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On 5/12/2022 at 12:28 PM, Marga said:

Mastercard is widely accepted. Visa also, American Express almost nowhere. 

This is very good to know, thank you!

I'm wondering about the "Love & Marriage" Game Show - I haven't seen it listed in any posted Cruise Compasses yet. Is it happening on your cruise, or have you heard any news about it?I'm wondering about the "Love & Marriage" Game Show - I haven't seen it listed in any posted Compasses yet. Is it happening on your cruise, or have you heard any news about it?

Thanks so much, hope you have a wonderful holiday!

5 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

The following link is the Roll Call for that group - might want to repost on that thread.

 

Great suggestion, thank you!

3 hours ago, Doak said:

I doubt that guest relations would relinquish the property to someone else.  I have found through the years that they are slow to communicate with other dept. etc..  But My in laws left behind a camera once and did the lost item report.  It took about 5 months but they did get it in their mailbox so there is hope!

I don't want anyone to try to pick it up for me, I would just like to know if it's been found. I figured it would take awhile to go through the different departments, that's why I wish someone onboard could ask. Thank you so much for the ray of hope though, that does make me feel better!!!

If so, would you be up for doing me a big favor, please? I disembarked on Oct 16 and left behind something very important to me in my stateroom. I’ve filed a lost item report, but I would be so appreciative if someone could check with Guest Services to see if it was found. 

Any luck with Royal Up??

Looking forward to following along too! Can't wait to hear about your Royal Up experience, maybe you'll hear something today??!? 

3 hours ago, cdixon22 said:

The market is still there but has not reopened as of yet. No date announced according to tourist bureau I contacted today. 

Yes, this. It was still there back in July, but not open. Most things opened at 11:00 am or later in Nassau, but we never saw the Straw Market open during our visit this year.

2 hours ago, DanielB said:

Brian Leavitt- cruise director onboard currently posted on Facebook just today that they were doing show install for Flight.  Not sure how long that takes but should be added soon enough.  I am amazed at what they have been able to do with the restart…usually they practice at the studios in Miami for months before boarding.   
 

I love Flight myself!   

I saw his post on Instagram and was hoping I understood him correctly!! Flight is my favorite! 

On 9/13/2021 at 7:36 AM, Irieman said:

We have our second couples massage this evening with the hot stone treatment. The sail away massage was an A++

 

 

How do you handle the sales pitch at the end of the massage? That just ruins it for us. It was easier on Disney Cruises to tell the Spa up front that we didn't want a sales pitch at the end. But RC is a little more determined. Did you find the therapists pushy at the end with the products, or do you have a way to turn them down quickly?

24 minutes ago, twangster said:

Wonder will replace Allure in the Med.

Allure bookings will be moved to Wonder!

 

Allure bookings for the Med next year are already closed. So it definitely looks like the Wonder will be taking her place!

You're making me so hungry, but I love the pics and review - Thank You!!

Questions for you, please:

1. Are the "Formal" (aka dress your best) nights on the Eastern cruise still on the 2nd and 6th night?
2. Has "Love & Marriage" or the "Belly Flop Contest" made any appearances in the Cruise Compass?

6 hours ago, Traveler said:

Here are the channels is playmaker 

ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN, U and ESPN sec. Per what they said they have college football.

 

 

 

 

 

You are AWESOME, thank you so much!

Oh and a question for you, please: if you happen to go into Playmakers today, could you tell me if they're showing any college football games? I'm wondering what channels they're able to televise in Playmakers?

Enjoying your pictures and blog so much! Can't wait to hear about the Eastern Caribbean cruise and your Star Class experience. Thank you for taking us along!!   

Eeeeee, so excited to follow along! Please post the entertainment schedule as soon as you can. Bon Voyage and can’t wait to hear more about your cruise!! 

I'm bumping this question back to the first page because I'm wondering about it too. We normally just catch a taxi to a beach, but we've never done the Skyride in St Thomas and it's not a bad price for an excursion. I'd just like to know how long you get to spend at Meagan's Bay and if you're given transportation from the Skyride back closer to the ship? Thanks to anyone who might can shed some light on this excursion! 

To add a few things not mentioned yet:

• Ziplock Bags (for sandwiches to take on excursions, or to put items in to keep dry at the beach)
• soft sided cooler (for taking a picnic on an excursion)
• binoculars
• beach bag with sunscreen
• this time I'm adding KN95 colored face masks to wear when I have to wear a mask . . . 

On 8/30/2021 at 11:36 AM, Traveler said:

Another part of the planning for the cruise.

This time preparation for Hooked

This looks amazing and just as good or better than anything that I've gotten from Hooked. Did you create this dish? 

Also, would you mind sharing your Eastern Caribbean Cruise Compasses, please?

Wishing you smooth and safe travels from here on out! Hope you have a Wonderful time!!

8 hours ago, barbeyg said:

Falling in line, like good little soldiers. 

I expect RCI to line up shortly.

 

Princess has joined the group too, beginning Sept 19:

On 8/8/2021 at 5:24 PM, KaydenDeen said:

Prior to bidding, I requested the Best Price Guarantee adjustment/reduction/onboard credit after seeing a price drop for my cruise. I have since bid on two different rooms via Royal Up. I’ve noticed that the price of the cruise has dropped again and wondering if I should contact them to make an additional adjustment. (They said over the phone that I could call multiple times, but it could take up to two weeks for them to review.) 

I’m debating whether or not to call them while awaiting the status of my bids. I’ll likely get a bigger onboard credit if I call now, but not sure if it will decreases my chances of winning a stateroom upgrade. I set sail 9/6 and we have paid in full. 

Does anyone have any experience in this department? 

I would definitely call and get the bigger onboard credit. First of all, "Royal Up" is run by a third party and will more than likely have no additional information about your reservation. And second of all, your bid may not get accepted any way - might as well get more onboard credit while you can!  

Cruise Director Marc on the Allure posted this in FB:  "Confirmed for next week: MammaMia, Ice Games, Oceanaria Aqua Show, Headliner Tony Tillman, Headliner Ventriloquist Kevin Johnson, and Comedians Phil Palisoul and JR McCollom. Not sure how we got it all ready, but we did! Great team here and we can’t wait to entertain you"  

7 hours ago, MaritimeR&R said:

Received my second invite -- this time for Independence out of Galveston --hoping to get one for Oasis - a port I can drive to as last minute airfare is outrageous.

Thank you for this update and please let us know if you do get one for the Oasis!  

We lost Labadee and San Juan on our October cruise and they were replaced with another day at sea and St Maarten. I was REALLY hoping we'd get another day at CocoCay instead, but that didn't happen . . .

It opened this morning for our October 9 sailing - at 85 days, WooHoo!!!! 

Super Mario was on the July 2 sailing of Freedom of the Seas. I believe he said he would be on that ship until the end of July.