TomAndRebecca

Thanks for the responses. I thought the slow communication from Royal Diver was unusual. I first contacted them (long before buying the class) on May 6 of last year and they replied on June 7!

Hi folks, I signed up 2 weeks ago for the open water diver course on our April 6 Symphony sailing. If I understand it correctly, the course description in the cruise planner says it includes the pre-cruise online training on the PADI website, the in-pool training, and the open water dives. The PADI website wants additional payment or an access code. I thought that I had read here that Royal supplied another diver with a link (or access code) to the online part of the course. I have not received any info to access the online training, and 2 emails to [email protected] and one online contact request at royalcaribbean.com have gone unanswered. I just sent a request for help to my travel agent, but thought I'd ask here for advice also. Thanks in advance for your time and help! Tom

Marvin, what dive co did you use in Key Largo? With all the costs and time involved in traveling to the opposite corner of the country, I really like the idea of extending the vacation a few extra days.

Thanks for the input. I live in Alaska so not too interested in doing an open water class here!

Hi Folks, Doing B2B on Symphony in April 2024. We are wanting to take the on-ship scuba lessons and are wondering which leg of the trip would be best for diving. The 1st sailing (4/6/2024) is 8 nights and has stops in Oranjestad, Willemstad, and Labadee. The 2nd trip (4/14/2024) is 6 nights and includes stops in Nassau, Falmouth, and Labadee. Would love some input regarding which sailing you would recommend for brand new divers. Thanks in advance for your help! Tom

Hi Folks, We recently booked a retirement/birthday cruise for B2B sailings on Symphony starting April 6, 2024. I've heard Matt say "book early and re-price often" many times. How often should I be checking for price drops? When RCL has a fare sale, how long does the sale last? For example, if the fare sales run for 72 hours, then checking prices every other day would be sure to catch the sale price. Thanks in advance for your input, Tom

Hi again folks, 23 days until our first cruise (Harmony May 26). This site has been an absolutely amazing source of info in the planning process. We have airline tickets, hotel and car for 2 days pre-cruise, dining, drinks, shows, and excursions bought/scheduled. Just wanted to ask for any last minute tips for first timers.. Anything you've packed and never needed? Anything you consider indispensable? Thanks in advance.. Jane

Hi again folks, What are your top picks for specialty dining? Any input will be great...maybe rank venues from best to worst (although it sounds like Sorrento's has a lock on that). Also would like to hear about that favorite dish you absolutely must have when on board. Thanks, Jane

One more question from a first time cruiser regarding Harmony of the Seas. Does the ship's comedy club offer any shows that would be appropriate for teens? Show reservations for our May 2018 cruise just became available, but the RCCL website will not allow us to include our teenage children on the reservations. Thanks for your input. Jane

Thanks to all for the input. Tony, I think you just added a day to our trip with that Garlic Crab suggestion.

Hi folks, Looking for advice on a pre-cruise hotel in Fort Lauderdale for a May 2018 sailing on Harmony. Any input on quality of rooms, restaurants, pool, beach access, shuttle service to port, etc. would be helpful. Thanks

Hi everyone, Taking our first cruise ever on Harmony in May 2018. This site has been a great source of info for the thousand questions we have had, but I haven't seen this topic covered. Does each family member have to have their own specialty dining package or would we be allowed to buy two 4-night packages so that our family of 4 could have 2 specialty dinners? Thanks in advance for your input.