Cruise a holic

If you enjoy the Oasis class ships, the Freedom class, while nice do not offer the same amenities. I would choose an Oasis class ship over a Freedom Class ship. More choices of activities, restaurants and overall nicer IMO.

Definately not 14. Never book under spa or pool deck. Others midship fine. My rule, cabins above and cabins below- near elevators.

Just replace CATs asap.

We were recently on the Icon. The suite lounge and coastal kitchen were a disappointment. They were small and very dark- nothing like the suite lounges on the Oasis class ships. It doesn't have a sea view- but a view of the new indoor aqua theatre- not at all comfortable and inviting. A big negative for that ship IMO However the suite sun deck was nice- offering food a, bar and hot tub. Also negative not enough shady spaces for those of us who don't want skin CA

Yuk. Perfume also offensive to many

I do not recall ever being able to sign up for Trivia or these types of entertainment in advance- if you want a good seat- get their early.

You have to calculate if it is worth it- if your cruise is port intensive- you will definately drink less- also typically first couple of days people drink more then slow down. Just do the math- sometimes considering free non alcoholic drinks available, just paying for a few drinks might work for you. Do the math. Some like the idea of no hassel and take the package.

I am also not happy with a "bread basket" on the table- do they discard unused bread or refill with additional bread and give to another table? My mother hated the possibility of this and always broke each piece of bread in the basket so nobody could be use the bread for another table- didn't help her however!

Sometimes it is a passenger who is smelly. Brought only a carry on and thinks he/she can use clothes over and over again without laundering them. Please pay for baggage with airline and send your clothes out to laundry and dry clean often. People sweat and stink.

Agree that Wonderland isn't for everyone- we didn't go after reviewing the menu- on celebrity E class, Eden is wonderful in contrast and has many options for all. The bionic bar also is a wasted gimmick. Made me a horrible drink in a paper cup. The first time you see it funny- but it wears off quickly.

Lol! Ditto

We enjoy luminae meals. However we also take a package and do three (or more) dinners in Specialty restaurants. We have done move up's from Sky suites to Royal Suites or Celebrity suites, but ships are running full lately and we must sail prime times- so doubt we will luck out again. But as long as we have access to suite perks, I am happy in a sky suite!

I don't think I have a shell fish allergy, maybe I now do- but got sick after dining at the Hibachi- Too much potential in Izumi and the Hibachi with cross contamination- carry an epipen also! That is one reason why I also hate buffets. People don't always practice good hygiene and eat food with their fingers on the buffet line then use the utensil to get more food. Yuk

Great choices! Since we started sailing in suites, we haven't been back to balcony cabins. We love the suite lounge and Coastal kitchen and on the E class ships the suite deck. We aren't wealthy but are getting on in years. Our children are all married with families of their own and it is their responsibility to provide for their families. We a spending their inheritance one cruise at a time!

I also limit going in these pools or hot tubs. Typically I used to get Urinary tract infections after a cruise- from hot tubs and pools. We were on the Icon in March in a surfside family suite, not for us- it is a disney ship on Steriods. With small suites and cabins. We love Oasis class ships and will stick to them.