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The ship was about an hour late into port on embarkation day. That dome is not built to hold all of the people that were in there. I ended up sitting on the floor, leaning up against an artificial tree. They also really need a concession stand, taco truck or something in there. A margarita cart would have been handy this day.

Toss the kid into the club and enjoy the chef's table. Get a sash saying, "birthday queen" and live it up! Wear the sash all day. 🙂

Good Morning Kwokpot, I am very interested in your views on the various lines. I know you and you partner make the rounds. I also know you partner is into the casinos. so here goes the questions, if you would be so kind as to answer them: 1. Which line has the best program for gamblers? 2. Which one is best for the gambler's partners? 3. Which one has the best variety of food? 4. Who has the best quality of food? 5. Which line do you prefer the most? Is there anything you can think of that makes one line stand out from the others? Thanks!

Thank you for doing this. I'm currently shopping cruise lines, so I'm always down for a good review.

It's the best spa out there. Big Thalo pool. Heated loungers, relaxation room, and all the thermal suites. If that ship comes back to the US, I'd book it just for the spa.

Happy Birthday Yvonne!

More questions: 1. Is it easy for a TA to pick cabins? I'm seeing a lot of guarantees, but no ability to pick my cabin on the website. This could be user error. 2. How is the buffet? Right now, the only dinning available seems to be late, which is a no go. 3. Is there a hot tub or spa in the spa area, or just thermal rooms? Thanks!

Sounds like Yuma formal is fine then. Thanks!

Very interested on hearing your thoughts on the Panorama cruise. Our experiences were interesting.

Good to know, I love a good soup!

Interesting. Thanks!

Looking at a Beyond ABC cruise in the fall. Thank you for the answer, very helpful!

Update report on offsite parking for the Panorama: They are using at least three garages on or near Golden Shore across the bridge from the terminal. It is a mess. You must sit in the back-up to get into the terminal to get the piece of paper that allows you into the garages. Plan on getting there at least an hour before your arrival appointment. The whole process took us 90 minutes. Although they say they will accommodate mobility issues, I saw zero evidence of this. We had to park on a garage roof and take stairs back down to the street. The hubs pulled the car out and met all of us on the street after the cruise, as we had people that couldn't walk stairs. The shuttle to the terminal was good. The shuttle back got lost. We bailed out on a corner near the garage and called it good. People were grumpy, as even getting on the shuttle at the terminal was confusing. If you can, use a park and cruise hotel. Do anything in your power to not park at the port provided parking until they get a better handle on the logistics.

The oversite lot they sent us to, barely accommodated compact cars. I'd find a hotel where you can park the truck for the duration and uber/taxi/shuttle to and from the terminal.

Firenze is getting the parking garage.