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Onboard the Allure, I was spoiled and get my slice of pizza late at night from Sorrento.

Is there anywhere we can get slice of pizza late in the night on Mariner of the Seas?

Hopefully waiting for "yes" answer from experienced cruisers :)

Thank you!

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We're doing something in 2015 that I said we'd never do, a cruise without a balcony. I'm already feeling claustrophobic about it.

We're doing the New England out of Baltimore in mid Oct. My reasoning is that we really won't use the balcony much, too cool.

I am definitely keeping my eye on the rates. If the balconies get anywhere near what we're paying for the inside, I'm on it.

Me too here.

For our Canada/New England in Sep/Oct 2015, we will be in an oceanview. First cruise without a balcony, too cold!

But still keeping our finger crossed for the upgrade fairies.... ... :)

Just hand over your luggages to the porter (and don't forget to tip). It will be delivered to your cabin, but may take some time, 4pm, 8pm, or even later.

Bring along the things you need right away in your carry on. Example your bathing suit, if you want to use the pool upon boarding. Or some medicines that you have to take.

Enjoy your cruise!

We did sort of b2b, 2 different lines, 2 different ships, 2 different itineraries.

Our 7 days Western Caribbean cruise on the Allure ends on April 27 in Fort Lauderdale. We then meet our limo (pre-booked) and go straight to the Port of Miami. On the same day there we board the Epic for a 14 days Trans-Atlantic to Barcelona.

One thing to remember :

After collecting your luggages from the first cruise, take off all disembarkation tags from it, and put on the luggage tags of the second cruise. Oh, that's a great moment! A cruise just ends, another cruise to start!

I think the excitement is more with 2 different ships. B2b on the same ship is just like an extension of the same cruise as you already knows the ship. With 2 different ships you have everything new to explore!

Enjoy your cruise(s) !

Thank you, Carol.

Good idea.

Our cruise will end in NY.

We will have to disembark in the AM but our hotel check in time is in the PM. Could you please suggest a shore excursion suitable for us?

We need to keep our luggages during the excursion as well.

Thank you.

Congratulations! Happy cruising.

Juat curious: how many travel wallet is given? (other items quantity is mentioned in the cover letter but not the wallet).

Thanks for sharing your experience.

Well written.

No insides, no suites.

I just love balconies!

Happy cruising!

I enjoyed both, Celebrity (Solstice) and Royal (Allure). Both will not disappoint you.

There are plusses and minuses. For me, food on Royal is better than X (subjective).

Go, and enjoy your Royal cruise!

Happy cruising!

Happy to hear that you've enjoyed your cruise.

Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for the review.

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Sorry but this is incorrect...RCI has what they call "Tea Time" in the WJ on all ships from 3:30-5:00pm daily...Great selection of food/snacks with my favorite being scones and bread pudding.

Thank you for your correction.

Sorry my mistake.

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Ensuring the onboard statement is correct. :p

Port side does not mean facing the port while docking. Don't worry, on the upper deck, the view is 360 <3

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There is no special afternoon tea as such, but tea and snacks are available at Cafe Promenade all day long :D

Sparkles87,

Just bring your food and sit down. There are waiters around, and if you ask them nicely to get your drink, they will be willing to help.

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Another vote of thanks. Very useful info.

If food is important to you, calculate to include UDP (ultimate dining package) in the cost of your cruise.

Enjoy!

Planning and getting excited about the cruise before it actually start is half the fun.

The cruise itself is 100% fun! Every moment of it!

Writing reviews after the cruise, distributing souvenirs, browsing photos, reading other's reviews, and doing Cruise Critic keeps me on the high. And preparing for the next cruise... ... ....

Cruise is a never ending fun for me! :D

Non-alcoholic wine, non-alcoholic beer, and just ask the waiter what non-alcoholic cocktail he can make.

Not too many choices really :)

Congrats on your 'pre-honeymoon'.

1. You may come to the cruise terminal around 10-ish. Boarding generally starts around 11 so you can enjoy your first lunch onboard.

2. Since you have prepaid your tip, any additional tips are at your discretion. I guess you will be ok with 100 in cash. You may want to bring more, of course.

As a guidance, your room steward $10 or 20. Your MDR wait staff the same. And $2 to $5 for room service each. Add $5 to $10 for the guide if you are taking any shore excursion.

3. You can leave the ship shortly after reaching final port, and drive home. No need to book any hotel unless you want to.

I never sail with Carnival so you'd get better answers for your other questions at the Carnival forum.

Enjoy your cruise!

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Agree with Bob. Solarium Bistro is better than Windjammer for your first lunch onboard.

Enjoy your cruise!