Treasure Hunter

I made the Love Boat theme my ringtone.

I think the average age on HAL is dead.

Try NCL. We think it falls in between Celebrity and the pre covid RCCL. We cruise a lot. Celebrity, NCL, Princess, Oceania and even two on Regent. Love Celebrity but NCL has better entertainment and is livelier.

We just got off the Emerald and you had to go to the customer service desk like everyone else. There is a sign for suites and elites. There used to be a red roped line. The personnel does not favor suites and in fact is rude. Next time we will only take a Princess cruise that has a suite concierge and lounge.

We have 35 cruises on Princess and our Princess to Alaska was from Vancouver. Princess does Alaska better than any other cruise line. You will have a wonderful time. If you can go try to see Victoria. If you take the railroad to Canada excursion, sit on the left side for the best scenery.The train reverses but everyone is asleep on the way down. Bring layers even in July.

We like the Hilton at the Marina

When out by the pool we order chicken BLTs for lunch and they always accommodate us. It is a delicious sandwich

Always ask. Look for someone in a dark blue jacket that looks professional. Then go straight to the Haven line ( there won’t be much). It’s what you are paying for.

Yes she sat down next to me to play. She was just being polite and didn’t stay long. I think she had the drink package. The problem was that there just weren’t enough slots in either section.

I didn't ask her not to smoke. She volunteered. I understand the rules. Often there are smokers hanging around who do not play. But as I said it seemed less than years before. We had a blast as many people were jolly and having a great time. I man next to me was playing 88 cents and hit for $10,000. We were all screaming. He nearly fell off his chair.

Just got off the Emerald. I’m a non smoker and hate the smell, my eyes sting and my hair seems to absorb it. There were few smokers that were also players. There were not enough slots and the casino was jammed most nights. I hit four hand pays so for sure I wanted to be in there all possible hours. One lovely lady who smoked asked me if I minded if she smoked. I said Idid ( but I didn’t have a leg to stand on as I was in the smoking section ( my favorite machines) but she should go ahead anyway. She decided not to smoke. I was thrilled at such kindness. I notice few smokers than years before. Hopefully the habit will just die out.

We upgraded from a mini in a great location to a Reserve Class mini a little farther from an elevator. We love club class ( reserve) dining and we’re treated like Royalty! So for us it was worth every penny

Also on Celebrity retreat, once you are off the ship it’s goodbye Charley. On Haven disembarkation the Haven sends someone with you to the front of the line past 100s waiting at immigration.

The Have. Is better than the retreat ( we were on the Edge last winter in a Celebrity suite and a Royal suite. We didn’t like the menus in Luminae . The Haven has so many more perks. My favorite is the escort to shows.

No but you can go to the Internet cafe when you board

The Sun supposedly has a real Suite restaurant like the NCL Haven or Celebrity Retreat. Princess was really falling behind

We just got off Emerald and are elite. We were in an upgraded reserve mini from a balcony. We got the early embarkation and early disembarkation but did not get the extra water. I traded our little Alcohol bottles for extra water. They charged us for laundry $42!. Otherwise the room was fine after I had the mattress replaced ( first night it was so bad I was in pain) and the sensors on the floor woke us up by turning on the lights when we used the restroom during the night. I missed the suites I had on the Regal and Sky. But loved the reserve dining. You will be happy with the extra space to host. I could never ever stay in an interior cabin. I’d rather not go.

Good reminder

Just got off the Emerald. Had to board ship. Went right to muster station and crew swiped our medallions. You had until 3:00 to watch video. Went to room turned on tv. Used bathroom and put away carryon. By then it was over. It can tell if both medallions are in the room. By then it was 12:00 and dining room was open for lunch and we were done!

Currently on the Emerald. She is in good shape. I did need my mattress replaced. And the lights in the room work on sensors and go off in the middle of the night if you go to the bathroom!

We will be in NYC tomorrow Friday at 6:30 AM so your ship (Emerald) so at least you know you can board!

By the way. We saw Rock Opera last night and it was very enjoyable . The singers were very talented and they got a standing ovation.

New York has winter break the week that includes Presidents Day. We try to sail from NY but this winter will be on the NCL Encore from Miami. Last winter on the Breakaway there were 1800 kids.

We had a great lobster roll at 22 Bowen in the market to the right of the tender pier.

We aren’t sheltering in place, we’re hightailing out of Canada and making a beeline to NY