Scarlson91

Hi all!
 For those that have done the Fury Snorkeling excursion, I have a couple questions.

I don't see an age restriction like some other snorkeling tours (minimum 8 years old), so I do believe my 5 year old is able to snorkel?  Any experience with that?
I'm also wondering if kids can wear their own life jackets, ones we bring from home? 

Thank you!

How many days are required to order this? For example can I order for my last 2 days?

Just now, twangster said:

No liter bottles for sale and use during the cruise. 

The bottles available for sale in the duty free shop on the ship are not for consumption on the ship and will be held until the last night of your cruise.  

Arriving back into Galveston will require you pay Texas TABC taxes on any duty free liquor purchased on the trip, from the ship or in a port of call.

I read if you pre order them, they are delivered to your room before you arrive on the first day.  The rule behind it tho is you must drink it in your stateroom

Just now, twangster said:

This site has copies of the Cruise Compass from past guests:

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass?ship=277

This is a daily newsletter dropped off in your cabin daily.  

There may be small changes on your cruise but for the most part these copies uploaded by past guests will be nearly identical to your cruise.  

I love this, thanks!

Just now, rjac said:

Welcome to the message boards! Feel free to ask away with any questions you may have. Your cruise is a 7 day. Formal nights will be on day 2 and day 6 (those are cruise days). Formal dress can be as formal as you like, to include a tuxedo. But, you don't see many of those nowadays. I like to wear a suit or a sport coat with tie and slacks. My wife likes to get dressed for the occasion also. You can also get away with a button down shirt and slacks. 

Thank you, I love planning and needed the specific days! Very helpful

I haven’t found anything about a formal night on Liberty of The Seas.  I read a statement about how it’s only on some ships.  Does anyone know whether or not this ship has them? April 7th 2019 to Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica .  Thanks!

I only see 350 ml of alcohol bottles for pre ordering at $45.  Does RC sell liter bottles?  

Does RC allow passengers to carry on their own water, pop, or juice boxes?  I noticed they charge $40 for a 12 pack of water. Wow!

Just now, twangster said:

Welcome to the message boards!

The general wisdom for US Citizens is an original raised seal birth certificate and government issued ID is adequate.  Be aware you can not fly internationally without a passport so if something happened mid-cruise and you needed to fly home, you couldn't.  Photocopies are not accepted, only original documents.

I always advise people to call the cruise line and confirm documentation with them.  Ultimately they are the ones that will decide if you board and no stranger on an internet forum is going to assist you or be responsible if there is some nuance or special circumstance in your case.  

Thanks for your response, but I already knew all this.  I’m hoping someone has traveled to these ports without a passport and can comment with their outcome.  I’ve read several posts on different sites stating the call centers for cruise lines are not very educated and give wrong information, so in all honesty I would trust someone who has actually traveled to these ports vs. calling and talking to a rep.  

Cruising to Cozumel aboard Liberty of the Seas in April 2019, I’ve read great reviews about PlayaMia Grand Beach Park.  The excursion through RC doesn’t offer snorkeling, so I’m inteterested in booking the Cozumel Snorkel Tour directly through PlayaMia, which also advertises as including open bar and international buffet.  On their website it states transportation for any “pre-booked” excursion will be provided directly to and from port.  My question is: does “pre-booked” refer to being booked through RC, or if you book with PlayaMia do they also include transportation?  It states if not “pre-booked” there are buses and taxis at the port for a fee.  

I’m also wondering if anyone can confirm that the snorkel tour does in fact include open bar and buffet?  It just seems silly that this package hat includes snorkeling is cheaper than the one advertised on RC, without snorkeling.  My guess is because then you wouldn’t get as much time to relax and the beach park and enjoy the 20+ amenities.  

Thanks in advance!

First time cruiser and I’m stressing about required travel documentation.  We are cruising to Cozumel, George Town (Grand Cayman), and Falmouth, Jamaica in April 2019 aboard Liberty of the Seas.  Embarking and deparking from Galveston, Texas.  So I understand this is considered a “closed loop” cruise.  However I find a definite answer whether or not passports are required.  For closed loop cruises, generally speaking it states a valid I.D. and birth certificate is sufficient, however it says to check with each specific port.  So my question is: does Cozumel, Grand Cayman, or Jamaica require a passport even if I’m on a closed loop cruise?  Thanks for the help!