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I would definitely pursue it. $150 is a lot of money that can be used for fun stuff. It may be too that the taxes and port fees increased, that has happened to me when I thought I was getting an $80 OBC but only got $40. But $150 increase in taxes and fees seems very high.

I always worry and stress out the night before a trip. I need sleep, thank God it's a 4 hour drive and I do not have to do any driving to get to the port =)

That is correct. Last cruise we used our EDL's and left the birth certificate and naturalization certificate at home.

That's what I thought. And that's what the FAQ sounds like to me. I've been panicking all night because I couldn't find my birth certificate. I have 2 of my husband's, 2 of my son's, 0 of mine. No clue how that could be. Last time I used it was 2 years ago, at the same time as my husband, to get our passport cards.

I have a passport card... therefore I do not need my birth certificate, correct?

I drank a lot of that moscato on our last cruise wih the cheers program. It was delicious!

More to do on Sunshine, so I would pick that one.

Check into Coki and Sapphire beaches in St. Thomas for snorkeling.

Glad I have AT&T and just confirmed my plan allows for VI and PR two of our four stops next week. The rest of my family I am cruising with are on Verizon.

they ask you to carry it on so that it will not bust and ruin other luggage, sometimes they will not let it go with luggage and other times they let it go. we always carry ours on since they let us take it on. sooner or later they will stop it if they keep packing it in luggage, others dont like their clothes wet with wine and soda.

Exactly

When we debark and carry our own luggage can we leave the ship whenever we want?

It has to be cleared through customs first, then they will announce when self assist passengers are able to leave.

I want to visit Cable Beach because it looks so lovely and there is a chance to see some marine life while snorkeling. We have our own gear for snorkeling. I'm just worried about the times our ship is in port... 1pm to 7pm seems pretty short to me for a beach day plan. Would you still think Melia is worth it for a day pass so my parents can enjoy the pool and shade? Would it be better to just use a public access to Cable Beach? How is the beach at the public access locations? Is it $30 a person nicer in front of Melia? We do plan to take the bus so that will help keep the cost down, especially when compared to the Carnival beach excursions offered. Due to the port time it should be easy to eat a large meal before getting off the ship and not need to eat off the ship unless we see something we'd like to try. The daiquiri shack I've read about across from the resorts is definitely appealing.

Trying to keep things as inexpensive as possible while still having a nice time. This was a very unexpected trip and so we weren't able to budget much for excursions.

I spent an extra $2-3 per day over 8 days to tip the servers/bartenders who were waiting on us a lot. For about $20 extra we had drinks waiting for us at bars and servers who would bee line for us on deck, MDR and in shows, got a few "samples" and overlooked an extra drink that exceeded my husbands daily limit one night. It was well worth it. We were never snubbed on the majority of drinks that I didn't add an extra tip to or treated any differently. It was an 8 day cruise at the end of October on the Legend and we never left the ship in ports so we spent a lot of time talking to the bartenders and waiters too.

They've been plain chocolates lately, they used to be chocolate mints. The old ones were better

The ships do seem to be less crowded without lots of kids during off peak times.

I wonder if PVPs can still do it for you. Mine has always handled mine for me and I love the ease

That stinks

I would pass. Not much to see out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean for most of the cruise. Hawaii is expensive so I'd rather use the money to do excursions. But that's me and we prefer the quiet, dark interior rooms. We did take a balcony for Alaska and that,was worth it. But there is beautiful scenery the entire cruise to view.

Nine more days to go..... Whoooooooooooo Hoooooooooo we can hardly wait, we need a break:D

On the same cruise! Super excited! Woohoo!

My husband and I found a good deal on an upgrade on our last cruise. it was a 3 person cabin but the last cabin available in the category. We were able to book it and keep it but they did warn us we could be moved.

French onion soup in the steakhouse

French fries with nacho cheese sauce

Hot chocolate

Deli Rueben

Spring rolls appetizer

Stuffed mushrooms appetizer

Warm chocolate melting cake

Strawberry daiquiri

Melon crush martini

I get to sail on her next Saturday, can't wait! Hope you have a wonderful time

Had it on Legend last year. It's fun!

I would like to know if all the food options are open on Embarkation Day. I know the Buffet will get really crowded, but I'm not sure if I want to just order something from the Dining room. Choices, Choices, Choices. What will be my choices?

The dining room will not be open. Lido buffet areas only including deli, fish and chips, Mongolian wok, guys burgers, blue iguana

I bet you would enjoy the afternoon tea time on sea days.

The hot chocolate is very good.

Glad my PVP talked me out of booking airfare through Carnival for our Alaskan cruise.