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Not dollar store items. We purchase from each ship and port. Has meaning for many.

We book suites and still enjoy dinners at specialty restaurants. We find the food, ambience and service is of great value imo

We have sailed on both. IMO the Reflection is a much better ship- food, service and entertainment. The Caribbean Princess, was old when I sailed on her about 18 years ago- I "assume" she has been updated . While I agree, two extra days at sea are great- the Princess ship was just plain vanilla and very crowded years ago- perhaps better now. The Reflection we sailed onfor the 3rd time, a couple of years ago and we really enjoyed the ship.

I would think that the hallways have camera's. Perhaps you should have asked to see if someone took your magnets. We have never had a problem on other ships.

We have done both. Not fans of Blu. IMO not worth additional cost. If not in a suite, I suggest booking a well located balcony cabin with cabins above and below, midship and the money saved book a few dinners in the special restaurants.

Remember, Jr. Suites aren't guaranteed dinner in costal kitchen. It is based on availability and typically you will not get every night for dinner reservations. Keep your MTD reservations as they are. Good luck.

We enjoy the EB Hotel in Miami Springs if the cruise is out of Miami- Perfect for a pre-post cruise hotel.

We missed the butler last month on the Silhouette. Room service brought our breakfast upon request and our cabin attendant serviced our cabin- we saved a generous tip! Spent lot's of time in the suite lounge which was great- staff in the lounge was great.

We now only stay at the Riverside Hotel. Los Olas Blvd is great for window shopping and wonderful dining. The hotel is wonderful with great restaurants and facilities.

IMO a big difference in sailing in suite class vs. regular class- the lounge, deck and restaurant are so worth it to us- We like to be in bed by 11 PM and I am concerned that the area might be noisy- however I would rather be in a an entry level suite then a regular balcony cabin. We have put in move up bids. But don't expect to get a move up as the prime suites sell fast and are limited. You have a better chance of a move up from an interior cabin to a balcony cabin with a good bid.

We find a diverse crowd on Celebrity- It depends on how long the cruise is and the week you sail. Holiday periods get a younger crowd with kids- We love the longer S and E class sailings-IMO I am not sailing to meet people- if I do, nice- but it is an opportunity for my DH and I to spend quality time together. Activities are available late night if you want to enjoy them- or get up early- head to the gym and have breakfast- The age of the crowd isn't important to us.

We enjoy the Oasis class ships. Find so much to do- great food choices, comfortable cabins/suites and great service. Have tried other classes, found the old ships- very worn- shabby rooms- lacks the restaurants and choices of the newer ships. The freedom class ships were ok also- but we stay away fro the voyager and Radiance rust buckets. Also didn't like the quantum class ship layout. # Oasis class IMO Will be trying the Icon- so I cannot judge that yet.

We still enjoy dressing up on formal nights- A true celebration of the cruise. After covid, we want to celebrate each and every cruise. We lived in casual clothes for a few years- and of course, like many ate too much! We did purchase new clothes that fit us properly now- and have lost some of the covid 15. I think many people still aren't in the post covid mode and still wear the stretchy casual clothes.

Wow. Didn’t know that. Honestly I wouldn’t rent any cabana if that is true. We had rented on a couple of cruises, but overall labedee nothing like cococay. Service was poor on our last cruise not worth it.

Barefoot beach for suite only guest. Better food offered.

We are booked on the Icon . We sail in a month- While the ship was expensive, we booked the day the reservations opened up, so we paid much less then the prices today. However, I am guarded as to the experience for adults on this ship. We hope that the suite area, which we love on the oasis class, will not be taken over by kids- Also, based on the video's, the suites, seem very small. Will report back on the family surfside suite.

True about neighbors, but odds are noisy in surfside. Oh well a nice experience

Thanks for the replies- but this is a surfside family suite- so I would anticipate neighbors might have kids- I will try to royal up to another suite location- but the pricing is so crazy. We love the Oasis ships- especially the crown loft suites-

Nobody sailed in a surfside family suite yet?

We book Central Park Balcony for a cost effective quiet cabin.

My DH and I will be sailing on the Icon in a few weeks. We booked a surfside family suite. We wanted the suite perks and this was the least expensive suite when we booked. My question is the area very noisy for two senior adults? We are considering placing a move up bid as we are concerned the neighborhood might not work for us. The suite itself seems comfortable, but should we try to move? Anybody sail in these suites have an opinion?

When on vacation, I am not interested in carrying soda/water on board to save a few dollars. I figure I can spring for the few dollars.

have a great trip- we love the Oasis and all of the Oasis class ships.

Yes. They shouldn’t mention it. So many non controversial things to talk about

Politics shouldn't be discussed on vacation. I agree, no politics or religion. This is a vacation. Enjoy your time meeting new people