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100% agree - it was a great stop and probably one of our favorite ports

Went to Guatemala on the bliss - it seemed most tours went to Antigua and all had a delicious lunch and the same resort in the city - the tour I did went to a coffee plantation and jade studio but there was opportunity for a little time on own - it was a great day

I had a similar question - what are they using that big space for now?

This is probably the first opportunity to improve on the issues with prima & viva - as Viva was likely too far along in construction once prima launched to change anything.

Same when I took Joy on a Panama Canal cruise ly

I am currently on the Joy - the ship is booked to about 80% for a 14-day trip….. as of day 1 no reservations remained for any show that allowed them. It doesn’t seem like the Cavern Club or Social is much larger than what is on the Prima

We have been doing this all week with no issue

For those mentioning the lack of scrubbers - you looked clean approaching Panama

I’m currently on the Joy - passed the Bliss headed from Panama City to Guatemala - the Joy is only 80% full - but 95% are old and full of complaints - it seems like the staff is over their pointless “issues”

These are the menus on the Joy - Observation Lounge ( but same all over) taken on 12/13/2022

The bar layout in the observation lounge is nicer on the Bliss - the outdoor seating groups on the waterfront are better also….. the location of Maltings on the Joy seems out of place

On the Joy currently - everything is great…. Was on the Bliss last year, prefer the Bliss- but the Joy is fine

I am currently on the Joy 14- day Panama Canal cruise - was disappointed when I ordered my first drink yesterday and was told they no longer carry Captain Morgan - and it looks like they cut their liquor offerings significantly for options of tequila too So be aware the information of what’s included on their website is no longer accurate

There are vapes that you can get nicotine laced cartridges for......there are also over the counter vapes for tobacco users

As a medical marijuana user: I always bring it on my vape and/or edibles - I have never been questioned. I do not take it off of the ship in port - that is not a good idea. I only vape in the smoking area - mine does not really smell like weed - nobody has ever questioned it. In reality they don't have the equipment to test it - my vape looks similar to a tobacco vape. Not at all interested in responses from "wahhhhh you're breaking the rules pot is bad blah blah blah" - save your post for someone else

Thank you everyone for the information - much appreciated!

I am on the NCL Joy for the Dec 4 cruise from Port Canaveral to LA - After a few itinerary changes the latest says: Thurs - Transit Panama Canal 5:00am Friday - Panama City 12:00am-3:00pm My question for those that have done this prior - at what time do we enter the canal - how long is the transit - and what points are the don't miss points.... I realize its a great site and a manmade wonder - but 5am?...

Why is Royal caribbean royal....I have never seen a Princess on Princess..... or a Celebrity on Celebrity....or a Virgin on Virgin lol

I have not had any issues upgrading onboard - the included minutes seems to get used immediately (even when not using any apps) and I have always been given the pre-cruise upgrade price, and have not needed to pay for 2 people as only one of us is addicted to their phone.

We are looking to take a Transatlantic cruise in the Fall of 2023 - it seems odd to me that we are almost only 1 year out and the only TA cruise being sold is the on the Viva - especially with 7 other ships cruising in Europe next summer..... I asked my PCC and he seemed surprised Any ideas on when these will go on sale?

I was on the Bliss in December and never saw a guest at American Diner - I agree it should not be an extra charge venue - even if they change then menu and it simply turns into an open-air version of The Local at least it would get utilized.

Tap water is free.....

I was on the Bliss in mid-December (before the latest variant was wide-spread) and I felt very safe..... the ship was only about 25% capacity. I got off a nearly-full Princess cruise last week and 13 of the 14 people in our family tested positive after....and I have seen dozens of comments of the same situation... of the 13 that got covid nobody was symptomatic ..... nothing more than a slight fever or a light cough.....

10+ of our group of 14 tested positive also....we were on your same cruise.... Yesterday myself and my partner were both negative....and today he was positive.

We disembarked today too..... both tested negative when we got home... didn't mask at all on the ship but spent most of time outside or away from people that looked like they would not be pro-science.