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Nope, tried that and still no dice. Will try again when we get closer to sailing date and the IT department has gotten fresh hamsters running the server wheels.

So it's a good thing these are my preference lol.
 
I will have to try and do this. Thank you.

Living in Cayman we have a backup port on the other side of the island that is normally better tender conditions for when the main port is closed due to weather. You have the chance all year round for a port closure but normally its what we call northeasters (coming from the North with cold windy conditions that don't seem to like our warm climate.) These normally bring small craft advisories so no tenders. As the other port is right near my house and I can see the boats from my house as I head to work, I would say I have seen a lot more there since around November. So from that, I would say (at least this year) its been a *rough winter. No in April there might be some rain but I think you should be okay.

So it's a good thing these are my preference lol.
 
I will have to try and do this. Thank you.

Unfortunately, poker is one of the FEW games in the casino that is not a "rated" game.  That means that you will receive no credit or points whatsoever for playing poker (I'm talking about a live game here, not a poker variant like Ultimate Texas Hold 'Em or 3 Card Poker...those games DO count).  So if you sail and play only poker, you will not even be automatically enrolled as a member of Club Royale.  If you want to become a member of Club Royale and get information on how the program works (or WILL work once they get it all implemented) I recommend you go to the casino, introduce yourself to the Casino Host/Hostess and tell them you are interested in being a member.  They will tell you what is required to qualify for membership and/or incentives.

We are gold but we do not have a gold sea pass card...it is silver.
I have a question on C&A. We just finished a cruise on Harmony on Jan 13 during which we turned platinum. The RC website...and C&A...still show us as gold. How long does it take for them to update your "status"? Thanks!

The 500+ point gap between D+ and Pinnacle means we will probably die of old age first. Anyone who can cruise that much deserves the perks.

As a newbie who's first cruise is in Nov this year, i can honestly say this site has not only been a massive help but has also and maybe more importantly made the prospect of cruising less stressful. Simple things such as what time we can board ship, information regarding dining procedures or even the fact that disney is better for sailing if you want lots of sex , any question that is asked is answered in a friendly manner .  
Should RC do something to help Newbie's settle in? definitely!!! Not every newbie will find or even look for this blog  

I totally agree. Or at a minimum send an email with the most common things that people tend to know. Not everyone thinks to do research or don't do the right research. It doesn't help asking a friend because they were just on a cruise. (If you didn't know chances are they didn't either.) I remember there was one little class when I was on about 6 years ago on shopping but my parents had been on a couple by then (I was off to college so they travelled often) and were able to explain things to me but ya so confusing. Then knowing what I knew introduced my wife 2 years ago to cruise for our honeymoon on Norwegian and they don't do the same things so she was pretty disappointed and if I knew that upfront may have gone somewhere else. They need to be more upfront with things for all lines.

I agree, they should send every new guests an email encouraging them visit this site :-)

It's not something I've tried.  I just asked on board Anthem, so please do come back and let us know how you made out.

Absolutely.  I carry a lot of singles with me.  It helps.

Do you always cruise around the same time? If so, maybe consider picking a different time of year to get the best experience. I do not get motion sick myself but my parents and friends do and have recommended the pill (even if not feeling effects yet best to beat it before it happens) or the patch behind the ear. These are just what I have been told by others who suffer from motion sickness. 

When we were on Grandeur going around Hurricane Jose..... my wife bought everything out there "just in case" ---- She ended up really loving the patch..... the only down side was that it made her drowsy...... but like a champ, she muscled through so she could have fun in the VCL at night.

I didn't even know people watched tv on a cruise? Did you run out of things to do?

OH I will be picking your brain!! LOL

Ya I would book it as soon as you can because I agree, it will go up and probably soon too.

On my Disney cruise last year, we were in Grand Cayman end of March and weather was really nice :) I really enjoyed my Stingray City excursion and am hoping to return soon! 

On an unrelated note, I received an email from my mother who is currently on a cruise and was docked in St. Thomas yesterday. It's just no fair goddamnit, it's -8 C (18 F) right now :( 

@LetsTryThisTech yea i was pleasantly surprised! The only one cheaper was a mixed airline flight with like 2 stops each way, and thats not worth it for like $100 in savings! We'll probably end up booking the air canada flights and probably in the next few weeks before it goes up, at it inevitably will! 

Just wanted to let you know seems good now. Thank You.

I used Teamviewer on Anthem of the Seas and had no issues logging into work.

So my wife and I were thinking if we went bigger which ship we would try. After seeing this I think the quantum class might be better with all this. Thanks @twangster .

I'm hearing whisperings of an overnight stay here in Nassau and a missed call on CocoCay for tomorrow.  Waiting for the Captain to announce it.  

Day 6 - Nassau
We arrived early with the morning mist yet to be burned off as the sun began to rise.


First into port this morning.


Soon after we docked another Royal Caribbean ship entered the harbor.

That's Independence of the Seas executing a turn so she could back into the slip beside us.



Nice day here today.  Later in the day I was walking laps around the ship and caught Gigi looking whimsically at me with North Star looming over her shoulder.

It's doable. I'm gluten and casein (in dairy) intolerant - and since only intolerant I indulge (not everyday) anyway. I pay the price but it's not like someone who has celiac's where it's not an option.