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Be careful if you are considering a room that has specific perks or suite, the adult in the other room will not have those perks on the card. An adjoining room can be booked with the kids, at least we have done that.

We loved those on the Apex - sailing out of two Iceland ports we stayed there and enjoyed the view. But cold getting out and either walking down the ramp to 15 or taking the stairs down to 15.

We still had an evening clean up of the cabin and tidy of the bathroom - always looked great when we returned to the cabin, with the Go Green. My understanding is that they did not do a full clean and vacuum of the room and the bathroom was only a quick wipe down. Since at home I do not vacuum and fully clean my bathroom twice a day I was very happy with the service.

I would call and ask for a supervisor as Refundable means you get it all back by the method it was paid for.

I put out clothes that are specific to the travel after they are washed and dried, on the guest room bed, any time within a month of the trip. Toiletries are easy as I have a travel supply and bag that I used when traveling weekly for work. All are my own products so I know what I am using. For our Jan cruises I have also added the swim suits and cover up as it will not be used until then. I actually pack the day before travel. We fly to port so I also line the suitcase with a large trash bag and place another over the top of the packed bag to protect in case of rain/snow. Plan personal bag to have under clothes, pajamas, change of clothes and toiletries in the event of an event. We travel carry on size bags so it goes quickly.

We made reservations prior to boarding but it was not necessary. The first night was very confusing for many people and the lines quite long. We discovered that if we waited and walked down at about 6:30-6:45 the early diners were leaving and we could eat at any of the restaurants. Also remember that all those dining rooms share a kitchen area so you can order items from any of the menus not matter where you are seated. We did miss getting to know the wait staff so next time we will dine in one restaurant nightly and request the same waiter.

I do not believe that applies in the UK but it is worth asking.

We are headed out for B2B late January - love the S class ship so looking forward to a lovely time. For us it is the first time we could drive to the port which made it really appealing. Then found out we could do two one way car rentals for less than parking so it was a total win.

My husband thinks me nuts but I line the bags with large garbage bags and put another over the top once packed - had some ugly moments when traveling full time for business and this has saved me several times.

We easily walked off at Tampa, Uber met us outside in the lot and we were at the airport for our 10am flight - less expensive for the two of us and no waiting for the bus to fill. Airport is less than 10 miles away and traffic should not be bad heading that direction. You are the only ship at the pier so much less congested than FLL or MIA.

Yes they have the Club on Apex - on 12 night in August they held the Captain's reception there. Cabin did have information page but I failed to turn it over for a couple days.

No downside and lets you choose earlier boarding times.

I have put a standard 22" roller bag as well as a 24" through the scanner.

I found the Uber pick up at 25 a pain - they would pull in right where newly arriving passengers were dropping luggage.

I love my Soda Stream but since I carry on there is not room - call but I doubt the person at the call center will know. I have the Non-alcoholic package for coffee and club soda from the bar.

We just bring our refillable bottles.

Alternately if it works for you, we take the train in and it is only a couple blocks to the port.

We usually stay near the airport, using hotel points, and take light rail into town to enjoy the day - manage to walk everywhere down there. Then the next morning we Uber to the port - Pier 66 is closer than 91.

We got ours in our room - played 2.5 rounds on a Bermuda cruise.

On Symphony it has a series of large awnings but is still open to the air (and rain). Anthem is great for cooler sailings as it is totally covered /enclosed - we sailed her from New York and loved it, next year TA to London so it will be a perfect warm place to spend plenty of time. The wading pools are much larger on the Anthem.

11166 is connecting via a tiny hallway to the suite but does share an interior doorway, that is not acceptable to me due to possible noise. We were in 11181 for 19 nights and loved the sleeping. Those cabins in the center of the ship are spacious and very comfortable, considered a Deluxe.

We chose an interior for our Iceland/ Ireland/ Norway in August for just that reason - slept like babies.

There is a bar just outside of Eden restaurant - music playing and watching sunset in that space was so nice and it is close to Blu. I do not recall a bar in either Fine Cut or Raw on 5.

We usually book the first night discount to eat in Speciality. We carry on our luggage so easily clean up and change for that dinner - a lovely start to our trip.

Love a TA - relaxing days to really enjoy the ship, lectures as well as the usual games. Our fall sails have been Barcelona to Florida and each time the weather was warm and lovely after we left Spain. In fact so smooth those particular years that it was surprising.