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We avoid the buffet at all costs. Not just to avoid illness but hate the crowds, wandering around with a tray looking for a table, food that's been there a while & possiblity touched / put back, etc.

Thanks for the recommendation. Will be in NYC a few days before cruise, we just made a dinner reservation at Swing 46; $15 pp cover charge. Looks like fun!

If you booked through a TA, you always have to book a transfer through them. We always book cruises online then transfers to our agent for the good-size rebate.

Thanks so much. We have decided to take an excursion that is part water tour & a tour of FDR's home at Campobello. We're really looking forward to it. Great scenery & history--perfect combination!

We've traveled extensively land & sea. As a couple who only cruise Princess with the standard fare because we don't drink alcohol or sodas & get wifi at platinum half price, the line provides a very good product at a very good rate. We usually book a suite or mini-suite. We hesitate to pay the high fares of the luxury lines, especially knowing that we are paying for all the inclusive alcohol we won't be consuming. Kinda like paying the high prices of a Disney cruise knowing that your fare subsidizes more one whole deck of children's clubs & pools, while the adult areas are lacking.

You can NEVER predict the weather or what sea conditions will be like. We've done three cruises that included Canada & never had rough seas: RT NYC including Nova Scotia & New Brunswick--Mid-September Quebec City to NYC--Early October RT NYC including Canada & Greenland--early September

We love(d) hanging out in Take 5 on the Discovery during the day & for the music in the evenings. Sure you've heard by now that they converted half of Take 5 on Discovery & Enchanted into casino space leaving no more room for a band & no more quiet during the day. Really UNHAPPY!

Live in DC area & go up to NYC at least once or twice a year--shows, museums, meet up with friends, The only place we will stay is the Casablanca Hotel on W 43rd & Broadway, around the corner from Times Square. Great location. Small boutique hotel, reasonable (for NYC & location), great friendly service, comfy 24 hr lounge with continental breakfast & drinks / snacks included in rate. Like that the beat cops stop in regularly for free coffee; keep an eye on the place.

We were in a mini-suite reserve last November & were comped 360. Thought it was the best dining experience we ever had at sea! Will be on the Enchanted in August & wavering as to whether to pay to do it again--some of the enjoyment was the surprise of what came next...

Melt your face hot & humid!

We splurged & did club level at the Frontenac--fantastic! One of our most memorable hotel stays.

The cruise ship we'll be on in September will tender passengers in rather than dock. Does anyone know where the tender dock will be in relation to the boardwalk? Thanks

In August we'll have our 4th port stop in Halifax--wonderful city & area. it is well worth it if you are interested in going to Peggy's Cove to book a private tour & talk to the tour guide ahead of time to request going directly to PC first thing before the tour busses arrive. It is fabulous to be able to explore with few people around. I believe it is one of the most photographed spots in Canada.

Thanks. Will be aboard in August. Loved the Discovery so looking forward to the Enchanted!

Following. We'll be in a Penthouse Suite on the Enchanted in August.

😱 Sure hope that's not true. Take 5 is a great place to hang out both during the day for quiet time & at night for good music! Will be on the Enchanted in August, it better be there...

never heard of it...

Disney Cruise Line has always included the taxes & fees in the price.

We totally avoid the Crown Grill after trying a number of times on different ships. The service is alway sub-par--rushed & inattentive ( in one case rude). The food is meh; often the steal available in the MDR are better. Certainly not worth an uncharge.

Our cruise in August has been rerouted from Rockland to Eastport, ME--a tiny town on a small island. It will be a tender port & it appears the tenders will not be coming into the main ferry dock by the small downtown but across the island with nothing walkable. Has anyone ever visited Eastport by ship? What, if any, type of excursion were there? Anything to do / see?

Thanks for all the information. Q: If we ask the concierge on the first day, would that help us get a spot at the Chef's Dinner?

We will be in a suite on the Enchanted in August. A couple of Qs about the Concierge lounge: What are the hours it's open? What hours is it staffed by concierge staff? Is your medallion used for entry? Is there snacks / drinks the whole time it's open? What drinks are available? Coffee, tea? Bottled water? Soft drinks (cans)? What snacks are available all day or at different times of the day? Enough for a continental breakfast? Any items like the International Cafe? Can you wait for disembarkation in the CL? Any other information would be appreciated...Thanks

We got there between 11:30-noon. Had stayed in mid-town for a few nights & took a car service to the port. Will be sailing from Brooklyn again in August & plan do the same.

We sailed from Brooklyn in August '22; it was a breeze. Security was open & moving quickly. We walked right up to a kiosk & right onto ship.

We'll be in a suite on the Enchanted. I see they have a Concierge Lounge; is there a Concierge on duty in the lounge? Hours? Open on embarkation? Assume they could make the 1st night specialty arrangement. Thanks