anandaindonesia

Our number 1 ship is Crystal Symphony.

Number 2 Celebrity Solstice.

Number 3 is Allure of the Seas, and number 4 comes NCL Epic.

Oooops....! But it is in chronological order and not in order of prefrence! (I can't say as we have yet to experience these last two ships).

We like to try different ships, however YMMV.

Enjoy your cruise, whichever you choose.

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Happy to hear you have enjoyed your cruise. Looking forward to mine!

What did you have as a "headliner" show? Magician? Musicians?

Thank you for sharing.

Before boarding the Solstice last year, I read many comments about the music being too loud, and I was worried.

Luckily, on our cruise it is NOT loud at all! Thanks to our CD Ian and his crew!

Love the Solstice!

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Another vote for Celebrity.

More specific : one of their Solstice class ships.

You can try their Sky Suites, or Aqua Class cabins.

Enjoy.

Bad news as I am sure that there won't be free cakes in the atrium any more :(

Echo here!

I was looking forward to have those free cakes in the Atrium Cafe, too. :p

Time varies.

Generally speaking, you can get on board around 11am and cabins will be ready by 1pm.

Buffet usually opens 7am-10.30am (breakfast), 11.30am-3pm (lunch), and 5pm-9.30pm (dinner).

Taste MDR is available 8am-9.30am (breakfast), noon-1.30pm (lunch), and 5.30pm-10pm (dinner).

Manhattan MDR only serves dinner (5pm-9.30pm).

YMMV. Enjoy your cruise!

Tyler476,

I agree with peg013. Never put your debit card on hold. It will create more headache later.

As you have paid the (obligatory) gratuities, just set up a cash account say $100. You are limiting your on board charges to that cash account so at least you know you don't spend more than you want to.

There are plenty of "free" (included) things to enjoy on your cruise.

- you can buy some soda before reaching the ship. They will deliver it to your room, together with your luggages

- do your own photography. It is VERY expensive to buy from the ship photographer

- take it easy in ports. Either do a walking tour, or stay on board and enjoy your ship

- room service are free (except for certain items and certain timing), but tip is appreciated

- tap water is safe for drinking. Tea/coffee is free (except specialty coffee)

Bon voyage!

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Oh, X Solstice is such a beautiful ship! You've made a right decision for your first cruise.

Join your roll call to discuss more.

Enjoy your cruise!

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Very happy not having to choose :

We will be both on RCL Allure and NCL Epic soon.:D

Whichever you choose, I believe you are going to enjoy your cruise!

This is a review of cabin 3554, same category with 3070.

http://www.cruisecritic.com/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=83876

Try visiting http://xxxxxx.com/Cabin.aspx?stateroom=67317

Of course, change xxxxxx to deckplangenius first.

If you meet Uncle Google, he can gives more alternative reviews :)

Enjoy your cruise!

And, if you will, buy a dozen of your favorite soda cans, and put your luggage tag on it. Give it to the porter together with your luggages, and also with some tips :)

Officially it is not allowed, but many cruisers said that the soda cans were delivered to their cabin. Ask your steward to empty the cooler in your cabin, and put yours in. Voila!

Enjoy your cruise!

Also make sure the tour will get you back to the ship in time.

Enjoy your cruise!

... ... ... as he set out the desserts he said "since you haven't gained any of that weight..."

:D :D

Thank you. I share your laughs... :)

Epic balcony starts from deck 8, so if you want a cabin above and below, you can choose starting deck 9 to 13 (deck 14 only has other category cabins).

The point to remember is to try to be near the lifts/stairs to avoid long walk.

One other point is to check the bed location. It alternates, the bed can be near the bath, or near the balcony. See which suits your preference.

Oh yes. Mind you some cabins have "open balcony". Open to sunshine, to rain, and to the people above.

I'd say, choosing a cabin on the Epic is not that simple!

Enjoy your cruise!

As you are staying a few days, you'll do more sightseeings but will only going to the cruise center once for embarkation.

Better to stay downtown than closer to the Marina.

That being said, Singapore has an excellent subway sistem (MRT) so it will be nice to stay close to one of the MRT stations.

Enjoy your stay, and enjoy your cruise.

I join with you in hope and prayer.

May you have a great vacation on the Allure!

Reading all the reviews I really want to experience 150.

I just wish they will agree to "modify" some items to make it "vegetarian". Hopeful for our April sailing. Please, please, please ...

Just want to wish you a happy sailing.

Enjoy your cruise!

Thank you for sharing.

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Welcome to CruiseCritic, and welcome to the wonderful world of cruising!

Once you have decided your destination, check the reviews so at least you know which cruise line will be more suitable to your style. Don't worry too much. Whichever you choose, you will still be able to enjoy it. "If you want to enjoy your cruise, you will. And if you don't want, you won't".

Extra charges to consider are :

- going to and returning from your home port (please avoid flying in on the embarkation day. Flights are subject to delays and cancellation)

- tip, usually around $12/pax/day. Extra at your discretion for porters and others you deemed proper.

- soda, specialty coffee and alcoholic beverages (packages might be available)

- special meals at specialty restaurants (again check for psckages)

- photography. Can be expensive. Do your own to avoid this extra charges.

- shore excursions at your ports of call.

- shopping (last but certainly not the least)

Enjoy your cruise. Beware, cruising is addictive. You have been warned :D

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Hello again anandaindonesia. Here's a clue. It's a lucky number in China. :D

Ha ha ha ....! :D

And thanks also to Miryam1234.

I re-read eveything s-l-o-w-l-y, and now I found it!

No wonder you can't take a nap without plugging you ear, megacruiser: too close to the action. Well, I hope my Allure cabin will be quiter... I'm two level up luckier than the lucky deck.

Please continue with your review. And don't worry, I read your conversation with your fans, too. Just sometimes I read too fast - too excited!

Thanks again!

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Hi anandaindonesia,

 

I do hope you aren't skipping the text and just looking at the photos?:D

 

Cheers

megacruiser

I did read it twice. :)

Maybe I miss something?

I know you are on Boardwalk balcony, at the stern. Only I couldn't find which deck.

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Looking forward for more.

By the way, which deck you are on?

Thank you for the beautiful photos.