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4 hours ago, bnurick said:

On a roll this morning.  Cafe al Bacio menu.  Never really focus on everything they offer.  Pivoted from my double shot vanilla latte with 3 pumps of vanilla to a Coffee Americano with 3 pumps of vanilla and cream.

 

Thank you for sharing! Can't wait!

22 hours ago, SharonK said:

We are on the Feb 20 sailing and have a 1:30 check-in time.  Does anyone know can we get there earlier and be able to board earlier?

 

We sailed in November and they were very strict with boarding times. We were lined up outside by our time slot. If the 1-1:30 group finishes early, they will let your line go. We saw guests there 2-3 hrs early, in their respective lines, sprawled out on the sidewalk trying to nap.

19 hours ago, kptbylorraine said:

Wow!

Looks similar to a dessert served in Wonderland on RCCL Symphony OTS.

We also did the golf cart self tour. It was a great day! Highly recommended.

Regarding wrinkled clothing. I've found that ironing at home and covering item with dry cleaner bag is the trick. NEVER have had a wrinkle. The garments slide over or another instead of clinging and wrinkling each other. I have a rolling garment bag, best investment ever. But I use same method for DH business trips when he needs a dress shirt and sport coat. Cover shirt with plastic bag and gently fold into carryon. Turns out great!

It's been a few years since I've sailed with Celebrity. One of our favorite events was the elegant brunch served on a sea day in the MDR. Complete with live music and ice sculptures. Do they still do that?

I looked at that same cruise for Feb 2019, ended up on Celebrity for similar itinerary. Have sailed with RCI x5. I have done better by using TA, get more perks than booking through RCI. Looking forward to visiting those southern islands.

Stupid question but is this an organized event or do you just find your own bars?

Bar Hop one of my favorite excursions EVER! We're not big drinkers. Views terrific, tour guides wonderful! Great fun, great food, would definitely do again! Drive to east side of island and stops at 4 different seaside bar/restaurants. Food and drink available. So going and games aboard air conditioned bus.

Hi, we had a fabulous tour rafting down the Martha Brae river, nice and tranquil and some lovely scenery well worth the money,

I've also done the bamboo rafts. Enjoy a beverage and a slow relaxing ride. Drivers can be talkative, you can get a lot if history and info from them.

Is there a site where one can find out layout of cabin i.e. where bed is located? I see many seem to have that information. Wondering where you find it?

Also on the Feb 3 cruise. Food in MDR was very good. Had heard so many complaints, but I disagree. However the service was very SLOW! It took a generous 2 hours for a meal. Missed other events due to slow service. Wait staff was pleasant and very kind, but time between courses was WAYYY to long. 15-30" between courses is CRAZY! Also, had difficulty getting anything to drink other than water. Bar service slow, and coffee with dessert was not to be had. Ate at Sabors one evening, very disappointed. Service there was good, but food bland and tasteless, in a MEXICAN restaurant. I visited with others that shared the same complaints.

Appreciate the review! We embark in 12 days!! Will be here in no time!

It's a great way to explore the island on your own pace. And it's safe to drive around. It's about 20 min. Driving to jibe city. But if you want to see some highlights also then drive the southpart and see salt mountains, slave huts, pink salt Bassins, donkey sanctuary, flamingos, lighthouse and end up at jibe city. This takes about 1,5 hour driving.

 

 

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Also looking at golf carts. Is Bonaire safe to be driving around by yourselves? There would be two of us, not a group?

Sailing first time on Navigator in a few weeks myself. Have sailed two very similar ships, Freedom and Independence. There are many interesting things to do, watch and or participate in . Things you will not find on Empress. Ice shows, flow rider, specialty dining and the promenade atmosphere. Enjoy Cozumel, did a Bar Hop there ,can't wait to go back and do it again (and I'm not a drinker).

Does anyone have a Navigator 9 day S Caribbean compass that they can post? Much appreciated! Thanks

CruiseLifeRick sailed Dec 9 and posted the compasses in his Live Review

What are the blocks ? How does one earn and collect them?

Can anyone shed some light on the panoramic view ocenaview cabins at front end of ship? What kind of view? How big are windows?

We were also on that Feb 8 cruise. There was no Noro that we were aware of. But one of our family members did have a gastrointestinal event, that required a few visits from the nurse and quarrantined to the stateroom for 24 hours. That was one of 6 family members traveling together and nobody else got it. Treated VERY well and fairly by the medical staff on board.

Freedom Class ships: Liberty, Independence and Freedom are GREAT ships. You won't be disappointed! Plenty large, plenty to do and are still very large ships. Still around 4000 guests. I've sailed on Freedom and Independence and will definitely go again. My first time on Allure in 7 days:)

You mention Captain Tore. Would that be Tor Isak Olsen?