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We have received emails, approximately 3 days before sailing, stating "Access Granted". Also received text 1 or 2 days before sailing. You will also get a lettee in your cabin. * The threshold, we thought, was Top 30. This seems to vary from ship to ship, and sailing to sailing. * If you have access to Chpps for breakfast, and not CK, you did not make the cut. * Example: Last week, Honolulu to Vancouver, Ovation...all 67 Pinnacles had access to CK. Sailing before that...Sydney to Honolulu...only Top 50. The sailing before that...Sydney/New Zealand...only Top 30. No rhyme or reason...go figure. * We had Aussie Pinnacle friends who were denied access to CK.

Sorry, no. But as everyone else said, there are enough free venues on the ship. We love the Symphony...you'll have plenty of things to do and places to eat. * Let the photographers onboard (and off the ship) to take your pictures. You are not obligated to buy. * Another quiet, and mostly forgotten, free venue is Park Cafe for breakfast and the Kummelweck (roast beef) sandwich for lunch. * If you like hotdogs, there's a free hotdog stand next to the carousel at the entrance of the boardwalk. * The zipline is free and popular. So is the dry slide...brings back childhood memories. * You will be docked right in Old San Juan...and the forts are within walking distance. There are some hills to navigate but all downhill walking back to the ship. Look for the free trolley...not sure what days it operates. * St. Maarten is an extremely busy port. Immediately off the ship is an outdoor mall. If you want to just go to town, there are 3 ways to get there. By shuttle bus, boat, ($5-$6/p) or walk. ( Walking not recommended with an 18-month old) In town, there are more stores, restaurants, casinos, a local flea market, and the beach. We highly recommend watching a review of the Symphony on YouTube. Happy sailing and welcome to Cruise Critic.

Sorry, no. But as everyone else said, there are enough free venues on the ship. We love the Symphony...you'll have plenty of things to do and places to eat. * Let the photographers onboard (and off the ship) to take your pictures. You are not obligated to buy. * Another quiet, and mostly forgotten, free venue is Park Cafe for breakfast and the Kummelweck (roast beef) sandwich for lunch. * If you like hotdogs, there's a free hotdog stand next to the carousel at the entrance of the boardwalk. * The zipline is free and popular. So is the dry slide...brings back childhood memories. * You will be docked right in Old San Juan...and the forts are within walking distance. There are some hills to navigate but all downhill walking back to the ship. Look for the free trolley...not sure what days it operates. * St. Maarten is an extremely busy port. Immediately off the ship is an outdoor mall. If you want to just go to town, there are 3 ways to get there. By shuttle bus, boat, ($5-$6/p) or walk. ( Walking not recommended with an 18-month old) In town, there are more stores, restaurants, casinos, a local flea market, and the beach. We highly recommend watching a review of the Symphony on YouTube. Happy sailing and welcome to Cruise Critic.

Another example this week onboard the Ovatoon. 6 of us (all strangers) were waiting for the elevator. We could all smell something horribly foul...like a dead animal. One gentleman joked: "I didn't do it!" We all laughed. We decided to call a crew member. He found a "dirty" diaper stuffed inside the garbage canister by the elevator.

Our exact sentiments.

If you are in a suite, you will have access to Coastal Kitchen. IMHO, food and service at CK is better than the Main Dining Room. At CK, you'll have free bottled water, sodas, and wine from 11am to 11pm. You'll also have access to the Suite Lounge and Suite Deck. Happy Hour at the Suite Lounge is usually from 5pm-8pm, with complimentary drinks and hor d' vours (sp). The Suite Concierge will email you about a week before your cruise. You can ask additional questions then. * If you are not in a suite...ignore this post.

If prices are about the same...I'd go with the extra night. * Currently onboard Ovation...been on her since NZ...Picton was cancelled due to weather. Arriving in Vancouver today at 2pm. Late arrival due to a medical emergency and timing of low tide.

Certainly a difficult situation...for both the passengers disembarking and boarding. Some will have to check out of their hotels at 11am...and cannot check-in no earlier than 5:30pm...some even later. There will be unhappy passengers disembarking and unhappy passengers before they even board. Having lunch onboard, for new passengers, is out the window. A few may even miss dinner in the main dining room. * Just hoping the best for those disembarking, and those boarding.

Did you bring this up to anyone on the ship?

@Docbizarro Another option to get from Terminal G to Terminal A is to take the free Miami trolley. There is a trolley stop near each terminal. (Terminal G trolly stop... just walk past the parking garage and across the street.) * You must be able to carry your luggage onto the trolley. * From Terminal G, the trolley goes over the bridge and to downtown Miami. It turns around and heads back to Port of Miami...first stop is Terminal A. * If you are not in a hurry, want to be a bit silly, and see downtown Miami...try it. Takes about 45 minutes to do the loop. * Mostly the locals and crew members use it...it's free.

Yes, U S. Air Force. You can clearly see it on the helicopter. * Just hoping that the passenger evacuated is ok.

Many years ago, I called Royal Caribbean and asked: "Do we get 1 or 2 crystal blocks?" She said: "Just 1." I asked: "What if we divorce?" She said: "You can discuss that with your attorney." She added: "You'll probably get the crystal block...your wife will want your money." *True story.

Try the IFly...incredible adrenaline rush. Two70 has breathtaking views of the aft. Bumper cars will bring back childhood memories. You'll love the 4 diamond vouchers you can use almost anywhere, anytime. Yes! As previously stated, doing the muster is easy peasy. * We are currently onboard the Ovation sailing to Vancouver then Alaska.

A bit early but congratulations! Welcome to the Pinnacle Club.