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30 minutes ago, dmet0225 said:

I was 21 and a marching member of the Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps (IYKYK). 

Loved to watch the Cavaliers in DCI although never in person. That’s awesome you were a member!

Definitely not cruise related but we have such a knowledgeable group from many places I thought this would be a good place to ask. I have always wanted to go to Boston for the July 4 Pops concert snd fireworks. My hubby has suggested we go in 2026 for the semiquincentennial (yes I had to look that up!).  We fully understand that crowds and prices will be beyond ridiculous but it’s something g I want to at least consider. 
 

Anyone here know anything about “normal” year Boston July 4 celebrations or where I should even begin?

2 hours ago, edspec said:

Finally, Sun Princess and Icon look amazing!!!  Anyone sailing on either in the near future?  

Not “near” future but we will be in Sun Princess in May 2025. I’m reading EVERYTHING I can find about it and can’t wait!  It’s a 25th anniversary trip so we are living the high life in a suite. Just 447 days to go🤣. 

Our cruise on Ruby last year ended on Easter Sunday so I’m not sure about worship service or special menu but I get they did something. There were decorations during the week before Easter. 

1 hour ago, Saint Greg said:

Not a big sunglasses guy either.

Well dang!  My guess has sunglasses, but not the one already mentioned🤣. 

On 2/20/2024 at 6:21 PM, SoloAlaska said:

“Freestyle dining” is the thing I dislike from NCL, I wish they had the option for traditional dining.

2 of my first 3 cruises were on NCL. Once they got rid of traditional dining we never consider them anymore. We have had Anytime dining twice due to circumstances and both times, while fine, just reinforced our preference for traditional. Even our (then) young teen boys said the same. I’m glad Carnival still has both options as I certainly understand both preferences. 

Just now, Saint Greg said:

Those have been there this entire cruise.

 

I thought that was the case from what you said, just don’t understand why. They had the tables in June when I was in Alaska so I wonder what happened to them? 

27 minutes ago, n6uqqq said:

I haven't observed that on the Spirit before, that is odd. That is some prime real estate right next to the windows.

I’ve only seen it on the Pride and Spirit for Panama Canal day and in the fjord in Alaska. The put a row of chairs there for extra viewing area but just for those days. The tables were there the rest of the time. No reason for that on this cruise. 

For your Sun Princess cruise a traditional dining option still exists. When you go into the app to reserve your dining time you will see in the description of each MDR floor which has traditional. I think you will also be able to select if you want a private or shared table as well. 

28 minutes ago, sid_9169 said:

Wow, Joe Farcus really left his mark on that ship... 

Yes and I LOVE it for that!!  Just one reason it’s my favorite class of ship. 

4 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

I just got the Dr. Inks.  Had to see the sign🤣

Well I’m even slower because I fix my get it until you said this🤦‍♀️. I was just focused on the squid (octopus?).

7 hours ago, Jamman54 said:

A few minutes later we arrived at the Springhill Suites…..

 

 

We returned from our Horizon cruise the day you all left on your Tribe cruise. We stayed at Springhill Suites before our cruise after reading your previous reviews. We were very happy with it. Thank you for recommending it!

1 minute ago, seeuonthesea said:

Is there a way to add the gift cards to your booking? I'd like to use a few to pay for the Cheers package.

You can use gift cards to purchase Cheers online before the cruise. If waiting until onboard you can add the gift cards to you sail and sign account at guest services or at kiosk. 

1 hour ago, shof515 said:

is there a limit the number of you can buy?

I was able to add 3 to my cart. I didn’t complete the purchase but it was applying the discount to all 3. 

7 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

 

I thought they got new shirts. Guess not. Or at least not yet.

 

On my Horizon cruise last week they said it was their last one with the old shirts. Missed the new one by 1 week!!! I also donate every cruise but didn’t need another grey shirt. Oh well, there’s always next cruise. 

8 hours ago, Funsince1983 said:

Pastina is just the tiny pasta - I made that by simmering carrots, celery, and onion in chicken broth till soft, then I blended the veggies, added them back into the broth, and dumped in the pastina and let it cook in there. 

Thanks!  That sounds exactly like the recipe I found. Definitely going to make this. 

On 1/16/2024 at 1:37 PM, Funsince1983 said:

We are on the struggle bus over here. Snow day. Sick day. Got a twofer. Just made a big pot of pastina and threw everyone an orange. Vitamin C up everyone. 
 

That looks soooo yummy!  Now I have to Google pastina. Never heard of it. 

On 1/16/2024 at 5:09 PM, Thrak said:

I have purchased more than 60 gift cards through AARP and have immediately checked the balance on each one. I have had zero issues using them to pay for cruises and EZ Air.

To the OPs question, when you have used them to pay for cruises did you pay the deposit with them also?  Did you book directly or with a TA?

We just got home 3 days ago from this exact cruise. 

In Aruba we rented a Jeep from Top Drive and did our own tour of the island. 
 

In Bonaire we took a snorkeling excursion with Woodwind. Probably the best overall snorkeling excursion we’ve ever been on. 
 

in Curacao we took a city tour with Irie Tours. Very well done. 
 

We were very happy and highly recommend all of the above. 

Quiet Christmas Day after hosting 30 extended family for Christmas Eve party last night. Only 3 of us (DS age 20) so slow moving so far. I have progressed from mimosas to straight champs after presents though. Feet up and still in PJs do looks line Christmas meal will be supper instead of lunch🤣. Merry Christmas Tribe🎄🎅🏻🤶. 

2 hours ago, Stallion said:

Rosemary Clooney (George Clooney's mom for the youngsters) 

Actually she was his aunt😉

3 hours ago, ProgRockCruiser said:

While omelet options at the Lido omelet station were listed as just the three noted in the OP, I could ask for a combo of "everything" (i.e. ham and the veggies and whatever cheese(s)). 

Were the vegetables pre-mixed or could you add only onions, for example?

12 hours ago, Sox Fan Cruiser said:

I’m in 17636 starting April 8th. If no one has reported the “aft view” by then, I will let y’all know. 
 

I’ve said it before but they absolutely wasted all the aft views from cabins on this ship!

We are in 17636 but not until May 2025. I was hoping it would be a good choice (booked the day it opened!) but had no idea. So far it seems even better than I hoped!

@TxTeach79 my Czech Stop line is bad but not as bad as your line today😀

41 minutes ago, TxTeach79 said:

yikes. I walked off Carnival Dream without stopping with the facial recognition in July

So did we off if Ruby in April🤷🏼‍♀️