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We are sailing on the Divina next month, it stops in Jamaica. We are not getting off the ship. Would have preferred not to go on a sailing that went to Jamaica at all, but it couldn't be helped. :)

I'll meet him next month!!! ;)

No Brainer: Oasis of the Seas. I've been on her sister, Allure, twice and it's an incredible ship. RCI is good about treating us well. Most of the staff love gay boys since they know we tip well! You may never be able to sail on a lessor ship after sailing on Oasis. So be prepared for that. :)

I've never sailed Carnival. And never will.

Will MSC give you matching status in their frequent cruise club if you can show your super duper status on another line? At least as a one time so you can try it out on your first cruise?

I can't wait to sail MSC. So far, every-and I mean EVERY negative I've heard/read has to do with issues off the ship (like this one), or, expectations that were unrealistic. I'm in the business of managing expectations-I do it every day, in every encounter, with everybody I meet!

Now don't get me started on all the positives-because those are when my expectations are exceeded, and I can't do that on my own.

Set your own expectations and you can never be disappointed; only overwhelmed!!!

:)

I've also rented a car in Orlando just for the drive to FLL and back, leaving and picking up at the FLL airport (which is next to the port).

We are taking Amtrak down (from Orlando) and using Uber to get from the Train to the Terminal. Likewise on the way back. It's all cheaper then driving down, tolls, parking and tolls on the way back. :)

And we are on the 9/27 sailing as too!!! See you on board!!!

We were able to book our drink packages as well and we booked thru a TA.

Thanks Bret! I just read that in one of the daily programs that was posted online! I CAN'T WAIT!!! I have stuff for each of the parties and will def be participating!

We've purchased it already... so that means we are not paying a service charge for any of our drinks? That doesn't seem quite right. Do they add each drink to the bill then credit it? I ask because it seems that we should be tipping something???

This does bring to mind a question about the unlimited drink package-the Service charge. Is is added to each drink ordered or to the package price?

After seeing the drink menu I'm super happy we opted for the more expensive drink package. I can drink american swill, er I mean beer, at home! Plus we can have some great sips of decent Scotch in the evenings!

I've been on a number of Atlantis cruises and can tell you that it can be the best vacation you've ever had. Be outgoing, say hello and most if not all will respond. Tell them you are flying solo! Find a group and just start chatting. You'll have friends all over by the first night.

This cruise-the first night is the 'unofficial underwear party'. So after sailaway, be prepared! Get involved and participate! You'll have a blast!

I'll be in PV when your cruise docs for the night! Staying at Blue Chairs Resort for the week!

Have fun!!!

This youtube video, though in Italian, shows the current route and the new proposed route. Sure makes sense to me!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HISNqqUb3ZE

I'll try to bring the daily newsletters home so I can repost them. :)

Bueller? Bueller? Bueller? ;) Come on along!!!

Sailing next month and can't wait!!

Are there still theme nights on the Divinia and if so what are they?

Did the Eurodam New England cruise a few years ago. Once the dinners are over the ship is a ghost town. Every GLBT cruiser will be in the disco and a lot of the performers will show up too. We had a great time with the same 12-15 people every night! ;)

I'll be going on my 6th Atlantis cruise this coming february. They are fantastic. And it very well could be the best vacation you've ever taken. I cruise with the same group of friends from around the world-and we all get along fantastically. I room with a straight girl friend and we have a blast. I will say that my first couple of cruises were pretty wild. But I've calmed down a lot since then. As others have stated, it is going to be whatever you make it to be. You control what you do and how much you participate in. The Mexican Cruise you are thinking about is a younger crowd and more of a 'party' atmosphere than say, the March cruises.

My frist Atlantis cruise I was in the share program. I was able to find my roomie on fb before we left so he and I got to know each other before we cruised. We got along just fine-although he did spend most of his time with a group of fellow Spaniards he met onboard.

Participate! Bring some little things to dress up. Bring something for the white party, bring fun underwear for the unofficial underwear party. Bring stuff to decorate your cabin door! Remember that while less is more, nothing is boring!! Being part of the fun is a lot better than watching others. It's doesn't have to be a lot, just a little something here and there!

Pace yourself. As Malcolm always says 'It's a marathon, not a sprint'. That goes for drink, food and men.

Ahh.. Men-you will find any number of men that would be happy to make you happy! Again, it's up to you to decide what and who you want to do.

Community. The best thing of all that I think was touched upon earlier. This is what will make this the best cruise you've ever been on. Once you step onboard, you really are transported to a new community. Smiles! Everyone smiles at each other. We greet each other! Good Morning! How are you! Did you LOVE the show last night! And it doesn't matter that you've never met. Because we are all there together! TOGETHER! For the most part-the attitude is left on shore. Really. So going alone really doesn't matter. You'll meet other singles, and couples and most will be happy to have you join them for dinner, excursions, etc. And the Staff LOVES US!!! They truly do. Most of them follow the Atlantis website and bid to be on the ships that Atlantis uses. Why? Because we treat them with respect and dignity. We tip them because we know they deserve it! And NO CHILDREN!!! ;) And they LOVE our costumes, and the same feeling of community. On one cruise our group purchased a giant cupcake for our favorite waitress in one of the pubs because it was her birthday. It was magical. She had never had a guest do anything for her before. And we did it because, well, it was her birthday!!! :)

Join us in February!!! It's a much funner cruise then that stupid old Mexico one!!! :P

Thanks for the great review! I'm really looking forward to our Divinia cruise in September and do hope that all the kiddies are back in school! :)

Orlando. The 27th is my friend's birthday and since he's paying, that's when we are going! LOL :)

Anyone???

We are sailing on the 27th... :(