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Tree_skier

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  1. I agree that is a down side however the higher up you go the better. I think the OP looking at deck 9 so I think things should be fine. We just had a JS on 6 and found the obstructions to be the worst we have had on an aft cabin. However, I'd still take it over a standard balcony. This was my view from deck 10...
  2. In my experience, smaller ships typically have beverage packages cheaper than larger ships. Of course that isn't universally true but not a bad "rule of thumb". Of couse Itinerary can play a role as can date of sailing but if two cruises are similar in length and itinerary you can safely expect the older, smaller ship to have lower DBP and UDP price.
  3. I did read what you wrote. Questioning my reading comprehension isn't going to advance your cause. You threatened legal action in your first email to M. Bailey ,which you published here on CC, so at that point the story ends for them and the only logical course of action is to terminate the business relationship. The company will take the position there is no way to salvage the relationship and any accommodation short of complete capitulation that they make will be assumed to rebuffed by you. You said you weren't scared to take them to court so go ahead. Big talk on a forum or in emails is common. Action not so much. Many people gave you good advice here on CC including the email to Michael Bailey's executive office. You chose, in your communication to his office, to go nuclear. That the next response you got from them was a cancellation, which seems perfectly reasonable to me, is not surprising. But yet you still want to rant at everyone who doesn't validate your every action. Had your email to the executive office been even slightly more measured, history has shown us here on CC, some special accommodation more than likely would have been possible. I'm sure that it is possible that a computer error on Royal's part caused your unfortunate circumstances. Your combative responses to it did nothing to resolve it. If all you are looking for is validation you have come to the wrong place. I wish you well in your lawsuit.
  4. There are no downsides... I have had two different aft facing cabins on Liberty and would gladly take one again, they are our preferred cabins on Voyager and Freedom class ships. As to why they are cheaper I can't answer. Grab it before they are gone. This is our corner aft balcony on deck 10. These are pics from 1704. The cabin next to and connecting with the JR suites. One of the biggest advantages of the aft facing balconies is that they are double length and fit loungers as well as chairs and a table. Book it before they are gone.
  5. I've done several of the 4 day's out of LA. I like them but not necessarily for the port stops. The last two times I didn't get off the ship in Ensenada. I don't recommend the "La Buffadora" excursion. It's kind of lame. Your weather will be good since it is summer. On Catalina Island I've done the semi submerged underwater tour a couple of times. It was cool. You see a lot of colorful fish. There is a fun little mini golf that'd I'd recommend as well. You can just walk up and play. No reservations are required. It's not a typical mini golf.
  6. When you threatened to take them to court in your initial email, which you presented in the previous thread, you sealed the deal for them cancelling. I don't know about you but I'm not doing business with people who choose the nuclear option as the first option when something goes wrong.
  7. I forgot there is a cupcake decorating class that my GD participated on Navigator. That had a cost, if I remember right.
  8. On Mariner the only activity for children that you would pay for is the Arcade, I think. If you list specific activities folks could tell you if there is a cost.
  9. Now that I am not sure about. I think that that is ship dependent. What ship are you on... I'm sure the experts here will chime in.
  10. Yes. As a general rule, Royal won't let you put 3 people in a 2 person cabin is my understanding.
  11. There wasn't one single post that said that this would never happen. As you said, there were lots of posts saying that the same state dept warning had been in effect since July 2023 and Haiti has been a basket case for a very very long time and that Royal will act prudently and in their own best interest, which is keeping passengers safe... "Royal will stop going to Labadee if it becomes unsafe to be there. To suggest that there is risk that Royal is ignoring is preposterous. Who knows... tomorrow they could decide to cancel. However, I have 100% confidence that the situation is being monitored and should circumstances change for Labadee Royal will make other arrangements. " My quote from the previous thread above ☝️. That others want to mischaracterize that discussion or are ducking this discussion is instructive in and of itself. Hopefully the marauding band of 4000 criminals in Port-Au-Prince won't find their way to Labadee and steal all the floating beach mats. I love those things. πŸ˜‡
  12. I have one booked on Oasis in December when Symphony is also there as well. 🀯 I booked Hideaway bay. I was going to book a ticket for the waterslides as well but I'm not keen to be standing in line forever either so cancelled that idea. Ive never bothered with the slides a Cococay so I want my first time to not be overwhelmed and unpleasant. We'll be there the week previous on Icon. I wasn't going to book slides since we will have so many on the ship but I might just do that. We have Voyager in port with that time. So not near as many people.
  13. Thank @twangster, I always love your photo's I love Labadee, Later this year we have a cruise that goes to both Labadee and Coco Cay and it'll be interesting to do a side by side comparison.
  14. Absolutely, I did exactly that for my son in law on our cruise on Harmony in Dec. I purchased the DBP and gave away all my D drinks to family who cruised with us.
  15. I know you aren't supposed to but we just did on our February Adventure cruise
  16. Wow that is actually quite big. Bigger than I expected. I'd still probably go with a Boardwalk balcony for the two of us but if I had any extra people I'd be looking at that cabin.
  17. Ditto. I don't know how big a spacious interior but I'd take the balcony for natural light any day of the week.
  18. This is a very old picture. (circa 2008) but I don't imagine the bed location has changed.
  19. For an 8 night cruise on freedom I would be hoping to be able purchase it in the high $60's or at worst lost $70's. Look for sales over major holidays in the cruise planner. They tend to be the best. Usually there is some discounting going on every few weeks. The current sale is pretty unimpressive. If you keep watching eventually you will find a deal.
  20. Thank you to @xpcdoojk and @Ocean Boy for their concern.
  21. I made it home last night.. Thanks for the prayers. πŸ™‚
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