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Atlantis - Discover Atlantis Tour Nassau, Bahamas / Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes Where should we buy tickets? Now before the cruise? On the ship? once we Disembark? Currently, Royal Carribean website shows price as $49 per person(Adult and Child) but it doesn't state if they charge Infants. Does anyone know if Infants(below 12 months) are charged as well? We are travelling as a group of 5, 3 adults and 2 kids(4 year and <1 year) Thanks

Decided to get the larger 8 pack ones for $10.99 Link: http://amzn.to/2zsUBe8

I was thinking the same as the Royal Caribbean ones were narrow. Wasn't sure if we purchased the larger one, how good/bad the Royal Carribean tag would look like in them?

We checked in online and were able to print the eTag. I wasn't sure if Cruise-lines still provide you a complimentary luggage tags or should we buy one online or at the cruise-ship? Looks like there are couple varieties online - will the below fit all Royal Caribbean ships eTags? Link: http://amzn.to/2yHdE5d

11/01 - Update. Called RC customer service, no suites available. However, price to upgrade 1 interior room to Oceanview came down to $200. Still holding out for $100ish. Will the price be cheaper on the day of the sail? Am assuming it would be unless RC wants those cabins empty when we set sail.

Best to have document from both parents. Talking about children - not to hijack the thread - do we need additional vaccinations? they currently do get the recommended immunizations.

Guess there isn't anything one can do about those smokers, perfume overdosers and people yapping on walkies or cell phones. If they are annoying, the only solution is to walk away unless you want to get into argument and ruin your vacation. lol

We looked into the internet package and it's not worth the cost so will forgo it. Perhaps, when the kids are older, we may consider paying for them.

We aren' t sure we will use them but may try it out but will be considerate and respectful. That said, I hope smokers are considerate and respectful and don't wander around the ship after smoking in certain areas and carrying that smell around...lol.. How do you deal with that stink ?

Thanks. We will plan accordingly. LOL on walkie-takies - they are annoying yes similar to smokers on-board but you put up with them. Don't you? We really don't plan on using them but its an option when it comes to safety of our children.

Another silly Question: I hope there are ATMs on Majesty of Seas. Are there surcharge-free ATMs on-board as well? If not, does anyone know the cost of withdrawing money. The FAQ says ATMs are available and there is a fee for withdrawal but the website search doesn't show anything about cost of withdrawing money nor daily limits for withdrawal.

10/30 - Update. Called RC customer service, no suites available. However, price to upgrade 1 interior room to Oceanview jumped to $300 and it was slightly lower at the time of booking. I was hoping for a price increase of about $100ish so will wait for another week and call them.

Thanks Matt but I don't think they are better alternatives unless you don't mind paying. Don't want to sign up for international phone service for a 4 night trip plus calling via cell-phone or even texting costs an arm and a leg. To stay in touch on the ship, looks like walkie-talkie are an option but am not seeing any reviews or someone who may have used them in the past.

Continuing with the theme of questions: I understand cell phone reception will be limited or unavailable. Are we allowed to bring walkie-talkies onboard?

The question is: did you overpay when you made the initial booking? Did you go from paying $200 pp to $204 pp or from $700 pp to $704 pp(per person). a little context would help us.

Where do you see this? on RC website or third party sites(like Expedia etc). Also, anyway to sign up for price drops, am interested to know.

Thank you for letting me know that your original purchase was refunded. I was a bit skeptical to lock-in the prices but now feel more comfortable.

Sorry but I still don't understand how these are "games" as you called. If people book thro' promos or incentives and then cancelled - they lost their incentives unless RC was refunding their incentives which I highly doubt. Also, regarding last minute booking - just like airlines, we know that cruise lines are profitable with only 70% occupancy and anything more than that, is pure gravy so in either of the examples I don't see how anyone is playing games and affecting the bottom-line unless am missing something. Anyway, we went slightly off-topic, my only concern was if there were suite cancellations, booking NOW would be comparatively lower compared to while during embarkation.

You seem to imply that games were nefarious and costing RC money - how is that even possible?

Starting at the bottom!

Saving of $240 sounds like a great deal but may I ask how much you spent on refreshment package, zip line, alpine coaster ticket and dolphin swim excursion?

I called RC twice so far inquiring about availability of suites on Majesty of Seas. Online it shows, none are available and RC customer service said none are available and I can't get on any wait-list to be notified if one becomes available - the only way to know is to call them everyday. I booked my cruise online on RC website. Question - on cruise ships, do you see last minute cancellations? how often does that happen? I would assume since most of the cost paid is non-refundable, there would be very few cancellations unless there is an emergency situation. Should I keep calling 2x a week or take chances on-the-day of the cruise and then inquire during embarkation? and would they be cheaper on-the-day of the cruise as opposed to 1-2 weeks out? Can some share their experience booking a suite or any other rooms during embarkation and how much you had to pay?

Question: Smoking - Are there designated smoking areas on the ship or if it free for all? I dislike smokers(nothing personal) as am allergic to the smoke and it's nauseating. For future cruises, Are there any cruise ships that are non-smoking only? We didn't think about this(smoking) before booking but with an Infant in the group, this has come up now as we are reading more reviews on Majesty of the Seas ship

Suites are different. We were hoping to have a regular balcony rooms like on other ships. https://www.icruise.com/ships/royal-caribbean-cruises-majesty-of-the-seas-staterooms.html?LsID=13

Thanks Matt.