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thanks John I know what it says in the manual but cruisers coming off the ship are all saying there are 3 on the 9 nites. From what I am understanding it is up to the captain. I can only tell you what the reviews are saying on the EOS. Joe

Your points are well taken. I think for some people quite helpful. What happen when an agency goes out of business like CVC did a few years back and the cruise line will not help at all. Yes I was suppose to have insurance that was not purchased. I feel so much better booking with the lines my self. I sure there are good agents out there I am just not going to gamble.

I think a lot of us were that way. I know we never got insurance in the early years yes lucky. When you are young nothing can happen( you think). today would never take the chance. Joe

I like having control of my reservation. When I book with the cruise-line i can make changes in prices or upgrades,refunds much easier than an agent. Plus I had a bad experiences with one Lost some money cruse-line told me nothing they could do even if they were a prefer agent. That was enough for me. I do my own booking and control my account. Of course some people been using the same agent with great results. It is a matter of how comfortable you feel doing your own or not. Just my opinion.

Nah I wish it was my pic. I found it online enjoyed it so much I thought it was worth sharing. When ever I get land sick I start looking at cruise pics and just happen to find that one. 100 days and counting till next cruise. Joe

Ever seen a hovering boat? Actually, the water is so clear in Bahamas that it just looks like it is hovering...

had that happen to us an RCCL mailed the bag to us. One thought I lost a bag flying once and had value in the bag. My home owners cover it. Check it out you might at least get some money back. Joe

I hear ya, Jackie takes a suit case for shoes lol. That is why I have to drive to port. I am still ok with it as long as I don't need a truck. lol

I am a coward I won't touch that one. lol

Well said I feel the same way Joe

When I call RCCL they tell me normal is 2 formal nites but it is up to the captain. I was hoping that I could find a cruiser who just got off the ship in the last month or so.

I have read posts that are saying RCCL (explorer) is now having 3 formal nites on cruises 9 days or longer. Not a big deal to me but Jackie it is. Have anyone heard that 9 days or longer are having 3 formal nites? I know what the RCCL site says just looking for some info from someone who has had this happen. We have a 10 in Aug. Thanks Joe

I have cruise on RCCL 8 times. I am reading reviews online that the explorer is having 3 formal nites on 9 days or more. Not a big deal to me but Jackie another story. Did anyone hear this? We always due 9 days or more and have never had 3 formals. We are going on a ten day cruise in Aug. Just wondering if this was true or rumor. Joe

Have you found it worth the trip since it is such a short time.

thanks I have but it is only a two hour stay on the island thru the cruiseline. I am trying to figure out how I can get more time on the island. The problem I am having is the ship docks at 8am which cuts it close to catch the nine oclock ferry. which means the next one is at ten and not real comfortable about leaving later than two since the ship sails at 5. Just not enough time.

Thanks Kevin, Gosh I wonder if it is worth it. If I can't find a better way I might not go this route. Rccl says they leave by boat right from the ship but you only get two hours at St Johns. Will see if someone else know of a maybe speedboat for rent or something. Joe

What is the best way to get to st John from st thomas. Is it thru cruise line or independent ? RCCL says you get two hours. Doesn't seem like much time to me. Any suggestions. Joe

On my bucket list.

there were robes in our room on carnival. not sure if it was because we cruise with them before or not. We did have robes. Some reason I think they have robes for everyone. I guess this isn't much help. Joe

I agree with the thought of if being sold. I can't imagine it ever selling out under the costa name.

A great point and something to really think about. Thank you Joe

Wow sounds like the captain was way off course. You really have to wonder what happen or how could this happen. We can only hope they find more survivors. our prayers are with them. Joe

Not real sure but I heard their was an explosion and it rip a hole in the side. The Capt. was trying ti steer the ship to land before it could sink. I am sure we will get more info. later. Joe

It will be my pleasure to let you know how things went. We had a great time in2010 the crew was outstanding. Yea never had a suite so really looking forward to it. I really want to surprise Jackie. she hates going online so I can post this. have a great week. Joe