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Oosterdam - July 16, 2017- Alaska

Yes, those pics are nice. We were in 8065 on the Oosterdam, and it looks the same except I couldn't see the two chairs inside and the verandah chairs and foot stools have padding.

We are booked in cabin 8065 on the Oosterdam in July. Did you have any problems with noise above you? Thanks!

We just got off of the Miracle yesterday. The water felt cold to me but people were swimming.

I can answer question nbr 1 - You can get a private van that holds 7 passengers from Primetime Shuttle from LAX to the Long Beach Carnival Cruise port for about $73.00 each way. I am doing this cruise in Feb and we are using Primetime. 1-800-Red-Vans is their phone nbr.

Feb 2017 will be our first time on the Miracle and our first time in a Grand Suite. SO excited!

The name of the tour company in St. Lucia is dophindiveadventure. Can't say enough good things about them. Tour included drinks and lunch.

I did this itinerary and it was one of my favorite cruises. You can relax at a beach or take a tour. Each place is unique! Just pace yourself. My favorites - a beachclub at Barbados and the day trip we took on a small boat around St. Lucia. I would do this trip again in a heart beat! Enjoy.

That was nice!!!

Awesome!!!!

try this

http://www.remarkable.com/bonaire/pirates.html

They have several options. FYI...I haven't seen any reviews on this company.

The lovely Mrs. Jones is aboard currently, and I talked to her from Belize. She's having a FABULOUS time aboard again, and it wouldn't surprise me if she books YET AGAIN when she gets home! As noted above, "Liberty" has the best of all worlds! Great ship, fantastic crew, outstanding shows and the absolute finest/funest cruise you can find IMO! :D

(HMMMM, maybe I should book before she gets home. One of us has to be here all the time, and she'll book for December before I get the chance!) :eek:

 

"SKY"

Hey Sky! If you wait until Jan 16th some of the Grandmas Gone Wild can back you up again! :D

Looking forward to this cruise and The Liberty!

Sailed "Liberty" a couple of weeks ago. The various bands performing, besides the 10 piece theater band are:

 

"Bilateral" usually in the atrium

"3 Notes" Doing "Latin" music.

"Music Mix" playing at the Casino Stage.

 

All pretty good IMO!

 

"SKY"

HELLO SkyMaster.....I'm getting ready to go on the Liberty in Jan!!! All the Grandmas Gone Wild sure enjoyed backing you up last Feb! Say hello to the lovely Mrs for me!

Definitely! I'm kicking myself, should have gone for the balcony, but I had no money in savings when this hit. I don't want to screw up over a couple bucks,. And there's no going back, that date is not available now

Yes, the offer disappeared quick for this cruise! I saw how fast the balcony cabins were going so I booked this offer online with a 24 hour hold. Then, the next morning, I called my PCP and he canceled my 24hr hold and found a cabin with a better location and re-booked me.

Keep checking the cruise, because people do hold cabins for 24 hours and then decide not to go.

Oh yeah, my Pack & Play offer came in the mail yesterday....LOL. Snail mail!

See you in January!

:D

Earlier in the thread someone asked about the "extras" in their "$100 Onboard Credit + Extras". Has anyone else received this? Does anyone who has already cruised on one of the promotions know what the "extras" are?

Thanks

I just went back to look at all the fine print on my offer and nowhere was +Extras found. So I am interested too if anyone else was offered extras and what they are!

Just booked the Pack N Play for the 8 day southern Caribbean cruise on The Liberty, Jan 16th, Upper Deck Balcony. I am Gold and have never had an offer like this before! I get Casino offers but nothing like this! $130 plus taxes and fees...came out to be $266 each and we each get a $50 on board credit.

Hey Sammee....see you on board!

I am not a fan of CMC either. Tastes too doughy for me.

Doing the single digit dance ,,9 days and we will on the DREAM.

We are all dancing right there with you!

Has anyone gotten an upsell call when you have two rooms booked?

1) Dream 7 days Leaving 2/23/14

2) Upsell email came on Jan 7th, 46 days prior to sailing, "Special offer" Promo Code M6C

3) Original booking was: Two Cabins, 3 people in each, both cabins Upper Deck Balcony Forward (8A) 1 Starboard cabin and 1 Port Cabin

4) Received the email so I called my PVP and he told me what cabins were available and also said that he could not book it. He gave me another number to call after we selected the new cabins.

5) Booked 2 cabins, side by side, Vista Deck, Balcony Forward, for $40 each cabin. I remained booked under a casino rate (casino cash remains) and the other cabin remained booked under "more the merrier" rate.

We were thrilled to get the side by side balconies!

Captain Mike aboard The Fury offers an 1/2 day sail...but it's a "sailing yacht" not a catamaran. Holds about 24 passengers. We are booked in February for the 1/2 sail at $75 each.

This was printed on our confirmation "If your ship is docked at Havensite (WICO) Cruise Ship Dock, make an immediate left off the gangplank, walk down to the end of the dock. Make another left into Yacht Haven Grande Marina and walk staight 100 yards to the entrance to the FAT TURTLE RESTAURANT."

His email address is: captainmike@usvisailing.com and here is a link: http://www.usvisailing.com

Some of my favorites cruising songs:

I Can See Clearly Now -Johnny Nash

Coconut -Nilsson

One Love -Bob Marley

KoKoMo -The Beach Boys

Don't Worry, Be Happy -Bobby McFerrin

Did anyone keep any of these Oldie Goldies?

 

 

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I kept my cards from those exact ships, from way.......back when too!

Finally! Time for the single digit boogie! I've been dancing with everyone else for months and it is now MY turn!!!

 

woot woot!!! Can't wait!!!

 

It's a conga line!!! D:D:D:D:D

Have Fun!! Just remember Conga....no twerking :D

Envious!!

Please write a review to help me pass the time until our Feb cruise on the Dream!!

Have fun!!

Great, i have to Jan or so before I have to commit, so that would be great.

Just got back from St. Lucia and our tour with DophinDiveAdvenures!. Loved it!! Beautiful! Wonderful hosts! Made sure we were all happy. Would not hesitate to book it again.

Will write a full trip report soon with pictures.

I just booked this tour for my group of 11 in July. It sounds amazing! If anyone can post any more pictures or info that would be great:)

We booked Papa Irwin for our cruise in late June...I promise to write a review!