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Sounds like a great trip. Thanks for posting. We board the Ascent in May!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Sounds like a great cruise overall.

Thanks for the review. We were on the Apex a couple of years ago and really had a great cruise.

Enjoying the review.....and the photos!

Looking forward to your posts as we are on Ascent in May.

We found flying out of Schiphol kinda hectic! We were glad to stay another night in hotel.

Love the corner sky suites! We use a magnetic hook at the top of the porthole window and hang a laundered shirt there. Dries quickly.

Many years ago, I would use my OBC for a massage.......my vacation treat. But I haven't done that in a long time. Not worth it IMO. Then a few years ago, I didn't have time to get my nails done pre-cruise, so I booked a nail appointment for the second day. She did a horrible job, and I was so unhappy. Never again! (The hand massage was good however)

We loved the Millie cruise around Japan. One of our favorite cruises of all time! I would love to do this again......wonderful ship and great ports.

Sounds like you are enjoying your cruise! Thanks for the photos! We will be on the Ascent later this year and can't wait.

Thanks for posting. Love your photos. Have a great rest of your cruise!

Thanks for posting your review. We were on the Apex a couple of years ago and loved it.

Loved the review. Thanks for taking the time! We will be on the Ascent in May.

Sunset Martini or Pina Colada

Thanks for your review. We will be on the Ascent in May and I can't wait!

My husband lost his iPhone on our last cruise in November. He didn't miss it for about 30 minutes. He thinks he left it on a slot machine in the casino. He went down to Guest Relations, and there it was! He had to unlock it in front of them to show it was his. He later told me that also in the "box" was a huge purse! Now how could anyone loose a huge purse? LOL

We have sailed in Sky Suites for several years now, and have two booked for 2024. However I just recently booked a sunset veranda for spring of 2025. We will eat in a couple of specialty restaurants during that cruise. Hopefully our selection will be satisfactory. We have not eaten in the MDR for many, many cruises.......and I am not an Oceanview restaurant person. But times are changing.

Glad the cruise was great. We sail on her in May!

We board next Tuesday, the 24th, for our 12 night southern Japan cruise on the Millennium! I'll try and post a report when I'm back. This cruise will be very port intensive. We have a few ship excursions (using OBC), and others through Tripadvisor and toursbylocals. Only two sea days. We are leaving Friday and spend a couple of days in Tokyo. It will be our first trip to Japan.

Looking forward to your adventures. Thanks for sharing!

Wow, what an awesome and detailed report.....especially in the eyes of a first-time cruiser! I loved reading it! Thanks for taking the time to post.

When we were on a cruise a few years ago, I recall ordering some escargot (love it), but my husband would not even try. However he did like the buttery garlic sauce that they "swim" in, and said it would be good to dip bread in. The next night in Luminae, the maitre d' (yes, maitre d', not the waiter) brought him a small bowl full of the yummy sauce and a lot of crusty bread! He loved it! On another cruise, one evening in the Luminae, there was nothing on the menu that we really liked or wanted. The waiter had come to "know" us and our likes. So he said he would bring a spicy pasta for my husband and a seafood dish for me. We didn't even ask ....... but everything was delicious. We have always been cordial and appreciative towards the waitstaff, never demanding or rude. It goes a long way......we have always had wonderful experiences in the Luminae......and the main reason we book sky suites.

For us, it's eating in Luminae, and relaxing in the Retreat Lounge. We like the quieter, more peaceful atmospheres.

Excited to sail her in May 2024. I will look for reviews later in the year.

Love all the photos.....brought back a lot of good memories for me! Thanks for sharing.