mickieandlee

If you rent a car to drive to a hotel in Waikiki they will charge you $20-$25 per night for parking.

It's better to rent a car for just one day to go island touring.

Not a big fan of the Mega ships. We love the Jewel class on NCL. Less drunks, less pushing and shoving in the buffet. And just as much bread and butter in the MDR.

And there is no one so rude as those who stand in the middle of the buffet area with their hands on their hips with both elbows sticking out while they are trying to make up their minds as to what they want to eat!:mad:

We too had the pleasure of watching a woman come meandering back to the ship with an armload of shopping bags in a port in Alaska. The ship was pulling out of the dock and blowing its whistle and she didn't even run, just kept walking as though they would wait or her. They left her!

I CAN NOT PULL UP POA EITHER.:confused:

We will be on POA in Nov. 26, 2016. I have'nt heard or seen much about the Entertainment and Shows. How were they? Were they crowded? Did you have to get there really early to get a seat? Or could you make reservations?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Thanks

The Library on POA?

Can anyone tell me about the Library? Do they have a large selection of books? Do they use the "Honor check-out" system or do you sign books out? Do they have a book swap section where you can leave a book you brought on board and take one that someone else left?

Thanks in advance.

I'm an avid reader!

I have had a Capital One CC for about 8 years. My present card doesn't expire until Dec. 2017. So I called customer service and explained that I was going to Europe in 2 months and I wanted a new card (same old number) issued to me with a chip. I was told that they don't issue new cards merely because a customers request it. They will issue a new card at the expiration date! I explained I wanted a chip for safety and ease of use. No Dice!

THIS IS CUSTOMER SERVICE???:rolleyes:

 

When we checked in for our Baltic cruise we still did not have a cabin number. It was given to us by a porter who had the list. We were an "F GTY" and we were put into an A4 Veranda!

 

Mickie:)

"Your experience is your experience, but being offered an upsell or a downsell after having booked a specific cabin on the ship is NOT the same as buying a Guarantee in the first place.

I wish that people would not muddle the waters by discussing them interchangeably." STANANDJIM

We booked on Marina in an F category GTY for a Baltic cruise in 2012 and were not assigned a cabin until we showed up at the port. We were told by the luggage handlers that we were in an A4 Conceirge Veranda! The best gamble we ever made and we now book GTY every time!

Mickie:)

there is no difference between cat F or G except in location and price...the cheaper cat is more central...but both are inside...so now I have a guarantee, so the worst I can do it get back the inside I gave up....

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We booked a G category guarantee on a Marina Baltic cruise about 6 months in advance of sailing. We would have been happy in that category because we got it at a good price. We did not get a cabin assignment before we flew in two days early. On embarkation day we were assigned an A2 Veranda stateroom with all the extra privliges included!!! It was a gamble that paid off!!:)

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The pills on the ship were the generic form of both Bonine and the non drowsy Dramamine II. It is called Meclazine.

You can buy it from any pharmacy here in the USA. It is usually on the shelf right next to the Bonine and Dramamine II since it is the same thing but less expensive.

In our area in California the Meclazine is not on the shelf next to the Dramamine. For some reason it is kept behind the counter and you have to ask for it. It works great for my husband and only costs $6.00 per 100 pills. Try it and enjoy your cruise with no drowsiness.

We did a 10 nght Duoro River cruise in Portugal, then flew to Venice and did a 10 night Azamarra Med Cruise. We did arrive one day ahead in Venice and spent the night in a small hotel. As soon as we set foot on the ship we stuffed a laundry bag full and got everything back in two days.

If we do that miserable flight to Europe we want to stay as long as possible.

Mickie

I am looking forward to the large amount of free Internet minutes Azamara's plan affords me.

The free laundry! You only need to pack half the amount of clothes because you send everything to the laundry in a bag. It comes back folded and ironed and on hangers. It's wonderful!:)

Mickie

[ Were there any discernible differences between the cruisers onboard Oceania vs. those you've met on ACC, or was it a similar demographic with comparable values?

We have been on Oceania twice, once on the old R-ship and last on the new Marina. Our second Azamara cruise is coming up on Jan. 29, 3013 to The Sea of Cortez.

We found the cruisers to be very much the same on both cruise lines. What we liked best about Oceania is the additional choices for dining at no additional charge. The shore excursions are much more expensive.

We are looking forward to the new all inclusive wine and alcohol policy on AZ.:)

White Nights occur during the cruise, usually on sea days when dinner is served outside on the upper deck. Usually it is a special barbeque served by the entire staff. It is very festive; the band plays and dancing is encouraged. Attire is anything white! It's fun!

Mickie

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If you love river cruising and you want to see Portugal, think about The Duoro river cruise. We went 2 years ago and loved it! We were on Uniworld and they were wonderful.

PS. We too, recently got back from Baltic Treasures on Marina Aug. 1 thru 11, 2012.