Andoria

I got back a couple of weeks ago from a very cold, 7 day cruise to Bermuda. My mom and I shared a balcony cabin and we were able to enjoy sitting out on it for less than 5 hours total. Still worth every penny. I cruised in an inside cabin in October and I wasn't a fan.

I wish they'd do something about the smoke. I'm an ex-smoker so I get why people want to smoke. I'd spend more time and money at the casino if they banned smoking.

Thank you! I'm sure I will:)

I sail on the Gem on Friday and BH is still listed. Bummer!

I typically save a lot of room for dessert and I'm always asked by the waitstaff if there was a problem with my meal.

I mentioned before that I reached Pearl level last cruise. When I finished gambling, I asked the host to waive my service charges and she did. Just so I'm clear, that will no longer be an option?

This is fairly new correct? I believe the solo cabins were announced after I already made final payment on a studio cabin. I will book a solo cabin in the future.

CCL is my preferred line mainly because the food is better. I'd cruise with them more often if they had a 7 day out of Boston or NY. Last NCL cruise I was on, the food was much better but I had a studio cabin and it was like staying in a college dorm. Noise-canceling headphones didn't help. I should've realized that the studio cabins probably aren't geared for those over 50.

New Hampton and Moultonborough. I love being surrounded by water too.

You're fine. I used to live up by your area:)

I'm on the Gem next month and you had me worried but I feel better after reading some of the replies. I don't care about cookies, towel animals, or lox. I keep my cabin clean and prefer just having once-a-day service. I'm not a fan of long lines at bars but my alcohol tolerance is so low now that I'm fairly certain one cocktail will keep me content for a couple of hours. If I think a restroom is disgusting I find the nearest worker and let them know.

Funny I was upset by the perks even before this. I made quite the donation on my last cruise and I got a 6 pack of Diet Coke. On Carnival, I would've had free goodies and upgrades all week.

Those are the straps I use on my bag too. Same color so don't go "stealing" my bag!:)

I decided to go with a regular balcony because I was concerned with the noise. I like cabins above and below me.

Thank you. Good idea!