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Captain Your Speed Boat, Snorkel & Beach COZUMEL, MEXICO DURATION: 4 HOURS $93.99USD Adult $64.99USD Child We will be in Coz this April and want to go snorkeling. The above option looked fun but we want spectator snorkeling. We are resigned to Royal only excursions due to Covid. The group is comprised of three middle aged married couples, so no kids anymore. If you have a better snorkeling option through Royal we would appreciate it. Also looking for anyone that has tried this excursion to comment. Thanks!

On Allure December 2020 we couldn't get into Costa Maya because the NCL ship was pinned against the dock by waves. We cruised right up to the port and you could see the waves crashing on the ship. It was a rough sea day with the pools and tubs splashing over. My wife is prone to motion sickness and we stayed topside which worked out for her with some meds. We did our 4 mile walk on the track and it felt more like 5 with all the stumbling, note no booze yet that day.

Nope...... ZZ Top's Master of Sparks! RIP Dusty

Same!

Back in the day, they would cut down a Sequoia drill a hole in it and make straws. Man the good old days.

So when we get onboard we should know our cabana number? It sounds like from your post all the Beach Club cabanas are waterfront so no worries. Any tips about the CCay Beach Club land cabanas? Thanks!!!

Hello fellow cruiseheads, How are the cabanas assigned? When we purchased an on land beach club cabana the person on the phone couldn't give us a cabana number. We have looked at Matt's map of the CocoCay cabanas and would prefer an ocean front one. When will we know our cabana number? Thanks!

We are full tilt vacationers, the lads say "we don't take vacations, we go on trips." We are on an empty nest cruise for the first time with two other couples that are dear friends. I'm trying to tone it down a bit and take things slower. Smell the flowers and relax. This could happen and fall under something new to try or more than likely will be a never happen. I think I need a relaxation coach!

Not at all! I'm trying not to jinx it by putting in the next cruise tagline! April 16, 2022 Cheers!

Strange still on my Cruise planner! Perfect Day Cococay Wave Jet Tour - Driver A PERFECT DAY COCOCAY, BAHAMAS DURATION: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES Go full octane on an exhilarating tour around CocoCay and the Berry Islands as you drive… From*$109.00USD Adult $109.00USD Child

Will price drops occur with 2 ships at C. Cay? Doesn't booking a cabana create more scarcity and drive prices up? I understand you can always get a refund, but I'm wondering if you are sort of working against yourself? Thanks for all the great tips!

I can't answer your Jet Ski query but we are on Allure 4/16/22. We also had a schedule change and the cruise planner just today populated Coco Cay. Good luck! Welcome to the cruise society for happy vacationers!

We are on the Allure and the Freedom is scheduled for the same day (April 21, 2022) at C.C. The Beach Club full day pass is $200 per person. Given the crowd level on the island do you think the price is warranted? I know this is hard to answer but would you spend the money to get into the club? The over water cabanas are out of reach at $1,700 and the regular cabanas in the club are $1,400. We are a group of three couples if that helps.

Thank you! We are sailing on Allure over this Easter and your report is appreciated! She should be full by then.

I envy you,those zip off always rubbed me the wrong way. My lads love the zip off shorts!

We had free champagne around midnight on New Years Eve, and free is my favorite kind! The cruise was a great way to welcome the New Year.

The other couples do complicate things but we want to cruise together and have a shared experience. I wish Royal was being more transparent about what is going on with Allure. I'm wondering if they are going to complete the refurb, or if they are moving her elsewhere. I thought the move to Texas was in Oct. 2022. Wondering if @Matt has the inside skinny?

We were booked on Allure on the 8 Night Eastern Caribbean over Easter this coming April. We got an email saying we were being moved to a Allure 6 Night West C. on the same start date. When talking to Royal folks on the phone they are saying we are being moved to a 5Night Western C. on Wonder and it is now a day earlier. We need to figure out if we can affordably move our flights or get our money back. The problem is no one from Royal will promise that the cruise dates are firm. Royal says everything will be announced on Oct. 20th, which is the same day we loose the refund. Does anyone know what is happening? To make it a little more complicated our great rate flight was just cancelled and flying over Easter isn't a bargain. Did I mention we have two other couples joining us! The rate we have right now is quite low around $1.900.00 for a Jr. Suite and our friends are in Ocean View Balconies for $1,600.00. If we moved to Symphony 7 Night it would be $2,400 for an ocean view balcony. Any thoughts or suggestions appreciated.

We are sailing with two other couples on Allure in April 2022. The other couples are in Ocean View Balcony rooms and have had price drops of about $700, so their price is about $1600 for an 8 night cruise. When we booked in October 2020, a Junior Suite was less expensive than an Ocean View Balcony, so we booked the Junior Suite. We have only seen a $49 price reduction and are now paying 2X what the Ocean View Balcony friends are paying. We are on the phone right now with Royal checking our price again. No change in price for us, the JR and all suites are sold out. Keep checking folks it's like Christmas when the rebate fairy smiles on you!

No luck today but saved a little over $200 on our next cruise in the past by rebooking's. Thanks for the heads up and keep cruising!

...and another angle is the motion sickness issue, if you need to be amidships then book your room. Another thought is if you are a light sleeper and noise above can impact your sleep, book your room. Most of the seasoned folks here seem no to be effected by these issues but as always ymmv.