Well, crys, join the club of other cruise junkies. I knew you were one a long time ago. There are many here on LCT that agree with you on the open bar issue. It has been discussed here at great length.

We will always love our Song of Flower. She was truly special and my "first love" of cruise ships. So glad to hear you have booked the Mariner. You will love her too. All balconies is a nice touch we missed on SOF. Signatures and Latitudes are added pluses, too. When is this milestone cruise? It would be great if Bob, Sharon and I could join you, but I doubt we can. Bob and I enjoyed a Hong Kong to Bangkok SOF cruise in 94. Maybe you will find another LCTer on that cruise too.

Beth