spursfreak21

Thanks for all the tips!

Hello everyone, I have a $100 visa gift card and I’m trying to see about using it on the cruise. Is this possible? Any ideas how to use? I already purchased the DBP and an excursion. 

The cruise I’m looking at booking only visits 1 port of call - Mexico. Leaving from Galveston. On the state department website it says even with expedited it can take 12 weeks…that’s cutting it close. 

Hey all, I’m looking to book a cruise in late September 2021. My current passport expires in Feb 2022. Will I be ok? Anyone dealt with the passport expiring that close to a cruise before?

Remember, it’s almost always going to be cheaper buying ahead of time vs on board. So I’d you know you’ll buy the drink package - just buy it if you can afford it. Then monitor the sales and rebook as necessary. If you aren’t 100% sure you will buy the package then it’s ok to wait for a good price. Just don’t miss a good price and end up paying more because the price goes up and you didn’t lock in the lower price. 

What ships offer wow bands and how can you order one?

Book as soon as available on cruise planner. You can always cancel and rebook if price goes down. 

There were some sailings this summer to CocoCay from Galveston but those have been canceled. I was booked on the June 12th sailing. FWIW I was able to lift and shift to a similar sailing out of cape liberty on Oasis of the seas. Bummed I have to want a year to cruise but can’t wait to be on oasis. 

We are wearing masks for exactly the intent you referenced in the article. To prevent you from getting others sick. You may be an asymptomatic carrier or you may be infected but don’t have the symptoms yet. It’s not to protect you it’s to protect everyone else.  

A bunch of people have said masks. I think masks are going to be around for a while. I’m a bit concerned about the cruise industry if the comments here reflect a percentage of the potential cruisers. Matt’s recent Facebook poll seemed to show the same results. 

Thanks for the information! Yea TA told me there are some Sailings that do meet the qualifications.   I’m just debating on if I want to fly to NY. I would love to sail on Oasis!

Hey all! So sadly my June cruise was cancelled. I’m considering doing a lift and shift and my TA told me you can lift and shift using a different port. I originally was going to sail to CocoCay from Galveston (3 hour drive from home) but there’s no sailings to CocoCay from Galveston in 2021. My TA gave me the option of sailing on Oasis out of NY. While I would love to spend a few day’s in the city before cruising - how are the logistics for this? Which airport is best and what area is the best to stay (It’s my 10 year anniversary next year so we were thinking of doing early and seeing the sights) in the city?

Thanks in advance! Here’s to planning again!

@Matt posted the article below a little while ago- is this any reason for hope the June date is still in play? My thought process: wouldn’t they cancel all June sailings if they weren’t planning on sailing? By only canceling these two does it mean they’re still planning and shooting for June 12? I may be overthinking it!!

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/05/04/royal-caribbean-cancels-two-sailings-vision-of-the-seas-anthem-of-the-seas-repatriate

I’m booked on Enchantment to CocoCay on...wait for it...June 12th!  So happy! Hope it stands!!! 

Is that the entire contract? Sometimes insurance policies will give coverage then “take coverage away” in the Exclusions section of the policy. 
 

Note: I work in Auto Insurance...so while I’m an expert on the auto policy I just have a general understanding of other insurance policies. 

Yes I would because the garage can fill up. 

I’ve used the private company Port Parking and was happy. It’s indoor parking with shuttle to the terminal. 

Enchantment is a great ship!

I'm actually sailing this same itinerary but not until later in June.  Please take some pictures of the Daily Cruise Compass and send to @Matt when you get back so we can take a look at all the activities!

Having said that, you can see prior Enchantment Cruse Planners at the link below.  This can give you an idea of some of what the ship has to offer.  Yes, there's no water slides or things like that, but there's still plenty to do on Enchantment.  My wife and I had a blast on our cruise last summer, so much so we did not hesitate to book on Enchantment again this summer.

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass

I think this is the link you were referring to.  Lots of good information.

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/568-all-things-galveston-answers-to-your-questions/&tab=comments#comment-5576

Has anyone had their server say they can’t make them anymore? Last summer I asked for savory bites and the MDR server told me they don’t make those anymore. 

I'm on this same itinerary a few weeks after you.  Normally most of the cruises out of Galveston go down south to Mexico and that region so I jumped on this when I saw a CocoCay from Galveston! 

On our last cruise my wife and I discovered we were in dire need of a luggage upgrade, as ours was falling apart.

What brands does everyone recommend? I found some "American Tourister" (who are apparently owed by Samsonite) sets at Costco, has anyone used or owned this brand?  Any other recommendations? I'm trying not to spend an arm and a leg.

There are definitely some signs of her age showing. I would say that most of that are on the exterior of the ship. Most of the interior areas are fine. You wouldn’t notice it unless you were looking with a fine tooth comb. Obviously there’s less of the flashy type of things to do like water slides and specialty restaurants. I sailed on her last July and will be on her again this coming June. She’s a great ship and I had a great experience. 

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the feedback!

Hey all. I’m going to be on Enchantment this summer and plan on booking my next cruise on board. I’ve only cruised from Galveston and since that’s driving distance from where I live it’s easy to plan. If I’m looking to book for summer of 2021 what’s a good strategy considering most airlines don’t have their schedules released by then. Do you just book the cruise and hope you can find an reasonable accompanying flight later?