lower decks. There is NO WAY I would ever make it with an aft or forward cabin, regardless of deck level.

What a terrific review so far!

This is such a great review! I'm loving all your posts. Thank you!

Not sailing her until Oct. 28th and I can't wait!

Thanks so much for this review! I was interested in this excursion and you have helped make my decision to do it.