Vancity Cruiser

I am a Canadian and I have flown into the US multiple times without a return ticket.

Congrats on this great life event! I would think that the original (old) birth certificate would suffice but I would confirm with Royal.

Its a punch card for 10 total drinks.

Get a new travel agent. That makes no sense.

You can always chose mytime dining. Then once on board go to dining room and set mytime reservations for the time you want everyday.

Haven't seen that since 2020! Interesting its back. I wonder if that means less people are paying the ridiculous drink package prices.

What venues on other Royal ships are 24HR? I'm usually not looking for food after 10PM but wasn't aware Royal had any 24HR venues on their ships.

That is a pretty good deal

Has anyone gone to the caves on their own not as part of an excursion?

For views I love the wake view from the outdoor promenade deck!

Doesn't Radiance have the loungers exclusively for suite guests on the tiered area?

We looked for bikes on our last trip to San Juan but only found electric scooters. Not sure you want to pike anyway as all streets are cobblestone and it would be quite rough

Makes much more sense to save big money on booking a Celebrity cruise and paying for drinks that paying 40% more for your cruise just to get the 5 free drinks per day

Its just another way to make things seem like a deal. Its worth 299 but we'll post it at 999 and offer you a 'discount' to 799 to make you think you are getting a good deal. Kind of like black Friday deals for TVs September price $499 October price $499 November price $899 on sale for Black Friday for ONLY $499

Assuming you are on a ship that allows show reservations check back daily. It seems random. I was able to book shows about 5 days after check in opened up for Jan 13 sailing.

I think Royal's pricing is outrageous but I will defend them a little here by pointing out the price discrepancy does make some sense as you are literally getting a 7 day waterpark pass included with your fare.

This was a fascinating read for me as a non gambler. I was in the ignorant camp that assumed people lost 10k to get a 5k cruise. Seems like you have figured it out and have a great system going! Its not going to convert me to a gambler but thanks for this insight, it was informative and intriguing.

I loved Ovation for Alaska!

Hard pass on both......

Must be due to convenience?

True, Odyssey (Quantum plus) is the only 'warm weather' ship of the class.

With all the hype surrounding the Icon class it made me think how seldom the Quantum class is mentioned or even recommended to people looking for suggestions. There are folks who are big Oasis class fans (myself included), lots of folks who prefer the size and amenities (and price point) of the Voyager/Freedom class, and even a lot who prefer the relaxed atmosphere of the Radiance class. Obviously the Quantum class fill up and lots of people still sail on them and enjoy them (myself included) but I'm not sure there are many people who profess the Quantum class to be there favorite class. Just my Wednesday morning musing..........

Correction.......Royal Caribbean new ship prices are insane. There are still deals to be had on other classes of ships

I'm here for the rant..........

I was able to book Symphony Jan 13th entertainment on Friday