MaryCS62

Last cruise, we had used credit card for me & DH, but put cash down in the account for DD's (they were in a separate room), this way they couldn't "overspend" . It's a good way to limit spending if you use cash. However, this cruise (coming up in May!!), we got the deluxe drink package for 3 (4th can't have alcohol, so got the refreshement pkg for her), so we probably won't be spending too much on board, & have credit card for all of us

I'm still upset by the fact that there are very few gluten free options for my daughter who has to eat that way. On I contacted the dining dept, & was told 1) "possibly a typo" and 2) talk to headwaiter/waiter to see if various items can be modified to be gluten free. It appears that many of the ships are using the same menu, as I have seen duplicates from different sailings. On several of the menus, shrimp cocktail & fruit plate for apps, and ice cream or creme brulee for dessert (all of which are "standards", so are there every day) will be her only options. One menu only had the roasted chicken as a gluten free main dish!!!

now I want French Toast.....

Well, DH has prescription sunglasses, so I'll just have him get one of those elastic bands that will hold them so they don't fall off. Will talk w/ DD to see what she wants to do.

Neither one of them is the type to wear contacts, so I will pass this info along to them. Thanks for the help!

Has anyone done this? My DH & DD are signed up for it, & I've looked at the "what to bring" list, but I'm wondering -- do they give drivers life vests? What about goggles? Both of them wear glasses, & they can't drive without them, so I don't think they should be driving jet skis without them either. Just like to be prepared....

Interesting - DH got the email (but not me ), but our potential upgrade price is $350-- maybe different price for different sailing? We wouldn't mind the upgrade, but we currently have connecting OV balcony cabins, which we need (connecting), because 2 DD's are in the other & although both are adults, one is severely handicapped, so at least one of the 3 of us needs to be with her if she's in the cabin, & if it's because she's sleeping, we're going to want to be in the connecting cabin so don't have to worry about keeping quiet or having the lights on.

We originally got the Deluxe for DH & I at BOGO 1/2 (buy 1, get one 1/2 off, which worked out to $42.50/day each) & refreshment pkg for our DD's (21 & 28) @ $18 each for our May Adventure sailing. Wanted to get the Deluxe for 21yo, but would have had to pay full price ($57? at the time), so decided to get refreshment & allow her to buy the occasional alocholic drink (28 yo can't drink alcohol due to medical issues, but she can have the various non-alcoholic options from the refreshment pkg). Then, the deluxe went on sale ($42), so we called to called to order one deluxe, & just told them other person couldn't drink alcohol. No biggie, but we had also planned on paying for the refreshment pkg anyway, so it worked out ok for us.

we got ours very quickly after renewing -- filled out paperwork online, printed it, got photos taken at AAA, mailed (got tracking #), & got them back in less than 2 weeks.

Can you request a later departure time if they assign you an early one? My mom was on Anthem in January, & they were given a 730am time. Only problem was, their car wasn't due to pick them up til 10. They got out of the terminal @ about 830, called the car service & had to stand in the freezing cold (couldn't go back in the terminal) while they waited for the car. We'll be sailing in May, & my disabled DD is a bit of a chore to get ready in the morning, and we will definitely want breakfast. We'll be parking at the port, so we're not depending on someone to pick us up, but we don't want to be rushed off the ship either.

Yeah, every time I try to go to Cruise Planner, it loops back to the previous screen that asks for your res #, sail date & ship

Yeah, my DD came home for spring break on Saturday -- she could have left Friday by herself, but she had passengers who couldn't leave til Saturday. Turns out, she would have had trouble Friday since the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel was closed...

from a mattress store web site So not as wide as a regular kin, but a bit longer.

From the Royal Caribbean web site:Q: What are the dimensions of the beds onboard?A: Royal Caribbean’s stateroom beds across the entire fleet are twin beds that convert to a Royal King size bed. A Royal King bed measures 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long.

Just spoke with RCCL -- it was confirmed to me that as long as I prepaid 4 days before sailing, I would be paying the old rate -- I have a reminder in my calendar to do it about 12 days before, so I don't have to add something else to my credit card -- between booking with deposit in December & adding drink packages, spa services, excursions & finally paying it off over the last 2 months, my credit card needs a break!!!