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It really depends on what you are looking to do... PB for active fun, ie water toys, kayaks, snorkleing, etc

Nachi is a great AI with a pool and pool bar, quiet beach, but you will not find all the water toys there.. not as "active"

We had fun at both but it was what we were looking for each time..

Couldn't agree more. If you want the water toys, crowds, etc... Paradise Beach. If you want to chill by a beautiful beach, Nachi Cocum.

Excuse me for sounding like a fool, but I have seen these abbreviations before and I am curious as to what they mean......what is DD and DH?

Thanks

Dear (or Darling) Daughter, Husband, Wife, Son, etc.:)

You tell 'em, Michele!!!:D

Thanks for all the replies! I especially enjoyed the butt cheek one :D

I guess my question was more for my 3 boys but as a woman, it is a bit harder to carry if I only have on a bathingsuit and a wrap (you men are lucky with your velcro pockets in your bathing suits!).

 

So is the Seapass card and the room key the same size? Both credit card sized? For those who use lanyards....which kind do you prefer...the one with a clear pouch or do you just hole punch the cards and attach directly to the lanyard? Would the room key still work if it's hole punched?

The seapass card IS the room key, credit card sized. And yes, it would work if still punched. Under age kids have holes punched in already to identify them as minors.

If I were a single mom traveling with three boys, I'd keep all their cards with mine, since I'm assuming you will all stick together on excursions. Deal them out when getting on/off the ship, and gather them back up. It's up to you whether or not you put it in your bag, or wear a lanyard, just do whatever makes you the most comfortable taking care of your gang!:)

Yes, and you pay the balance in cash that day you arrive:)

I just sent my request in for reservations. I expect that they will contact me (if there is availablity) and then I pay my deposit. Do I have that right?

Yes, and then you pay the balance in cash the day you are there.:) We'll be there next Saturday!

Do you have to make a purchase to receive the free charms?

I believe the poster meant "suite" but forgot the "e".

I know...that's why I winked!:D

Freedom has both a concierge lounge and a diamond lounge. The diamond lounge is behind Olive and Twist on Deck 14(?). Sorry, they ask that you not remove any glassware or drinks from the lounge. You are welcome to enjoy your beverages and hor d'oeuvres only in the lounge.

Thanks for the reply...I'll just purchase a latte if my balcony is where I want to be. But I'm sure we will enjoy the lounge as well:)

Unless you are in a suit you will be using the Diamond Club located on deck 14. Your DC key will also get you into the ice show. Enjoy :)

Do I really have to wear a suit?:D ;)

Is the CL and the Diamond Club different?:confused: I thought that all Diamond/Diamond Plus members can use the CL whether or not they are in a suite. (We're in a JS...I know that doesn't count as a suite)

I received an email and this is part of it:

Now that you've reserved your cruise, how about enjoying some freedom of choice in your dinner options. On select ships and sailings+, we're featuring My Time DiningSM** in our Main Dining Room.

This great new option allows you more flexibility to plan your daily activities. Want to linger awhile at the pool and catch the day's last rays? No problem. Worked up an appetite on a shore excursion and want to dine early? Done. Our My Time DiningSM option is all about convenience and flexibility. You can choose to dine between 6:00 and 9:30 pm each evening. In addition, we will accept reservations once onboard the ship.

Ready to reserve? If you've reserved through a Certified Vacation Planner or on the web simply call (800) 590-6218 or email openseating@rccl.com (please include your reservation number and the number of guests in your party.)** If you've reserved through a travel agent please contact them directly.

Here's some additional information to keep in mind:

Dinner is served in the Main Dining Room

Same menu as traditional seating

Same impeccable service as traditional seating

Must pre-pay gratuities to participate - this includes tips for your waiter, assistant waiter, head waiter and stateroom attendant

Guests will not receive a table assignment or permanent table mates

You will have the ability to request a certain waiter (subject to availability)

My Time Dining waiters share their gratuities amongst the other My Time Dining waiters; feel free to reward your waiter with an extra tip for providing excellent service

You will be seated with the party you arrive with; you can request to be seated with other guests or alone

To provide you with a smooth, non-disruptive meal, once dinner service begins for your table, no additional guests will be seated

Reservations are recommended in order to avoid a delay in seating (reservations will be taken once onboard)

When reserving your cruise, you will need to provide your reservation number and the number of guests participating in the My Time DiningSM option

Offer is subject to availability

+Available on the following ships and dates:

Brilliance of the Seas

February 22 - December 21, 2008

Freedom of the Seas

October 15, 2007 - December 28, 2008

Serenade of the Seas

March 8 - December 27, 2008

Jewel of the Seas

June 16, 2008 - December 29, 2008

Radiance of the Seas

June 20, 2008 - December 20, 2008

Independence of the Seas

July 26, 2008 - December 27, 2008

** My Time DiningSM is subject to availability, you must prepay your gratuities to participate, and for group reservations My Time DiningSM is only available for groups of 20 or less.

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Where is the Concierge Lounge located? This is my first time as Diamond on a ship that has one:) Can you bring lattes, etc back to your cabin?

I would not worry to much if DH is healthy and ok. I am an overweight, have arthritis and I did the body surfing with no problems at all. When you fall off, you bounce of the back a little bit, but I didn't even get a bruise or anything. It might be that the surfing where you stand up could cause more problems if you fall and twist something, but as said it is very cushioned and lots of water. I would not worry to much.

Thanks for the info:)

Check out this video on the Flowrider!

Great video...the staff makes it look so easy!

Well thank you for your opinion.

My DH does what he wants, anyway, so we'll see. Who knows...I may even give it a try.

Or not.:rolleyes:

What can happen? All there is is water and padding.

Some people look like they hit that water and padding pretty hard (on youTube, anyway!) and on another thread awhile back, someone mentioned a few people on board with broken legs from it.

Have you tried it?

How risky is the Flowrider? DH wants to do this (he's 49 and fit) but I keep picturing him hobbling around the ship on crutches, with me doing everything for him:eek:

He says he's not going to stand, just do the boogey board thing...but I know him better than that! (He has bungey corded, and jumped out of planes numerous times)

Am I going to be an orthopedic nurse on my anniversary cruise???

Well, if you will provide the link I'll look into it.

Here it is...

http://community.webshots.com/user/nednrom

Congrats on your upcoming wedding! Check out the roll call to see who is on your sailing...enjoy all the anticipation!

This may be a stupid question! But I am looking to book a D1 or JS on the Freedom for 2009. I see the symbol beside some of the staterooms that indicates it has a sofa bed. If a stateroom does not have this symbol - does it mean that it has no sofa at all or just not a sofa bed?? Thanks!

A note on the difference between D1 and a JS....the D1s have the bed near the balcony door, and the JS has the sitting area near the balcony door. I like the JS layout much better, because you can relax on the sofa and see the ocean, not the bathroom! Just an point that might matter to you!

We are on that same sailing, Caribe...and it can't come soon enough! We're in a JS on the 9th deck and I doubt I'll go on the FlowRider, but you never know!

The one thing I like about the newer ships, including some of the Voyager class, is the balcony glass that goes from the rail to the deck floor. Our last cruise was on the Adventure, and you felt boxed in from all the steel. I am literally having dreams about sitting on my balcony with my glass of Chardonnay!:)

Don't worry. Here is a link to a short video showing how comfortable a cabin similar to yours is for four people ...

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psa9BZ3qgzg

Soooo funny...going to show that to my DH and tell him we downgraded!!!:D

You must move! You must move! That's a tiny bit better, change it and hope for more in the future!

No. At this point, it is too close to sailing date, 31 days. So, I would have to pay in full. I am going to call tomorrow morning to see if they can expedite the transfer to the TA. At that point, maybe I can at least find out how much more I have to pay for the cabin. I am just so anxious. It is not just the last quad balcony, it is the last quad cabin...period. I will just cry if I can't change rooms. :eek:

Just do all you can and try not to get crazy (that is really funny coming from me!!) Keep plugging and know that the bottom line is that you will be on an amazing ship and somehow it will work out (kids next door or not!):)

Hope to hear good news from you tomorrow!

BTW, has anyone stayed in JS 9644? It's not quite mid hump, toward the aft...would've rather got 9638 (or 9338) facing more toward the front...anybody have any opinions about this cabin?

Not that I'm complaining...! It's just a bigggg anniversary for us and I want to make sure it's as good as I can get it... and yes I do check for those other cabins every day:)

Do you think you could put a deposit on it, and have it transferred to your TA at their rate, or find out when it was released and (hopefully) grab it back in time? Still wishing you luck!