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Best steak I had on the Edge. The wings and train wreck fries were tasty too. 

Check Ebay

28 minutes ago, MarkWiltonM said:

I'm in the US and didn't get an email about the new PUP webinar. I did register and I'm watching it but I wonder if it was targeted just for people outside the US?

No, I  got the email and watched the webinar. I am in the US.

I submitted all of my 2024 cruises in September.

6 hours ago, mz-s said:

 

Those coolers are also available in the fun shops online for delivery in your stateroom, and I believe they are also available in the fun shops on the ship as well.

Unfortunately, they have changed the design. The new ones don't seem to hold as much as the old ones. Not fond of the new design.

You can't make a bad choice out of those. I love the Mardi Gras for kids. So much to do and eat. We are booked in July. For a solo cruise, the Vista is my favorite followed by the Horizon. Magic is my least favorite. I am a mega ship fan.

Absolutely, I buy a $500 from AARP and immediately put it towards my balance. Saved $600 so far on the family vacation. 

On 11/28/2023 at 6:25 PM, oakridger said:

 

Thank you, but dang, it seems like a high price to just "rent" an umbrella!!!   But the cabana prices are also outrageous in my opinion!  As always, everyone decides what is valuable to them to spend their money on.

 

~Nancy

 

I would maybe consider the umbrella if they set it up. No way if I have to drag it down the beach and set it up myself.

I feel slighted, I only got 9 emails.

On 12/15/2022 at 5:07 PM, bEwAbG said:

The ride up is the same as the ride down but you might see something you missed.  If there is an opportunity to do the VIP car, I would consider that.  I don't know if X offers it, though.  It has limited capacity if they do, so it might already be sold out.

I did the VIP the Solstice in September. Worth every penny. Free drinks and the lunch was outstanding. We were pampered all day. They only take 14 people and we had a private guide. The soft, comfortable chairs were outstanding. We have also don the round trip and it was wonderful. The VIP is over the top, worth it.

On 11/25/2023 at 1:34 PM, cyntil8ing said:

They're not umbrellas, but clamshell sunshades. I've never used one as we spend nearly all of our time in the water. Here's an image I googled.

They're located at the back of the beach, behind all of the other chairs, if view is important to you.

 

When we were there in August, we picked chairs that were in the shade of the two story cabanas. It was shaded for a few hours until the sun rose past them mid-morning.

The umbrellas are not the clam shells, they are umbrellas you pick up and take to wherever you want. 

I am sorry for your loss 

I booked a solo stateroom on the POA yesterday. There are solo cabin in inside, oceanview, and balcony. All have access to the solo lounge. I got a good deal and was offered the deal on airfare. 

I am booked on the POA in 2025. I am going onto the ship with the attitude of it being a floating hotel. No expectations. I am happy to see multiple islands. A day at sea is better than a day at work.

I got some great deals on NCL and Celebrity for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. At least 45% off drink packages and excursions. I have two Carnival cruises booked next year, and I was really hoping to get some sales on those also.But there is nothing. Even the base price is higher than what I paid.

On the website it asks if you want to use multiple credit cards. So, yes you can. 

You can always go at the later time if you want to board together 

I booked a traditional balcony for family members on the Mardi Gras. The grandkids would love the family harbor area, but they really want a balcony cabin. I am afraid they will have choose one or the other. 

I get a funship special and a Guy's Burger first thing every cruise. Order a funahip special at any bar or from any roving waiter. They are delicious.

Just have him no show. That way #1 has no extra charges.

Through the end of the year Virgin will match any cruise line status.

I know it is not your sailing but these are the movies listed on app for the Equinox 9/2 sailing:

Fast X

Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

The Little Mermaid

Cool Runnings

Select dining means show up when you are hungry. You can always cancel the reservation and go later if you find you are not hungry at that time.  I never waited more than five minutes for a table, but larger parties may wait a bit longer.

1 hour ago, PH2 said:

We've watched plenty of those episodes. I'll be on Solstice next week. IIRC, this episode they were in Australia.

 

I also enjoy Air Disasters. Just to get a rise out of my wife, I usually watch one the night before a trip.

Lol, I once watched the Poseidon Adventure on a ship. What is wrong with me 🙂 

Drop your carry-ons in your cabin when you board and there will be a notice in your cabin where the lunch is held. The butternut squash soup is delicious, and the short ribs are tasty. They do have a caesar salad, but I have not tried it.