CFL

I'm sailing Mariner in Nov 2020 for the 2 stops to Coco Cay and was just able to get back in to Cruise Planner this evening.  I haven't received any emails regarding the change in itinerary.... I only found out from reading these message boards 

The Key just became available today for our Feb 2020 Harmony cruise and the price is $37.99 

8 hours ago, vanelli56 said:

Also, right now its listed at $30 per person per day. I know the price is a subjective thing, and can fluctuate. From what I have found online, it seems that a lot of folks got the perk for about 20 to 25 pp/pd. Does 30 seem to be the top of the price curve... therefore should be perhaps wait and see if it drops in the near future?

The Key just became available today for our Feb 2020 Harmony cruise and the price is $37.99 

Here's the link for the luggage tag holders 

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01E4SQNLS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

We did this cruise many years ago on Disney, the 14 day westbound from Canaveral to Los Angeles.  It was amazing!  I agree with the poster above, if you read about it ahead of time you will appreciate it a lot more.  We didn't have a balcony on that cruise so we spent the entire day on the top decks.  I didn't realize ahead of time that it actually is a whole day process to go through the locks.  Very cool!! 

6 hours ago, RCIfan1912 said:

Oh hey I forgot doesn't Royal Caribbean allow you to bring 12 bottles of regular size on the ship now? That might be enough for 5 days. I mean I may have to buy a bottle or two beyond that or fill up a bottle or two with ship water but I think I can get away with this cruise since it's only 5 days. 

Right!  You just need to carry it with you until you are able to access your room.

There is an Evian water bottle package for $39 (+ gratuities) for 12 one liter bottles of Evian that is delivered to your room.  I think you can also get 24 bottles for $69 (+ gratuities).   The smaller size bottled water is included with the Deluxe Beverage Package and the Refreshment Package and those are available at the bars.  But I believe you can also get the smaller size bottled water individually from the bars and have it charged to your account.  I don't know how much those cost though individually.

4 hours ago, RCIfan1912 said:

In general how is the "tap" water or ship water? I have lost 72 pounds since last July, 1 year, with just 10 more to go to my goal. 

Congratulations on the weight loss!

1 hour ago, Mobo said:

Lunch at Chops - Was actually at the Grande restaurant serving the Chops menu.  Lunch was not ready yet, but our carry on bags were taken and tagged and we were given all the information about the Key, including Wifi access and special times for features on the shop (Flowrider, ZipLine, etc).  Wi-Fi was excellent for a cruise ship.

On Harmony where do you drop off your carry on bags?  

5 hours ago, Joe01 said:

Had a nice day in St Maarten today. Just went around the port. I like the boat ride to the town centre. Nicer port than St Thomas or St Kitts, not as good as CocoCay or Labadee.

Enjoying your reviews!

Did you take the water taxi?  Was there a long wait to get on?

4 hours ago, TravisMA81 said:

Hair of the dog!!  Do the ships sell Gatorade or other sports drinks?  Are they included with the drink packages?

The Coca-Cola freestyle machines on board have Powerade and those are included in the beverage packages. 

57 minutes ago, BunnyHutt said:

Received the email for our holiday 2020 sailing a couple of hours ago.

So do we think this means that the deal on the soda + Voom will stand, as well? I think my kids will be more than willing to trade in their daily Frappuccino for WiFi.

I'm wondering about this as well.  I didn't get the drink package but I had picked up the soda & voom for my son.

55 minutes ago, AJK said:

4. I am actually on anxiety medicine, but I still have problems with some crowds, especially drunks and rude people. Anyone have tips on some quiet spots or techniques for avoiding these? I was excited about the adults only solarium until I saw some videos of the crowds there. Even though I have lost 65 lbs, I am still very self conscious about pools and hot tubs (which my husband adores!).

We cruised with my father a couple of times who is also on anxiety medicine and he gets anxious around some types of crowds, too much commotion, etc.  What helped with him was us telling him that although embarkation day can seem kind of crazy, overwhelming and very crowded, later on in the evening and each day after it never seems as crowded as it is on the very first day. He never found a problem finding some little quiet spot to watch the ocean and relax.

5 minutes ago, SweetHomeLady said:

I cruised with my parents for their 50th.  We bought a gold mini cake topper for about 79 cents at Hobby Lobby.  I had it in my purse and when the waiter brought out the cake for them I stuck it in while he was singing.  It showed up great in the photos.  You could do something similar for a room service breakfast or even a special cocktail.

Great idea!!

8 hours ago, KimS said:

CFL, Let me know how it turns out  I do know you can order decorations from the ship that they will put up in your room. I just really like the more personal touch with the pillow cases, etc...

Also Congratulations to You too, time flies so quickly, it’s so hard for me to believe it’s gonna be our 40th!! BTW....we leave on Symphony of the Seas on 8/17 in case you’re on the same ship!

Congratulations on 40 years!!  You'll actually be going before me, we are on Harmony in February, I will be curious to see how it went for you 

For those with soda drinking kids, you may want to check out the soda & internet package for kids is only 8.99 which is the same price as the soda only package...  may be part of the same sale/glitch?

32 minutes ago, KimS said:

We are Going to be celebrating our 40th this Aug, 2019 & wanted to know if they set this up for you or do you set it up after you're onboard. Would love to surprise my husband with it already set up! Thanks!  KS

For our 20th anniversary cruise my plan is take my pillow cases and magnet in my carry-on and somehow get to our cabin before my husband (not sure how yet....) and set it up myself real quick.  I'm also printing out an 8x10 copy of our wedding picture to hang up inside the cabin with magnets.

Each of has our own 21" suitcase plus a backpack.  We don't do formal night so that allows us to get by with less.  Personally I find it easy to cut down on clothes & shoes, but there's all of the "extras" that I find myself packing for cruises 

When my son was that age we took an excursion to Punta Sur in Cozumel.  It was a nice beach day! There is also a lighthouse there where you can climb out for a great view and there was also snorkeling available.

I wonder if there’s more than one ship there on the same day?

Thank you for this information!

Just curious.... what brand of bottled water is available with the refreshment package?

For those of you who decorate the inside of your cabin, are the walls also metal?  Just wondering if magnets will work on the inside walls for decorations.... from what I remember the bathroom door is also metal ? Thanks!

Looking at the deck plans it doesn't appear that these are connecting (indicated by the up/down arrow)

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-ships/harmony-of-the-seas/deck-plans/1858/09

I'm sailing to CocoCay in Feb 2020 and same as you, the only thing available for South Beach are the South Beach Cabanas.