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Yes, we sailed Meraviglia YC and had complimentary tickets to both productions. Made reservations once we embarked (a small table was set up next to YC Concierge on deck 16) and had no problem getting the times and dates we wanted.

The passion fruit martini on the YC bar menu is tasty too.

We did the Kennedy Space Center excursion through MSC. It includes a drop off at MCO. Highly recommended!

We’ve done a couple of B2Bs and they usually escort you off the ship until every passenger is off. Then you get to reboard so there isn’t much time that you have to fill if you don’t want to book an excursion. We like the pool so we use the opportunity to sit out there and enjoy the calm before the storm as everyone else embarks. Bahamas and Bermuda in the same trip sounds delightful; enjoy!

I like the A List Bar on deck 8 aft between Cagney’s and Le Bistro, though I believe it is only open when those 2 restaurants are serving. If they don’t have the ingredients for your drink, perhaps Sugarcanes Mojito Bar will. Hoping A List will have my favorite, the Aviation when we board in a couple of weeks.

On the Gem last week I ordered Starbucks on embarkation (approx. noon) and debarkation day (they were open until 8:30am) using my package. I paid only port charges for both. I was wondering about that last purchase since my folio had already been emailed. But when I checked my final credit card charge, it was $1.20 more than the “final” folio so I was only charged port tax.

I’ve never seen an opportunity to book times for Splash; it’s always been first come first served until they reach capacity. If it’s a cruise with lots of little passengers, there may be a line that forms approx. 20 minutes prior to opening.

I’d pick the same deck as the lounge. While staff will carry things back to your cabin for you, we would bring our own drinks/snacks back and being on the same deck was very convenient. I’d also vote for as much time at Ocean Cay as possible.

We pre-purchased a Fun Pass on the app and made our bowling reservation through the YC concierge. You could also go to the desk across from the bowling lanes on deck 7 to make reservations, but I would go early on in your cruise to have more options. 1 hour was $50. There are no bowling shoes and few bowling balls to pick from, but we enjoyed the experience. The same desk on deck 7 is where you will purchase 4D and F1 as well.

We returned to FLL airport. I would try calling them to see if they can add a stop at your hotel. If not, but this is an extra step, you could get dropped off at the airport then take advantage of your hotel’s airport shuttle.

We lost one day at sea. We were also slated to port in Miami but will now dock in Port Canaveral.

We are sailing on the cruise before this one. We got changed from an 8 night to a 7 😩

The steaks we ordered at Cagney’s were just okay. The other courses were excellent, though. Le Bistro was our favorite all around.

And Fabiana; they were both so nice to our family last month

Never used those. Perhaps they are for crew. The public forward elevators are more midship.