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Has anyone booked this directly through Hilton and then arranged their own transportation? I am considering this option, but am not sure how hard it will be to get there on our own.

Reviving this thread.... has anyone else tried to book the room directly through Hilton and can share their experience? I am also in the situation where I'd like to use points to book the room, but would need access during the day (i.e., a much earlier check-in).

Not sure what you mean by splash area, but there is an area on Harmony for swim diapers.

Thanks, Bob! I am becoming a little disenchanted with DCL and want to seriously consider returning to RCCL this fall... but the splash pad is my hang-up. The photos of the Splashaway Bay kid splash area on HOTS look awesome.... but they look like the H2O zones on other ships that kids in swim diapers are NOT allowed in. I can't find a single photo of any actual swim-diaper-approved area on HOTS (l;ke the one that someone was able to post from Majesty). This is a sticking point on booking for us, so I just want to be sure there is some area for my 2 y.o. before booking.

Can anyone confirm that the splash area on Harmony of the Seas is also swim-diaper friendly?

Thanks everyone for the feedback! Somehow I was under the impression that you made a half dozen cupcakes, or something like that, from an old thread or a cruise review. My mistake! I can definitely handle one cupcake :)

I'm thinking about signing up for the cupcake decorating class, but it's hard to imagine eating all those cupcakes amidst the many other treats being offered while onboard. And it looks like the only available class time still open is the afternoon before we disembark. Does anyone know if you can take the cupcakes off the ship with you? I'm blanking on whether customs would want to toss them. If anyone has tried, I'd appreciate your feedback.

Thanks! 😊

I've seen a lot of talk about re-routing FL based cruises headed to the Caribbean. Anyone know what they would do to re-route a Bermuda cruise leaving out of NJ if a storm comes up the East Coast? Or just want to speculate with me? :) Our cruise is still a little while away, but all this hurricane talk has me wondering what the options would be...

Thanks for the reply and your review! It was a lot of fun to read!

Do you have any pictures of your cabin and or balcony that you are willing to share? We are sailing in a GS on Liberty in about a month and I'd love to see some recent photos! TIA.

We just got our cruise docs today - 37days out. No air involved.

We thought Oceania was by far the best of all the lines we've sailed, but also the most expensive. We were on the second sailing of the new Riviera in 2013, so perhaps we had a particularly good experience.

Of the other lines we've sailed - Disney, Princess, Royal Carribbean and NCL - nothing else is really a standout. Some great, some good, some not-so-good.

And I agree with a previous poster, that sometimes the food is made or broken by the surrounding experience. Its hard to look back clearly on JUST the food when there is a lot that colors your opinion from the dining experience as a whole.

Thank you so much for sending these! I love pre-planning and this is so helpful... I've never seen a muster drill so early before! The advanced warning is much appreciated!

How was embarkation? What time did you arrive and how long did it take you to get on ship once you arrived at the port?

I forgot about that trick... please send to me too! cee.maiello@gmaildotcom Thanks!

I'm on the Constellation for a 4 day cruise later this month and I'd love to see the Dailies!! Thanks for offering. My recollection is that I can't post my private email address in this forum. Is there a way to post the Dailies to the thread?