Dan Curtis

Just got off the Mariner last Saturday, 5 day cruise, juggler one night, comedian two nights, two musicals. All very good.

I try and tip the assistant waiter and waiter the same, both work hard, I go to the bank and get about 20 two dollar bills to tip the bar staff, we tip most staff, the one I don't get aggressive tipping is the head waiter who walks around and ask how the food and service is, we tip him, but I give the two that serve our table more, but to each their own, the staff works hard.

We are on the Mariner next week, if I am looking at this right, we are both on Coco Cay the same day, the good news, we get to see the ship, the bad new, 14,000 people on that island.

I would call delta directly, sounds legit, but now days, who knows, I fly delta most of time, always getting these 5 minute changes , be safe, call.

We are on the week after you, we have a excursion that takes us to a beach and a chef helps you cook a fresh fish over open fire, you have the fish, sides dishes and margarita bar plus beach time, reserved thru royal. Enjoy and save us dome fun.

Looking forward to cruise in late January.

Freedom Navigator Majesty..first cruise Independence Jewel....made diamond on it.

Usually 1, I have saw it later, if ship arrives port on time and everyone gets off promptly, I have saw it as late as two, as for luggage, seems recently I get one, search for one. So if u get on early, you will be keeping your carry on with you. Good luck, enjoy cruise.

We have a cruise stopping in Cozimel in early February, not much of a selection yet either, in Belize we did a combination tour of boat ride, jeep ride to explore caves and then ate fruit grown locally, really enjoyed it.

And I believe there is some as you enter the island on the right hand side by the sea-doos, I have used them before.

We will be boarding in January, looking forward to some updates, never been on this ship, but is our favorite class of ship, have fun.

Its a must for us, only bad thing it seems to be on the last night before departure many times, but it is fun, I have been a team leader once, my wife still has pictures of me in high heels and a dress trying to walk in those heels, this game is probably not for everyone, but we enjoy it.

Skippy transportation is our go to, modern clean, safe vans or cars, friendly and either on time or early for pick up, they will call you when in route, there reviews are very very good.

I normally use Royal excursions and yes, they bring you hack to the pick up spot area.

Master Card..its a mix of strawberry daquri and peach or mango, the red and organs looks like a mastercard, and taste pretty good as well.

I highly recommend Skippy transportation, new vehicles, any size, very safe, clean, on time. We use them to and from port.

I personally wouldnt, but they are usually on time returning and probably in the same area, was wondering if you booked them thru Royal. Best of luck.

We have never tried another cruise line, 21 cruises all on Royal, I'm one of those that believe, if its not broke, don't fix it. I guess I like the routine and know what to expect, even though service and other things have changed, I still think its the best bang for the buck. So I guess we are considered loyal in the fact we never shop other cruise lines.

I highly recommend Skippy transportation, we use them, they have modern, clean vehicles. Very friendly, they keep you updated on arrival time and for us, always been a few minutes early, trip adviser reviews are good.

I still tend to think cruising is a good deal, you can make it expensive or go cheaper, inside cabin, etc. I know while cruising was down for covid, we did the land vacation to Key Largo and Key West, for a nice meal for two was around 40 to 60 before tip, add car rental if you fly ( which we do from Cincinnati) fuel, it adds up quick, p!us condo or motel coast, I personally think cruising is the best bang for your buck, but once again, its individual chosing.

On the Jewel, it was served by staff until the last full day and departure morning.

This just happened to us, ours expired 6 months, actually 5 months and 23 days. We boarded in Port Canerval, showed them our passport, was never questioned, no issues, but we did leave from the usa . Best of luck.

We did segways, enjoyed the stops and views from the hillside.

Just two weeks ago we got off the ship at 740, had Skippy transportation pick us up at 750, it was a Saturday, light traffic, dropped us off at delta less than a hour for a 1045 departure. Delta check in took maybe 10 minutes, the TSA line was very crowded, took around 35 minutes, but still had more than enough time to get to our gate, I knew things would have to go well, it did. Other flights to Cincinnati we thru Atlanta or 4 in the afternoon, we made it fine.

Majesty as well, then the Empress, did not enjoy Empress at all, just to much motion.