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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to ctigerk in Masking Advice for the Ship   
    No, not at all...mallard duck perhaps! I do love the lanyard though, you can tuck it under a T-shirt. I'm really not too concerned about looks on this cruise. I just want to be safe and comfortable. 
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to ctigerk in Masking Advice for the Ship   
    The KN95 on a lanyard folds flat. I haven't had trouble with meatballs LOL.

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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to CHRIS WONG in Masking Advice for the Ship   
    The ship has masks for you as well. It's free.
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to teddy in Masking Advice for the Ship   
    I wear glasses and not only am wearing a mask aboard this week, I’ve had to wear one at work for what seems like forever. 
     
    Play with where your glasses sit on your face in relation to where the mask is. You’ll find the sweet spot where your glasses won’t fog too much. For me, my glasses just sit in the upper edge of the mask. 
     
    At work I go in and out of a cooler all day long, so I can relate to the frustration of wearing a mask with glasses. 
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to twangster in Royal Caribbean's Stress Free Boarding Process   
    I've had an opportunity to cruise a few cruise lines during this 2021 cruise restart.  All of them have been with reduced capacity.
    Having recently encountered two terrible boarding day procedures I've got give credit to Royal Caribbean for implementing the best boarding day process I've experienced.
    On those other lines it took hours for me to board the ship.  Neither of them improved the muster drill routine to a notable extent.  For both the other cruise lines their boarding day process cast a dark cloud on the start of my cruise vacation and in both cases it took a few hours after finally getting on board before it felt like I was on vacation.  Even then I felt exhausted and didn't feel like doing very much on the first night.
    Contrast that with Royal where I was car to cabin in 20 minutes.  Upon boarding I was free to grab a bite to eat and a beverage then I could visit my muster station at my convenience for a one-on-one safety briefing that took less than 60 seconds.   
    Upon boarding Royal I immediately felt like I was on a cruise vacation.  It was like I got an extra cruise day to enjoy.  I was quickly into vacation mode and it was all stress free.  
    I will say people arriving before their appointed time is a problem on all cruise lines.   Don't be that person.  If you arrive before your time you are part of the problem and you deserve the long wait times you will encounter.  However once you are allowed inside the terminal there is no excuse for the other cruise lines to make boarding such a stressful and lengthy process.  
    Hat's off to Royal for creating the best boarding day process.
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to AshleyDillo in Cruises 10/1/21 thru 12/31/21 Final Pmt NOT due until 30 days before …..   
    Final payment has already passed for all sailings November 14 and earlier (60 days for the shorties) 😂
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to SpeedNoodles in Vax for 12 +   
    Please keep the thread CRUISE related.
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to tonyfsu21 in Ft. Lauderdale Port   
    If your hotel is on 17th Street in East Fort Lauderdale then your in close proximity to many dining options both a short walk/ Uber ride. Las Olas Blvd has a little of everything. Here’s a good mix:
    1. Louie Bossi Las Olas. Great scene and good quality Italian food. 
     
    2. Bombay Darbar Las Olas: if you enjoy Indian food I recommend this place. The scene at night is energetic. 
     
    3. Boathouse at Riverside Hotel: Adjacent to the New River you can watch the boats. Laid back for lunch and busier during happy hour. Great chef. Menu = all over the place. American fused with a mix of everything. I had some blackened shrimp tacos that were great. 
     
    4. Le Tub Saloon- Hollywood: 15 minute Uber from 17th street. Made famous by GQ many years ago for America’s best burger. On the intracoastal and quite a scene. The place is made out of reclaimed driftwood. Burgers take some time to cook but the wait is worth it and the beer is cold. Laid back & very casual. I take my boat there at least once per month. 
     
    5. La Bamba 17th Street: Located in the Publix plaza on 17th street & Cordova rd adjacent to Embassy Suites. Great Mexican & Spanish food. Very casual. My kids request the pollo a la plancha every weekend. 

    6. Sistrunk Marketplace: Food Hall. Mix of everything. Great scene and highly recommended. 10 min Uber from 17th street.
    I can go to # 100 if necessary. If your into beer breweries there’s many popping up in downtown. I recommend Koffner Brewery inside Sistrunk Marketplace. American Icon Brewery, LauderAle and Invasive Species Brewery. For a laid back locals scene we all go to Laser Wolf which has a great craft beer menu and an AWESOME taco food truck. 
    Everything in East Fort Lauderdale is pretty much accessible by a 15 min or less Uber and you can even take a water taxi to most waterfront locations. 
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to AshleyDillo in BOGO on first and second nights for Diamond Plus?   
    Yes. The BOGO is still loaded for D+.
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to AshleyDillo in *ALLURE*d on the Seas - September 5-12, 2021 LIVEish   
    This is Roy. Roy is married to a waitress that my mother and brother had on a ship in year's past that they connected with. It just so happened that Roy was on this ship and was the hibachi chef tonight. 
    This was all orchestrated because our Coastal Kitchen waiter from the first night had also been on a ship with Roy and his wife and helped my mother remember names we connected that Roy was on this ship. We spoke of it to Alan and like magic...

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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to ChrisK2793 in So how's the 'diamond' 3 drink coupon thingy working for you all?   
    That’s great to hear!  Our 9yo son is Diamond on his own as well and only 7 nights behind us for Diamond Plus on his own.  I’m glad to hear he can actually get free smoothies!!
     
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to smokeybandit in So how's the 'diamond' 3 drink coupon thingy working for you all?   
    If the kids are also diamond, they'll get the vouchers
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to dodgestang in So how's the 'diamond' 3 drink coupon thingy working for you all?   
    Follow up question.....
    So we are now officially diamond....my 10 and 14 yr old are also now diamond (they have sailed every night with us...so not an inherited thing...although I doubt it would matter for this question).
    They drink smoothies all the time on board.  I always get them the refreshment package since you can't get them with the soda package....being diamond now....does that mean they get drink vouchers daily too?  I know it sounds like a weird question since we always seem to focus on the alcohol benefit....I've never seen/heard of how the diamond benefit works for underage cruisers and drinks.
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to KLA in Bath Robe on Pool Deck   
    I have a new goal.
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to Neesa in Bath Robe on Pool Deck   
    When we were on the Adventure this past June there was a couple who did this everyday. After a momentary what in the world? I quickly morphed into "good for them" They were all smiles enjoying themselves like no ones business. After what we have been through I say do what makes you feel comfortable, as long as we all respect each other (I promise not to wear my thong on the pool deck) do what makes you comfortable, the robes make for an amazing cover up. Weird? Not so much in my humble opinion. Actually looking back and picturing their joy still makes me smile!
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to wozswoman in Are suites worth it - Currently   
    I've been in interior, never going back. I've been in oceanview, is okay I think for a Bermuda cruise where you are overnight in port or longer. Oceanview is good because you will be on shore the most.  I have my first balcony booked in 22 days, price was about $1000 per person, I've decided I'm never going back to anything other than balcony for the sheer fact of fresh air.  
    Jan 2023 I have a two bedroom grand suite booked on Enchantment of the Seas for 12 days.  This does not have the same perks as the Oasis class suites I found out but it still has some perks.  I booked this room because we are going with my parents and my father has limited mobility, and sometimes due to PTSD can't be around large crowds.  With the suite, it gives him and Mom their own room, their own bathroom with just a shower, the balcony(Which is much larger due to location), plus if Dad doesn't want to go to the dining room, room service is included.  Since there is a central living area we can play cards, watch tv, read and not feel like we are stuck in our bedrooms.  I think it ended up being $2500 per person including tax, tips, and insurance.
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to Lisa K. in post cruise update   
    Just got home from the Allure of the seas Aug 22, 2021 cruise. So first I have to say, that I felt safer on the ship then I do at my work(I work in a hospital). Everywhere you look and turn are hand sanitizing stations and hand washing stations. They clean your stateroom twice a day, all theaters are fogged after each show, masks are required for everyone indoors and pools and hot tubs have a capacity limit as well as elevators which are also cleaned ALL DAY LONG! The care that is put into making sure we are safe is above no other. The buffet was weird to not serve yourself but was still kind of normal feeling (as much as it could be), you cant even get your own drinks for the refillable cups, they have someone there at all times to serve you. we were at about 30% capacity (1684 passengers and 1800 staff). We have already booked for our next cruise to cozumel in March 2022. We did have to present our negative covid test and vaccine record 3 times prior to boarding the ship but we gladly did so. We have no doubt Royal is going way above what the CDC says they need to do.

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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to Scatmanjack in MEI Travel Agent saved me almost $1000   
    Shout out to Sharla @ MEI Travel!
    She has rebooked two upcoming cruises for us over the past month and has saved us almost $1000.
    Will probably be sending her a message soon to book another one... 🙂  (FCCs needs to be spent, we are trying but she keeps saving us money!)
    Paul
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to CJS2766 in Where Did Everyone Go?   
    This is somewhat of a concern I have for my October cruise on the Symphony. I’m not for big crowds, but there is something to be said for a ship full of happy cruisers with music playing and so on…
    Personally, I’d like it at least half full! This virus blows!!!
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal reacted to CHRIS WONG in Where Did Everyone Go?   
    Strange vibes onboard Odyssey Of The Seas this current sailing. Only 542 guests. Ship feels very quiet...
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal got a reaction from Baked Alaska in Travel Agent on vacation   
    Ha! I felt bad enough emailing Sharla on a Friday night (that is when I had free time)... I had no idea she was on vacation. She moved me from a studio to a 7th floor obstructed view balcony for a nice cost savings on Saturday! Sharla and MEI are great. 
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal got a reaction from Sharla in Travel Agent on vacation   
    Ha! I felt bad enough emailing Sharla on a Friday night (that is when I had free time)... I had no idea she was on vacation. She moved me from a studio to a 7th floor obstructed view balcony for a nice cost savings on Saturday! Sharla and MEI are great. 
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal got a reaction from MaryS in Travel Agent on vacation   
    Ha! I felt bad enough emailing Sharla on a Friday night (that is when I had free time)... I had no idea she was on vacation. She moved me from a studio to a 7th floor obstructed view balcony for a nice cost savings on Saturday! Sharla and MEI are great. 
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal got a reaction from teddy in Travel Agent on vacation   
    Ha! I felt bad enough emailing Sharla on a Friday night (that is when I had free time)... I had no idea she was on vacation. She moved me from a studio to a 7th floor obstructed view balcony for a nice cost savings on Saturday! Sharla and MEI are great. 
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    Mrs. RoyalMoyal got a reaction from Chadster in Travel Agent on vacation   
    Ha! I felt bad enough emailing Sharla on a Friday night (that is when I had free time)... I had no idea she was on vacation. She moved me from a studio to a 7th floor obstructed view balcony for a nice cost savings on Saturday! Sharla and MEI are great. 
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