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I suspect they will reopen excursions to Blue Lagoon by May. If not, maybe check out the site resort for a day. Or just talk a 15 min walk or taxi ride to Junkanoo Beach where you can rent lounges with or without umbrellas. Lots of food and drink options available. Unfortunately, no good snorkeling in these areas. Another good option with great snorkeling is https://tourcliftonheritage.com/ We went here with our Son and his Wife and loved this area. If you purchase their pkg it included transportation, lunch and snorkeling gear.

Based on this Youtube video they are shot off from the water. this shows how crowded the beach is as well as the line up of cruise ships bringing in 2023.

Happy New Year to Everyone! May the new year bring you and your families Peace, Joy and Happiness. Doubt we will make it till midnight. We are having Kraken rum punches. We have been hearing fireworks for the last 1/2 hr. Not sure if a local person or a township but they are going pretty strong. Cheers to All🍾

Oh no, sorry to hear about the drive to Naples from NJ not going well. I was wondering when you would be back on. I figured you were getting settled and visiting with neighbors you haven't seen since last Spring. We had a very nice Christmas. Hope you did too! It is very sad for her Mother. The loss of two of her three children in the last 15 months has hit her hard. Linda says she is very sad/depressed and hardly eating. Which is not good either. Here's hoping 2024 is better for Everyone! Happy New Year Cheers 🍾

Gorgeous Shawl with such an intricate design. You did an Amazing Job! Happy New Year 😍

If you buy Voom pre-cruise, No credit for the free D day. If you buy onboard then you would receive a credit the daily onboard rate. Most ships the onboard rate is $24 to $27 a day. What we do is not get internet on day 1 as we are usually docked until 4 or 5 pm and can use our phones until we are out to sea. Then we use our free day(s) for day 2 and day 3. Then depending on our itinerary, we either buy the onboard pkg for day 4 thru day 7. Plus we are casino prime members and get 30% off the onboard rate so that helps too. For us this usually works out to be cheaper than buying pre-cruise.

Bit overcast and chilly here today. Will be so nice to have a 3 day weekend. Last weekend flew by with Christmas and all the prepping. I guss we have our Son Chris and his Wife Donna hooked on cruising. Last weekend they were showing us some cruises they really want to try and wanted our opinions. Possibly looking to book a Norway and Med cruise for 2025 with them. My SIL Linda is doing really well after her knee replacement (surgery was on the 13th). My Brother has a problem with her sitting still he said she gets up and is trying to do more than she should then complains at night. Very sad to hear that her Sister passed away on Thursday at the age of 63.. She was in the hospital last weekend for rectal bleeding and released on Christmas Eve with a list of tests to get scheduled. She was found dead on her toilet after the visiting nurse called her emergency number because no one answered the phone or door. Horrible way to go! May she Rest in Peace. Her poor Mother lost her Son (Linda's Brother) last year and her Sister earlier this year. Linda said she was in shock / disbelief when she went to give her the news in person.

We also enjoyed the british version of Being Human (much better the US version).

I saw an ad the show will be back in February. I saw a couple Ghosts UK episodes recently. Similar to the US version.

They do get time off. Haven't you ever seen crew hanging around port areas that offer free internet?

I saw that same girls comments 2 or 3 weeks ago and she had no clue what she was talking about. Which is exactly why I avoid sites such as hers.

I read on another blog but never found it again that crew and passengers formed a choir and were going to sing for a Christmas show. How was that?

I'm pretty sure everyone is posting their cruise fares with port fees and taxes. We all know their standard gratuity rate so IMO not really any need to show for comparison purposes of fares/good deals. I typically do not pay tips until onboard.

That is always my go to spot to eat too! Enjoy 😊

I believe the OP started this thread to help find good cruise deals. IMO, no need to include pre or post cruise travel expenses or tips.

Yup, this happens at our shore house all the time. We've gone there and seen Hulu, Prime, Netflix, You tube, etc etc that belonged to previous tenants.

I have ordered fresh scrambled eggs with some tomatoes or spinach (sometimes a little cheese) at the omelet station occasionally. They do a good job

That's what I'm thinking too! I would have to ask room steward

Safe travels and hope y'all have a great time😊

Great news! Happy to hear surgery went well😊

Beautiful couple. I wish them many years of happiness and joy😊

Your breakfast looks delicious! Pauline did a great job 😊

We are all in Santa's sleigh (Eric's car) heading to my Brother's house. Lots of goodies in our trunk🎄

Missing the port stop the other day did make the equator crossing earlier than expected. Maybe they did do something at pool deck or Centrum we haven't heard about yet.

She's so precious. What a great idea with the mirror. I bet that photographer will use that prop again. Merry Christmas🎄😊