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Thanks!! :) All I would need is some open floor space, and something to plug my iPod into since I won't be able to bring my usual sound system. Hopefully they can work with me on it, even if it's just one day later on in the cruise so that there is enough time to spread the word for interest first.

As long as you can provide a CD of the music it should work. That was what was done on Princess.

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Go for it! May be the push they need to offer Zumba on a regular basis when at sea. Have to work off all those extra calories somehow and dancing is the best way to do so.

Thank you all for your responses. I've used Bonine in the past for one particularly hellish Amtrak Auto Train ride to Florida (never again!) and it worked well. I was even able to drink a few glasses of wine (pretty much the only thing that kept me from throwing myself off the train) without turning into a vegetable.

 

However, I hadn't heard about ginger capsules. I knew that ginger was supposed to help but I didn't know it came in capsule form. *heads to the GNC website* I guess I can add that to my arsenal.

A little device called "sea bands" will work miracles and you can consume alcohol while wearing them. They do not make you sleepy. I was skeptical at first. Now, I swear by them for the car ride to and from the port, the tender, etc.

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My Princess cruise years back had belly dancing. That was great!!

Now that is something I pay to see!

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I agree and I'm a huge Zumba addict. If you're not actually doing it and just want to relax, you certainly don't want to listen to that loud pounding music and watch us all shake our booties for 1 hour! Plus it's such a high energy workout, we really need the gym or another A/C place to do it. Doing it in the sun on the beach in Cancun every day was EXHAUSTING!!! :D

Princess considers Zumba as a dance class and as such it is held in one of the lounges with A/C and not in the gym. If it was held in the gym, there would be a charge just like for spinning classes.

Yes, the instructor needs to be certified to teach Zumba. Our instructor on Princess made us take a water break every 10 minutes or so.

The dance classes on Princess were taught by a different instructor who took the time to go around to everyone attending to make sure they were doing the proper steps. If not, he spends some extra time with that person to be sure they caught on. Remember, there was no charge for these classes. I thought he went over and above what I have seen on other ships/lines to make sure you came away with a positive experience. We had passengers of all ages participating and we partnered up after learning the steps. It made it fun for all, especially those who started out without a partner. These sessions ran the full hour and were well attended.

Hopefully, Zumba will be available on Explorer in November. :):D:)

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Thank you for your help. I'm mostly convinced now that I don't need a soda package. I can live on iced tea, water, and lemonade for 5 nights. If I find myself dying for soda I will fork over the $2.25 or whatever and just deal with it.

 

 

 

Good to know. We will probably only have to fill it up twice so it won't be a big production every day.

The Promenade Cafe is open 24 hrs. and can provide you with tea bags so you can make hot or cold tea along with Seattle's Best coffee (no extra charge). Ice and water are available there as well. There are little snack sized sandwiches along with cookies, fruit, some pastries and small sized pizza (cheese or saugage). Depending on what deck you are on, it may be closer.

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I recently started taking Zumba & Jazzercise classes at my local gym..I LOVE the Zumba & it's GREAT excercise too loaded with high energy fun fun FUN ! normally I never would go to the gym or excercise during my cruise vacation but I would certainly do this if they had it :)

 

so I'm just wondering if others would be interested in it as well & hoping Royal Caribbean sees this & considers trying it out. I think it would become popular on the ships as it is very popular here where I'm from..and if you really think about it, it's just a little more than the line dancing they do up on deck at sailaway..high energy hip-hop kind of line dancing

 

Bring on Zumba !!

Princess offers it at no cost! Just did it on my 6/22 Princess sailing and the room was packed with people of all ages and experience! :D

Regular ballroom dance class seemed to be a breeze after Zumba! It really gives you a great workout.

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Sea bands work wonders and you will not have to remember to take any pills!

I put them on for the car ride to the port and only take them off when I am in the shower on the ship or ashore. They really work and I swear by them after years of taking Dramine and Bonnie. Be sure to also wear them if you are tendering ashore. You will not even feel the least bit queasy with them on.

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Question....

Somewhere in the Princess threads it was mentioned that there is a car service that Princess recommends in the NY area. The name is Black Car or Black Limo or something similar.

Can anyone help me here?

Thanks.

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Put the wastepaper basket or a small hand carry piece of luggage between the door and the bathroom. It will keep the door barely open to allow enough light into the cabin so you can make your way safely in the night if necessary.

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We just leave the bathroom light on and the door slightly ajar. Works fine for us.

Make sure you put your waste basket, chair, or something else that is sufficiently heavy as a door stopper to keep the bathroom door from completely shutting due to the ship's motion.

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A small inexpensive battery travel clock is better than an electric one. If you have to do time changes during the sailing or you want to set your own wake up calls without using the phone to do so. With the battery clock, you can place it anywhere in the cabin. Comes in handy if you cannot see well without glasses or contact lenses and need to have the clock near by on the night table. Otherwise, you are using up an outlet and are limited to where the outlet is placed.

Also consider bringing a 6 or 9 ft. extension cord and a multi outlet power surge protector to use to charge your phone, camera, etc.

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Wouldn't it be nice that instead of the cocktail party, Princess just gave each elite, platinum, and suite member a slip for a free cocktail, or drink of your choice? It would be a nice little perk!

Not really. Part of the fun is meeting with others on the sailing. That is how we met our across the way neighbors. We ended up sitting together and chatting only to discover we lived in the same state and had cabins across from each other. After that, we ate in the buffet several times and arranged to have lunch in the dining room on the last day. If it had not been for the cocktail party, we would never have had the opportunity to meet them.

Also, not everyone drinks (or can for health reasons). Socializing is the main point of the cocktail party. You really get a good perspective of how many repeat passengers are on a sailing and get to hear what is coming next.

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It began last March on The Ruby and was phased in throughout the line.

 

Mike:)

Something to look forward to! We will definitely check it out -- not interested in the alcohol.

Thanks for the update.

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I have been at platinum status for quite awhile and I sailed on the CB last June and didn't receive an invitation.

When did this start?

I am sailing on the CB again this June.

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As you can clearly see, these shells are not in perfect condition to be sold. Most have some type of damage. The area referred to on Grand Turk is the conch shell graveyard.

 

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We were on the Caribbean Princess this March, and they had the loose stones on sale. We bought some on one of our previous cruises, and still have not set them, as it is quite expensive to do so!

Loose stones are not costly, but setting them is! Better to puchase an article already set unless you have someone at home who can do it for you at a reasonable price.

Only you can determine if it is worth the cost of purchasing a setting for a loose stone.

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