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We will be on a back to back in August.  After the first cruise of the back to back we will reach diamond status.  On the second cruise will we get the drink vouchers for being diamond or does it take a few weeks to be diamond?

Thank you! 

If I pay off my cruise prior to final payment date and the price goes down before final payment would I get OBC or how does that work?  

Thanks! I think Star will be way over my budget. I was hoping for a 7 night on Wonder.  Guess I'll have to wait and see. 

I was looking to plan a August of 25' cruise.  I was also hoping to get on Wonder during that time.  Looks like for some reason Wonder doesn't have any sailings posted after April of 25'.  Anyone know why that would be?

We just got off of Symphony of the seas and they had a table full of confiscated steamers and irons.  

Any thoughts on the Coaster?  Fun and exciting or pretty boring?

On 11/23/2023 at 7:42 PM, APDMOM said:

TIP: Don't miss the campfire cookie at Playmakers.  When I saw reviews that this is a "MUST HAVE", I did not believe it.  Now I do!  It really is delicious.  DS and I will share another one soon!

 

Had one of those in May on Symphony.  Can't wait to have another in a week.

4 hours ago, APDMOM said:

TIP:  When it gets too sunny on your balcony, this is the BEST view and space on Oasis class ships (IMHO) - Aft on deck 5 by the jogging track.  There are comfy chairs and the only sound you hear is the wake of the ship and the occasional jogger passing by (No blasting 'music' 🤪)

If we aren't on our balcony this is a great spot for sailaway. 

1 hour ago, bonsai3s said:

Jennie (Concierge), is up at the Suite Lounge. Luisa (Concierge), was assisting Salvador in the Crown Lounge last week. Luisa is now assisting Jennie in the SL.

 

* APDMOM...hoping to get your permission to help...when I can. Thanks.

Thanks! Can't wait to see Jennie she was great when we were on in May.  

Who are the concierge this week? We were on Symphony in May and will be back on soon.  Jenny was our concierge in May and she said she would be back when we were on board in December.

We’ll be on Symphony on December 2 appreciate your review.  Thanks for taking the time to do this.  

It was my understanding unless you are in a star suite you could check in  1 hour earlier then your check in time. If your check in time is 11 then you could show up at the terminal at 10.

2 hours ago, crewsweeper said:

It's just under a mile straight down LG Smith Blvd after the yacht basin and before the Marriott.

Thank you! We can definitely walk that.

Is the pancake house walkable?  Or should we plan to get a taxi from the cruise port?

Has anyone done the swim with sea turtles excursion with Viator?  I'd like to know how it was and would you recommend it?  I'm assuming since it's only 4 hours we would still have time to do something after.  Maybe go to the beach or go shopping.

Thanks for posting.  We were on Symphony in May.  We stayed in Barcelona a few days before the cruise and was introduced to Paella.  I would have loved a cooking class.

We loved Symphony so much so we are booked on her again in about a month.  The big ships are not for everyone but we love them. We booked all our dining reservations when we got on the ship so maybe that helped but I also know booking 14 nights of dining all at once is not ideal. 

How have the seas been?

Thank you!

Where is the best place for shopping in Aruba?  By the port or is there another place we should go? We are looking for souvenirs and little boutique stores.  

Just now, Another_Critic said:

 

You can even put your son's credit card on your account.  😄

hahaha He'd never know.  

Thanks! 

Our 23 year old son will be with us on our next cruise.  Can he use his own credit card attached to his sea pass card or do they only allow 1 credit card? We're all on the same reservation. 

Thanks everyone for your input.  I really appreciate it.  As others have said... don't fix what's not broken.  Will stick with bonine.

24 minutes ago, Ret MP said:

I am generally not affected by motion sickness but don't rule out the possibility.  However, my question for those in the know is, is Bonine a preventative or does it help after the onset of motion sickness?  I really don't like taking ANY medication or OTC stuff unless needed.  

Bonine really works both ways.  I took it after I was starting to feel the effects of the motion and within 30 min I was fine but lately I’ve taken it the night before we fly or leave for the ship and that works well too.  

18 minutes ago, cruiseguy1016 said:

If you are using something that works, why would you switch to something else? I also think a pill once a day would be easier than messing with a patch.

I know!!  I’m always open to new ideas but Bonine does work well for me.  Someone told me it was better then Bonine because it doesn’t make you sleepy.  I’m not 100% sure though if I’m tired from Bonine or from just staying up late and getting up early.