Hi - It's not too long before I head on my first RCL cruise. My girlfriend and I will be on Allure of the Seas departing September 16 from Ft. Lauderdale.
I am hoping that some of the veteran cruisers would be able to share some of their tips/advice. I have tried to find and read as many blog posts as possible including things like the first time cruisers tips etc. so I am more looking for tips from personal experience such as things that you later found out that you wished you knew at the time. Either about the ship or the ports of call.
Some background:
It is a 7 night cruise. Itinerary: 2 days at sea, St Maarten, Puerto Rico, Labadee, day at sea.
No excursions booked so far. We have thought about doing a local excursion in St Marteen. Probably self-explore San Juan. Thought about a snorkelling trip in Labadee just to mix it up from just a beach day.
We are in a Deck 12 balcony room.
No kids.
We both have the drinks package as it was included in the deal we got.
We do not have any specialty dining package and I doubt we will do any.
We are on My Time Dining.
We fly in from the UK the day before and are staying the night before in the downtown Ft. Lauderdale Hampton Inn. I think we plan on heading to the port as early as recommended on embarkation day.
Thanks in advance!