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Does anyone have a copy of the Diamond + letter you received in your cabin? If so, please share. TIA

@WAAAYTOOO I think you usually see them (snakes) after a late night at the bar.

I actually experienced something similar. RCCL didn’t own the hotel but it was a pre cruise package through RCCL. The morning of the cruise a team came to the hotel lobby, took our luggage and checked us in. We got our sea pass cards and transportation and walked on the ship. It was years ago and I believe it was in Tampa for a Panama Canal cruise and San Juan! We loved it!

@Ditchdoc I agree. We all want to be tolerant of physically challenged people who need adaptive equipment but I can see this opening up a can of worms-rollerblades, electric scooters, etc. If limited to ports, I say great but not in crowded ship venues. Last cruise, a gentleman using a rolling knee walker for a leg injury was gleefully rolling around and crashing into people in the Windjammer-sorta using it as a battering ram. Not cool!

We were served it on the second formal night-1 cake per table.

You cannot count on being in A boarding. Depends on the flight and when you buy the Early Bird. Last flight, we got B11-12 and the wheelchairs, and families and soldiers in uniform board before B. The plane was 1/3 full but we did get seats together. It is nice to not have to actually check in otherwise you cannot check in before exactly 24 hours before the flight. The 36 hours is for those that bought Early Bird.

Thanks I will do just that. I haven’t been on Anthem so it seems like you may be right.

I just tried to make MTD reservations on cruise planner for Anthem, April 12, 2020. That's 252 days away. The dining options just recently opened up for that sailing as I check pretty frequently. The only two times that are available are 6:30 and 8:30. What's up with that? You usually get numerous time options from 6:00 to 9:30 and maybe sometimes a few times are unavailable. BUT only two times? I even called RCCL and only those times are available-every night for a 12 night cruise???? That's not even MY time- that's their time. This doesn't seem right. Can someone explain????? Before you suggest I have my TA call, I already did that.

We were on Explorer 4 years ago with two grandchildren-cousins. One was 17 1/2 and one 18. No they would not let the younger go with the older even into sports activities like ice skating.

We recently took two teenage grandkids on the LOS. I set the rule they could not wear shorts in the dining room- jeans, long pants, nice shirt or top ok. To my surprise my 16 year old grandson remarked “ I feel underdressed; I should have brought another shirt.” The second formal night he was scrounging around in his closet looking for something clean to wear since he had spilled gravy on his nice shirt. Jokingly I offered my white button up blouse. He took me up on it, rolled up the sleeves and the photo is attached. I believe it is a good lesson to teach young people how to dress for certain occasions.

When we got off our Alaska, we waited at least 20 minutes, probably more for a taxi at the pier. Add that into your time allotment.

I am sure this is a punctuation issue. It should read: “fully covered; shoes and shirts required. “ ???

And last cruise I was on, I saw a woman in the Windjammer in her bikini carrying her coverup. I didn’t notice her shoes ?

I just found this information in FAQ

@Lovetocruise2002 I was able to book the hotels under the old website but now it is nowhere to be seen. Try calling customer service or your TA. We have also used them in San Juan and Tampa and maybe some others that I can't recall right now. The hotels are usually more expensive than booking yourself but they include transportation to and from the cruise port. If you are a long way from the port like in Rome or London, it might be worthwhile.

We booked ours on Nextcruise in June and transferred to the TA. The Next cruise agent onboard also told us it wasn’t available yet. ?He said to wait 30 days and that was 6 weeks ago. Guessing I better rattle her (TA) cage.

We had a table for 2 in the MDR at the 8:00 seating on the Jewel last October. I prefer it. No offense but some people can only talk about how many cruises and how many points they have. We are D+ but enjoy avoiding that if possible.

We had a pre and post cruise hotel last October in Rome. This time we are looking for London- (Southampton). We actually have booked a hotel but want to compare to Rccl with transportation from the port in Southampton I guess I will ask TA to check again.

I was on LOS last month. There definitely was a burger station. I can't be positive it was every day but I assume so!

Approximately how far in advance should I be able to get information about a pre-cruise hotel package? The cruise is in April and my TA says it isn't available yet. I hate to keep bugging her so when is a reasonable time for the information to be available?

These are passengers dress for 70's night on the Vision last March. On the Liberty in June, we had a Caribbean night. (Isn't that every night???)

Keep in mind VAT is added to drinks you purchase on Mediterranean cruise. So maybe buying packages ahead are the way to go.

Find the deck that muster is held on. There are chairs under the lifeboats and no foot traffic. On the LIBERTY it was deck 4. Just be aware one side is smoking and the other side is non- smoking. We sit there, watch the water and read- super relaxing. If you are on Brilliance it’s our favorite class of ship- big enough but not too big. The Schooner Bar is usually almost empty during the day. Dont try to do everything. The port shopping at Cozumel can be stressful as the vendors accost you and try to entice you into their stores. Don’t make eye contact and keep walking to your destination. Better yet, enjoy the ship while everyone else is on shore. I have only been on one ship when the Solarium pool was crowded. There is every body type on display male and female so whatever yours is will not be noticed.

Liberty of the Seas. MDR- June2-9, 2019 French onion soup Warm chocolate cake with ice cream Royal birthday cake

What do you think of the Crowne Plaza- Kensington?