A couple more observations:

I was able to be simultaneously logged in on iPhone, laptop, and ship's computer; when I logged off of ship's computer I was still logged in on other two. No pushing to logoff; they finally realized being logged in "usually" does not impact bandwidth unless you have automated backups or updates.

Fantastic dinner in Chartreuse. Stephane is Maitre' d. They had a "special" of filet, crab, and lobster; very well prepared. Wonderful service.

Lots of bar staff from Explorer; everyone has remembered my drink orders.

Palermo a nice four hour tour; not a place I would go out of my way to come back to but a nice walk.

Ship is totally full. All 700 left for excursions between 1000 and 1030 and all arrived back between 200 and 230; La Verandah and Pool deck slammed. Took us a while to even get on board as only one crew member swiping keycards.

Tonight - room service! Cabins redone nicely; plenty of room; easy to set up dinner; we are really looking forward to it.

More later . . .