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Welcome to Cruise Critic! Cruising is not without mishaps. No ship or cruise line is perfect; just like no automobile is perfect. They are all subject to mechanical errors, etc. I hope you will have a great cruise.

Yes, you can. To reserve anything in the Sanctuary, I have heard that you must RUN to the Sanctuary upon boarding to book your days. It is very popular.

I really liked it when you could only be served buffet items. I don't think it really slowed anything down much. And if so, we did not mind.

I am not sure, but I think that you can purchase onboard by the end of the 2nd cruise day.

Thanks so much, Lew!!! I also appreciate the comment about the wine dinner.

Thanks, Lew. We always book directly with the hotel. I appreciate the link for the Jubilee. Have you stayed at Hotel Smeraldo before? Comments? Thx

Those balconies are the same.I am not sure about coverage from the photos I can find.

It is good to know that they can at least keep what is personally given to them. They work so hard!

This is how I understood it as well. I am also curious if the "included" beverage gratuity goes to that person.

Thank you for providing that history. Now we know where @CineGraphic has been, and am glad @CineGraphic checked in to say hello.

Yes, thank you for the explanation. The longer day really made a difference for the cruisers. And it was a gorgeous sunny day.

It really depends on the itinerary. A few years ago, we did a 12 night Alaska cruise round trip from Vancouver, BC. The last stop was Victoria and we were there as long as a regular stop, about 8 hours. It was glorious and sunny.

I am only familiar with Blackberry Cars and another one that we used and do not recall the name.

@FancyPants21 Thanks for your comments and for taking the time to do so. I appreciate the heads up regarding Nik Page, as Les Mis is one of my very favorite things in the world; and I also mean the book by Victor Hugo which was required reading in high school. Can you comment on the Cruise Director and if she/ he will be continuing this June? The one we enjoyed last June on the Sky was fantastic, as well as his team! Happy Sailing!

I agree. I think that is what this is leading up to. We love the Grand........... and we also loved the Golden.