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CC has always come through with the best experiences for us. We are open to do anything. We just want reliable and safe excursions which excel at showing their customers great experiences rather than rushed and crowded conditions plus constant upselling.

Thank you so much for the quick answers.

Do you think there’s a chance the cruise line will find another port? We are wondering if we should just stay on board if they end up in Jamaica. Thoughts?

There were several of the issues you mentioned so I let the 12 hour hold lapse and will start over today better informed. Thanks so much. Just an FYI…when I called Carnival yesterday to ask about one of our family member’s immigration status and what documents he would need, the cruise specialist asked me if I wanted him to look at the cruise dates and ship we were thinking about just to see how full that week is getting since it is just weeks away. I said sure! He came back with bad news that it is getting full but he found 3 balconies near each other and an inside cabin across the hall. I thought…wow, perfect! However, being a many year member of CC and reader of reviews and the forums before we travel, I asked the questions you posed…is there a cavern below or above, are we close to a kitchen or elevators, is there potential for noise and congestion…all which he answered no! He lied OR he didn’t know and didn’t understand my question. Either way, I should have checked myself, but in a rare lazy episode I booked on a 12-hour hold then went directly to CC to ask if anyone knew issues with deck 6, another lazy move. Lessons learned and I’ll do better next time. I’m hoping my experience is read by someone else being lazy today.😍

Thank you so much everyone.

How is the Vista deck 6? We will have 3 starboard balconies for the adults and 1 inside cabin for the teens on a 12 hour hold. Any other advice? We chose this cruise because of the Western Caribbean itinerary with Jamaica and Grand Cayman, but checking out a few other things before making our final decision today. Thanks in advance.

What is DSC the guy wants removed? I’m terrible at acronym puzzles😍

Thank you all so much.

We didn’t sign up for the extras such as the beverage package, travel insurance, medical insurance or shore excursions. I’ll start with the Free At Sea beverage package. Our agent told me it is $138 (tips) for each person signing up for it. Then I read that is per day AND if person 1 signs up for it, person 2 does too. Questions, is those caveats true and how much is a glass of wine if you don’t sign up for the package and is 20% assigned per drink or is the tip at one’s discretion?

Thank you. I keep reading about NOT choosing floor 9 and that the forward elevators seem to be busier so your advice to choose 11 or 12 near aft elevators makes perfect sense. I appreciate it so much.

Thanks so much

Thank you. What about floors? From my reading, it seems like we should chose a floor above 9?

Thank you. I remember on the Veendam several years ago, there was a specific floor it was suggested we stay on and it was a great suggestion. I’ll keep reading.

I guess my question is for people who have been on this trip. It looks like the port side faces the open ocean on the way up then as it proceeds through the inside passage, it will be facing nearby towns and scenery, which I assume is more interesting, but I don’t want to assume anything because this is an expensive trip and I don’t want to wish I had asked people who have been there, done that.😊

A group of 5 couples are cruising on the Bliss next August to Alaska on a 7- day leaving Seattle and returning to Seattle. My hubby and I will be choosing a balcony room. As we head north out of Seattle, is there a preference of port or starboard? Also, I’ve been reading a lot about a cavern on the 9th floor, so is there a preference of floors and of mid, aft or forward on the Bliss? Thank you in advance.