Rare LaRue1975 Posted June 24 Author #126 Share Posted June 24 On 6/23/2024 at 9:57 AM, SenatorsFan said: Thank you for this most entertaining review! I really enjoyed it. We did a B2B on Celebration in Jan. and are heading out again in Sept. for an ABC cruise. 👍🥰 Thank you so much for the positive feedback, happy to hear you enjoyed our adventure! I’m jealous you get to do the ABC cruise, that was my first choice but my casino offer didn’t include the 8 day cruises. Have a wonderful time! 😎🛳️😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted June 24 Author #127 Share Posted June 24 4 hours ago, jakeT said: When you have a casino drink on us card. I always get two bottles of water before I leave the casino to bring back to the room. I have Drinks On Us Everywhere so can get water at the bars too but I started ordering two 12 packs of the water for our room every cruise. I could never remember to get the waters with my drinks, Senior brain I guess.😜 We go through at lot of water so I do remember to get the two free large bottles for being Gold or Platinum. You need to stay hydrated for sure! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenatorsFan Posted June 24 #128 Share Posted June 24 32 minutes ago, LaRue1975 said: Thank you so much for the positive feedback, happy to hear you enjoyed our adventure! I’m jealous you get to do the ABC cruise, that was my first choice but my casino offer didn’t include the 8 day cruises. Have a wonderful time! 😎🛳️😎 Thanks, I know we'll have a great time! I was just browsing cruises and saw this ABC one and knew I had to get it booked immediately! 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted June 24 Author #129 Share Posted June 24 5 hours ago, nancy1031 said: Loved your review - I was on the Celebration in Oct 23- loved it- your hubby reminds me of my dad, dad never helped plan a trip or pack- mom asked him to help pack once- he brought her a tie and tie clasp!!! I'm also staying at the JW MARRIOT MARQUIS before my cruise in Oct 24- Thank you and I am happy you enjoyed reading it! He never asks me about our travel plans and usually just tunes me out when I talk about them. I do plan around things I know he does and doesn’t want to do, after 48 years we know each other pretty well. 😜 He does pack for himself now and I am no longer picky about what he packs, at 70 he can wear whatever the heck it wants! You will love the JW Marquis! We arrived exhausted and then were completely worn out from the heat so didn’t get to enjoy it as much as I would have liked. I definitely need a do over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser12345678 Posted June 25 #130 Share Posted June 25 17 hours ago, LaRue1975 said: First, DO NOT cancel the Exel Aft suite, it’s such a special experience and gave us memories we will always treasure. It is a very romantic hideaway and yes, you can fill the tub with cold water. We never used the hot water and only used it during the day to cool off while sunning ourselves on the balcony. You can turn on the jets and bubbles which makes it even more refreshing and there is room for two. We planned to use it at night also as a hot tub but never got around to it. The tub is fully covered so there are no issues when they wash the lido deck at night. The problem with the deck washing only affects the 15th deck and maybe slightly for the 14th deck. We used our balcony all day on the sea days and all afternoon on the port days. All three sail ins and sail aways were amazing! Add in the spaciousness of the suite, the OMG shower and the personal dining reservation service from Zoey and I don’t see how you can beat it. If you enjoyed the Havana area on the Mardi Gras I highly recommend a Havana cabin on the Vista, Horizon or Panorama. The Havana area on those ships is fabulous with a good sized pool, two huge hot tubs and a lot of loungers and outdoor seating. We have done the Vista and Panorama and will be on the Horizon for a B2B in April. Have a wonderful cruise, I know you are going to enjoy that suite! Thanks for the feedback! We decided to keep the suite. You only live once right?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARcruisin2 Posted June 25 #131 Share Posted June 25 thanks for taking the time to do this great review! I really enjoyed it and look forward to your next one 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted June 26 Author #132 Share Posted June 26 13 hours ago, cruiser12345678 said: Thanks for the feedback! We decided to keep the suite. You only live once right?! Yes! Life is best lived collecting beautiful memories with loved ones. ❤️❤️ The older you get the more you realize it is true. After I booked the upgrade I did have some second thoughts and worried I would regret spending the extra $3000. I decided that was nothing compared to the regret I would feel for missing the opportunity to experience the suite of my dreams. Believe me, we have no regrets! Enjoy every minute, especially the many hours you will spend on that fabulous balcony! 😎🛳️😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted June 26 Author #133 Share Posted June 26 7 hours ago, ARcruisin2 said: thanks for taking the time to do this great review! I really enjoyed it and look forward to your next one 🙂 Thank you! I am looking forward to doing another one! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted July 2 Author #134 Share Posted July 2 On 6/10/2024 at 3:56 PM, jimbo5544 said: First off congrats on doing the first review. Having it a B2B makes it a challenge. Second, getting the water taxi of teh inter-coastal in FLL is a fantastic way to see the local sights. You hooked me, I am along for the ride. I am reading my review today so I can relive my trip and just realized I never responded to your comment. Thank you and I hope enjoyed the full review. I can’t thank you enough for your review that inspired me to book the Exel Aft Suite. We did have the trouble with the nightly deck washing but also loved our location on the top deck. We felt like we were on top of the world up there and it also felt very private. It was the urgency of finding a 15th deck suite available for our cruise that made me jump on it so quickly. I am so grateful we had the opportunity. ❤️🛳️❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted July 2 #135 Share Posted July 2 49 minutes ago, LaRue1975 said: I am reading my review today so I can relive my trip and just realized I never responded to your comment. Thank you and I hope enjoyed the full review. I can’t thank you enough for your review that inspired me to book the Exel Aft Suite. We did have the trouble with the nightly deck washing but also loved our location on the top deck. We felt like we were on top of the world up there and it also felt very private. It was the urgency of finding a 15th deck suite available for our cruise that made me jump on it so quickly. I am so grateful we had the opportunity. ❤️🛳️❤️ Thanks, one of the rewards of writing reviews, in in reliving the experience. It is one heck of a room, the best we have ever been in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbajan Posted July 3 #136 Share Posted July 3 Wonderful review and photos.👍 I definitely picked up the @Jamman54 influence in your review. Great job🙏 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Journey11 Posted July 3 #137 Share Posted July 3 What an amazing, informative, and interesting review! Great pictures too.⭐️ Thank you for taking the time to prepare it. I’m so happy that you and your husband had such an enjoyable B2B cruise. I also like your outlook on life. You are clearly a “glass half full” versus “glass half empty” lady.😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted July 6 Author #138 Share Posted July 6 On 7/3/2024 at 7:42 AM, cruisingbajan said: Wonderful review and photos.👍 I definitely picked up the @Jamman54 influence in your review. Great job🙏 Thank you! I’m glad I was finally able to return the favor and write a review. ❤️🛳️❤️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted July 6 Author #139 Share Posted July 6 On 7/3/2024 at 2:02 PM, Journey11 said: What an amazing, informative, and interesting review! Great pictures too.⭐️ Thank you for taking the time to prepare it. I’m so happy that you and your husband had such an enjoyable B2B cruise. I also like your outlook on life. You are clearly a “glass half full” versus “glass half empty” lady.😁 Thank you so much for the kind words.❤️ I do like to keep my glass at least half full! 😜🍸🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteandpris Posted July 6 #140 Share Posted July 6 Great review! Bravo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted July 8 Author #141 Share Posted July 8 On 7/6/2024 at 12:25 PM, peteandpris said: Great review! Bravo! Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! 😎🛳️😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted September 24 Author #142 Share Posted September 24 Just a bump up for any that enjoyed my second review. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpolm Posted October 4 #143 Share Posted October 4 Loved the review! I had a great time in Feb on this ship first time with Carnival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted October 5 Author #144 Share Posted October 5 On 10/3/2024 at 6:06 PM, jpolm said: Loved the review! I had a great time in Feb on this ship first time with Carnival! Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! We have a B2B on the Jubilee coming up in three weeks and I will definitely write a review when I get home. No Exel Aft Suite but we do have an extended aft balcony that we are staying in both cruises. Finally we don’t have to move, 3rd time is a charm! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mlshum Posted October 5 #145 Share Posted October 5 Thanks so much for sharing your review. It was awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LaRue1975 Posted October 6 Author #146 Share Posted October 6 On 10/5/2024 at 6:37 AM, mlshum said: Thanks so much for sharing your review. It was awesome! You are welcome. I had fun putting it together and it was truly amazing! ❤️🛳️❤️ Thank you for reading and I’m happy you enjoyed It! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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