Matt

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/crown-and-anchor-society-loyalty-program

@SpeedNoodles started this one! 😂
I give up! I always get blamed lol

A live blog with @Lovetocruise2002 started more than 3 weeks before the cruise? Sounds about right

A live blog with @Lovetocruise2002 started more than 3 weeks before the cruise? Sounds about right

A live blog with @Lovetocruise2002 started more than 3 weeks before the cruise? Sounds about right

I will have VOOM so we will try to keep up with all post approvals and reports. @Matt told me he can always tell when one of us is on a cruise by the posts waiting for approval 😂

I would start with this blog article by Jenna!
Best Miami hotels near the cruise port | Royal Caribbean Blog
 
We're sailing out of Miami in May (first time since 2010)... It will be just my wife and I, so we splurged a little and booked the InterContinental Miami (booked a Bay view room so we can see the port 😃).

There is a cabinet next to the bathroom door (that really doesn't look like a cabinet that opens).  The safe is inside that.
https://www.facebook.com/reel/1464153037815551    (Travis Kamiyama is a Sushi Chef on Icon - thank him for this info when you see him!  I know I will!)

You could ask the casino host for assistance in explaining it.
Slots are pretty easy, it's just a matter of understanding how to change your bet, how to trigger the bonus, etc. Every slot machine has a nuance of how it plays, but they're all video games in essence.

Unlucky 13: Why is there no deck 13 on cruise ships

Introduction to bringing toddlers on a Royal Caribbean cruise

Hello! The remainder of 2025 including Cape Liberty will be out the week of FEB 12 🙂 

It's $10

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/04/05/best-hotels-near-port-canaveral-the-cruise

Agreed, it's an old cruise tradition that can go away IMO.

Saw this interview with Craig with Greg Fishel (retired meteorologist from WRAL TV in Raleigh, NC)  Where they discuss the cruises a bit.  Craig is a good asset for RC to have.
 

Agreed, it's an old cruise tradition that can go away IMO.

If only Matt would allow use of the RCLBlog private jet to take everyone to Southampton.

I have called twice and paid once on the phone and once online to cover the "missing cost". I am 7 days out and have not received an email for 4 days now. Emails show $0 and when I click on the link it shows the $42.40 (soda package refund). The extra payment I made on the phone (which they said I needed to) has been refunded. I just decided to cancel the deluxe package (free drinks in the casino via Prime) so I will see if it posts to the cruise or refund my card. I will ask onboard as well for the 42.40 refund. I hope they don't cancel the cruise as it is a casino comp. I will post an update on the 15th once I am on the boat. 
 
Side note, I did see the New Year's group cruise 2024-2025, which as of last week I owed $1600 shows paid in full. So yes major billing issues. #RoyalIT

Agreed, it's an old cruise tradition that can go away IMO.

It's a punch card for 10 drinks AND you can share the drink card benefits!

My opinion is it's fine to be reminded there is a survey and it's important to fill out. But if they tell you how their jobs depend on a 5 star review, or otherwise imply they need perfect reviews, then I check the box that someone asked me for positive reviews

Local's guide of what to do in Sitka, Alaska

The surface lot at Terminal 18 is fantastic. Tampa's valet parking arguably even better, but for a big ship terminal, it doesn't get better than T18 for self parking.