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Hope you have a great time! She really is a great ship!

@markeushorst7437 we absolutely loved it. Glad you did too.

​@balconyviewswithbj984 yes we where in the wilderness express dome car

@pamelaloomis6854 thank you for your enlightened analysis. I most go and reevaluate my entire existence.

Yep, we found that out the hard way

Absolutely. I visited Vancouver from the UK, and stayed in Burnaby. I used to take the transit R5 to downtown Vancouver, passing through East Hastings. Its like the apocalypse.

You are absolutely correct, however, this video is regarding the HOT breakfast option.

Was that your first cruise with Royal? That was how ours was on Liberty OTS back in 2016. We loved it so much we booked one for the next year with both of our adult children.

@@balconyviewswithbj984 Yes! It was our first cruise. I’m hooked! Having the Grand Suite with concierge service made everything go smoothly, I’m sure. We booked GS for our daughters, too. That way, we all have the same experience. I can’t wait!

@@stillfran yes Ma'am, Suite is the way to go if you can afford it or luck into it with a good Royal up bid. We got lucky and were upgraded with Royalup on Explorer OTS right after the covid restart. We got an Owners Suite and that is the LIFE! Hope you all enjoy your next cruise! Is that on Symphony also or another wonderful RCCL ship?

@@balconyviewswithbj984 We booked with Symphony again. We wanted our daughters to share in our experience. We were celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary. Our daughters officiated! Now, it’s their turn to have fun.

It was just not what we have come to expect from RCCL. We have been on a few cruises since that was much better. We're actually sailing out of Jersey in December on Odyssey. Very excited!

That’s the date when we disembarked! We hated to leave. I can’t stop thinking about it. Someone told me that ppl who complain probably need to adjust their attitude. You make the experience positive or negative. Not sure how true that is but it’s worth noting.

@@stillfran I don't completely disagree with the person that told you that, however, My videos are less about complaining and more about alerting others of some of the things they could experience. And to be completely transparent, negative "Headlines" tend to get more views than positive ones. but if you check out most of my content you should notice that I try to point out both positive and negative aspects in all my videos.

@@balconyviewswithbj984 aw, I completely understand. It could be beneficial to know some of the bumps in the road, especially for first timers. A crew member said it to me after I replied “wonderful” to her question about are trip. She said it after I asked, ”Who couldn’t have a wonderful time!”

And I can appreciate that, But I would rather see 50 people get through scamming the system rather than to break up 1 legitimate family.

ABSOLUTELY!!!

Actually, I don't care for the buffet. I prefer the MDR, Thanks.

Thank you, I really am!

I highly doubt that

@@Scotte5000 Well, contradicting yourself seems to me like maybe you don't sound very fun either. ROFL

I think that will help, but i was happy with the ship overall, it was the management that I found lacking (or over baring)

You are very welcome and I hope you have a spectacular trip. We haven't done a TA yet, but we absolutely LOVED our TP we did last year.

Thanks for the view and comment. Hope y'all have a great time.

Um....O...K. Thanks for watching?

Really? I'm curious how I'm responsible for the issues that occurred.

Yes

That is an accurate assessment

So glad you enjoyed the video! I hope you and your entire group have a spectacular time.

I suppose we will have to agree to disagree.

Yes, and it's a shame as the port is really a beautiful building in a gorgeous area. If they would just get better organized, then it could be an amazing experience.

No problem! Hope you enjoy your trip. Thank you for the comment.

We did have to absolute BEST weather for that Cruise, didn't we? Sounds like you had as great a time as we did!!! Glad you enjoyed everything....except that crazy check in.

@@balconyviewswithbj984 It was our first time in Vancouver, Alaska and Seattle. We loved ALL OF IT!! Two weeks after this cruise I was at work still day dreaming about the entire trip. Next to our first time sailing to the Caribbean in 2017, the Alaska cruise was one of our best vacations! We will be back, especially since we live in Los Angeles. Flights are not too costly, only 3 hours and there is no jet lag.

We absolutely LOVED the Pan Pacific! You can NOT go wrong staying there! Thank you VERY much for subscribing and I hope you have a wonderful trip!

Just curious, but how did I leave for check in "Too Early" when my check in time was 10:30am???

We walked a few blocks away from Canada Place looking for a supermarket to purchase sodas for the cruise and came to the corner of Carrall street and E. Hastings that was completely shoulder to shoulder with homeless for at least a block in every direction. There were people laying on the sides of the sidewalks everywhere with used needles and pipes in there hands. No one harassed us, but it was rather uncomfortable for all of us.

I'm from Vancouver....if you go East....you will be going down "Gastown"...Once you reach "Carrall"...you want to to a 180 and walk back towards the ship....the author is correct, you DO not want to go North...that will take you to Hastings, where the homeless are, stabbing with pencil knives happens every so often....stabbing not to rob you, they just stab people for the heck of it (b/c they're on drugs). When you get off the cruise terminal...instead of turning left (that would be East)...you can go straight (South) and that will take you to downtown Vancouver...if you go West, that will take you to Stanley Park (Good 30 min walk). Walking to Stanley park is safe, but watch out for traffic... do not jaywalk, and cross with the walk sign...you will be fine. Basically where to avoid is "Hastings Street", between Main and Carrall. If you want to visit Chinatown, take a uber/taxis...safer than walking.

Yes, I discovered this after I had posted it. Thanks for watching.

Thank you for your opinion. However, this review is MY opinion. Everyone has their own idea of what they expect. I absolutely agree that Jeeps are fun, but I personally prefer to maximize that fun when I'm in one. And I never said don't do it in a Jeep, just rent one yourself and save about 1/2 the money. Sorry you found my review hard to watch, but I can't and won't apologize for conveying my honest opinion to those that might appreciate the candidness because you see, THAT is my thing.

Thank you very much! Glad you like it.

Thank you very much for checking out the channel. If I do nothing else, I will be honest with my opinions.

Sorry, can't help you in regards to snow, we had Spectacular weather. The day we were in Juneau, it was Clear, Sunny, and in the 70's. However, the roads were all fairly flat if I remember correctly. And finally, I actually did the tour, so I'm not sure where the car rentals are located. Wish I could be of more help on that. Thanks for the comment, if you have any other questions, I'll do my best to help.

Well, actually, I kind of intended my review to be mainly about the ship as it is not always just in Alaska, But I understand why you would say that.

I am so very happy to help. THIS is exactly why I make my videos! Enjoy Alaska, it is really awesome.

Really? That is very interesting. While I admit I can be critical, I also make sure to point out positive aspects. I truly wonder if your perception of my reviews all being negative might not be a case of transference on your part or selective hearing as in the end I was very happy to proclaim that "Yeah, Ovation's Great!" and "The ship is still a beautiful ship. You'll enjoy it." So, in your words I will reply to you "If you hate them so much, stop (watching) them and give us a break from your complaining."

@@balconyviewswithbj984I thought this review was very helpful for a person interested in sailing this ship for the first time .

Sorry you feel that my honest assessment was a "downer". I just called it the way I saw it. Considering you only mentioned the "Downer" side, I assume you did not stick around to watch the end where I presented the positive points about the ship. When I watch reviews, I want an honest good and bad of everything, and that is what I am attempting to provide. I don't like to candy coat anything.

@@balconyviewswithbj984 you do not need to sugar coated anything, but it's the way how you present that makes people do not want to continue to watch

@@NLMusique I appreciate your constructive criticism and I will take that into account as I continue.

Sorry to hear about your REALLY bad experience. But, just as you have the right to feel as you do about your experience, I have the right to feel however I feel about mine. If you watched it all the way through, you would see that I pointed out many good points as well. I hope if you cruise again, you have a much better time, I know I have.

You do realize that you can simple choose not to take it.

​@@balconyviewswithbj984unless they send it to me, which I've heard they do

You have to opt in to receive them, so just don't do that, if you don't want it. It's not like anybody is forcing you to take it.

Yes. I'm hoping they still have the old style when I go on Explorer in September when I will earn my first

Great ship, just a questionable experience

We will be going the Symphony in July to Bahamas. Have you been there in mid July? If yes, how was the weather? I’m concern about it be hurricane season. Was it a smooth ride? Also how was the food? Thanks

I agree, the ship is spectacular!

I haven't yet been on Wonder. We went to Izumi on Quantum in Oct and it was SPECTACULAR! My SIL & BIL sail on Wonder in April last year and said the same about the Mason Jar. We are from the south and they said who ever made the recipes for it must not have been.

So glad you enjoyed your time on her, she really is a GREAT ship!

It’s me and my 17 year old daughter that’s like amusement,games, arcade and water slides. We gonna in December . Other than freedom of the sea . Which will you recommend symphony or oddessey.

@@missshay.b8395 Honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with either. I really am a little partial to the Oasis class ships so I might give a slight edge to Symphony, But you should have a blast whichever one you choose.

Thank you sir! I so wish we could have gotten together onboard so I could have included an interview with you about your experience. Thank you very much for your updates and entertainment while you were experiencing an unfortunate situation!

Could you explain more? Have you watched any of my content?

@@balconyviewswithbj984 it's not the content, it's the BJ with balcony views

@@smtss And if you had actually taken the time to view the content you would know that BJ is my name. Thanks for the Troll, but we prefer Goblins.