Kathleen

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/05/11/excursion-focus-pearl-island-beach-escape-nassau this was on the blog from a time ago but the first comment that follows from a year ago is consistent with one other comment I have heard.

We have a Pearl Island Cabana reserved. I’ve heard a few questionable things about Pearl Island recently and wonder if it’s worth paying for Cabana or just staying on ship.

We were reassigned Jenn when Sharla was leaving. She’s been great. Sharla has decided to stay but since Jenn had already begun to work with us, we are staying with her. @Jenn G-MEI Travel

We just sailed Utopia, although not in one of these rooms, we were able to observe the long double sized balconies still exists with each one. Looking forward to sailing in the room in March.

I saw that. I don’t think I could stand the bridge they show. I will have to you tube it. Thank you.

We will be on Navigator next year and planning excursions for our 3 stops. We have already scheduled Cabo but wanting opinions on the Best or Favorite excursions for Puerto Vallarta and Mazatlan.

There is a Marriott right there at the port called Marriott Waterside. It is our favorite place to stay. We travel there a couple times a year for hockey games and really enjoy the hotel and its location. We’ve also stayed there for a cruise.

Those are usually port dependent and I’ve only sailed in and out of a few that have offered it. I’d message RC on Twitter (X) or Facebook and ask if the port you are sailing from offers port Valet like Seattle and Ft Everglades (the 2 ports I know who offer it). I find this gives you the best, researched answer.

Thank you. Found the video. Very helpful.

@WAAAYTOOO thanks!! Looking forward to hearing about it.

Calling all Utopia sailors who have sailed!! On previous Oasis class ships, Central Park balconies ending in 229 and those across from it, have had an extra large balcony. Does anyone know if this holds true for Utopia.

We currently are booked in a Grand Loft suite on Ovation and we have sailed a Grand loft suite once prior. If we had the opportunity to move to an Owners loft suite or Royal loft suite what are the real reasons pluses. Would you do so? I’ve watched videos on the rooms and I don’t see much difference except Royal loft has tub on balcony. Any help is appreciated.

We will be staying at a hotel nearby the Disney resorts in Bonnet Creek. There are just 2 of us. It appears Uber/Lyft may be our best choice. For those that used Uber or Lyft, did you reserve in advance? Did you find that reliable? Our other options would be to Uber back to airport and catch a shuttle which seems duplicative. Other private shuttle services are +$200. I’m not counting them out but want to get some opinions from my most helpful group!

We had hotel reservations for our Galveston cruise in January in Galveston. Southwest changed our plane reservation and the non stop flight into Hobby is only available in the evening with an arrival time of 950 pm. I’ve heard many say the area around Hobby is not where they would want to stay but if we choose to arrive that late, we will not want to travel to Galveston. There are earlier flights but the all leave at 615 AM. So before I changed the flights they assigned me I wanted to reach out to my knowledgeable community whose opinions I trust!!!

Recently sailed the 11 day Panama Canal cruise on Beyond on 1/29/24. Looking to see if there is a way to see the daily Calendar for that cruise or past excursions for the cruise. The cruise is listed on my app as a past cruise but doesn’t bring up details. My husband just discovered he may be able to submit some hours for his professional continuing education credits, especially those that are about the canal. If I’m unable to find a Calendar. Does any know of the name of the lecturer for the canal history. I think his first name might be Bill. Any help is much appreciated.

@Riley @smokeybandit @twangster thanks so much for all your information. We will disembark on Friday October 4 and Stay at the Fairmont Airport and fly out on Saturday October 5 at 730. We have pre Check but not Nexus. (Maybe I should look into that) Should we a lot for 2 1/2 hours or 3 hours prior to boarding to Check in and clear customs at YVR. I know this is all pretty far in advance but I’m a planner, and find that is half the fun of traveling!!!

@Riley We will fly out of Vancouver and currently can fly through DFW with a longer layover of 2 1/2 hours or flying through MSP with just 55 mins (which is not a lot of time regardless). Also we are more than likely going to stay at the Fairmont at the airport the night before.

US Citizen here. I’ll be flying home from Canada and not sure of Customs clearance upon entry airport into US. How long of a layover should we plan for? TIA

@Pattycruise thank you. Your answer was exactly what I was wondering. I have a 1 device internet package for the week. I just want to access my free Diamond day on a second device at the same time on one day. Your first scenario answers this question. Much appreciated!!

I was going to use it on one day and choose to have 2 devices at the same time on Wi-Fi without toggling back and forth. Is this a possibility or does it mess up the log in/ off process for the other dates?

I was able to save $100.00 by repricing an Alaskan excursion on Royal Caribbean and $75 total ($65 on one and $10 on the other) on two Celebrity excursions. Glad I checked again.

Thank you so much for passing that along. We had tossed about those itineraries but will definitely look closer.

I ended up booking a 9 night Spain/Portugal balcony cabin on Independence out of Southampton with refundable deposit for September 2025 for just under $3000 including taxes and port fees total for the both of us, from our travel agent. Seemed like a win/win at this point. Was glad to grab what seemed such a good deal.

Ferry would is quick and fairly easy. https://www.clippervacations.com/seattle-victoria-ferry/?mkwid=s_dc|pcrid|679089733888|pkw|victoria ferry|pmt|b&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpYKknOO_ggMVDiqtBh0Fpw0tEAAYASAAEgJavPD_BwE

We just took this same cruise in 2022. We took the Haleakala sunset excursion the first night and the hike and waterfalls the second day. We loved both.