Tex_Jen Posted April 19, 2008 #1076 Share Posted April 19, 2008 This thread needs to move back to the front page. I'm very close to my trip on AOS, Robyn. Staying in your favorite hotel, the Marriott Stellaris. The staff here are so much like being on the ship. Very willing to be of service. Have a good week! I don't promise to let you know how it is going on the ship since I usually get absorbed in the fun. ;) Jen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2vacation Posted April 19, 2008 #1077 Share Posted April 19, 2008 This thread needs to move back to the front page. I'm very close to my trip on AOS, Robyn. Staying in your favorite hotel, the Marriott Stellaris. The staff here are so much like being on the ship. Very willing to be of service. Have a good week! I don't promise to let you know how it is going on the ship since I usually get absorbed in the fun. ;) Jen Bon Voyage!!!! 4 more weeks and I will be saying the same thing!!!:D Review upon return will be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toonjie Posted April 19, 2008 #1078 Share Posted April 19, 2008 This thread needs to move back to the front page. I'm very close to my trip on AOS, Robyn. Staying in your favorite hotel, the Marriott Stellaris. The staff here are so much like being on the ship. Very willing to be of service. Have a good week! I don't promise to let you know how it is going on the ship since I usually get absorbed in the fun. ;) Jen 3 weeks to go for us!!!!! We're at the Marriott pre-cruise as well. Can't wait, we've finally got decent weather here in the Northeast! I'm actually in shorts today! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dshebert Posted April 19, 2008 #1079 Share Posted April 19, 2008 There is a suite guest/Platinum/Diamond check in line at the pier, although I have never seen anyone use it? We usually get to the pier at about 10:00am and there are only about 20 others there so we have never had to use the priority check in. I think if you plan to arrive after about 11:30am you may want to take advantage of priority boarding as the lines are long at that time - or so I have heard from others. Happy Saturday Robyn:) Thanks for the Compasses. Coming in real handy. Do you really get the pier at 10:00 am? What time do they start boarding? We were planning on 11:30 or so but after reading this we are going to up that time a little. THANKS!!! Dale Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted April 19, 2008 Author #1080 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Happy Saturday Robyn:) Thanks for the Compasses. Coming in real handy. Do you really get the pier at 10:00 am? What time do they start boarding? We were planning on 11:30 or so but after reading this we are going to up that time a little. THANKS!!! Dale Hi Dale - Happy Saturday to you too! Boarding has always started at about 11:30 am so that is the main reason we are at the port so early. Besides, for me, the excitement really starts as soon as I see the ship!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txskier Posted April 20, 2008 #1081 Share Posted April 20, 2008 4 more weeks and we will be on-board at dinner:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2vacation Posted April 20, 2008 #1082 Share Posted April 20, 2008 4 more weeks and we will be on-board at dinner:D Me too!:D:D Wonder what dessert will be??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sealeggs Posted April 21, 2008 #1083 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Less than 3 weeks for us and we will be on board enjoying the first of many Miami Vices. Come on May 11!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted April 21, 2008 Author #1084 Share Posted April 21, 2008 You are all making me incredibly jealous!!!!! :eek: I know you are going to have the best cruise ever on this spectacular ship!!!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishy1 Posted April 21, 2008 #1085 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Five weeks from today I will be on my honeymoon!!! YEAHHHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted April 24, 2008 Author #1086 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Good Grief! How did this thread end up on page 7???? :eek: Has anyone checked out the prices for November 2008 sailings of the AOS?? Right now the residency discount for Canadians is awesome!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buccaneergirl Posted April 24, 2008 #1087 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Good Grief! How did this thread end up on page 7???? :eek: Has anyone checked out the prices for November 2008 sailings of the AOS?? Right now the residency discount for Canadians is awesome!!!:D You should book it!;) Can't wait to see you in August!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2vacation Posted April 24, 2008 #1088 Share Posted April 24, 2008 In 23 days we will be in San Juan - I am getting so excited to be on the AOS and have enjoyed reading this thread. Prices- This cruise was a great bargain for us - I booked a year ago and the price of our category went up 550.00 pp and is now sold out. We paid the same for a JS that we paid for a balcony on the Explorer for our first cruise. Such a great reason to book early and if the prices drop your TA will always give you the lower price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted April 24, 2008 Author #1089 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Good Grief! How did this thread end up on page 7???? :eek: Has anyone checked out the prices for November 2008 sailings of the AOS?? Right now the residency discount for Canadians is awesome!!!:D You should book it!;) Can't wait to see you in August!!:D Listen Missy - YOU should be sailing with me in November :mad: BUT.....I will forgive you for jumping ship since I will be seeing your smiling face in Orlando this August!!!!LOL I don't think we are going to switch from the Mariner to the AOS in November......I do love the AOS, but I want to sail the Mariner one last time before she leaves Port Canaveral. Besides, I will be on the AOS in early 2009 so that is making the decision a bit easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txskier Posted April 24, 2008 #1090 Share Posted April 24, 2008 ....and I am closing in on the 3 week mark:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hersheyl Posted April 24, 2008 #1091 Share Posted April 24, 2008 DH and I are sailing on AOS in September. Our second time since our honeymoon in 2004. This will be our first time in a Grand Suite. What are our benefits for this. Does the Grand Suite have a flat screen tv? I love this thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted April 24, 2008 Author #1092 Share Posted April 24, 2008 DH and I are sailing on AOS in September. Our second time since our honeymoon in 2004. This will be our first time in a Grand Suite. What are our benefits for this. Does the Grand Suite have a flat screen tv? I love this thread! You will love your GS! We had GS 1324 a few years ago and enjoyed it :) You will have Concierge Lounge access (the key will be waiting for you when you get to your cabin). A plate of sweets including chocolate covered strawberries will be delivered to your cabin on one of the formal nights. You will have upgraded bathroom amenities (lotions, cotton balls etc). Lots of space in the GS, including a bar area (not a wet bar though). No, the AOS does not have the flat panel TV's in their GS's yet (our friends had a GS in March and they had a regular TV) There are speakers for the TV and DVD system on the ceiling - so the sound is good! There is also a full cross the room privacy curtain. Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txskier Posted April 24, 2008 #1093 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Me too!:D:D Wonder what dessert will be??? you flying in day before or day of? Dessert....I can't wait til flourless choc cake night:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo Posted April 24, 2008 #1094 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Hey Robyn, I used some of my Marriott points and booked two rooms (the second room for my sis, the Cruisnfool) at your favorite, the Marriott Stellaris, prior to our cruise on March 15, 2009. Now my sis is so impressed with the pics and your report she is trying to figure out a way to stay two nights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2vacation Posted April 24, 2008 #1095 Share Posted April 24, 2008 you flying in day before or day of? Dessert....I can't wait til flourless choc cake night:D We are flying in two days before, how about you guys? My favorite is the Gran Mariner Souffle but if the menus stay true to recent posting the first night is Tiramisu which is in my top 3! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted April 25, 2008 Author #1096 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hey Robyn, I used some of my Marriott points and booked two rooms (the second room for my sis, the Cruisnfool) at your favorite, the Marriott Stellaris, prior to our cruise on March 15, 2009. Now my sis is so impressed with the pics and your report she is trying to figure out a way to stay two nights! Guaranteed you will LOVE the Stellaris!!!! If you like Japanese food, try the restaurant right next to the hotel, I think it is called 'Blossom' - they have the cooking tables and their steak and shrimp is awesome! If you can swing 2 nights, do it!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo Posted April 25, 2008 #1097 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hey Robyn, I am more of a steak and Italian food guy. I really enjoy Portofino's! My sis was wondering if the beach outside the Stellaris was suitable for typical Caribbean sunbathing and swimming, or is it a little too rocky for such an endeavor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted April 26, 2008 Author #1098 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Hey Robyn, I am more of a steak and Italian food guy. I really enjoy Portofino's! My sis was wondering if the beach outside the Stellaris was suitable for typical Caribbean sunbathing and swimming, or is it a little too rocky for such an endeavor? The beach is perfect for suntanning - but beware of the tide. Apparently there is at least one drowning a year because of the waves and undertow. As long as you stay in the shallow water, you should be fine :) There is an Italian restaurant at the Stellaris, so you are in luck! It is called Tuscany and although I haven't tried it - a friend of mine did and really enjoyed it. Portofino is awesome - try and book Wednesday night as it is the weakest menu in the dining room. We loved the filet and the shrimp at Portofino, as well as the seafood skewer. Desserts are wonderful too!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo Posted April 29, 2008 #1099 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hey Robyn, Thanks for the update. I will probably visit the Tuscany, and I am sure we will now try that beach. Staying an extra night looks like a problem. Marriott wants $379 per room to add to our reservation. We could do a Priceline or some other, but what a drag! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted May 1, 2008 Author #1100 Share Posted May 1, 2008 I just took a peek at the 2010 itineraries for the AOS and they are very exciting!!! I think I just may have to think about booking......;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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