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We popped in there numerous times for late lunches on recent cruises. Especially nice on warm port days, dine outside. Reminiscent of the Uptown Grill on the Breakaway, not sure what Getaway was called. Since it's complimentary now, usually busy, but as with other things some still complain because they changed the menu when it became free.

We always cruise in February but try to avoid Jersey week/President's break now, if possible. Did b2bs this year late Feb, early March into mid March. March cruise was same length, 10 days, but busier, but no issues with college spring breakers, more baby carriages, though. 🙃 The 12 day is likely to be very popular with all cruisers as many like the longer ones from NYC and currently the only option. The prices have rapidly increased since our November booking. The March one is an 8 day Bahamas, PC, so might have more college kiddos this year, but don't really expect masses.

Definitely official; chatted with the floor mngr on recent cruises and they were trying to decide which machines to move into the smoking enclosure..

Interesting; earlier NYC departure and later for Bermuda.

A local lady had mentioned the other day that you all were departing at 5 instead of 3 Was yours changed precruise? Our sailings have a 6pm NYC departure and 3 pm Bermuda.

3 ; early, middle, later

A few years ago preshutdown, they had a stand against the wall with basic items situated midway through the terminal. Have never seen a food truck. Interesting Also for a short time they had ship store items for sale in the terminal; caps, Lanyards, mugs, etc.

Same, listed, never charged

Haven't been on the Joy since late 2022 and have a few upcoming cruises booked. Two requests, if you get a chance, please/ty. The observation lounge doors weren't automatic then, quite a challenge for pax using mobility aids; needed to wait and hope someone appeared for access. Pic of new smoking enclosure on pool deck. Guessing it's similar to Baway/Getaway. Thanks and enJOY!

Wondering if they finally made the observation doors automatic? Wasn't easy for mobility challenged pax in 2022.

I knew about the Elite benefits, but wasn't aware the amenities were added precruise. Thanks!

Good to know. I'm sure it will take a while to smooth out the process.

I needed to call about possibly changing a cabin on an comped cruise. Was going to wait until at least next week to inquire re PIF bookings with FAS. Since I was already on the phone, I asked. Sweet rep put me on hold a few times, apologized several times and checked latest memos. She removed all my Bev pkgs on all my bookings, readjusted totals and sent new confirmations for all without asking. PIF bookings should see the refunds back to the cc in 7-10 days . I'll be checking. They still don't have specifics how/when/where the beverage pkg will be added for Ruby , other than onboard. Should be similar for Elite. * Elite player boarded Getaway today, and GS added new drink benefits to her freestyle card.

New updated website lists UBP (formerly called PBP) For Ruby and PPBP for elite. How/when those will be applied is unknown at this juncture. Some have called and been told "onboard ". Others have indicated things appearing on their bookings. Always purchase the FAS and currently have 2 after FP, one PIF, and one farther out comped cruises. Additional ones with just deposits, currently. Lots of details to work out and implement. I'll wait till the onslaught of calls has died down, and hopefully get more consistent information and details. Pax on the sailings where changes have been implemented will likely share their experiences. Several cruises now started before April 1st. Next up isn't until May for me.

All my bookings have FAS, which I always add, including 2 past FP. Dropping them from other bookings wouldn't be an issue before FP if they're automatically adding the pkg for Ruby up. The adding "at time of bookings " per info I've seen is also interesting as my bookings started back in June 2023. No changes to my wifi, either. We shall see the procedures soon, hopefully. Unfortunately, the little guys; reps and onboard hosts will be dealing with the muck and likely not so pleasant pax/customers. Typical higher up decisions, implementation in most businesses. Stay tuned,; Paul Harvey, the rest of the story. 🙃