jules181

The thermal suite on the Escape has the best views on the ship.

You'll be able to use social media. You won't be able to watch movies/TV. You need the streaming package for that.

If the number of scooters on a cruise ship are any indication. There are definitely more handicapped people than handicapped rooms. If this is what matters to you, probably best not to upgrade.

If MSC is willing to pay, I'm sure they're more than happy to move their ships to another berth. For our convenience 😉

If it was a money maker it would be offered at the casino cage.

This is what I've noticed. Prices have increased for peak travel periods and high demand itineraries. If you have flexibility with dates, just want to get on the ship and don't care where you go, there's incredible value to be found. I've been taking 3+ cruises per year since the restart because the prices are so low compared to other vacation options such as the Mexican/Carribean all inclusive. The value has been unbeatable. Repositioning cruises, translatlantics, even Carribean/Mexican itineraries at the right time. I've been on 4 different cruise lines and had the same experience all around but still find the best value is with NCL. Probably have two 12+ night cruises in the plans this year. Could see about sneaking in a third. There's no better value if you're flexible.

Has anyone seen updates on which ships have been deployed and timelines for those that remain?

Does the Bliss have starlink or the legacy system?

It can't be any worse than the legacy system. There is literally no where to go but up.

If enabled on the ship, all internet packages use starlink.

I've done this route several times on the Epic the last few years. The late departure is a result of the logistics of flying to San Juan and not the ship coming in late. Day of flights from the US and Canada don't land until the afternoon. However, the ship arrives in the early morning and starts debarkation early. When we were in San Juan the night before we were able to board at noon. If you're in the area, there's no downside to getting there on the early side. Just know the port area is an absolute mess with regards to traffic if you're going to get there early. If you're getting there at 3-5pm it's much better. Honestly, I'd recommend walking to the pier if you're able. I've done it before.

Everyone has hit the nail on the head. The value of a spa pass is very dependent on the situation. I'll get it every time when I'm sailing a sea heavy, repositioning or Carribean itinerary. I'll pass when I'm on a port heavy intinerary of places I want to visit. It is very much worth it in my opinion to have access to a comfortable area that isn't crowded to relax and watch the world go by.

Think you need a refresher on how the human immune system works. Our body is trained how to fight infection by fighting infection. By avoiding sickness you're making things worse for yourself in the long run.

They weren't dooing this on my April 2021 transatlantic or any cruise thereafter.

Or you could just go about your life as we did pre-2020. We didn't seem to care about the spread of respitory illness on the petri dish that is a cruise ship then. What's changed? After being robbed of two years. I'd rather live my life and enjoy my vacation without worry or fear. If I get sick, I get sick. I'll go lay on the deck in the sun and have the wonderful soups served on board until I'm feeling better.