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We sailed the Beyond last April & again in December. Sky Suite in April (don't remember room number...midship, port--not Magic Carpet side) Outside in December (deck 3 midship) We did not notice particularly any more creaking than any other ship. YMMV.

I'm not sure what the price is now & I don't know if my answer would be the same on all ships. We did Chef's Table on the Beyond in April. Cost--I know we caught a sale & maybe used an AMEX promo code. My notes say we did Chef't Table one night plus Le Voyage another night for $325 for 2. Heck of a deal. Chef's Table was in Le Voyage & was AMAZING--one of our top 5 meals on a ship ever. Did NOT get wine pairing--they served us Veuve Cliquot all meal, so glad I didn't! I'd say it is easily worth $100pp, possibly $150 for a one time treat--on Beyond or Ascent. Not sure if it's the same menu on other ships. We had Chef's the night b4 our Le Voyage--wish it had been the other way around! Le Voyage was very good, but a bit of a let down after Chef's!

March 21, 2026 Sun Princess. Interesting...the sailing i booked does not show up online now...hmmmm. March 1 sailing offers a similar price--might be a better date for us. (so about $4K was mini-suite cabana; full suite about $6500. Rooms look similar but Suites get dedicated restaurant, lounge & Sanctuary area--not sure abou the Sun, but Sanctuary does not have dedicated pool area on other ships, tho is mostly covered) I saw the Silversea TA...didn't realize it was brand new. I might go investigate that Viking...seems we have been hearing a lot about them from people we know. But I dont see 2026 online yet--how did you? Have u sailed either one? A part of me says I'm not sure that they will be good fit for us..and yet, a part of me is starting to think we are ready to try. Guess you dont know until you try. Thing is--will it spoil us?

I noticed this A LOT on Carnival particularly. Hey, I get it--but during peak meal times that is 100% unacceptable. And the the "Reserved" towel...give me a freaking break.

Seriously--these are gorgeous! You should get some printed & framed. I think you should consider a new side hustle selling them! I am DEFINITELY going to do door pics in UK!

Those prices r telling--I would consider Silversea & VIking luxury lines--so not nexpecting prices to be comparable!! Now, obviously have not tried those lines myself & not sure they r a good fit for us yet. (which Viking cruise is that for?) Great deal on Ascent in Dec (not Retreat)--$3K total for IV w/ drinks, tips, wifi & $250 OBC. March 2026 Sun Princess as well...snagged a Cabana Mini Suite for $4K with Princess Plus. (both 7 nts) Sadly those are our only bookings after our 28 day TA/UK sailing on the Regal Princess in April. Helped DS buy a house last month & decided to pull back on travel a bit the rest of this year. Just returned from a solo New Caldonia/NZ cruise on Carnival yesterday. Great cruise but glad ro be home. slammed my finger in cabin door as leaving...typing a bit of a challenge w/ a splint! Too pooped to unpack...

lol I’m on Carnival Splendor sailing S Pacific & NZ right now…saw the Edge in Port Chalmers yesterday. Missing the challenge of Celebrity trivia…a bit too easy/repetative (on B2B) so tough to compete as a solo! (38/41 on 80s music wasn’t close….several teams w/ 39, even 1 with 40!) We have Ascent booked for Dec & I can’t wait!! Enjoying your TR as I am watching for whales

Definitely NOT true. On Splendor now, 8 days New Caldonia & staying on tomorrow for 12 more days to NZ MANY Americans, (I’d say maybe 1/3 of passengers)MANY doing B2B (or more!), and many paid next to nothing. (Myself included) Seems to be plenty of takers!

Got moved to starboard obstructed. Now have opportunity to move to Aft larger room & balcony. We could also snag a larger unobstructed room starboard side. Wouldn't Starboard be the sunny side when heading east?

@spethstation Looking at the ships u have sailed, I recommend u try Cele rite Eclass (Apex, Edge, Beyond & Ascent) The shows r more like NCL/RCCL level. Food very good Casino non-smoking. Curiuos to see how u like Viva We sailed Prima last month… lovely ship with rotten flow. We much prefer Breakaway class on NCL

Interesting… we were no loving the Island design after being on the Caribbean, Ruby, Sapphire & Disvovery the last 18 mos Regardless we still had a good time & im sure we will on Regal

Our kids sailed Princess when they were 12-15& 18. They have also sailed DCL, RCCL & Celebrity. They have each said they had a blast on every cruise (and we SHARED ONE internet plan between the 5 of us when they were 18-20&23…it CAN be done & w/o issue!) Some cruises they loved kids/ teen clubs, others not as much. But with a friend they r both sure to have a great time

I would not worry much on this particular cruise. If it is full, check back as cancellations often occur.

Thx for the review @spethstation Sailed the CP for 2 wks in 2022. We too said Born to be Wild felt like a high school production (not for lack of talent). The 1st scene we could not believe they weren’t singing Loverboys Working for the Weekend! U r a Trivial Pursuit fan— did u try any trivia? U might reconsider PrincessPlus in the future With $17/day tips plus $25/day internet …sharing u got it down to $12.50. Even sharing, that’s $30/day each, Princess Plus is only $60/day Sounded like u got enough drinks each day to add up to that other $30. Up there with NCL for best AI pricing! Glad u had fun—too bad had to miss ports, but yeah, it happens

Yes u can still purchase internet instead of getting Princess Plus $25/day per device. platinum & Elite $12.50/day

I’m stunned they thought this was a good design! We r on the Regal for 28days in April & love trivia… perhaps y’all could suggest Vista Lounge for trivia?!?? Sure gonna miss Explorers!

I don’t need travel insurance…I have it. But it doesn’t have the verbiage New Caledonia wants so I had to get more to meet their “needs” An odd requirement

I got IMG/Squaremouth I found via a Forbes link. $40 (no airfare—it was points), shows COVID coverage. Annoying. Did NOT need it. i could have cancelled everything today & got refunds/credit for everything but $100. I charge all travel to Chase Sapphire Reserve because of the travel insurance & our med insurance covers overseas. But whatever…

We haven't tried Virgin but we have sailed Celebrity E-class 5x in the last 2 1/2 yrs, including 2x on the Edge. We LOVE E-class ships!! When we tried Celebrity 10 yrs ago after 10 yrs of cruising mostly on Princess (but also DCL & RCCL), we felt it was a small step above the others in service & food. (we generally find all mainstream lines more alike than different) But E-class ships are step above the rest of Celebrity, imo. Why? I like the more intimate 4-MDRs (tho the menus have been streamlined...I still had good to very good food at in Dec on Beyond, but I miss more choices. The specialty dining is SO good! Eden is a must do each cruise (tho with the recent rate increase, not so sure EVERY time). Chef's Table on Beyond was one of our best meals ever & Le Voyage on the Beyond is also terrific. The production shows are FANTASTIC--the Imax-like theatre puts them up their w/ RCCL & NCL Broadway level shows (of course, those 2 lines are cutting those...boo) The ship is fabulous--modern, streamlined. Now, the Infinite Verandas (IV) are polarizing. We actually like them as it makes the room more spacious. We find we don't use balconies as much as we always think we will, but we love the light. We did have an aft Sunset Veranda (traditional) on Edge & loved it. We were in OV in Dec & it is the same dimensions as a balcony room so felt that was the happy medium for us. (we just aren't in our room that much)

Thank you both so much. It is in the original prescription bottle, with the prescription attatched. I just wanted to do things right & simplify the process! (I usually use a pill container for my couple of daily meds & just bring the narcotic in it's bottle but I figured leaving them all in bottles would be more prudent this time)

I have a prescription for hydrocodone for a back injury to take as needed. I have been reading about taking prescriptions to Australia. All of my prescriptions including this are in their original bottles. Is there anything I need to do at the airport? (sorry ignorance on my part--I travel with them all the time & have never had an issue in N. America, C. America, Caribbean & Europe) Thanks for your help.

Yes, we did this on the Miracle in January & nothing was charged.

Gees--I just did a dummy booking & it came right up! So silly, not sure why I didn't think this shows up. I do know that OBC from a TA won't show up on account until onboard so perhaps that is what I was thinking of. THANKS

OBC cannot be used until you are on the ship. If someone has used it for shore excursions before sailing, let me know how you did this!

Guess that's not surprising. I'm waiting either way...there is a 10:30AM direct flight also, about $50 more. Perhaps better off to just book that & not fret. Thanks