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Oh boy.....this is gonna be good! I love your reviews and astronomy and eclipses are very interesting to me. 🙂 Have a fantastic voyage!! ~Nancy

I wonder if the dance troupe you saw in Papeete was the same one I saw there on a different cruise line in 2019. That group was the best cultural dance show I have ever seen! So professional and talented. The musicians and dancers were all top-notch. I'm glad you had a great show there as well! ~Nancy

That picture is "suitable for framing"!! You both look so good! ~Nancy

Depending on cabin category, laundry may be included in the Full World Cruise 2026.

Would that be something like "The Polynesian Flu"? ~Nancy

@Ski Mom 2 Thanks for responding. A private pool sounds really nice! Yes, I am looking for a kitchen and living area so will continue to look at the possibilities I have already found. ~Nancy

Thank you @Cruising-along. Your Moorea pictures are gorgeous!! ~Nancy

Thanks for sharing! I got the link from them too. Haven't watched it yet. I was just reading about the Aurora that may be visible in the northern US tonight. My Minnesota relatives can hopefully see it. I live too far south unfortunately. ~Nancy

If you mean the Port Everglades cruise terminal, there are taxis waiting right outside the door and the Uber/Lyft pickup area is right next to that. The Port Everglades cruise terminal to FLL airport is only about 4 miles and should be around $20-25. I paid $55 to go all the way to MIA by Lyft in November 2022 and that is about 30 miles. If you mean Miami Cruise terminal than the price quoted by @cantgetin makes sense. Have fun! ~Nancy

Exactly. As @CruiserBruce recommended, keep monitoring! My upcoming May cruise had a few excursions listed as soon as I booked it a year ago. Some sold out quickly. Over time new tours have been added and the sold-out tours have added more capacity. It's an evolving list! ~Nancy

I sure hope your AC is fixed by now! How was the day in Lima? ~Nancy

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You will need to pay the daily gratuities for each teen. ~Nancy

Rich, did you get off the ship in Moorea? If so, what did you do? I'll be there next year so am curious to find out interesting things to do. ~Nancy

More daylight hours in May, June and July. (June 21st is the solstice)

@Joe&Barry Ugh! Please let us know when they finally fixed it. If it wasn't soon, hopefully there was a vacant cabin you could at least go sleep in. ~Nancy

@BermudaBound2014 Thank you so much for your well written and fun trip report! I've stayed at the Manchester Hyatt twice and loved the views of the bay and city. Great late sail away pictures! I'm guessing you will be able to sleep very well tonight after a crazy day and the wee bit of wine!! 😉 ~Nancy

That sounds very nice! Would you mind sharing the contact info/website for this cottage? I had my plans changed due to the Windstar cancellations so now will be going in April 2025. Have a wonderful trip! Thanks, ~Nancy

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The Zuiderdam is on the World Cruise at the moment! Read the "Live From" posts to learn about the ship, activities and menus. Ocean Bar for background music in the evenings. Views from Crow's Nest and Seaview pool area. I love the Signature Suites!!!

Welcome to Cruise Critic! The excursion is not run by HAL. Club Orange will get you priority tender to the excursion. That said, I really think you should be able to get a seat inside the excursion boat. Have fun! ~Nancy

star-deck-plans-jan2024.pdf (windstarcruises.com)

The Star Balcony Suites have the bed next to the balcony. If you want the seating by the balcony, as I prefer, then you need to book a BS Balcony Suite category. star-deck-plans-jan2024.pdf (windstarcruises.com) Have a great trip! ~Nancy