CraftyCat05

Enjoy the group cruise! Hope the gold rush tour is still as good as it sounded when you booked it. Definitely following.

I think Michele may be debarking on July 29th. This came from a very trusted source. As it is Symphony and a port intensive cruise, hopefully it won't matter too much. It was the Caribbean where people didn't care for BB. As a Scot, it does sadden me though that he is the only Scottish CD/AM that I have came across. I wish that there was a really dynamic one from up here. 
Also - Margot is said to be a strong AM.

@CraftyCat05 I'm afraid that per a recent CC post, Michele is off at the end of July, meaning that Bobby will be your CD. Sorry about that. I'm certainly glad that he isn't there for my sailings. Hopefully Margot can make up for not having a good CD. I'll provide feedback on her when I am on SY in 10 days.

Welcome @lanny68! Hope you enjoy your first cruise aboard a Royal ship! If you haven't read it already, a great article for your to read from Matt is this for first time Royal cruisers! https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2018/06/14/first-time-cruisers-getting-ready-your-first-royal-caribbean-cruise 
Hope you enjoy it, we really do love Royal!

Hey @kontraxed, welcome to the boards!
I will be sailing on SY in little over a month, so I will update you how the app is working and what functionality there is at this moment. 
Like both Matt and twangster have said, the app is still a work in progress! By your sailing in May of next year, most functionality will hopefully be added to the app. This will include Facial Scanning Check-in at PortMiami, Drink Ordering, Luggage Tracking, Dinner and Shore Reservations, Deck Plans, Online Cruse Compass, and more features to make your cruise as easy and enjoyable. 
Hope this helps answer your questions even more!

Well to say that we are extremely grateful is an understatement!  Hubby had a heart attack this past Thursday, heart cath on Friday to find what the doctors call the "widow maker" with the main artery in his heart 99% blocked.  They were able to fix it with a balloon and stint.  We came home on Saturday and other than being very sore is feeling pretty good. He has to take it easy for a few weeks.  I asked the doctor about flying for our Alaska cruise and he said he could fly in 4 weeks.  We were 2 days shy of the 4 weeks and the doctor gave his blessing.  I did have trip insurance but thankful that he is still here and to be able to still go.  Hubby is very active and that was in his favor too. 

Aloha! My name is Lanny and I am from Atlanta, GA. I took my firt cruise on NCL's Pride of America this year. I feel in love we cruising. I meet so many wonderful folks aboard. I will be sailing on Royal for the first time in October on Mariner of the Seas. 
Lanny 

To show you where my head is at, I was thinking you were talking about dinner!

Lets hope the IT Department of Royal doesn't merge with Silversea... ?

Hello Royal Caribbean Board Members!
I am a cruise and travel lover, and want to be always exploring new places! I will be sailing on Symphony of the Seas at the end of July, and am lucky enough to be doing a back to back sailing for a grand total of two weeks on what seems to be an amazing ship. I plan to be doing a (Semi)live blog about my adventures on this board, and would love to have others follow me. 
Ever since I set sail in the Caribbean on Adventure of the Seas, I have fallen in love with the water, cruising, and sailing in general. This addiction has let me fuel my traveling needs, and am always to suggest a cruise for a summer vacation. I live in the Great State of Texas with my two parents and my faithful dog named Chewie (yes, Star Wars).
Please don't hesitate to ask questions about me or about cruising in general! This an amazing blog and board community, and we are all privileged to have a great team to do this, especially being exclusive to Royal!
-Carson 

Anybody got any updates? A few ships with unsolved info. Particularly Symphony with regards to the handover date. I can't wait to be on in 2 weeks but really hope it is Michele for another few months (I'm sure @CraftyCat05 would agree). Also hoping AM Margot and the Cruise Staff team are good.

Lets hope the IT Department of Royal doesn't merge with Silversea... ?

We always have an extension cord and a 3 way plug in our luggage.   I put them in my shoes and stuff socks in my shoes as well.  So far so lucky.  Carry on is where things get real dicey.  We gave up on a night light for the bathroom years ago and have 2 small pen light flashlights for night time use.   Going to start bringing a battery operated votive candle for the bathroom at night time.   

Lets hope the IT Department of Royal doesn't merge with Silversea... ?

Lots of people do live blogs here. Check out the live blog section:
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/forum/11-live-blogs/

I could do something on here as well. More people are CC members though.

Yes!

Fingers crossed for you. I just hope that the schedule has changed and he is not due back on SY either. Without saying too much, he just isn't what I feel is CD material and certainly not a style that I would emulate if I got on ships myself. On the other hand, Tim is fantastic and I hope to have the opportunity to sail with him in the future. He used to be Activities Manager to Joff (one of my favorite CD's) so I am confident that I would enjoy him.

That would certainly suck. Will be doing a SY cruise before the Transatlantic, so will tell you about security after cruising! ?

Lets hope the IT Department of Royal doesn't merge with Silversea... ?

I've always bought extension cords with no issues. Power strips are a no-no!

We've had no problem bringing a plug in that goes over the outlets and gives us 6 instead of 2.  However I wouldn't try to bring a power strip or an extension cord.  I haven't tried though so I don't know if it'd get confiscated...I would think so.   Jane

Here's a good article from CruiseHabit.com on bringing power strips on cruise ships, why they're restricted, and what some alternatives might be - https://www.cruisehabit.com/power-strips-why-theyre-not-allowed-ships-and-how-safely-gain-some-extra-outlets
I've quite often seen these confiscated, but it's possible yours could have been overlooked during security screening. 
*** Edited because I posted the wrong link the first time.

My favourite events with him were Belly flop and the Quest! I laughed so hard I cried several times ? Still remember it.

anyone who lives in Texas and has a dog named Chewie is alright in my books.    Texas Proud!    Welcome to the group!