TexasCruiser52

Thank you for your reply.

I am going to book a room for us & another room for my adult son & his wife. I am paying for both. My husband & I are both Platinum. Will our kids have Platinum perks also ? Can they board with us ?

Yes. Havana area is worth the trade-off. Early morning coffee at Havana bar,breakfast in Ocean Plaza right next to Havana. It is sooo quiet in the pool area. Do it,do it,do it. Nice,nice furnishings in every part of Havana. Unbelievable sunsets.

To upgrade from a regular interior to a Havana interior is going to be $800. It's obviously pricey, but we love the pool and hot tubs and think that having a limited amount of people will hugely impact our cruise for the better. There are 3 cabins left in this category for our Nov cruise. Would you gamble and wait and see if it goes down? Is it more likely that the price will go up? Am I insane for considering to pay $800 for this? Our travel agent thinks I am...

I just returned from Vista in a Havana inside. It was heavenly.

I am looking forward to out Havana cabin in September on the Vista. I think it’s a good idea for the older cruiser. My level of activity has changed over the years.

Oatmeal raisin cookies,candy bars always. Sometimes decorations & cake. Also always cruise cash

I have an interior Havana in Sept. I have the same thoughts but the balconies are a lot more. We’ll be ok. I’ll miss the couch too. I keep telling myself that the Havana area is my balcony.

Booked a Havana cabana for next April only because of the Havana area. Looking forward to a more private experience. The lido is just too loud and crowded for this old lady. Lol

Hit the nail on the head ;p

I booked a Havana cabin & am looking forward to a quieter experience. I think it’s a wonderful idea.

Leaving tomorrow for Cruise number 13. This excitement just never get old. I don't know if others ever get board of cruising but i'll never. Does the Excitement wear off for you ?

Nope never does :hearteyes:

Glad I did it because they’re gone now :eek:

Thank you everybody ! You sold me

This is a question for those of you that have sailed on the Vista. I am currently booked in a cove balcony. I’m curious about the Havana area ?Is it awesome or just ok ? ;p

Did Valor get the Italian Restaurant in its upgrades ?

Nevermind, I found it!!! lol

LOL..glad u found it.

Our 7 day couples pass also cost us $219. I am also seeing the single 7 day pass available for pre-sale for $139. :cool:

 

THERMAL SUITE AND THALASSOTHERAPY POOL 7-DAY PASS

 

Submerge yourself in deep relaxation with this 7-day pass to our Thermal Suite and our Thalassotherapy Pool, an oasis complete with grottos, chaise lounges, and a natural bubbling salt-water spring that will wash your cares away.

Starting At $139.00

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Duh...I found it ! I got it. Thank you. In all our cruises have not done it - it's time. Thanks for finding it for this old woman :D

Yeah I'm just seeing the couples pass for pre-purchase too. Don't worry though, if you go straight to the spa after boarding there's usually weekly single passes available on the first day. I've yet to see daily passes though, they push the weeks pass and say they're too full for daily passes. Too bad, because on port days we are so busy. It would be nice to get passes just for the sea days.

Thank you :D

I bought this on my last cruise, in June on the Magic. It was definitely worth it to me. I spent 30 minutes to an hour in the aroma rooms, T pool, or on the heated loungers, every day. Last year we had a spa balcony, but the Cloud 9 amenities were not worth it for my husband, who didn't use them but one day. So this year, I just got a single pass for me!

Can you get a single pass before you cruise ? I just see the couples one under spa services ?

As a background, I am a bit of a steak aficionado; not a snob and not a food critic, but I know my way around steaks (both in restaurants and at home: if you see your local Costco doing one of their Road Shows, pick up one: occasionally we've scored a tomahawk rib eye that was absolutely amazing!). I've been to some good steak places, both chain (Flemings, Ruth's Chris, etc.) and independents (Lou & Mickey's in San Diego's Gaslamp is a favorite as well as 555 East in Long Beach, CA, The Hitching Post in Casmalia, CA, etc.). To me, Outback is okay if there is not a better choice around. Note: I refer to Flemings and Ruth's Chris frequently in this post as I recall reading a thread where these were referenced.

 

I was looking forward to the Steakhouse. We took advantage of the first night booking special getting a half-priced bottle of wine (got the 2011 Duckhorn Paraduxx). I was optimistic going in as I had seen others compare their experience akin to Flemings or Ruth's Chris (I prefer the independents: while the steaks are good at Fleming's, I find them to be overpriced).

 

 

I would have to rate the Steakhouse on the Magic barely a little better than Outback and certainly not on par with Fleming's or Ruth's Chris. First, the decor was rather bland not what I expected for a "premium experience." My Rib Eye was overwhelmed by the four-spice rub they used (it was good, but the chef needs to learn that the rub is supposed to bring out and accent the flavor of the meat; not create a whole new taste) and the New York my wife ordered was pretty uneventful: good but not great.

 

 

And no, this is not a $35 steak dinner: you have to remember that this cost is above and beyond the price you already paid as part of your cruise.

 

 

Also, I later found out that some of the steaks from the Steakhouse could be ordered in the MDR for a $20 premium. Haven't tried that route yet, but if I decide to, will add to this post.

 

 

Was it worth it? I think the $35 premium is about as much as it is worth (but only barely) and I wouldn't waste your money of you are on a tight budget. But as an alternative to the MDR, it's an option.

Get over yourself. The filet is great.

3...Breeze,Valor & Vista :hearteyes:

Can I add our adult son to an early saver booking ?

considering booking a cove balcony on the magic. We do like the lower decks, but not sure about the cove

Love the Cove ! Spent more time on a Cove. It's like having another room. Easy to see flying fish. Trying an aft extended in Sept but Cove in 2017 already booked. Will book them whenever available.

I guess I am the odd one here, but we do bring our own if going to the beach. I buy the really inexpensive ones so I can toss them if want to.

Why do I do this? For one thing the ship's towels are really heavy and when they are wet they are even heavier. So I wouldn't want to lug them around the port the rest of the day. Secondly, I have seen the ship's towels left behind by others and if you don't return them to your cabin you will be charged for them. To me it is just easier to bring some cheap ones or old ones along.

I do the same thing...luv them on the ship but waaayyy too heavy to lug off the ship.

Thank you! We spend a lot of time on Lido so staying 2 decks under it is really nice (no waiting for the elevator). However we figured we will have a stroller this time and need an elevator all the time anyway so why not save some money on deck 2!?

Love Deck 2 oceanviews ! Easy on & off. Nice big room & window as well as a couch.

Exactly. It's pretty cut and dry. Net effect is that you save $30. I already price matched three of my cruises to the wheel deal #2.

 

 

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Me too. Hehehe :D