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  1. The GT IS a deeper balcony for sure...deep enough for a lounger....but I can't find a pic with two loungers on it. Just the one padded longer and a table with two chairs. The DP dolls123 stayed in IS about perfect for us...larger cabin(kinda similar to an AF PH on NCL) and has the lounger requirement! 😀 That SR right next to 7116 has everything too but the price is up there! LOL. The cruise I'm considering is the 8-day Divine Sites and Mayan Temples...nothing we haven't seen before but I like longer than 7 day itineraries and this one would be a good one to get our feet wet with Explora.
  2. Thank you! I actually looked at photos of the one below it 6090, and it wasn't that way. Perfect! Thanks!
  3. Thanks Rachel who started this topic! I have inadvertently learned a lot here! Thanks to all that contributed!
  4. So....I've been considering Explora for some time. BUT....here's my issue....As it is with most of you, there are two of us. So there's ONE lounger on every balcony until you get to a Serenity Residence. That is my one must haves is two loungers. Anyone ever asked for a lounger to be brought to your balcony like what would be on deck? I've done it with Celebrity and it was taken care of.
  5. Thanks everyone for the info and links and such! Sounds like we outta give it a try! We just like to chill, watch the world go by, see some good entertainment here and there, and eat some good food! I believe we can do that on Virgin!
  6. Greetings all, So we've been considering a Virgin Voyage for quite some time. You know, something different. Have cruised numerous times on Royal, NCL, HAL, and Celebrity. We always sail in suites. I'm 62 and dw is 45. What y'all think of us going on a VV cruise? Would be Scarlet Lady in a Gorgeous suite. I've noticed some Gorgeous suites have table and chairs with two loungers and the hammock. Is this typical? Thank you for any input and options!
  7. It depends... I've had concierges do next to nothing....and they got nothing. We've had some check on us every night while dining and thru out the cruise. They always had some one holding up a "The Haven" sign to offer us priority boarding at ports. I can say Dilip Lopes got $200 from us b/c he and his staff absolutely made our vacation better and easier which is the most we've given a concierge. I hope the concierge on the Bliss is as deserving or more. Butler...The last two we've had have been excellent. Generally $25-40/day for a job well done. Some go out of their way to serve and can't do enough for you and they get closer to the $40 mark. Cabin steward...Again it depends. Some go all out. Straighten your shoes even,,,basically anything they can. Some do the bare minimum. $15-25/day extra generally.
  8. Normally in the Caribbean we do our own thing. We know where to go and what to do! In March we have Mexican Riviera...Probably will do all NCL excursions unless I figure some alternative out.
  9. We always enjoyed the previous American Diner menu on embarkation day. We like it much better than Margaritaville.
  10. I generally only cruise twice a year. Usually 7-8 day cruise. I HAVE to have a balcony and usually a suite. I'll hang tight until I save/conjure up enough to make it happen. See...my balcony/cabin are the one space I have complete control of! No deck chair available? Go to your balcony. Folks getting on your nerves? Go to your balcony. DJ/band sux on deck? Go do your balcony. Breakfast before your excursion? Room service on your balcony! I can't describe the peace and serenity of being on your balcony...ocean going by....occasional school of flying fish....watching a few masked/brown boobies soar by....now that's cruise!
  11. Usually about 6 months out for me. Just was able to book speciality dining on May 1 for Rotterdam cruise on November 8 of this year.
  12. Some other things we got when in a Pinnacle suite: 1.You WILL be the first passengers aboard the ship. 2. Complimentary soda and bottled water 3. Behind the scenes tour and bridge tour 4. The best table or your choice of tables in the MDR 5. Microwave and toaster in butlers pantry For sure a little behind compared to Celebrity top suites and Star class
  13. WOW! This post sure made me feel better about cancelling the 10 day Princess cruise I had booked and swapped for a 9 day on Holland America.,,,same one you're sailing! I had read about too many inconsistencies that really kinda gave me a red flag... Win you back with a $50 OBC??? LOL that's embarrassing!
  14. I have a different opinion.... Coastal Kitchen is EXCELLENT! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner! I've never walked out of Coastal Kitchen... My last three Royal cruise were Star class....could eat anywhere on Oasis, Harmony, and Wonder....yet we picked CK many times out of our choices. And I love Chops for breakfast when there is no Suite Lounge/CK. Funny how opinions can differ.....
  15. In my experience, best price rarely if ever equal best service. At this stage of my life I'll take best service over best price every day of the week and twice on Sunday. My TA almost alway contacts me WELL within an hour after my initial contact. Usually within minutes. We have a good time talking. I don't take up much of her time because I know she has others too. I get OBC and sometimes a bottle of something. She's great and I am very happy with her! Invoice/booking conformations are sent to me at the latest the same day.
  16. As mentioned above...the cruise I booked yesterday...same price today...except $1200 deposit!😵‍💫 I should have booked at least one more....
  17. So the most typical drugs to treat motion sickness are meclizine, dimenhydrinate, and trans-dermal scopolamine. Original Dramimine is dimenhydrinate. "Less-drowsy" Dramimine and Bonine is meclizine. So if the dimenhydrinate is working but causes too much drowsiness you can do a couple of things. Try taking the full dose at bedtime and see if that last through the next day. Can also supplement that bedtime dose with 1/2 tablet during the day if needed. Trans-dermal scopolamine- Sometimes wearing the patch just at night will work and pull off patch in the AM place back on the original patch backing. Place back behind ear the next night. Various bands- I mean you have nothing to loose with trying them. I'm sure they are safe it's just the effective part that bothers me. Ginger supplements- they HAVE shown to be somewhat effective. Nothing to loose here either. Good luck!
  18. So of course I took advantage of this! 10-day southern Caribbean on Zuiderdam. HIA...$15 drink package, crew gratuity, $200 shore excursion credit, Premium wifi, 1 night speciality dining...same price I've been looking at all along! $2 deposit! This was a no-brainer!
  19. I've cruised out of NO many times and actually cruised on the Getaway from there. I like the aft-facing Penthouse. It's away from the Haven complex but the huge balcony and two baths are certainly worth the walk. Although I haven't been on an MSC ship I have been in Holland America Neptune/Pinnacle suites, Royal Caribbean Sky/Star class suites, and Celebrity suites. All have their pros and cons. For the money the Haven is hard to beat. We had a GREAT, proactive butler aboard the Getaway. The Haven sundeck on the Getaway is nice and we enjoyed it. The Haven restaurant is really good too. I'm not crazy about the non-changing dinner menu BUT you'll probably eat in a few speciality restaurants with your "Free at Sea." Be SURE to get to New Orleans a day or two before your cruise and enjoy all NO has to offer. It's a great place to cruise from! For sure head to the WW-II museum! AND eat at ACME Oyster, Drago's, and Mr B's Bistro to name a few great places to eat!
  20. Absolutely the correct answer! Yes the OP did say deck 17 or 18 BUT... I like your answer. I always book a deck 9 aft-facing PH. It's the best PH balcony on this class of ship. Next choice would be deck 12 then deck 15. All have two loungers(sometimes more) and a dining table with chairs. Of course the views are excellent. All are a little ways from the Haven you really won't miss it. You have your own coffee maker, butler, and Haven/dining room room service.
  21. Thanks for answering my questions Brian! Great live review! We have a 9-day of our own coming up in November on Rotterdam.
  22. Thanks for that info Hank! One of my favorite cruises was on the previous Rotterdam where they had a string quartet! WOW they were great! I hope it's happening on the Rotterdam in November...
  23. I'm used to NCL and Royal's menus....Haven Restaurant/Coastal Kitchen/most speciality restaurants on both....I have to say Holland America's menu's sound GREAT! LOTS of great choices each night!
  24. Hi Brian, Thank you so much for ALL this information! I have ANOTHER question please.....it is a TWO-PART question! Retreat area....What is the likelihood of being able to get a cabana for only one sea day? AND...are the loungers in the middle area there available to anyone is a cabana? Thank you!
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