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If @mking8288attends the Feb 6, 2025 version of #Schmoopiefest, being the technical wizard that he is, I'm sure he could rig up a karaoke/whatchamajigger machine in a lounge to crank out Doo Wop, or any music your heart desires.

Okay, but only on the condition you and Dad join us on either our Feb 6, 2025 cruise or the planned (but unchosen) 2026 NCL Board cruise. OH, who am I kidding? I would follow you guys anywhere...

Having a French Fry Museum sounds like someone is trying to rub it in to the lowly hash browns. Not only do they not have a museum, they seem to now be extinct,

On our 2019 Panama Canal cruise we had three Mexico stops...Cabo, Mazatlan and Acapulco. We roamed all around Cabo, did an excursion in Mazatlan (which had the best shrimp we've ever eaten)...and got off the ship in Acapulco only to take a picture with the "Acapulco" sign. Had no desire to go anywhere else...especially thinking we'd have the ship to ourselves. Wrong. The ship was packed, almost like a sea day. The pool was swamped and bars were loaded (as were the passengers). Apparently, most of the passengers had the same thinking about getting off in Acapulco as we did.

Do you put your bags in the hall the night before debarking? Probably the same amount of risk.

@graphicguy You always seemed pretty "hip". Maybe you should think twice about getting it replaced. Don't want to lose that swagger. On the bright side, it's not a knee replacement...considering all of the positive comments about your lower appendages. 😁

Good move. You wouldn't want to barrel towards Beryl.

Yep...we booked a few weeks ago.

Also the case with Jasmine on the Jade (the line...not the food. We thought the food was great...ate there at least four times).

Our full payment (including taxes and fees) is a few hundred lower than the current published price.

Has anyone (besides the Schmoopies) actually booked the Feb 6 cruise? Since we booked it several weeks ago, our cabin price has increased a few hundred dollars. Might want to jump on it, if interested.

No, surprisingly enough. But will definitely make a pilgrimage on this cruise.

We're all thinking about a 2026 cruise...when NCL gets around to putting out schedules. As for the spreadsheet, don't steal @cruiseny4life's thunder, since it was his creation. But thanks for bumping back up, so more people can see it.

Good point about the Super Bowl party. I would imagine the ship should have the game on most, if not all, TVs. If not, we're in PV until 9:00, so it should be on in bars. Can't miss the Packers hoisting the Lombardi trophy and bringing it back home where it belongs. We've also been to most of these ports and will anticipate having the ship to ourselves on several days. Shorter lines at the bars. The Schmoopies hate waiting for drinks. Well, maybe hate is too strong of a word. I'll go with strongly dislike. There...much better.

They're saving that name for when they roll out the Scrubbing Class.

Hurry up and book one of the many one-day cruises NCL offers.

Eagerly awaiting the release of their newest ship in the Dishwater Class, the Palmolive.

They can try to Getaway from the ribbing, but won't succeed. We, on the other hand, will be joyfully joyful on the Joy. I just realized that NCL has two ships named after dish detergents.

We always book our specialty restaurants as soon as the window opens up, As for MDR reservations, we've never made one. We always show up at the dining room when we're ready and we've never waited more than a couple of minutes (if that). Usually walk right in.

New Orleans will be a madhouse when they debark, with the Super Bowl on February 9th. But I guess I can understand, since my Packers will be playing in it.

Having a job is overrated. (Coming from someone who has been retired since 2015)... Seriously, I'm bummed about not meeting you on this cruise. But there's always 2026...

That's awesome! Love a good Matador. And LOVING your pictures. WOW!!

If NCL comes out with a 2026 itinerary with Kotor, Corfu, Split, Dubrovnik, et al, we may be first in line.

We were on the Escape for a TA a in 2022 and are back on her again in less than three months. Needless to say, we like that ship.

Never heard of it.