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nothing new to report, just excited that were are down to double digit days!  

I just want to clarify something.  Can we still make a special request for a certain dish.  Indian Curry for example if we request it the night before?  

I am thinking no since they are going for a more streamlined operation.  But, if its an option still I would like to be able to take advantage of it.  

On 1/16/2023 at 12:34 PM, AshleyDillo said:

I have seen them at Boardwalk Doghouse and a lot of the outside bars by the pools will have them. I have even seen them in the Windjammer at lunch in the ice bucket rolling bar carts.

Are these bottles for a fee or included with a beverage package?

do we know if there is a deck plan that shows where the freestyle machines are located on each ship?  Also, glad to hear the powerade is available from the machines.  Hydration during a long day of drinking is super important 

Anyone know where we can see a current shipboard menu for the bars on the ships?  Or are the menus on the app current and accurate?

We booked this cruise back in Aug of 22, originally for Dec of 2020.....

We are all looking forward to finally getting back on a ship.  

@Maggie M @Wheeler825 thanks!

Double checking if I am remembering correctly that the UBP covers alcoholic drinks up to $14.  Yes, no?  We are sailing on Harmony.  I think I read the ship class made a difference on the price too.  Ive been off the boards since we had to postpone this cruise so many times I have forgot some information I read previously.

Hello,

I see JR Milkshakes are listed as eligible to get with the DBP.  But, I wanted to clarify if food is required to be purchased to get the milkshakes as part of the DBP or not? 

I know I read about it before, but I forget the answer.

24 minutes ago, ScottD said:

60 days out seems to be the time frame

Good to know, thank you. I am the one responsible for booking the shows for our party so I want to make sure I dont miss the chance to reserve them before sailing.

Anyone having luck being able to book shows on Harmony?  We are still 134 days out so I am figuring we are too far out still.  

On 11/5/2022 at 10:48 AM, DandA said:

We took this excursion before covid; the one we purchased was the adults one.  When we arrived, we got a minnie tour, there are three areas of the resort. One area is what I would call the deluxe area it has cushioned loungers and upgraded food, another area was the family area, and lastly was the adult's area.  There was a hut where we picked up our food, typical Caribbean beach food tacos, and such.  I'm not super picky but I thought the food was good and we definitely got our bellies full.  The drinks that we had were pina coladas, diet coke and rum and a local beer so don't know if there were some drinks that were excluded.

The adult's area was laid back no loud music, great drink service delivered to your beach lounger; the family area was livelier louder music, games, inflatables and such.  

When they say it's not all inclusive I don't know what they expected; as for us we just wanted a lounger, drinks, a nice lunch and water to dip our toes in.

sounds like a good time to me.  Thanks for the feedback.  

Has anyone had the chance to go here on an excursion?  We have it booked for our sailing next year.  I read some information over on TripAdvisor, but wanted to reach out here and see if anyone had thoughts on it.

We paid for the all inclusive option, but people on the TA site said it is not as all inclusive as we might expect it to be.

Any information would be appreciated. 

@PPPJJ-GCVAB and @Ryan79 Thanks for the heads up.  I remember from previous bookings pre-covid that the items in the CP were available a little earlier than now or right about now.  I will keep watching the CP to see what comes up as we go.  Thanks again.

On 9/6/2022 at 9:12 AM, PPPJJ-GCVAB said:

Keep checking back or try calling Royal.  I know the Labor Day cruise planner sale is ending but there will be so many more before your cruise arrives.  I rented a South Beach cabana in April and it was awesome!  I will definitely consider always reserving one of those.  I was especially happy because ours was the first one in the line so was close to restrooms, bar (although not needed because it comes with an attendant),  and the floating bar.  It was the closest cabana to the Cocoa Beach area.  Best of luck!

Just to piggy back on the conversation here.  About how far out will more shore excursions, activities, Perfect Day options, etc. start showing up in the CP?  I am seeing a few things for our May 2023 sailing on Harmony.  

29 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

I can't imagine they'll want to continue blocking off rooms in the red zone for no beneficial reason.

Get a balcony room, at least you will have fresh air if you need to stay in your room.

This is wonderful news!  We just added flights through Air2Sea knowing they could be refunded if we had to back out of our cruise due to covid rules.  Harmony of the Seas here we come!

Has Royal reinstated the sushi and cupcake classes yet?

22 hours ago, KBrad said:

https://www.ncl.com/travel-requirements-by-country

My mistake… it’s from Norwegian 

I like the list, but I think its incomplete.  Mexico and Jamaica are missing.  I know people can go and look for themselves.  I think you they are providing a list it should have all the countries they sail to.  

Doug at Cruise Radio is reporting that Bermuda is dropping vax mandate.  Unvaxed must test and the travel form looks like its still being used.

https://cruiseradio.net/bermuda-drops-vaccine-mandate-visitors/

Hello,

What is the name of the cruise port that Royal uses in Roatan?  

Thanks

18 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

In the end all these cruise lines will be in the same place. RC can afford to wait it out a bit more until they get the cover from the CDC (which is coming for congregate settings) and cover from the island nations who are about to change their guidance since they follow CDC guidance anyway.

I am surprised that cruises from Florida were not on the 1st round of sailings allowing unvaxed individuals.  I am hoping we hear something soon for Florida and the ports those cruises tend to visit.  

If this has been stated, my bad.  TL;DR

28 minutes ago, Vancity Cruiser said:

Next May is a long time away as far as protocols go. If you look backwards 9 months and where the industry was then is nothing like where it is now. NCL was 100% vaccinated (no one under the age of approved vaccines was allowed to sail) and they were testing everyone at the terminal on embarkation day. Royal had vax and unvax zones. Masks were required everywhere onboard. 

Hopefully by next May there will be zero restrictions and we will all be cruising in harmony. 

I 100% agree to with you here.  We have until the end of February for our final payment date.  So IF Royal doesn't make a change then we have another option as long as NCL doesn't revert back to 100% vax requirements. 

This is exciting news!  I have already started looking at replacing our RC sailing for next May with a cruise on NCL.  Pricing, even with the FCC we have would be close when we add in the drink packages we have to buy with RC.  Not doing anything yet, but I am glad to know we have this option now.

8 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

At least 2

Possibly 3 more over here.  Can't say we are loyal to royal as only my wife has been on royal.  I really want to experience a RC cruise, but if we get to cruise sooner on a different line then so be it.