Tatka

We sail to Bahamas, Caribbeans and Bermuda all the time from NJ. You cannot predict the weather, but I would not say that one direction is more stormy that another. Storms are rare, but waves do happen from time to time..

We usually do 1 out of 5 cruises a year out of Bayonne on Vision class. 12 dayers to S Caribbeans. Others are Oasis, Quantum, Voyager/Freedom classes … Last two years it was Enchantment. We enjoyed it a lot! We love Centrum with tons of music daily! Boleros is a nice addition. Shows are nice. We love all windows in Centrum! Enchantment also has tons of paintings around Centrum.. makes fun to explore them.

39 10 days cruises in suite = 780 points… doable.

We used Lyft right near terminal entrance.

Yes.. we became more loyal… Not only because of perks, Royal offers great value … and the best collection of cruises out of Northeast year around, but perks are nice.

Amazing ship and right size. It is smaller than Oasis class, but pretty much second after that. 5 day cruise features amazing entertainment! The best ice show. Encore Broadway show - Saturday night fever Circus de Soleil type of show: In the air We enjoyed every second of it in May even though weather was meh for most days

We do not cruise in suites. We do cruise 5 times a year. We even cruise around holidays to maximize vacation. Disembarkation day is always my work day if not a weekend (work remotely while driving).

We made it to D in May 2018 (cruised since 2003, but with 8 lines till 2021). Made to D+ in 2022. Next cruise we will have 283. I think with at pace we will make it in another 8-10 years well before retirement.

Well.. this is not entirely true. People buy those balconies. We bought obstructed balconies for example. People who buy GTY only assigned those if others did not buy them. And they pay less. fair deal.

Israel pretty often becomes a war zone. Don’t get me wrong I have family and friends there, but… Loans are fine.

No, it’s not free usually. Loans are provided. As much as we want it to be free.. if we expect government to evacuate us from dangerous places.. government will oversee where we are going. Do you want this?

We had 3 NYE on Royal ships and two on Princess. All were amazing. Big celebrations, balloon(s) drop, musing, dancing before and after New Year… fun fun.

I have other information. Also even cargo handlers have are paid based on education (in some reason).

No. Amount is fine... I am talking about tipping.

Why? They are paid very low and this is a good source of income.

We give $1-2.

Yes, my husband is on this mission... we lately have 8-10 cruises booked. )))

Sex of the Seas (why not?)

There are several staterooms on 13th deck that are considered to be obstructed view due to overhang. . We booked originally at 6th deck obstructed view (it was cheaper or same price as inside) then we saw that obstructed view cabin became available on 13th deck and asked agency to move us which they did.

Thank you. Disney is a very special line.. I never sailed with them. Sailed with RCI (28) - Celebrity (7) - Princess (7) - NCL (9) - Holland (2) - Carnival (2) - MSC (2) - Cunard (1) . All, but 2 had some forms of MTD (Anytime, Freestyle, Your Time Dining, Select etc) . NCL did not have traditional.

Princess just like RCI has both. Assigned and Anytime dining since we started sailing with them in 2006. Every line except for Cunard (regular accommodations) and MSC (maybe they also have it now) have both. NCL does not have assigned dining. Only Freestyle.

"New Program" My Time dining exists since 2000-x (2007 or earlier). You can arrive at any time or make reservation. Nothing different than Freestyle with NCL or similar on all other lines.

Yes, Starlink. My experience on Anthem in January was so-so (dropped connections), but since then Enchantment and on Liberty twice it was very good. There is only one tier. Surf and stream.

Just booked this cabin and happy to see how great balcony looks. We moved from 6th deck where cabins were really obstructed.

I am not sure it is that popular. Even we who love them on Anthem did not book them for several upcoming cruises on Odyssey. Most people who cruise in insides do not spend much time in their rooms. While it is a nice feature - we use it more than real balconies when we have them - I am not sure it adds enough to pay for it.