emfagan

Have you listened to the Schooner bar musician?  Clay Musick was on Liberty in May and we really enjoyed him

I think this is a gap that needs to be filled and would use it

What did you end up doing?

I've watched the YouTube videos too, good reviews there.  The long hike and how rough the slides are worry me a bit.

In May, our cabana was assigned by the time we boarded the ship (the first day we received our assignment in room documents).  I have heard that you can go and request at the Shore Excursions but probably up to availability

Send an email request to rcldining@rccl.com about a week out from your sailing.  This helps to get the same table before you sail.

Here is what I sent...

I would like to request a table of 6 for the April 30^th sailing of Symphony of the Seas (early dining time). 

Here are our reservation numbers and guests:

                Reservation number #1: First name and last names of all on reservation

                Reservation number #2: First name and last names of all on reservation

                Reservation number #3: First name and last names of all on reservation

Was not on our sailing April 30th and didn't see it as an option in any of my research

You should watch Jordan Bauth on YouTube, she is from your ice skating show...the Sun that spins really well.

We are booked as well!

14 hours ago, CruiseGus said:

Another option is to send an email about 2 weeks before sailing with your booking #, ship, sailing date, cabin # and your request to

rcldinning@rccl.com

I have had excellent results

I agree, have not had any problems once I started emailing before sailing!

We really enjoyed the Golden Eagle Catamaran in St Maarten-booked through Royal Caribbean excursions.  It was a nice large catamaran that took us snorkeling to a great location, then a nice sail to a beach break (along the way you can see the airplanes at Maho beach).  Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcholic) were included as well as a sandwich for a light lunch.

we will also be on the cruise right after yours...it will be great to follow along as we anticipate our turn

Concussions and the recovery from them is so tricky...wishing your daughter the best.  It is so hard to know how the cruise might impact her.

7 minutes ago, melmar02 said:

You can select your time and then come back to fill in the rest of the info and take pictures later. 

I found out that later, would have been good to know beforehand

I had our passports and vaccine cards handy, you scan/take pictures of them.  I also had to wake up my kids for their pictures, it was hilarious

I have not seen any pre-cruise sales in the planner for my April 30th cruise

we were able to check in 45 days prior and it opened at Midnight eastern.  I signed up right at midnight and got an 11:30 time slot for boarding

How often is crew being COVID tested?

I got teary eyed just seeing ships in port (Carnival ships in Galveston).  The bing-bong sound of announcements was an amazing sound!

Thanks @twangsterthis is a great comparison.  I'm on Symphony for April 2022 and like the look/feel of the new cruise planner.  It was also very easy to add other reservations to link our party together!

I enjoyed going back and watching her playlist of her contract on Allure in 2019-2020.  It is fun to see all the behind the scenes of a crew member in entertainment!

Mitch is boarding today!

You may look on eBay.  The best way to search is the the ship name and "spirit jersey"

Here is an example:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Official-Royal-Caribbean-Harmony-Of-The-Seas-Spirit-Jersey-Size-XL-Blue-/124447103010

On 8/21/2020 at 1:47 PM, emfagan said:

Has anyone encountered this situation?  We never received our FCC certificate for our cancelled May-2020 cruise.  I emailed our travel agent to look into it today.  He asked RC and they stated that it was refunded this month.  Low and behold, I have the refund on my credit card statement.  My agent said he will try to get the FCC funds for me.  Do you think he will have any luck?  We never requested the refund and wanted the additional funds offered on the FCC.

My travel agent was able to get me the 25% Future Cruise credit.  I'm so glad!

The PenaVega's do a lot of cruise content on their YouTube channel.  This is one of my favorites featuring this new unique cabin on Oasis.