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Maggie North

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  • Location
    The Villages Fl
  • Interests
    Travel, photography, cycling
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Holland America, Celebrity
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    Whatever is next

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  1. Here is my B2B confession: I like turnaround day, watching everyone leave and having the ship 'to ourselves' for a few hours! Running into crew/staff/officers can be entertaining: "are you STILL here?" Keeping same cabin is wonderful; just unpack once! If you are able to do B2Bs...I highly recommend!
  2. We finished a 4xB2B in June....some of the similar destinations that you have planned, although it began with a Transatlantic. Honestly, even if menus/entertainment repeated, the last three cruises were so port intensive (as yours will be), we didn't care at all. We were never bored; spent time planning our port stops and looking at maps. And during downtime, searched the website for future cruises! Back to backs are our new obsession; only way we book these days! Won't take long for all crew/staff and officers to know you by name!! Enjoy your cruises!!
  3. Maybe they want to ensure all new stock is ready. Many times on the first day, we hear that our selection is "on board" but not distributed yet. So we wait...no big deal. On the first night, celebrate by buying a nice wine/sparkling with your Elite discount...and order your free drinks on night #2.
  4. The app usually isn't fully functional until just before sail date; just give it time and don't stress. You also have to keep refreshing it if things don't show up; staff is constantly updating it when onboard.
  5. Nice! We do enjoy the WCB on S class ships (and on Beyond, although in a noisy location); will be on the Infinity shortly, so will definitely give it a try! Thanks for the news!
  6. Maybe things are done differently now; but that was our experience. Either way, it is a beautiful venue with amazing service and dishes! Enjoy!
  7. Check in opens 45 days before sailing. Look on website and click on 'log in' top right corner. Manage reservation shows you list of cruises; can check in from there.
  8. We enjoyed this a few months ago on Edge, I believe. It was fabulous; same price as the fixed price. Enjoyed seven courses (smaller versions of menu items), we each picked one item of each course so we could sample everything. There was a wine pairing offered which did almost double the price (maybe that is what you are seeing?), but we decided to just order two bottles (at sommelier's recommendation). I would recommend it just to sample almost every dish.
  9. Thank you for the report; hope all is well now!
  10. Interesting....guess I will find out in October. Thanks for your detective work.
  11. I am doing the same...hubby read on a FB forum that wifi is very weak inside cabins, but signal is stronger in more public areas such as Solarium and Sky Lounge. Interesting that booking a Retreat cabin (which we do not have), Premium wifi is offered as an amenity. Within the "plan your cruise" section under our account, only Wifi devices is offered...no mention of either Basic or Premium. If I remember, I will report back after boarding this ship with a solid answer. I appreciate your efforts.
  12. I was simply reporting what I heard...please let me if you are aware of more information. TIA.
  13. I just tried to upgrade our internet on Infinity on a cruise in October 2023 and was told by our Personal Vacation Planner that the infrastructure on Infinity doesn't support Premium wifi....therefore only Basic is available. Not a big deal, but we plan to inquire when we board.
  14. Ha ha....never thought of that! Will have to give it a try!
  15. We pack mostly lightweight tech-type fabrics that can be washed in our sink and hung in the bathroom (using magnetic hooks); everything dries quickly. We bring detergent sheets (little squares that melt in water) and foldable hangers.When we send laundry out, it is usually pjs, undies, socks and jeans (in colder weather cruises) or things that might take a while to dry. There is a Downy wrinkle-release product that we have used on occasion. We just make a point to not pack garments that need a lot of care...and no one has complained that we aren't "chic" enough! Ha ha! Just returned from a 45 day 4x B2Bs cruise and only had one medium sized case and backpack each. We have found that the key is to pack as few shoes as possible, as they take a lot of room. When I stick to one color scheme, it is easier to pack lighter (ie; all black/gray or navy/khaki). Flesh toned shoes/sandals go with just about anything. PS: I realize the original question was about laundry; but these are ways to pack lighter and maybe avoid much laundry. Enjoy your TA...we LOVE them!
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