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Eeek! I can't imagine why they would do that. I'd be tempted to put some duct tape over it.

That Chef's Table looked awesome. I did it on Carnival Horizon and Allure of the Seas recently. I thought Carnival's food/presentation was really good, better than Allure's. Yours definitely looked on par or better (depending on actual taste!) than Carnival's.

I think the ship size/age may have had something to do with it. I'm looking at Encore dailies in Alaska (research for a Joy Alaska cruise in 2025) and it seems like a good amount of activity.

I was on Allure last week and I was feeling the same about their 70s party. It was fun and the CD was involved (threw me one of those coveted plastic rings!) but the music was a bit unimaginative. In the beginning they said they would play all 70s, not just disco. All the music was at least Disco adjacent. I kept waiting for some rock!

No, I only met John and very briefly Laura as she was on her way to get pizza. they seem like a fun group. Yes, I think I created a new cruise lover! My husband and I are introducing my sister and niece to cruising on the Oasis so part of this shorter cruise was to scout everything out. I want make sure they become cruise fans too!

Yes, that would have been great. I will say, with such a big ship and 4 days, it was hard to get everything done! Especially since that was my first Royal cruise and I wanted to see everything😁 I really enjoyed it and looking forward to my next one on Oasis next year!

They have a bar they call the Champagne (and Martini) Bar. They should lead with Martini because their Champagne/sparkling list was very small. I love a good martini so no complaints, but there was not much sparkling! I don't remember seeing any canapés but I didn't sit at the bar.

Ours on Allure last week was a champagne cocktail so not as good 😞 I'm a champagne girl and would have preferred it strait!

Wow, some are getting great deals! Not so much for Oasis spring break. I was hoping early March would be a little outside the main spring break cruises but, not so much! Only a little savings on some lunches. I'll keep trying back. Thanks for the heads up Ken!

Just got back from Allure and did the Chef's Table. As mentioned above, it was in the balcony of the Diamond (now something else) lounge. The drinks are included even if you don't have a package. I thought it was pretty good. There was a pinnacle next to me and she said the food was very similar to Coastal Kitchen. While the food was good, I think Chef's Table is often more about the presentation. This was no different. I do enjoy hearing about the process and the intimate dinner setting.

Yay, another live right after my cruise to help me get over my withdrawal! I've never followed a Princess Live (nor sailed them), looking forward to it.

I agree, I was more thinking of my 4 day on Allure starting Monday. Not enough time to try everything so will probably skip that. I will likely prioritize tacos as a snack so hopefully a little better experience then you had!

I think it depends whether they describe why they were disappointed (or elated). Sometimes one person's complaint is another person's preference. I now know I won't get the stir fry because I'm more of a meat stir fry with a few veggies added in! Others may like a more veggie focused stir fry and be more likely to get it now.

I'm scheduled to do this next week. I'll try to remember to come back and let you know!

Shoot! I am on deck 6 next week. I would think only folks under the running track would hear anything. Oh well, I'm not normally a super light sleeper so hope it won't wake me!

I'm on the 4 day next week. You can book all 5 shows (Mama Mia, Aqua, Ice, Comedy, & Blue Planet). It is tough trying to squeeze in everything in 4 days so I opted to not reserve Blue Planet based on the reviews I've seen.

Is the card separate from your ship card? If not, when you buy it, does it automatically go towards your next drink(s) or can you designate which drinks to put on it? Thanks!

Thanks! I'm doing this on Allure next month. It's our only sea day and I have an ambitious schedule, I may have to sip my sake very slowly!

Thanks! We're doing The Key next month (got a good deal - $8 over Voom rate and a 4 day). This relaxing meal was a big reason why! I was already planning on getting Voom since DH will not be with me for the first time on a cruise.

I'm the same! I like this spreadsheet. Mine so far have been horizontal, I need to try this version - especially if I ever go on a cruise longer than 7 days! I also add what other ships will be in port with me 🙂

DH and I were on a cruise last week celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary. Our honeymoon was the Buccaneer Beach resort! We did the Escape to Jost Van Dyke about a year and a half ago. It was great but too short as sail away was around 1PM 😞 Make sure to smile for the live web cam at Soggy Dollar. Have a great cruise!

I had a few of these the night before my Horizon cruise, along with Santa Monica tacos! Pretty sure I read about this place on one of your prior lives!!

I'm doing this in November! It's on our only sea day (day 2). So I guess I should try to do the FlowRider before!

The passport card has a different number, even if you get them at the same time. First time I got it I did that. I renewed my PP a few months ago but decided to keep my card for now and renew later so at least they are staggered for the future. You can do them separately and there is no savings doing them together (but admittedly more convenient). I have no idea if the card would help with an emergency passport in this situation. They are very limited in where they can be used. I figure if they have a delay in passports again I can at least go on a Caribbean cruise in the mean time!

I’ve meant to ask before, are you from the Tampa Bay area? I’m from St. Pete and have been a Bucs fan since they became a team (when I was in elementary school 😊) I just don’t meet many Bucs fans that aren’t from the area. There were some hard years being a Bucs fan!