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@sarahj.5970 17 сағат бұрын
Very helpful...with a lot of types of places compared...often we are all looking for different things at different times...great friesh fruit in Buffet or room service can really be special when cooking for one or two at hime and you just have very fresh and numerouse choices all the time..that can be as pleasant as 3.5 ofer 5 star extra price restaurants and want simple steaks vs a more complicated dish..lived all the areas and Disney is nice to know about and that that top one, Remy is really something. I had a home stay study in Franch for a spring semester and we had a caterer especially for the Baptism and Confirmation times in family's children's loves...a big thing in 1980..do not know now and..she was simply a chef...a fresh food chef...in Franch even a school cafeteria can have amazing lunches but we had to stop eating lunch...just have snacks at 4 ish and light bread and coffee in am and save it for the dinners,,,I know that I would never eat that freshly and dinely afain on the daily....She showed her "kids" true amazing home cooked by an expert with things that stay perfect over a few hrs..or stopping and cooking them of mny kany courses..her Easter dinner had 3 meat mains...an all these inbetween and side dishes and just,,,we were grateful.
@Suekarns Күн бұрын
Hi Walter. Will there be a group hotel in Seattle for people arriving before the cruise!
@edwardoruiz 2 күн бұрын
Scraping your teeth with the utensils is killing me…. I couldn’t watch the whole video 🫣
@cahoonm 3 күн бұрын
This answered all my questions! Thank you
@Mr_Squids_Alot 5 күн бұрын
There are enough life boats for 75% of maximum capacity of passengers and life rafts for the rest. So you don’t have to worry about it
@joannekearney5329 5 күн бұрын
I was excited at the prospect of a chair that would fit into a regular cruise cabin.... HOWEVER.... upon investigation..... regular cabin doors are about 23" wide... and there are three sizes of the Whill c... the small is less than 23".. the medium is 23.6" and the large.. the one I would need is 25.6"... so it appears that unless you have the small one... you will still require an accessible cabin.... unless you get out of the chair..outside of the room and have someone collapse it and bring it is... very disappointed
@joannekearney5329 5 күн бұрын
Can these be rented at Port Canaveral? You mention scootarround...but I don't see these listed as available
@WheresWalterTravel 4 күн бұрын
To my knowledge they are, but I have not checked the inventory lately.
@catk.6350 5 күн бұрын
ZeeJay -- & the entire MAS Islander crew -- ROCK! We've already booked a 2nd cruise for 2025 & it can't get here fast enough! 🤙🦜🫧
@WheresWalterTravel 4 күн бұрын
Nice!! We have a Group Cruise sailing in February, should be a fun big group of Parrotheads! :)
@noRanchnoService 7 күн бұрын
Does these help with severe motion sickness
@WheresWalterTravel 6 күн бұрын
Each person is affected differently. You don't know how well something will work for you until you try it. That goes for these sea bands or any other motion sickness remedy.
@NurseTara04 9 күн бұрын
I can’t wait to meet you both on MAS in February!!!
@WheresWalterTravel 9 күн бұрын
We can't wait to meet you too!!
@irenezelma6362 9 күн бұрын
Recently was watching another blogger who had a leak in his stateroom and instead of fixing it they left the ceiling tile open and blocking the closet. It was said they have operational problems which is a major concern if i were to consider a cruise on this ship
@Crysalith 9 күн бұрын
2002 -- Carnival Ecstasy
@SilverHonda0767 12 күн бұрын
No tere level at this point. Toilets and dining rooms flooded. Pay extra for a second meal. Food is luke warm. No thank you ! At this time I’ll wait another year for improvements. I rather pay extra at Royal Caribbean.
@WheresWalterTravel 10 күн бұрын
Dining rooms flooded? That didn't happen on our cruise. We had water get into the dining room and a few other areas during that massive storm leaving Cozumel. We see that on any ship when there is a list or large swaying from side to side associated with a storm. The toilet issue had to do with descaling and had already worked its way out by the end of our 6 nights. The food temps were already resolved by the end of our 6 nights. This is a really fun ship, but we'd be happy to book you on Royal Caribbean as well. We have booked well over 800 vacations in the past year, many of them on Royal and Celebrity. :)
@SilverHonda0767 10 күн бұрын
@@WheresWalterTravel I can’t remember exactly which video I watched that showed the dining room being flooded. If you’re waiting six nights or less for things to be fixed then that is a issue. Most of our cruises are six nights or less and I can’t see going that long and not being totally happy. I am sure it is a fun ship and looking forward to sailing on it one day but not for another year until the bugs are worked out.
@WheresWalterTravel 9 күн бұрын
@@SilverHonda0767 On inaugural cruises, you do expect issues. Just like the Wonder of the Seas when she launched with a host of issues throughout the ship for several weeks into the first month of operation. Sun Princess is just now opening venues after launching in February. All new ships have issues when they launch and when you take inaugural cruises, you understand the risk that comes with those sailings.
@SilverHonda0767 8 күн бұрын
@@WheresWalterTravel But Wonder of the Seas isn’t a 20 plus year old ship 🚢 like Margaritaville Islander but glad to see it refurbished. This is why I wait another year before I sail on refurbished ships. However, I expect more from Royal Caribbean because they’ve been in business for many years and loyalty points. Also, some of these channel members get a free cruises or perks for sailing on inaugural cruises so I really can’t trust their option.
@dianehall6686 12 күн бұрын
My first cruise was in 2011, RCL Explorer of the Seas.
@WheresWalterTravel 12 күн бұрын
Love it! Great ship!
@matthewlawlor4323 12 күн бұрын
Did a cruise on resilient lady in February only thing I found a bit tough was the price of specialty coffee
@WheresWalterTravel 12 күн бұрын
I don't find it much different than any other cruise line to be honest. I stick with the Espresso Macchiato most of the time. Around $3 each. :)
@NurseTara04 12 күн бұрын
Thank you for your honest review, always much appreciated!
@WheresWalterTravel 12 күн бұрын
Of course! We try our best to be honest.
@cesarcamacho8669 13 күн бұрын
I can't wait to be on the ship! It'll be my first cruise, July 16th!!
@WheresWalterTravel 12 күн бұрын
You will have so much fun!
@normamejias6587 13 күн бұрын
Thank you Walter and Rebecca.
@WheresWalterTravel 12 күн бұрын
Thank YOU for watching!
@brantthompson199 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review Walter. I am intrigued by this ship.
@WheresWalterTravel 12 күн бұрын
You're welcome! You should come join us for the February 2025 Group Cruise. We have amazing Group Rates that include Pre-Paid Gratuities. :) www.whereswaltertravel.com/margaritaville-islander-feb-2025-group-cruise
@PeggyAndRonna 15 күн бұрын
Good evening Rebecca & Walter!
@Michael-rx6ji 16 күн бұрын
Not good wings at all
@Michael-rx6ji 16 күн бұрын
The wings now on Icon are 14.99 for only 12. They used to have 50 wings for 28.99 on Symphony
@rubent455 17 күн бұрын
I have a foldable scooter that when folded is about the same size, this product looks good but I checked the price in Canada and it goes for about $6,800, which is a bit too much, my scooter is not that fancy but less than half in price.
@richarddeason1845 18 күн бұрын
I will be honest I book my trips I try travel agent and will not use one again I book about 40 cruise ships and work out will The travel agent I use was royal mess
@WheresWalterTravel 16 күн бұрын
Sorry it didn't work out for you. We've booked nearly 900 vacations for our clients in just under 2 years. The vast majority are repeat clients now because they appreciate that we take most of the stress and planning off their plates. But we're so glad you're having a great time with your cruises!
@MadelineRodriguez-ud5bb 18 күн бұрын
How much is on beer
@amyames6069 18 күн бұрын
Your video is very very insightful. I am planning a cruise next year, with the help of two of my friends, and Everything you’ve mentioned about the handling of the booking process: vacay style, ship, etc. it’s EXACTLY what I’ve been doing! I’m not a travel agent myself, and folks tell me I Need to become one because of my passion for cruises. Being on a huge ship is a beautiful feeling for me and as well as exploring new places of interest. I’m a bargain hunter. I will Voraciously, and have been with this up and coming cruise, Researching Itineraries, Ships, Destinations, Dates, Configuring Prices: Port Fees and Taxes, Insurance, Gratuities, etc. I’ve only cruised twice so far. Thank You for the heads up about hurricane season! New info for me regarding taking the risk/itineraries. There’s a lot more I would like to write with regards to advice. I’ve been Asking So Many Questions on ParoDeeJay’s Facebook Shenanigans page regarding this up and coming cruise. Folks have been gracious with their advice and feedback. I didn’t know an Agent doesn’t cost anything 😮 I was under the impression it could be anywhere from $100-$500. I’ve pretty much been the “travel agent” with this up and coming cruise for next year. I’ve become very knowledgeable about cruising and I naturally have a salesman personality due to my many many years - over 20 - of Customer Service. It comes very natural for me. Sorry this is so long! Thank you so much for your time! Talk soon 🙂
@dianehall6686 20 күн бұрын
I am definitely signing up for your 6-night group cruise on the Islander. I can’t wait!
@WheresWalterTravel 18 күн бұрын
We are now booking! Great Group rate Plus Pre-Paid Gratuities included in the price. Reach out today, we have limited group space available www.whereswaltertravel.com/contactus
@dianehall6686 17 күн бұрын
@@WheresWalterTravel Thank you so much for letting me know. I've now signed up for a phone call.
@WheresWalterTravel 16 күн бұрын
@@dianehall6686 Yay!!! Talk soon!
@christymonk66 22 күн бұрын
Just WOW! What an eye opener. Linn is so awesome, and what the company offers is amazing. Thanks Walter as always
@WheresWalterTravel 18 күн бұрын
We are thrilled to represent Hutrigruten and we already have some inquiries for Groups in 2025 and 2026. :)
@dianehall6686 24 күн бұрын
I agree with you 100%; RCL Sorento’s pizza-thumbs down.
@WheresWalterTravel 24 күн бұрын
I don't understand why they can't make a better pizza on Royal. :)
@dianehall6686 24 күн бұрын
I'm so glad to hear this! My husband is a devout vegan since his heart attack, so this will be great!
@WheresWalterTravel 24 күн бұрын
So glad we could help. A full 13 minute interview with Eric is coming soon. :)
@BruhSayWhat 25 күн бұрын
I’m going on first Royal Caribbean cruise ever on Symphony Of The Seas in Jan 2025. I purchased the unlimited dining package for my family of 4 and we have 3 others joining us with the package as well. I’m hearing mixed things on what you can order. Is everything unlimited? Can you get as many appetizers, sides, desserts and even entrees? I’m seeing a few people say you can only order 1 entree at chops. Not sure about the other places like hooked or Jamie Oliver’s. Before anyone says 1 entree is enough or plenty. That’s subjective to many people. People who say that also eat like baby birds lol. I’m also a bodybuilder. So I can eat, eat a lot and trained to eat lol.
@WheresWalterTravel 24 күн бұрын
Unlimited Dining simply means you can go to all of the venues, not unlimited food. 1 Entree is usually the rule with any dining package. You can usually have multiple appetizers and maybe multiple desserts, but it's usually just one entree per meal. Additional entrees will be additional charge. The terms and conditions are spelled out in the package so you should see it in there.
@BruhSayWhat 24 күн бұрын
@@WheresWalterTravel yeah, unfortunately there is no clear cut answer and it is different with every person and every ship. I’ve seen countless comments on Facebook, where people say the food is all unlimited. That they order multiple of everything even entrees. I’ve seen comments where people were told they can only order one entree but as much as everything else. I’ve also went on the website and searched all over the internet. There is no terms and conditions about this subject anywhere. People say they have called customer service and asked this question and said the rep could not give them an answer. Apparently it’s Russian roulette. You shoot your shot in hoping it is when you go or you find out they tell you that you can only get one entree.
@WheresWalterTravel 23 күн бұрын
@@BruhSayWhat The official rule is "One Entree per meal." Whether it's printed anywhere or not, that is the official rule. I know multiple cruise lines have something printed in menu with fees for additional entrees. We have seen that on Celebrity, Margaritaville, Princess and others.
@Aust-NZ-SPandtheworld 26 күн бұрын
Great video.
@WheresWalterTravel 26 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@Pantherjonvideos 26 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing the good first impressions, Walter! The ship looks absolutely fantastic! I am so looking forward to seeing more and start planning on sailing on the Islander!
@WheresWalterTravel 25 күн бұрын
Reach out anytime, we'd be happy to assist with your Margaritaville sailing. :)
@kavi47116 27 күн бұрын
Can you give information re: “prerecorded music”- does the couple send the music in advance? If not, what music can we expect?
@WheresWalterTravel 26 күн бұрын
You will have to check with the wedding planner for the cruise line you will be sailing. There are rules for music playback on ships, so they will have to guide you on what is allowed.
@kavi47116 26 күн бұрын
@@WheresWalterTravel Thank you.
@normamejias6587 28 күн бұрын
Agree. Shaw chicken is so good.
@velocity6415 28 күн бұрын
I’m on that cruise just saw you walk by Walter!! Sailaway party was great!
@dianehall6686 28 күн бұрын
I hope, hope, hope you have a group cruise going to Key West after Sept. 7th--less kids and my sister-in-law can then come with me. I can't wait!
@WheresWalterTravel 26 күн бұрын
Group Cruise coming in Feb 2025. 6 nights. Stay tuned!
@dianehall6686 25 күн бұрын
@@WheresWalterTravel Can't wait to sign up! Thanks so much. Perfect timing.
@WheresWalterTravel 25 күн бұрын
@@dianehall6686 It's really fun!
@Pantherjonvideos 29 күн бұрын
Food service on a cruise ship certainly does come with a steep learning curve..They will get it down to a science shortly, I am sure..Looks like a beautiful ship! Can't wait to see more!
@WVUGRAD2012 29 күн бұрын
There is absolutely no reason to use a travel agent! Cruises are very easy to book direct online!!
@WheresWalterTravel 29 күн бұрын
Sure they are. And you have to manage all of the travel yourself. And call the cruise line, airline and hotel when plans change. Or you can pay absolutely nothing and have a travel agent who takes care of that for you. Plus can get perks that may not be available to the public. And get directly through to the upper level management to address issues vs the 800-call center. There's absolutely no reason NOT to use a travel agent. We've traveled for almost 20 years with an agent before becoming one ourselves. It's awesome having someone else plan everything for you.
@copycenteremail4614 29 күн бұрын
People are going to get sick if they aren't maintaining those food temps, but all in all it looks like a fun future cruise!! Thank You for posting this!!
@WheresWalterTravel 29 күн бұрын
I'm sure they will get it addressed quickly. We are on the Inaugural sailing now and so far so good.
@NurseTara04 29 күн бұрын
Looks like a really fun ship! Thanks for sharing Walter.
@phrewilly8556 29 күн бұрын
Great review! How was the a/c in the cabins?
@WheresWalterTravel 23 күн бұрын
It was warm at first, but a technician corrected it. It sounded like Costa did something above the ceilings when the ship was last in London. Whatever they did had to be reversed to get the A/C going properly again.
@islandgirl3131 29 күн бұрын
What do you mean you "don't know if it can hold 3 or more people?" That's a sofa, is it a sofa bed?
@WheresWalterTravel 29 күн бұрын
Just because it has a sofa does not mean it's designated a 3 person cabin. It has to fit within the muster station and overall capacity plan. Sofa does not always equal 3 person cabin.
@monkeyb1820 29 күн бұрын
I'm doubting that they're making any of that from scratch. Probably good that you're on the first sailing. Of course, as a big baller in the industry, is the sailing fully comped??
@TripReviews 29 күн бұрын
I was thinking the same. All frozen heated up and sent to the table…except the salad and the pie wasn’t heated of course.
@WheresWalterTravel 29 күн бұрын
I'm not big in the industry honestly. :). The entire cruise was a Friends and Family Preview so it was not a review sailing.
@thomasdoutt1978 29 күн бұрын
Did you get the Heinz 57 with that 🍔
@NurseTara04 29 күн бұрын
Look like you’re going to have an amazing cruise! Enjoy
@WheresWalterTravel 29 күн бұрын
Preview is done, on to the Inaugural tomorrow! :)
@ShannaTheSag 29 күн бұрын
The Margaritaville would be a great name for a signature margarita🍸🍸🍸
@phrewilly8556 29 күн бұрын
Hi Walter! We will be on her June 18th! How do they handle the muster?
@WheresWalterTravel 23 күн бұрын
Hello! Sorry for the delayed response, KZfaq flagged you for some reason. we left the ship on the 18th, I hope you had an amazing time, including the 'old school' muster! :)
@Gymcoach1 Ай бұрын
I’m looking for a cruise to the Caribbean for my dad, who’s 80 and has trouble walking long distances. It doesn’t have to be an all adult trip but which cruise ships are MORE friendly to Seniors and do they have accessibility options and/or wheelchairs if needed. Also, do most cruise ships have multiple elevators and/or escalators? Thanks 🙏🏻
@WheresWalterTravel 29 күн бұрын
If you're looking more adult centric then Princess, Holland America, Celebrity and Virgin Voyages would be good choices from the mainstream. Also the smaller Royal Caribbean ships like the Vision class ships. Then Oceania, Viking would be good if you want to step up to luxury. Accessibility options are provided by third party vendors and must be ordered before the cruise. Cruise lines do not provide any equipment or assistance, you must have it rented before you come onboard if you think you might need a wheelchair or scooter. Most every cruise ship has at least 2 elevator banks but some are less friendly to wheelchairs and scooters just due to the smaller elevators and pathways throughout the ship. Especially the older ships were not designed with accessibility in mind. Happy to assist to help you find the right cruise. Set up a time to chat via our online calendar. Thanks! www.whereswaltertravel.com/contactus
@skells8609 Ай бұрын
Most reviews I read was negative about the test kitchen but it seems very impressive and super interesting
@WheresWalterTravel 29 күн бұрын
You have to be adventurous to enjoy the Test Kitchen. Most of the negativity is because the portions are small and it's 'weird.' I like weird. :)
@skells8609 29 күн бұрын
I think I'd like innovative to weird