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We used Marva/Javia Shaw from Montego Bay - long trip but worth it, so I would do it from Falmouth for sure.

I know the Blackjack Band left in mid-September but I don't know if that was permanent or just for vacation.

They utilize pagers but we only had to use them one night on my cruise in December.

Would definitely request Gary - he is amazing!

Fun mixologists in the Freedom Alchemy - Zdeanna (I'm butchering her name) is second only to Adri in my opinion.

I received the upsell e-mail instead of the call in September. Immediately called and took the offer after finding out the details.

So Joh Heald posted a picture of Dubrovnik on his fb page yesterday. Today is Monte Carlo. Another tease perhaps? I checked their port schedule by 2016 isn't posted yet.

And a teaser pic of Athens.

I did some mock bookings from Nashville to Rome for this October and found some one-ways in the $800 range.

Stayed there for two nights last month. Very pleased with it. Big City Tavern is right across the street and I used Uber for all my local trips. Couldn't have been more convenient.

My only exception with the property is that the hallways are tiled, meaning housekeeping carts, roller bags, etc. make a lot of noise being dragged by your door.

Get involved in the roll call, either through this website or through social media. It becomes a solo cruise in name only after that!

We were given a choice of an ocean suite or grand suite in my last upsell. Not sure that can be counted separately.

Last two cruises booking a guarantee cabin we received our assignments 33 and 34 days out respectively.

Awesome work! Yes that's the only Vista scheduled stop there in 2016.

The guides at the Blue Hole are FANTASTIC and UNBELIEVABLE in the stunts they do!

They really are amazing all around. One of our participants lost her sunglasses in the water and a guide dove in and found them for her.

Really enjoying your comparison review!

For those who don't want to scroll to read the text, I've just been copying and pasting it into MS Word then going back to the thread to view the pictures.

I used to smuggle but found ordering one or two bottles for the cabin to be much more convenient. Now I always just purchase Cheers. I also always order 8 of the large bottles of water for the cabin.

i will be heading to guest services as soon as i board to make sure I get my time.

The Freedom only offered it at one time but they may adjust that based on interest.

1K would be very tempting to me. I have a grand scenic OV booked on the Freedom and I would take the CS for an extra thousand.

We had 12 adults go together to the breakfast on the Freedom earlier this month. It's a hoot!

Have only had Jase as an ACD but agree - memorable in a bad way. Paul Santley who is usually the CD of Fascination is quite enjoyable though.

#2445 (which is technically a 1A interior but has two oceanview windows) has the flat screen.

February 1st on the Dream. Booked an inside guaranty and received a 4F - #8222 34 days out from sailing.

If you sail on a ship with the Alchemy Bar they also hold their own mixology class.

Having done both, I can not recommend Blue Hole more highly. We had a group excursion through Marva/Javia Shaw and it was top-notch! Completely changed my mind about Jamaica since I was very disappointed in my visit to Dunn's the first time I went.

I've been on it twice and never with less than two dozen folks. Surprised to see that it is ever canceled.

I usually set it up as an event in a roll call to let people know about it. Always get lots of interest that way.

A big THANKS to everyone that provides valuable answers on this thread. Made my first cruise out of Ft. Lauderdale very enjoyable. The Riverside Hotel was excellent, as was Big City Tavern directly across the street. I used Uber a half dozen times or so over two days - glad to see they are in south Florida now!

We had an informal meet & greet for folks coming down to Ft. Lauderdale early at Big City Tavern on Las Olas for brunch. They are very generous with their bottomless mimosas, and the food was great! They were very accommodating with our party not all showing up at the same time. Highly recommended!