Bean79

If only there was a way to remind people to wash your hands??!!
Oh Wait....
 
 

Yep 2003, still carry it in my wallet.

That is correct.

Yeah this is happening to me now. Casino cruise has been paid in full since Feb, now shows a remaining balance of $679.39!! And my cruise is in 2 days. WTH Royal IT?🤔

Yeah this is happening to me now. Casino cruise has been paid in full since Feb, now shows a remaining balance of $679.39!! And my cruise is in 2 days. WTH Royal IT?🤔

Except on Wonder in Port Canaveral last April when we encountered a contract terminal employee who threatened to call security over if we didn't get in the 'correct' boarding queue, despite showing him boarding docs/Set Sail Passes indicating we were in a Jr. suite.
He must also have been an HOA president..........................

Walk your bags off the ship and get a rental car.

Walk your bags off the ship and get a rental car.

I did the rental car thing which allowed me to stop at a Target and replenish sunscreen and other things.  
Plenty of time.  No need to rush.

I wasn't going to book Utopia, but with new seats in the terminal, I'm booking STAT!

I hope Theron posts the final outcome, and not just a post rant and leave. Very bad situation to be in.

Maya Chan……you’re welcome!

You could find stuff like that on any ship more than 10 years old

I just want to see people having a good time, while being respectful of all other cruiser's. How you look, dress, etc, is not of any importance to me. How you  treat fellow passengers and respect the rules of our shared experience is all that matters to me. It's your life, you get to live it, nobody else.
I cruise on Royal Caribbean and that's how this passenger thinks. 

Well I am the complete opposite of you. I am very disappointed as Labadee is one of my favorite stops. The violence in Haiti is pretty isolated to Port-au-Prince and no where near Labadee. It like saying you wouldn't visit a remote coastal sea town in Maine due to civil unrest in NYC... The 2 places are just so disconnected from each other. That being said, you are entitled to your views and I am mine. I can respect you not wanting to go .
 

Lost me at "left my dog at home alone".  Dogs are not cats.  They can't be left alone with someone stopping by daily.  Maybe that works for a cat, not a dog, not for any length of cruise.
"Smoking area on deck 5 and 9"
What ship has a smoking area on deck 9?
"Advanced internet"
What is Advanced internet?  There is only one package.
But seriously, I can't get over leaving a dog at home alone.  

Back pack, carry on, purse, your pocket, luggage

After our poor experience on the Carnival Mardi Gras last month, my wife and I have talked several times about what we didn't like.  I think the biggest overall disappointment is the evolution that has come not just to Carnival, but all of mainstream cruising.  We don't want an "app" we have to schedule everything we do.  In fact, other than touching base with the people at home once or twice during the week, we want to put our phones in the safe and leave them there.  We don't want "My Time Dining".  We much prefer the same table with the same waiter and assistant, a paper menu in a nice folder, at the same time each night.
We like a daily ship newspaper and schedule on our bed each night and announcements delivered by the Captain at noon each day.
We are forced to live our lives on our phones and laptops.  Vacation is a way for us to get away from technology.
Several years ago, we had to come to grips with the idea of automatic gratuities.  We didn't like it at first because some passengers took advantage of the workers by poorly tipping or not tipping at all.  We adapted and now see that is better.  We still be sure to bring a few extra 20s on board for those we recognize for good service.
To us, this new way of cruising is not better.  We will, in all likelihood, become "former" cruisers rather than adapt.  There are lots of land based vacations out there.
Technology does not make the cruise line better able to serve its current customers.  It allows the cruise line to jam more people onto the ship and "serve" them with less staff.  Sad to us.
As an additional rant, who in their right mind builds a new cruise ship without a Shuffleboard Court and an unusable walking/jogging track but with a roller coaster at sea that can't be used most days?  Carnival, that's who.  The others are sure to follow.
Anyone agree?  Or are we just spoiled Americans?
 

I agree with others. Buy the stock if you want to invest in the company long term. Their stock price was around $130 pre-pandemic, but they didn't have the debt they have now. Cheers.

This is the info I go when I booked for upcoming Jan cruise.
  RESORT INSTRUCTIONS   **Please ignore the small pyramid once you leave the shops.   Once you get into the Port Complex follow the map I send. If not, you will get frustrated, the Port is making everyone walk by all of the shops to exit. Kind of like a maze. You will find the way outside the Port complex. They just moved the gate closer to our location. Walk is the same, but we are only 209 steps from the new gate location. cruise line will hand out a shopping map of the Port. Please be patient. This is Mexico.   The walk is approx. 1/4 mile long with lots of rest stop available. No rush to get to us.   Walk through the center promenade toward the fake Pyramid straight ahead. We meet just behind the pyramid.   English speaking Maya Chan Representative in uniform, waiting for you. As in all ports of call, there will be sales people trying to sell you tours. Please do not let them deter you.   If you arrive later you will be responsible for your taxi ride here. Taxi are charging $ 30.00 to come here. That is per taxi. Not per person   If you have any special diet restrictions or needs, please email me before you come here. Closest store is 3 hours away. We won’t to make sure we can be ready.   Meeting time: PLEASE GO BY YOUR SHIPS TIME   WE DO OUR BEST TO BE AT THE PORT 1/2 HOUR AFTER YOUR SHIPS SCHEDULED DOCKING. We will be at our location for a maximum of 2 hours.   FOR OUR EARLY SHIPS, WE WILL BE AT THE PORT AT 7:30AM.   PLEASE DONT COME EARLY.   LOTS OF SHIPS HAVE BEEN DOCKING AT DIFFERENT TIMES THAN WE HAVE ON OUR PORT SCHEDULE. DOCKING THREE SHIPS TAKES TIME. IF YOU ARE STUCK WHILE OTHER SHIPS ARE DOCKING, WE WILL WAIT LONGER.   Once at the meeting point, please check in with our representative who will arrange for your taxi transportation and get you on your way. The journey typically takes between 20 minutes and half an hour. You will pass through a housing area, locally referred to as “The Casitas”, and then make your way through the busy pueblo of Mahahual. Local taxis and transportation buses bring ship guests to the pueblo where vendors try to sell visitors on a specific restaurant or beach area. This is not Maya Chan. It is not common, but there have been times when locals try to convince our guests that they need to get out of the taxi to go to Maya Chan. This is not true.   After leaving Mahahual, the road becomes a sandy beach thoroughfare. This is actually a state highway and runs right along the water’s edge. Full sized public buses transit this road several times a day. The government has been doing a good job of keeping the road maintained, although the rainy season usually creates potholes and the occasional river. Please do not be alarmed; the journey is half the experience.  And at least it’s not your car being abused. Maya Chan Beach is a few miles down this road. Hang in there. It’s going to be a great day.      A few reminders:   We have two dogs and two cats. They are our pets and very friendly and love people If you cannot or don’t want to be around pets, please email me and I will refund you in full.   If your ship cancels for any reason, you will receive a full refund. If we are in a named storm or it looks like it will be a rainy day, you will have the option of canceling at the port for a full refund, or joining us for our rainy day schedule. We have protected areas and it rarely rains all day long. Keep in mind, if it is raining at the port, it might not be raining at Maya Chan. Rainy day activities typically include tequila seminars, beer tasting, salsa making, floaty races, and kayak or snorkel tours in the rain. You will have a fun day and get to enjoy food and libations you won’t be finding on your ship. Once you are in a taxi and on your way, there will be no refunds. It rains here a little every day, which is a good thing.   Refunds are processed within ten days of your anticipated arrival date. They will automatically go back into your Paypal account or onto your credit card. For a full disclosure of cancelations and refunds, please refer to your guest instructions or visit our web site at www.mayachanbeach.com.   Do to the storms we have got hit with we recommend bringing some cheap water shoes and wear them in all of your Ports of call. We all still continue to get debris coming.   If you requested special food, please when you arrive, tell our Manager so we will have it ready when you are ready. That would include any children food requests. We only make those on request.   Please remember to bring a ship towel with you as well as sun block and a sun hat.   We are not able to take any credit card purchases at this time. If you would like a beach massage, they are available for $25 per half hour, $45 for a full hour. You pay the masseuse directly and they only take cash.   Please refrain from tipping our staff members individually. There will be a tip box, (Love Box) available at the end of the day to show your appreciation for good service. Our staff prefers to share all tips equally as there are many people working hard even behind the scenes to make sure your day is as perfect as possible.   Shortly after lunch, an English speaking staff member will ask what time you would like to return to the ship. You will have your choice of times. Once we have your request, there is no need to worry further as we will keep track of the time and let you know a half hour before your ride arrives. Remember, this is Mexico, and timeliness might be challenging. Be patient. You will not be late for your ship. If it gets close, we drive you ourselves.     If for any reason you need to get in touch with us, call US: 619-820-2793 Our cell service is limited; however we are always on line. Sending an email is the best possible way to contact us.   Have a great journey to your ships and have a great cruise. We’ll be waiting for you.   Mark, Jane, David , and Julie and the entire Maya Chan Beach Staff   www.mayachanbeach.com Km. 6.5 South Carretera Mahahual-Xcalak  Costa Maya, Mahahual, Q. Roo, Mexico Phone USA 619-820-2793 Maya Chan Beach          MEETING INSTRUCTIONS ‘  Meeting Instructions Guide 2022   The port of Costa Maya is privately owned, local companies do not have access to the port or the commercial areas around the terminal. All guests using any local service must exit the port area to find their service providers.   The Port here is very large.  Much larger than in other Ports of Call  The walk is just under ¼ mile just to get out of the Port Complex.  We are just outside the second security gate.  If you have walking challenges, I know, I do, you may want to come early and rest along the way inside the Port.  Lots of shops, seating and refreshments. Walk is about ¼ mile.   We are outside the Port Complex :   • After you disembark, walk or take the trolley ( if working ) to the terminal building, entering through the arch.   We won’t see any exit signs. They also want to keep guests inside the complex and may close off an exit and not tell anyone.   •  This is the quickest and less crowded way to get through the maze.  Once you get through that maze, you will walk through two security gate locations.   After you exit the Port’s security gates• Walk down the center promenade towards the genuine authentic fake Mayan Pyramid.  This is a three story tall structure straight ahead. We are just behind the Pyramid

This is the info I go when I booked for upcoming Jan cruise.
  RESORT INSTRUCTIONS   **Please ignore the small pyramid once you leave the shops.   Once you get into the Port Complex follow the map I send. If not, you will get frustrated, the Port is making everyone walk by all of the shops to exit. Kind of like a maze. You will find the way outside the Port complex. They just moved the gate closer to our location. Walk is the same, but we are only 209 steps from the new gate location. cruise line will hand out a shopping map of the Port. Please be patient. This is Mexico.   The walk is approx. 1/4 mile long with lots of rest stop available. No rush to get to us.   Walk through the center promenade toward the fake Pyramid straight ahead. We meet just behind the pyramid.   English speaking Maya Chan Representative in uniform, waiting for you. As in all ports of call, there will be sales people trying to sell you tours. Please do not let them deter you.   If you arrive later you will be responsible for your taxi ride here. Taxi are charging $ 30.00 to come here. That is per taxi. Not per person   If you have any special diet restrictions or needs, please email me before you come here. Closest store is 3 hours away. We won’t to make sure we can be ready.   Meeting time: PLEASE GO BY YOUR SHIPS TIME   WE DO OUR BEST TO BE AT THE PORT 1/2 HOUR AFTER YOUR SHIPS SCHEDULED DOCKING. We will be at our location for a maximum of 2 hours.   FOR OUR EARLY SHIPS, WE WILL BE AT THE PORT AT 7:30AM.   PLEASE DONT COME EARLY.   LOTS OF SHIPS HAVE BEEN DOCKING AT DIFFERENT TIMES THAN WE HAVE ON OUR PORT SCHEDULE. DOCKING THREE SHIPS TAKES TIME. IF YOU ARE STUCK WHILE OTHER SHIPS ARE DOCKING, WE WILL WAIT LONGER.   Once at the meeting point, please check in with our representative who will arrange for your taxi transportation and get you on your way. The journey typically takes between 20 minutes and half an hour. You will pass through a housing area, locally referred to as “The Casitas”, and then make your way through the busy pueblo of Mahahual. Local taxis and transportation buses bring ship guests to the pueblo where vendors try to sell visitors on a specific restaurant or beach area. This is not Maya Chan. It is not common, but there have been times when locals try to convince our guests that they need to get out of the taxi to go to Maya Chan. This is not true.   After leaving Mahahual, the road becomes a sandy beach thoroughfare. This is actually a state highway and runs right along the water’s edge. Full sized public buses transit this road several times a day. The government has been doing a good job of keeping the road maintained, although the rainy season usually creates potholes and the occasional river. Please do not be alarmed; the journey is half the experience.  And at least it’s not your car being abused. Maya Chan Beach is a few miles down this road. Hang in there. It’s going to be a great day.      A few reminders:   We have two dogs and two cats. They are our pets and very friendly and love people If you cannot or don’t want to be around pets, please email me and I will refund you in full.   If your ship cancels for any reason, you will receive a full refund. If we are in a named storm or it looks like it will be a rainy day, you will have the option of canceling at the port for a full refund, or joining us for our rainy day schedule. We have protected areas and it rarely rains all day long. Keep in mind, if it is raining at the port, it might not be raining at Maya Chan. Rainy day activities typically include tequila seminars, beer tasting, salsa making, floaty races, and kayak or snorkel tours in the rain. You will have a fun day and get to enjoy food and libations you won’t be finding on your ship. Once you are in a taxi and on your way, there will be no refunds. It rains here a little every day, which is a good thing.   Refunds are processed within ten days of your anticipated arrival date. They will automatically go back into your Paypal account or onto your credit card. For a full disclosure of cancelations and refunds, please refer to your guest instructions or visit our web site at www.mayachanbeach.com.   Do to the storms we have got hit with we recommend bringing some cheap water shoes and wear them in all of your Ports of call. We all still continue to get debris coming.   If you requested special food, please when you arrive, tell our Manager so we will have it ready when you are ready. That would include any children food requests. We only make those on request.   Please remember to bring a ship towel with you as well as sun block and a sun hat.   We are not able to take any credit card purchases at this time. If you would like a beach massage, they are available for $25 per half hour, $45 for a full hour. You pay the masseuse directly and they only take cash.   Please refrain from tipping our staff members individually. There will be a tip box, (Love Box) available at the end of the day to show your appreciation for good service. Our staff prefers to share all tips equally as there are many people working hard even behind the scenes to make sure your day is as perfect as possible.   Shortly after lunch, an English speaking staff member will ask what time you would like to return to the ship. You will have your choice of times. Once we have your request, there is no need to worry further as we will keep track of the time and let you know a half hour before your ride arrives. Remember, this is Mexico, and timeliness might be challenging. Be patient. You will not be late for your ship. If it gets close, we drive you ourselves.     If for any reason you need to get in touch with us, call US: 619-820-2793 Our cell service is limited; however we are always on line. Sending an email is the best possible way to contact us.   Have a great journey to your ships and have a great cruise. We’ll be waiting for you.   Mark, Jane, David , and Julie and the entire Maya Chan Beach Staff   www.mayachanbeach.com Km. 6.5 South Carretera Mahahual-Xcalak  Costa Maya, Mahahual, Q. Roo, Mexico Phone USA 619-820-2793 Maya Chan Beach          MEETING INSTRUCTIONS ‘  Meeting Instructions Guide 2022   The port of Costa Maya is privately owned, local companies do not have access to the port or the commercial areas around the terminal. All guests using any local service must exit the port area to find their service providers.   The Port here is very large.  Much larger than in other Ports of Call  The walk is just under ¼ mile just to get out of the Port Complex.  We are just outside the second security gate.  If you have walking challenges, I know, I do, you may want to come early and rest along the way inside the Port.  Lots of shops, seating and refreshments. Walk is about ¼ mile.   We are outside the Port Complex :   • After you disembark, walk or take the trolley ( if working ) to the terminal building, entering through the arch.   We won’t see any exit signs. They also want to keep guests inside the complex and may close off an exit and not tell anyone.   •  This is the quickest and less crowded way to get through the maze.  Once you get through that maze, you will walk through two security gate locations.   After you exit the Port’s security gates• Walk down the center promenade towards the genuine authentic fake Mayan Pyramid.  This is a three story tall structure straight ahead. We are just behind the Pyramid

The food and service was amazing! The massages are a great deal. The drinks were better on the ship IMHO. Do not go if they are experiencing a big sargassum problem.

This is the info I go when I booked for upcoming Jan cruise.
  RESORT INSTRUCTIONS   **Please ignore the small pyramid once you leave the shops.   Once you get into the Port Complex follow the map I send. If not, you will get frustrated, the Port is making everyone walk by all of the shops to exit. Kind of like a maze. You will find the way outside the Port complex. They just moved the gate closer to our location. Walk is the same, but we are only 209 steps from the new gate location. cruise line will hand out a shopping map of the Port. Please be patient. This is Mexico.   The walk is approx. 1/4 mile long with lots of rest stop available. No rush to get to us.   Walk through the center promenade toward the fake Pyramid straight ahead. We meet just behind the pyramid.   English speaking Maya Chan Representative in uniform, waiting for you. As in all ports of call, there will be sales people trying to sell you tours. Please do not let them deter you.   If you arrive later you will be responsible for your taxi ride here. Taxi are charging $ 30.00 to come here. That is per taxi. Not per person   If you have any special diet restrictions or needs, please email me before you come here. Closest store is 3 hours away. We won’t to make sure we can be ready.   Meeting time: PLEASE GO BY YOUR SHIPS TIME   WE DO OUR BEST TO BE AT THE PORT 1/2 HOUR AFTER YOUR SHIPS SCHEDULED DOCKING. We will be at our location for a maximum of 2 hours.   FOR OUR EARLY SHIPS, WE WILL BE AT THE PORT AT 7:30AM.   PLEASE DONT COME EARLY.   LOTS OF SHIPS HAVE BEEN DOCKING AT DIFFERENT TIMES THAN WE HAVE ON OUR PORT SCHEDULE. DOCKING THREE SHIPS TAKES TIME. IF YOU ARE STUCK WHILE OTHER SHIPS ARE DOCKING, WE WILL WAIT LONGER.   Once at the meeting point, please check in with our representative who will arrange for your taxi transportation and get you on your way. The journey typically takes between 20 minutes and half an hour. You will pass through a housing area, locally referred to as “The Casitas”, and then make your way through the busy pueblo of Mahahual. Local taxis and transportation buses bring ship guests to the pueblo where vendors try to sell visitors on a specific restaurant or beach area. This is not Maya Chan. It is not common, but there have been times when locals try to convince our guests that they need to get out of the taxi to go to Maya Chan. This is not true.   After leaving Mahahual, the road becomes a sandy beach thoroughfare. This is actually a state highway and runs right along the water’s edge. Full sized public buses transit this road several times a day. The government has been doing a good job of keeping the road maintained, although the rainy season usually creates potholes and the occasional river. Please do not be alarmed; the journey is half the experience.  And at least it’s not your car being abused. Maya Chan Beach is a few miles down this road. Hang in there. It’s going to be a great day.      A few reminders:   We have two dogs and two cats. They are our pets and very friendly and love people If you cannot or don’t want to be around pets, please email me and I will refund you in full.   If your ship cancels for any reason, you will receive a full refund. If we are in a named storm or it looks like it will be a rainy day, you will have the option of canceling at the port for a full refund, or joining us for our rainy day schedule. We have protected areas and it rarely rains all day long. Keep in mind, if it is raining at the port, it might not be raining at Maya Chan. Rainy day activities typically include tequila seminars, beer tasting, salsa making, floaty races, and kayak or snorkel tours in the rain. You will have a fun day and get to enjoy food and libations you won’t be finding on your ship. Once you are in a taxi and on your way, there will be no refunds. It rains here a little every day, which is a good thing.   Refunds are processed within ten days of your anticipated arrival date. They will automatically go back into your Paypal account or onto your credit card. For a full disclosure of cancelations and refunds, please refer to your guest instructions or visit our web site at www.mayachanbeach.com.   Do to the storms we have got hit with we recommend bringing some cheap water shoes and wear them in all of your Ports of call. We all still continue to get debris coming.   If you requested special food, please when you arrive, tell our Manager so we will have it ready when you are ready. That would include any children food requests. We only make those on request.   Please remember to bring a ship towel with you as well as sun block and a sun hat.   We are not able to take any credit card purchases at this time. If you would like a beach massage, they are available for $25 per half hour, $45 for a full hour. You pay the masseuse directly and they only take cash.   Please refrain from tipping our staff members individually. There will be a tip box, (Love Box) available at the end of the day to show your appreciation for good service. Our staff prefers to share all tips equally as there are many people working hard even behind the scenes to make sure your day is as perfect as possible.   Shortly after lunch, an English speaking staff member will ask what time you would like to return to the ship. You will have your choice of times. Once we have your request, there is no need to worry further as we will keep track of the time and let you know a half hour before your ride arrives. Remember, this is Mexico, and timeliness might be challenging. Be patient. You will not be late for your ship. If it gets close, we drive you ourselves.     If for any reason you need to get in touch with us, call US: 619-820-2793 Our cell service is limited; however we are always on line. Sending an email is the best possible way to contact us.   Have a great journey to your ships and have a great cruise. We’ll be waiting for you.   Mark, Jane, David , and Julie and the entire Maya Chan Beach Staff   www.mayachanbeach.com Km. 6.5 South Carretera Mahahual-Xcalak  Costa Maya, Mahahual, Q. Roo, Mexico Phone USA 619-820-2793 Maya Chan Beach          MEETING INSTRUCTIONS ‘  Meeting Instructions Guide 2022   The port of Costa Maya is privately owned, local companies do not have access to the port or the commercial areas around the terminal. All guests using any local service must exit the port area to find their service providers.   The Port here is very large.  Much larger than in other Ports of Call  The walk is just under ¼ mile just to get out of the Port Complex.  We are just outside the second security gate.  If you have walking challenges, I know, I do, you may want to come early and rest along the way inside the Port.  Lots of shops, seating and refreshments. Walk is about ¼ mile.   We are outside the Port Complex :   • After you disembark, walk or take the trolley ( if working ) to the terminal building, entering through the arch.   We won’t see any exit signs. They also want to keep guests inside the complex and may close off an exit and not tell anyone.   •  This is the quickest and less crowded way to get through the maze.  Once you get through that maze, you will walk through two security gate locations.   After you exit the Port’s security gates• Walk down the center promenade towards the genuine authentic fake Mayan Pyramid.  This is a three story tall structure straight ahead. We are just behind the Pyramid

Some bartenders know it as a Royal margarita. Patron Tequila, Cointreau, sweet and sour or lime and orange juice with a floater of Grand Mariner.

Some bartenders know it as a Royal margarita. Patron Tequila, Cointreau, sweet and sour or lime and orange juice with a floater of Grand Mariner.