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  1. Here are some links to prior posts on this topic: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/48853-port-of-tampa/#comment-519346 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/48286-tampa/#comment-514335 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/43866-best-hotel-options-at-tampa-before-a-cruise/#comment-462638 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/43058-tampa-stay-park-cruise/#comment-452262
  2. I have stayed at that Hampton Inn several times, and unfortunately there is not much in the way of restaurants in easy walking distance. If you like Thai food, I highly recommend Atchana's (https://www.atchanas.com). You can walk there (about 20 minutes each way), but I don't recommend it. It is a short Uber from the hotel and the fare is money well spent.
  3. Since we know that Royal has an agreement with Meyer Turku to develop a Net Zero ship (https://presscenter.rclcorporate.com/press-release/173/royal-caribbean-group-announces-strategic-agreement-with-meyer-turku-oy-finnish-government/), yesterday’s announcement of Meyer Turku’s Sustainable Stateroom project (https://www.facebook.com/p/Meyer-Turku-100088067473066/ & https://cruiseshipinteriors-awards.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CSIE-Sustainable-Stateroom.pdf) seems to have some relevance for Royal’s next class of cruise ship (Discovery?). While the focus of this latest announcement is on staterooms, Meyer Turku continues to show off their Avatar cruise ship concept(https://necoleap.fi/project-presentation-sustainable-stateroom/?fbclid=IwY2xjawH16EBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXSxS_wfDtC9WSPtNrbSjTYgDyz-siY3_6SBLXx2y6EVU23TCT9vLfNYJQ_aem_PQQJtIePESzEIMbshUN1Vg). Because of the development agreement with Royal, could these actually be the early concepts for Discovery?
  4. Interesting Disney cruse news related to similar sized ships... https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-equipment/disney-cruise-plans-new-smaller-design-for-3-ships-after-4th-wish
  5. What if Celebrity’s Project Nirvana and Royal’s Project Discovery vessels share the same basic design elements of hull, power plant, propulsion and stateroom layout? It seems like there could be significant economies of scale that could allow for the building of approximately 10 ships with the same basic design and then adding on brand specific gingerbread like Buick and Chevy…
  6. I have been on six transatlantic cruises, and like many other people on transatlantic sailings, I extend my stay on land in Europe. That means that efficient packing is critical, and when you are on a three or four week (total) trip, there just isn't room in my luggage to include outfits that may only be worn once.
  7. They will work on Celebrity. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-is-a-royal-caribbean-gift-card-and-how-to-use?&country=USA
  8. Double dip away!! From my purchase receipt email: "The charge will appear on your credit card as: CS *RCG-AEN Gift Card."
  9. My experience was identical to @Ryan79
  10. Yes indeed it is legit! I just saved $400! Thanks to @nate91 and @Matt!
  11. Here is a little more detail for clarification purposes: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/09/17/loyalty-perks-families-how-crown-anchor-society-works-kids-and-teens#:~:text=Once the kid turns 18,yours and now are individual.
  12. I cannot tell you how to fix this issue, but it has happened to me twice before, and both times I booked, and was paying for, all linked staterooms. In those cases, I had the same thing that you report happen to me each time. Contrast that with one prior and one upcoming cruise with friends that I linked, but I did not book and I am not paying for. In those cases, my stateroom always remained “My Cruise”. I am sorry that I don’t know how to fix it, but perhaps my experiences will help you to find the solution.
  13. @ScottD The Brightline is not convenient for you. The Tri-Rail might work for you, but you will likely still need to Uber to the hotel and then back to the station. Depending on your travel date, one of these three less expensive hotels that are all very close to Miami Metrorail stations might make the decision to flush the cheep FLL hotel a little easier: Springhill Suites Miami Downtown/Medical Center, Courtyard Miami Downtown/Brickell Area, Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Brickell-Port of Miami. https://www.miamidade.gov/transit/library/metrorail-map.pdf https://www.tri-rail.com/pages/view/system-map
  14. Included!
  15. Try: FW52+9V6, C. Muelle, San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico
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