Essiesmom

Try asking the experts here: https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/564-australia-new-zealand-cruisers/

We had one of those cabins on Seaside, at that time it was just a regular Fantastica balcony. What you need to know is that the tub/shower makes the bath take up more space, so you get a Loveseat instead of a full couch. These cabins with tubs are only for two. This is 14148 on Seaside EM

You. An take excursions from Mahogany Bay to see more of Roatan. Coven hole has much less to recommend it as a port, you would need an excursion for anything but limited shopping. EM

If they told me I couldn’t leave, I would be asking what cabin will I be having for the next cruise? EM

We’re you on a roll call for this cruise? If one existed, it will still be there…maybe a hundred pages back…. Oops, I see you didn’t join CC until a year later. You might check in the reviews section. Seven years ago is a lot to go back, but someone might have done a live from…EM

Or for an adventure, take one of the cruise ferries. EM

Princess had to cancel some cruise tours because they couldn’t hire enough staff to open one of their lodges. The summer hire pool of college students just wasn’t there. Maybe HAL had the same issue. EM

There are threads on every cruise line forum here from people reporting testing positive after they got home, along with people from their roll call, people from their FB groups, etc. Old news. EM

If this is a US port you will have to disembark to zero the ship, but your luggage will not. You coordinate with your cabin steward as to the best way to move your stuff if you are changing cabins. You will get a letter in your cabin a day or two before, explaining the procedure. EM

Having measured them multiple times, they are about 33” wide ( I believe standard is 39x76). I do not believe they were longer than 76. EM

I’m confused as to what you mean about an accident and laundry. Are you worried about changing the bed during the night? Ask the steward for extra sheets…just in case. If it’s clothing, you can send it out to the laundry, or wash in the sink. EM

This has happened to me. After I finalized it, I was able to go back in and add the name of the second person. Initially, it will show the second person as TBA xxxx, where xxxx is your last name. I had booked Early Saver and couldn’t change the whole name. At one time. But I first went in and chose modify for the second person. The second person was my sister, with different last name. So first I added her first name. I had to save that, then go back in a second time to modify the last name, and save. EM

Just for clarity, the ellipsis is the three little square dots in the upper right corner. I learned here that it is called an ellipsis. EM

Also consider where you want to sail from. A re you hoping to drive to the departure port, or will you need to fly? These days the most stressful part of a cruise vacation is the flight(s) to port, especially if there are connections. Going in a day early seems not to be time enough. To make it as stress less as possible, drive. You would not have to worry about cancellations, it also about amount of luggage. From NC, you could sail from Charleston, Baltimore, NY/NJ. Any of the ships sailing from those ports will give you an awesome experience. No, they aren’t the newest or biggest, but your girls won’t miss what they’ve never known. As far as gluten free, all cruise lines are experts in handling that. Just let the special needs dept. know ahead of time and when onboard, speak to the maitre’d onboard. EM

What are people on the Silversea. Board saying? And is there a roll call for your cruise? If so, what are they doing?

Cruise lines don’t arrange rentals, but the special needs dept will tell you who they accept rentals from. EM

Since the fee structure makes it more expensive for ships to use the new locks, it must be that there is more demand for passage through the old locks, so the cruise lines can charge more. EM

How is the OP planning on covering onboard charges? Does he have his own credit card, planning on using cash, or was it to be covered by the no longer responsible party? EM

Actually, on M class ships the Concierge and Aqua class cabins are about 20 sf larger than verandahs. EM

My favorite is cruisetimetables.com. Not all ports publish a schedule. Cruisemapper also has schedules, as does crew_center. EM

OP, with your choice of departure ports, I am wondering where you are coming from? Since you are considering north to mid Florida, and Charleston, you might also consider Elation out of Jacksonville. Very easy port to get to, and she is twin to Paradise. EM

All of the Spirit class ships have an interior promenade on deck 3 forward. It goes all the way around the bow outside the theater. On Pride it is the Sunset Garden, on Spirit The Jungle, and I see on Miracle it is Gatsby’s Garden. There are tables and chairs for 2 by windows where you can sit and watch the ocean. Most of the people you see there are crew passing through, or guests exploring. EM

Thanks, everyone. EM

Does anyone use film anymore? I left it behind when I got my first digital camera in 2004. But I have a query from a great nephew about where to start. He apparently does a lot of hiking and thinks he would like to try taking some pictures with a film camera. I really don’t know where to start. I’m looking for places for him to research the idea, for a person born in 2002 who has likely never used anything but a cellphone camera. My first suggestion is to find a real camera store to visit and ask for info. Go to a bookstore and see if any of the photo mags still mention film. And there is Mr. Google. Sooo…any advice I can pass on? EM

We need more information, such as which ship, and if you are bringing a scooter, or renting one. And are you sailing solo, or with a partner. EM