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  1. I've been on 14 cruises, 10 of which made stops at Castaway Cay. Perfect 10 out of 10 so far.

     

    Nice record. If you ask around not many have that consecutive count. Well except those aboard your sailing vessels. :p

     

    You do know you are due for a miss with that count, yes ?

     

    I will try to remember to post our sailing dates so you may avoid them. ;p

     

    May your run continue indefinitely.

     

    Best of Luck to All

     

    :)

  2. OK, I 'll bite. Will DCL Characters during photos shoots sign "photo frames" ?

     

    I've heard they will sign photo albums. .... What ever that is.

     

    Is that the book "album" you buy aboard? ... Is that smaller than a large picture mat ? ...

     

    But will they sign those huge picture frames pax used to leave at guest services. ?

    IMG_1973.jpg

     

    As to where, I have heard it is only at the character meetings. IOW, At those events only,

     

    Definitively not at Guest Services as we all know now.

     

    May we all survive somehow with limited access to signatures.

     

    I suppose it makes those past signature mats more valuable.

     

    Yet may increase the character lines too aboard.

     

    Best of Luck to All

  3. Not lately but,

     

    4 out of 7 here. We have little luck docking at CC. We understand this when booking. We encourage others to book around our dates. lol.

    We can predict weather by booking a DCL sailing. lol.

    Most in Fall though. 3 missed in Fall. 1 in summer.

     

    Only once missed in summer.

     

    Good Luck

     

    Better response than most. IMO.

     

    Why can't posters answer the question?

     

    Actually did I?

  4. With admittedly not reading all the posts in this thread.

     

    Pax have freaked me out the most.

    I question how they get aboard in the first place.

    Shouldn't there be a questionnaire? Or at least a screening?

    Screw the health questionnaire.

    It should also screen for mental illness IMO.

    Damn pax. ... Always in the way and whatnot.

     

    That would be outside being caught chasing hurricane Sandy on the DCL Fantasy.

    That was an experience. Force 12, after midnight for 4 -5 hours.

    I can attest to that. We did the real sea trials that night.

    That ship is built well and handles mega seas well.

    She doesn't like monster rogues though.

    Amazing more pax and crew weren't hurt.

     

    Fair winds and sane sails to all.

     

    :)

  5. It is forbidden fleetwide for security reasons, some stewards will however allow them to be opened in hopes of better tips.

     

    P.S. There is a search function on this board - with the exact words in your title I could find several threads about the subject even from the last month or two (latest one only a week ago). :)

     

    As much as we all appreciate your in depth knowledge.

    I believe most of us feel you could cut the OP some slack and not jump down his throat.

     

    BTW, I thought the balconies partitions didn't open due to fire reasons.

     

    That was last years excuse.

     

    Now it's security. LOL.

     

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    Do you fell more powerful now? Damn, .... I hope so, after that post.



     

    What a way to welcome the new poster (s).

    You wonder why this place is absent of newbies.

     

    Is it everyone's goal to shun the new posters?

    I don't get it.

     

     

    1. You all treat each other like s***
    2. You treat every new post like it is a lie,
    3. troll,
    4. noise,
    5. fake news.
    6. What is with you all?
    7. You all should just continue your dribble amongst yourselves.
    8. While the real world lives our lives in reality.
    9. Enjoy your drivel here, while others sail, fly, drive, and live our days in the real world.
    10. I can't believe you treat/welcome new poster with that espoused drivel.
    11. But I'm sure you fell real big now, don't you?
    12. OH, my.
    13. My apologizes to the newbies here, for some of the regulars that feel they are just too big to answer a simple question.
    14. :(

    15. Oh , that's right, you do. Carry on.

     

     

    JMO

     

    'ETA; I can't take it anymore. Do you all know how painful most threads are?

  6. My guess is these cat V's on Magic Class will have the same limited bennies as the Dream Class cat V's. Compared to the cat T's.

     

    If you can call that limited. lol.

    https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/ships/dream/staterooms-concierge/

     

     

    They will likely not allow MDR dinner in cabin.

    That is the big difference between the cat T and the cat V. IMO.

     

    They say it's a space/table issue. Yah, right. It's a $$$ thing.

     

    Click link above and compare both cat V and T.

     

    Judge for yourself the benefits of both.

     

    I remember. The rarely heard benefit. 1 inch thresholds into baths in a suite, or the 7 inch step up to a split bath.

     

    Can someone confirm Dream Class Cat V's have a big step up into the split bath like the cat 4's.

     

    TIA

  7. .... There was some vibration but nothing that would prevent me from staying in there again.... .

     

    Please expand on the vibrations if possible.

     

    This is a known issue aft on the Fantasy.

     

    And many would love to hear more specific details.

     

     

     

    Was it all the time? Did the vibrations reduce/cease at any point?

     

    Was it felt all the time in the cabin?

    Was the sensation in the cabin consistent during the sailing or did it vary?

     

    Did it disrupt your sleep in the evening?

    Do you feel it changed during variations in sea states and wave heights?

    Do you feel it changed related to ship speed?

    Did it affect room service in any way? lol.

     

     

    What do you feel made the vibration?

     

    Thanks

     

     

     

    ...

  8. No problem at all.

     

    You are good to go.

     

    :)

     

    Are you in 11022? If so that is good. You should experience less noise than the cat V above you, IMO.

     

    If anything you may hear chairs being dragged at 5am -7am. As most cabins may located near the lido deck.

     

     

    That should be more quiet than 12028 / 12528 against the bathroom.

    Although I have never heard a recent report about bathroom noise related to the deck 12 cat V's next to the public baths.

     

    Having said that, and given a choice, I would not choose deck 12 V's next to public baths regardless of OK reports. Seriously I have never heard a bad report of these two aft deck 12 cat V's.

     

    But I still think, why spend 5 -10 K on a cabin next to bathroom.? ? ?

     

     

    Regarding deck 11/12 cat V's close to aft/adult pool, etc

     

     

    Major off topic. .... My bad.

  9. You must have misspoke. :confused:

     

    You can't leave. :(

     

    Who will give us insight. :eek:

     

    Oh my. I will be devastated. ;)

     

    May your future be filled will smooth ventures.

     

    Wishing you calm seas ahead. With full wind in sails.

     

    Bear

     

    ETA; I wish I had the $#$#$ to say that. Impressive.

    Perhaps some day.

  10. So after booking this I kind of feel like I'm going to regret being so far the haven courtyard......

     

    Join the club. Most all feel the same in H6's. It will work it self out aboard.

     

    Then, next sailing, you will know where to book for sure.

     

    Enjoy, ..... regardless of deck.

     

    I'm sure your party will somehow struggle through an aft H6. lol.

     

    Enjoy

  11. In this cabin was the bed near the balcony it closet?

     

    BA/GA cat BB cabin 8760, deck plans indicate bed is by balcony.

     

    References;

    https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/Norwegian-Getaway

     

    https://www.ncl.com/cruise-ship/breakaway/deck-plans

     

    For learning to figure bed placement;

    Slide 23; https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iAuscDziEXlBJpzXT8eDPwMSLYp6wjaH02-FSxCCPSU/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=5000#slide=id.gd44e9560_2_18

     

    HTH

  12. My research shows cat BD 8738 is actually a larger balcony than a "regular" BD balcony. 8740 also. But 8738 is larger. They are angled.

     

    See slide 21 here;

    https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_863Qda8PkJ0AZoyY65t8bC0C4eR4Og2SkH931zNdLU/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=5000#slide=id.gd43adb57_2_0

     

    You are not nuts.

     

    You found the largest non HC BD balcony aboard. Nice work.

     

    HTH

     

    ETA; Also mentions it here; (mouse over green star)https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/Norwegian-Breakaway

  13. We are also looking at cabin 9112 on the Breakaway. Did this balcony end up being smaller than the other category B6 balconies? Was is rectangular-shaped or triangle-shaped at an angle? Any help would be appreciated!

     

     

    9112 is a standard B6 cabin with a standard B6 balcony. I would call it squarish actually. All the B6 balconies are the same.

     

    See slide 21 here; (look for mirror image B6 9712 starboard)

    https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_863Qda8PkJ0AZoyY65t8bC0C4eR4Og2SkH931zNdLU/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=5000#slide=id.gd43adb57_2_0

     

    HTH

  14. Laurba99.

     

    I've been noticing your recent posts.

     

    I'm concerned you are worrying too much about nothing.

     

    Now I'm all for planning and whatnot, but damn. lol.

     

    Just sail, relax, and enjoy.

     

    There is a natural flow to it all you will pick up after the first day.

     

    Trust me.

     

    Truly no worries.

     

    Try to relax and enjoy the natural flow.

     

    It's worth it, .... if you can.

     

    HTH

     

    ETA; Have you sailed before? ( I see now AoS, great ship) Who does your sailing party consist of? 3 adults, 2 kids? ; (3A 2K)

    How many nights? eta; 7 . Which ship? Fantasy. Eastern w/Tortola.

  15. Welcome to Cruisecritic alertkm.

     

    G08 is on an open air two level large boat, two levels, 15 minutes to marina, 40 minute boat ride to sting ray city. Gift shop aboard too.

     

    G39 has an enclosed lower deck, open air top deck, 20 minutes to marina, 30 boat ride to sting ray city. There is a photo of this boat and it's cool stairs that allow easier water egress.

     

    G47 - 49 are going to combine varying Dolphin experiences at Dolphin Cove with a trip to sting ray city. These will take longer and cost more obviously.

     

    With DCL excursions you meet aboard 30 - 60 minutes prior to departure with the large group and are corralled and herded ashore, etc.

     

    If this is you first cruise/ashore excursion I can understand booking with DCL. However you will get a more personal and relaxed experience booking privately. Last time to SRC our family of 4 was joined with one other family of 4. Nice.

     

     

    Of course if this criuse is this month many excursions/slots may be filled.

     

    If it was my first time I would book G39. Also for plenty of time to check out beach or shopping.

     

    Of course JMO.

     

    HTH

     

    G39 stairs into water; from; https://disneycruise.disney.go.com/port-adventures/grand-cayman-deluxe-stingray-city-sandbar-snorkel/

    g39-deluxe-stingray-city-sandbar-snorkel-george-town-00.jpg?10052016095015

     

     

    g39-deluxe-stingray-city-sandbar-snorkel-george-town-g03.jpg?10052016095308

  16. Thanks so much for following up. We don't get many updates.

     

    If you feel you need a TA, then ....

     

    Otherwise book with the TA with the biggest bonus.

     

    Yes, get multiple quotes from many TA's.

     

    Make then work for their commission.

     

    If you already "got" a TA, it may be difficult to "get multiple quotes"

     

    Keep us informed.

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