clivey

If you see Kentut (sp) at the Martini Bar, tell him Mr. Frank and Miss Cynthia said hello. We were on a B2B in July. He was so gracious to get blue cheese stuffed olives for Mr. Frank and a Buttery Nipple for Miss Cynthia!

We got in line around 6:30 and we were about 30 people from the front. We got off at 7:20 and there was no delay in customs. We waited on Uber and got to the airport around 7:50. Did the same thing last year at Port Everglades coming in on the Oasis. We walked off at 6:30 with no wait and was through security at FLL by 7:30.

I did the walk off option in July on the Equinox and caught the 8:40 flight to Atlanta. Miami requires 45 minute check in versus 30 minutes so we were checked in by 7:55. This was after waiting to disembark and waiting on Uber. We only take one bag each and plan to be the first off the ship if possible.

I don't know if the BBC (Baileys/Banana/Colada) is on a menu or not but quite popular on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity. It's also very good!

I loved the Eggs Benedict. The pancakes were also very good. I just loved the atmosphere of Blu and getting to know the staff and how they make you feel special.

Just got off last month from a B2B and we tipped Lynda both weeks and Johanna (water/coffee girl) the 2nd week. Of course gave extra to our 2 room stewards Sim and Michelle. Had a favorite bartender at the Martini Bar and Pool Server that got extra too! We loved everyone and had a great time on our first 2 cruises!

On my recent "turn around day" during my B2B, a lady who needed wheelchair assistance almost got mixed in with the B2B'ers and get right on before normal boarding. Later saw her running across the deck with burning feet to get to the pool. She was never in a wheelchair again.

I just got off the Equinox this morning after being on for two weeks and never paid for a hamburger at the Mast Grill. They were very good and free.

Thank you for that valuable tip about upgrading strategically with a favorite BT. We're going on our first Celebrity cruise and went all out and booked a B2B. We should be well bonded with several BT's after 2 weeks!

And I never saw one.

I booked a JS Guarantee for my July 6th Freedom sailing and I got 1312. Hope it's a good one.

I'm currently in 1618 and there are two hump JS available on both sides of the ship. There's 2 of us traveling. Is an upgrade to one of the JS worth $370 and if so, which side of the ship is better? We're doing the Western Caribbean.

Thanks!