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The beach club is awesome. I would recommend getting off the boat early. This time of year rain usually comes in the afternoon if it comes at all.

My wife and i always buy the key and find good value in it. I'd keep it for the 4 nighter so you can try it for yourself and see if you like it. If you plan to buy wifi anyways then might as well upgrade to the key, especially if you get it during a cruise planner sale. If you check in at 12:30 (i'd go at 12:15) you will be on the ship by 12:45 with the Key priority boarding and have no problem making lunch. We were on indy in February, checked in at 11:30 and walked straight on.

rain all day is unlikely. This is thunderstorm season in the south. I live on the Gulf and today the forecast wast rain all afternoon...not a drop. Spent the day in the sun by the pool.

I think you would regret not giving your roller suitcase to a porter. You want to explore and having to tote that around might be a pain. Give it to a porter with $10 tip. Never say never though, we met a lady on our March Celebrity cruise whose bag did not get on board. Not sure how that happens.

At home is the way to go. Super easy. Remember the goal is a negative test so gentle with the swabbing

If you plan to go to the casino its nice to bring cash. Western Caribbean would be Mexico, maybe Key West, Labadee, Grand Cayman, Jamaica. USD Widely accepted in all as are credit cards.

we have used them for re-entry. Did not have middle name and it was no problem.

I think the location depends on the ship. You'll get info for the breakfast on board. we always walk off with our luggage. Take it to breakfast and then they escort you off when ready. One of the best Key perks.

Ubers are available. We've taken Uber to the airport a couple of times.

We always buy the Key. For us the difference in cost between the Key and just WIFI make it worth it, especially now that ships are sailing at higher capacities. We really love many of the features…priority boarding, Chops Grill Lunch on boarding day, reserved seats for shows, special times for activities (my kids like that), and one of the best features in on disembarkation day. A really nice sit down breakfast, then escorted off the ship past all the people waiting in line…Nice!

Danny From Harr Travel is great

I’m sure its just for liability and they will just ask your weight (vs actually weigh you) and you will sign a release. I wouldn’t worry. They want to make money.

Mai Tai with Pyrat rum or Bahama Mama ...If you are stopping in Labadee the labadoozy with the boozy is a must!

I agree with Matt. It might be breezy but it will be warm and humid. No jacket needed.

Get to the pool deck and have a Mai Tai in my hands as quickly as possible!

Disney's food in the complimentary dining rooms was much better. Royal's specialty dining is great but the MDR is so so at best, but then i found Celebrity which is still a Royal brand and has incredible food in the MDR. I wish Royal would up the food game just a bit. Definitely doesn't stop me from enjoying an RC cruise but would be nice.

the crappy paper straws have been replaced by a fairly decent marine safe biodegradable straw. We also usually take some stainless steel straws with us.

Try Retreat class on Celebrity, OMG! I'll never be able to go back.

on the box you will see an hourglass symbol. That is the expiration date. I believe the FDA is allowing them to be used 6 months post expiration. when you get on with emed they will ask you to hold the label up to the camera so they can verify the expiration. The last 2 I used were 1 month after the stated expiration date and I had no problem.

My wife and I started doing this on our last few cruises. It really is better than putting it out the night before. No pressure to be packed by a certain time. No trying to find your luggage and deal with the porters. Just walk off and go to the car. It won't slow you down at all and there is no reason not to do it.

always tip the stateroom attendant more on the last night as well as dining room staff if i have made a connection (same servers nightly). I will tip bartenders extra throughout the cruise.

mai tai with Pyrat rum by the pool for this guy

We solve this problem splitting my wife and I on the booking but once on board go to Guest services and get extra keys. We then stay in one room and the kids in the other. Just make sure they are close to each other or connecting when booking. Never had a problem.

Its important to note that the FDA extended those expiry dates by 6 months so you should still be able to use beyond the date on the box. I just used 2 on emed in march that were to expire in November 2021