Crazy, Crazy Times
It has been a busy several week with all of the cruise sales. It’s a great time for cruising. All cruise lines have had cruise sales. Many had free crew appreciation and free drinks! What a deal that is and add free WiFi and onboard credits and you’re set! Most of the cruise lines that sail out of US ports currently have a sale as of this posting. Many of the travel dates continue into 2024. If you’re a cruiser, this is the time to look at your 2023 and 2024 travel date and see what deals you can find. The Love Boat continues until the end of October.
Disney Cruise Line Fantasy
Here are some highlights of my friend, Erika Thomas and her family from their recent Disney Cruise on the Fantasy. “Formal night was fun, the girls love doing Bibbidi Boppity Boutique earlier that day. Our dining staff was great!” shared Erika. Bibbidi Boppity Boutique is an experience that provides children ages 3-12 with a makeover experience. There are options for both boys and girls. Children can choose to be styled as a princess or a knight or a sea captain, unique to Disney Cruise Line. Thank you Erika for sharing with us.
Our Next Adventure
We are very excited about the cruises that we have booked. Our first one is on November 7 on Royal Caribbean. It’s not only our first cruise on Royal Caribbean but also our first time leaving out of New Orleans. We are cruising on Radiance of the Seas Lots of firsts and we can’t wait to share it all with you. Our ports of call are Costa Maya and Cozumel. We have been to both but are excited to get to see Costa Maya. Our only trip there was at the end of the Pandemic and most of the port was still closed. Fun times are ahead for us. You’ll hear all about it in about 35 days.
***TIP of the WEEK***
The Key is a program that provides Royal Caribbean International guests with premier access to exclusive experiences during their cruise vacation. Must be purchased before travel.
Perks can include:
~~Priority check-in and boarding (with some exceptions)
~~Ability to store carry-on luggage in the main dining room from boarding until 1:30 p.m. when it’s delivered to your cabin
~~Welcome lunch in the main dining room on embarkation day from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring a menu from Chops Grille
~~Voom internet with Surf & Stream for one device per Key cruiser
~~Specialty seating at shows and events in the main theater, Aqua Theater, Studio B and Two70 (reservations needed for Oasis- and Quantum-class ships)
~~Special access hours for onboard attractions, such as the zipline, FlowRider, rock climbing wall, Ultimate Abyss, North Star, iFly and the ice rink
~~Priority line at ship attractions and water slides during regular hours
~~Priority access off the ship to the shore in port
~~Exclusive a la carte breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on debarkation morning
~~Special Key luggage tags that put your suitcases in a special are in Customs when you disembark
~~Priority disembarkation
~~Signage for The Key will usually be found at the terminal where you embark and also at various points around the ship. Your Key purchase is noted on your card by a special icon.
**The Key passes are bought online before you board the ship; you can’t buy them once you board.**
I hope that you enjoy the new format. I’ll be adding “Tip of the Week” with each publication.
Thanks!