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any pics of the actual ships in port?

I really hope this is false.  That site posted something about restrictions and rules that cruise lines enforce and it was all a load of "stuff".

3 hours ago, accio7 said:

Be thankful that Royal did not put up one of their ships as collateral like NCL did with Epic: https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/nclh-secures-additional-675m-liquidity-amid-coronavirus-uncertainty

Wow, hopefully the cruise lines recover quickly things get back to normal soon.

Hate to hear people are now losing their jobs over the current COVID-19 situation.  I hope things turn around soon and they can be brought back to work.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/tourism-cruises/article241094466.html

I have to agree with @Zachariusthis is just a suggestion.  I understand the concern people have.  The media is really playing this up.  We are going to the DR for a week at a resort and we are looking forward to every minute we have there.

Still $79 for Oasis this coming Dec.

9 minutes ago, Matt said:

My guess would be something similar to the beach club they are building in Antigua

 

Do we have any more information on what the Antigua beach club is going to be like?  I have not heard much more about it since the announcement. 

7 hours ago, Bobbi565 said:

Thanks for the clarification!

The wording on it the description is not 100% clear with the number of passes.  Also the price for the sailing I put in the OP has gone up $200.  

So not really an excursion question, but excursion related I guess.  We are looking at the possibility of buying our own snorkel equipment to take on our cruises.  Any suggestions on what to look into?  We are not going to use it a lot, so more for just vacation use.  Any suggestions to help us decide are appreciated.  

I am looking forward to eating at JR just for the atmosphere and the feel of a diner.  My dad used to take me to one as a kid and it was always a good time.  I am sure the food will be similar to a quick service type of meal, but i am alright with it.  When the meal is finished and if I dont think its worth a 2nd time then oh well I tried it.  I think vacation is the time to try new/different things.  Especially on a cruise where usually if you do not like the food served you can get something else and still have a good meal. 

3 minutes ago, KWong said:

Bring someone to help you "take care of" the food. Believe me, it is a lot.

It looks that way!

@KWong Thanks for sharing the "On a Roll" photos.  I am trying this on Oasis later this year.  Now I am even more excited for it!

11 minutes ago, CruiseGus said:

The ships movement is very much more noticeable, so much so that some long time cruisers experienced motion sickness.   

I was starting to be convinced to give her a go.  However, this sentence changed that.  My wife is prone to motion sickness.  Taking meds for it helps, and being on the bigger ships prevent her from feeling the rocking of the ship.

I appreciate the rundown of your experience and hope you had a great time.  

1 hour ago, FManke said:

That pretty much sums it up!

The struggle is real

I guess it depends on where, when, ship, etc.  But, my wife and I are really partial to balcony rooms.  We tried to book an inside room and changed it a few months later.  So I think we would end up with the 1 balcony cruise.  

Has anyone on here had the Taste of Royal lunch? On our sailing it started around $60 (I think, maybe a little less).  i noticed it dropped to $34 so I purchased it.  I am excited to try out the different offerings and wanted to get other opinions on it.  

1 hour ago, Spang1974 said:

The English pub may have draught beer, but would be anyones guess which beer it would be? Maybe somebody who has sailed her recently might know? I forgot to mention, the beer choices may also depend on the location of you are sailing from, I have yet to get a answer to this query.

I see a lot of Newcastle and Heineken taps in photos.  

On 2/8/2020 at 10:46 PM, ChrisK2793 said:

‘they’re on a 4 night cruise for $96 UDP ..... at $179 , I’m guessing you’re on a 7 day cruise ...... Theirs is $24/day, yours is $25.50/day ..... just as good a deal.

 

yeah sure, but I would be a lot more willing to pay the $99 charge.  $179 is not going to fly for me.  Also, since its just a luxury to add the UDP its going to be up to the individual and what they want to spend their money on.

On 2/6/2020 at 1:13 PM, Baked Alaska said:

Checking mine now! Intern is back!!!

ohhh good idea

Checked mine $179 UDP $99 3/night

Id like to visit NO and sail from there too.  I am not sure Id like Majesty though.  We have sailed and are sailing on the lager ships.  However, the lower price for sailing on her is tempting.

Not to change the topic here, but @twangsterwhere is the 2020 Drink Menu photos???? Its February already, c'mon!    (Please know I am just joking around)

31 minutes ago, Flacruiser99 said:

With many airlines can not upgrade or pick your seats until you are ticketed,

I do not see seat assignments yet so I will check on that.  Thanks for the info.

I just booked with Air2Sea last night and the price was cheaper that what i was finding through other sites. Also, they allowed me to book it and pay later.  Is that usual?  Pricing stays the same, it just needs to be paid by the cruise final payment date.  I called and asked what was going on since I was confirmed on the flights, but I did not enter any payment information.  

45 minutes ago, JG1209 said:

I just checked.  The CocoBeach Club day pass is now $199 a person my my sailing. So glad I booked when I did.  70 bucks is a lot better sounding.  Lol

Wow!  I booked it at $79/pp.  I just looked it seems the price is staying at $79 too.