BarnCat1

I priced out what we would pay on our own and what the promo is and there is a huge difference, even when pricing the cheapest fares. I am not sure how they even manage this promo. We're going to bite the bullet and hope for the best, while expecting we will probably be disappointed at the same time. Just want to get on the ship 🤞

Do you have to reserve dining in the MDR's as well on the Prima or just the Specialty Dining restaurants? On embarkation day, is there one MDR open like there used to be on other ships and does that have to be reserved if it is open on the first day?

In the smoking area on Deck 18, is there anywhere to sit or just a little huddle area? How closely is the Cigar Bar monitored to be sure you are only smoking Cigars (i.e., party of 2 one has a cigar, the other a cigarette, is that a problem?). Is the Casino monitored to be sure you are playing and smoking? Can you be watching a player and smoking? Sorry, just trying to cover all probable situations.

Thanks for such a great review, honest opinions, sense of humor and amazing pictures. I hope the embarkation process gets the kinks worked out by our cruise next year.

Thanks so much for this great review. This will help tremendously in our sailing for next year. Great information and pictures. Safe travels back home.

Cruising out of Pan American Pier next year and looking into a precruise hotel. Does anyone have any preference between these two. They both seem reasonably priced and close by.