superduper123

Will they give you OBC for the difference in price?

This is interesting. I have previously been refunded for price drops. We had a huge price drop (approx $1700) last June on a Celebrity cruise. We already had tips, wifi and drinks included. I called, hoping to get a refund. No such luck. I was offered OBC instead, which I had no interest in. However, since that was the only option, I enjoyed the spa and bought some jewelry. Both something I wouldn't typically do.

Yes, I agree. I was on the Enchantment in Sept, and enjoyed the food. Vision last week, not as much variety.

I was on the Vision March 31-Apr 10. I agree, not much variety for WJ lunch options. After a couple of days, I was bored with the choices, and couldn't find much that appealed to me.

Great tip! I did not know this!

I am totally enjoying your review! We were on the Vision, same ports, from March 31-April 10.

Are theme nights specific to itinerary/ ports? I typically cruise to Bermuda, Bahamas, and Caribbean. Wonder if I should expect and prepare for something different for Vancouver to Hawaii.

Just got off the Vision on Monday the 10th. We got the next day's printed compass every evening delivered to our stateroom, which we did not request. It was actually left outside the door, as there was no evening cleaning service.

YES, YES, this! I travel frequently and hear the "must be nice" all the time. Priorities.

Interesting topic. All I can say is priorities. Many people spend money like they have it, while they are living on credit cards, and debt up to their eyeballs. Conversely, many people with high net worth, actually live quite frugally.

I don't know. I've never thought to ask, but I love veggies also, so will be asking on my cruise in two weeks. 😀

I will be on the Vision in two weeks, and hope I don't experience anything like this. I have zero tolerance for rude and disrespectful behavior. After booking, we realized the cruise falls over Easter, so although it's an older ship, and a longer itinerary, I expect there will be a good amount of families /kids/ spring-breakers.

Posted on Florida departure board as well... Been a few years since I've sailed out of Port Everglades. Can't remember what parking is like? How easy is it to get to the ship from the parking lot? This will be for Vision of the Seas at the end of March.

Been a few years since I've sailed out of Port Everglades. Can't remember what parking is like? How easy is it to get to the ship from the parking lot? This will be for Vision of the Seas at the end of March.

I don't blame you, I would be also. I was on edge that I would not have mine back in time (sailing March 31). I don't know if my experience is typical, or if I just got lucky.

The question of renewal processing times gets asked occasionally, and I have recently participated in some discussions, as I was in the renewal process. So I will share my latest experience. I had to make the decision of whether to renew with a seven week window between travels, or cruise with a passport due to expire in three months. Travel.gov says expedited can take 5-7 weeks not including mail time, which had me uneasy, and I was not sure which option would be in my favor. Originally I thought I would not risk renewing and not getting it back in time; I would rather cruise with the soon-to-expire passport. I had several people caution me against doing this, so I decided to renew, expedited. Anyway, On Feb 13, I expedited renewal, and I received my passport today, March 15. Not sure if I would have been turned away with the original soon to expire passport, but definitely relieved that I renewed and have received it.

Did you pay for expedited service?

Same

It was mailed; online option was not available. Small world. 🙂

I am in a similar situation, however only 6 weeks in between travels. Just applied this past Monday for expedited. Crossing my fingers I get it back before the end of March. BTW, we are neighbors. (Palmetto)

Sadly, I totally agree.

I don't know the answer to your question. But just curious if it was requested "expedited" service?

Not sure. I have never been on the Oasis class, by choice. I prefer smaller class ships.

Awesome, love this!

Agree with this! We have done both itineraries as well. As far as ports go, I prefer the west coast.