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On 8/1/2022 at 8:43 PM, BigKarl said:

I have been sailing for 35 years and have never had an overnight stay in a port until now.  Is there a Curfew to board the ship on the first night in port?

There is no curfew.  We had an over night in Venice and you could return and leave when you ever wanted.  It is the same a hotel.  Security was there to check you off and back on the entire time.

I think Cabo would be the same. 

19 hours ago, Neaxan said:

Thanks for the information. Then I'll just have to pay for the fried lasagna I'm planning to try  

When you are dining in Giovannis you can always ask your server if you could get it.  Most servers will try and do whatever they can for you. I had asked for a cocktail that was not on the menu and they did get me the drink.  It was on the old menu but not on Wonder of the Seas Giovanni's menu anymore.

On 7/12/2022 at 5:53 PM, Neaxan said:

 

Are the Mason Jar bar menu or Giovanni's Wine Bar menu included?

Giovanni's Wine Bar Menu is not included in the UDP on Wonder.

On 7/1/2022 at 10:54 AM, deniseuttley said:

Hi anyone booked a test at a clinic for a child for antigen test in Barcelona been quoted 245 euros

30 Euros at the airport for any age if you prebook. 50 Euros if you just show up.

https://flycovidtestcenter.com/en/barcelona-t1/

Was there always gratuity on VOOM when combined with a beverage package?  I was just looking at prices for my cruise and I selected beverage with VOOM and there was gratuity added.  The package without VOOM, the gratuity was lower.

Or this just an accounting error?  

Some of my prices actually went up from the previous sale last week.  Royal has the best sales!! LOL

3 hours ago, Kjle23 said:

If I have the deluxe drink package, am I able to get drinks at specialty dining bars (like wonderland) without paying to eat there? Or would I have to pay the $60 to eat there, and then get free  drinks? 

you can order just drinks at Wonderland.  They have a bar there were you can go in and just have drinks and use your drink package.

On 5/22/2022 at 6:43 PM, Cruising my life away said:

We are going to Halifax and wondering if the food vendors in the waterfront area accept credit cards. 

Most of them do. 

On Wonder of the Seas the secret was out about the Solarium Bistro.  Went there for Breakfast a few times and it was so crowded and so noisy.  Believe or not, went to the Windjammer, it was peaceful, no lines and everyone was patient and calm compared to The Bistro.  The new design for Windjammer on Wonder is great I was impressed with it.  I never went to Windjammer on any of my cruises but I did on this cruise and I was not to traumatized.

You can make reservations for the evening meals once onboard in the App.  It definitely was not as crowded as it was during breakfast.  The few times we ate at Hooked we could see down and it seemed very pleasant.

I was just on Wonder of the Seas for 14 days and they were never rented out.  They had a sign up after day 2 offering it for $50 per day and they were still not rented.  I can see if it was more private but you have chairs on both sides of you and people walking by.  If it is shade you are after there are lots of chairs in the shade because most guests are after the sun.

It comes with 2 drinks from the bar as well.

15 hours ago, Dad2Cue said:

Thank-you for the update.  I was so disappointed that we didn't go on this cruise.  My wife wasn't that disappointed.  My doctor recommended that I didn't go and wanted to schedule surgery.  I still haven't had the surgery and I'm doing okay so we probably could have gone.  I didn't want to chance a medical evacuation from the middle of the Atlantic so we decided it would be better if we didn't go.  With some luck, I will have surgery and be fully recovered by the October 2023 trans Atlantic westbound from Barcelona on Symphony.  We might even tack on the short 3 day cruise from Rome to Barcelona and do a B2B with the trans Atlantic. 

My wife doesn't think 8 sea days in a row is such a great idea.  I think it would be fantastic if the weather was good with relatively calm seas.  I would love to hear about the westbound trans Atlantic you will be on this fall. 

Do you know how easy cruising from Rome would be as compared to Barcelona.   We have been to both cities but haven't embarked on a cruise from either city.

Thanks again

Boarding in Barcelona is very easy as the cruise port is in the city $20 Euro cab ride from most hotels. Leaving from Rome you have to go the port city of Civitavecchia.  I have not left from Rome yet so I can not comment on that but I am sure it is not difficult.

@Dad2Cue

The crossing has been excellent, the crew steered us around the growing storm. Weather was great we had a shower four afternoons or late evening.  Terms were about 17-20⁰c around 73⁰ most days.  For the northern country people on board it was not so bad.  The solarium was full every day 

The time changes loosing an hour every other day sometimes 2 days in a row was hard.  Having lunch then if you were booked for dinner early I would change it.  

Going west you gain an hour so they say going back the other way is better.  I will find out in the fall.

The only downside with the cooler weather more people inside has helped spread COVID.  Captain says 3% of the passengers on board are positive and that's just the ones who went and got tested.  Noticed alot more coughing etc... last few days..

It's has been great trip would recommend it for sure.  A very relaxing and fun cruise.

22 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

I think skipping Nassau is worth avoiding 5 days of 20 foot seas

Most definitely!

Tweet a d video from James Van Fleet.

https://twitter.com/JamesVanFleet/status/1516389292876210177?t=xufMbdHbnIcXwZn_RyHzbQ&s=19

Wonder of the Seas has dropped Nassau as a stop on Wonder of the Seas Transatlantic April 20, 2022.

I am sure I will still enjoy the cruise!

@Shane D Go to your cruise planner click view boarding pass, then click print luggage tags.

@Brett B Is the Escape Room opened yet?

Anyone know why Freedom of the Seas returned to Miami shortly after departure this evening?

I would chose a flight after 12 as well.  When we docked in Barcelona on Royal we were not able to dock in the cruise terminal that we departed from and had to dock further down the port and get bussed to the world trade centre with our luggage and with so many people it was crazy trying to get a taxi.

I will l be on Wonder and docking May 4, so I could let you know how it was this time

Wonder of the Seas has it.

There have not been great sales on the package lately for most sailings. The best thing to do is purchase the package if you want it at that price, and if it goes lower cancel it and buy at the new lower price.

I would bring 2 European travel plugs that would give you 2 more outlets to use and if you are looking for mostly charing things you can a USB that will be ok to use. 

Make sure yo arrive at least the day before your cruise.  On international flight I would arrive 2 days before just incase of any delays.

Try to fit all that you re taking in a carry on and one suitcase.  It is hard traveling around Europe with lots of luggage.

You will be on the cruise, so it will be assumed by the Bahamian Government that you are vaccinated.  The other inoculations you never be asked to prove those.  Most people that travel will have those others you mentioned  as precautionary measures.

It will have to be a proctored test.  You can do the home testing.  What country are you traveling from?

Barcelona airport has testing, you could do it when you arrive.