Jakejosa

Thank you!

I will be in a similar situation next week. Do you know how RC determines which card to credit for port charges? Do they use the actual card that paid the charges or does it go to the card used on board? Thanks!

Are the drinks and snacks provided in the room/mini bar an extra charge if you have the premium drink package?

Haha, seems obvious once you know. Let’s hope RC doesn’t devolve into IDB’s

What are IDB’s? Can’t figure out this acronym!

interesting...

Does anyone know if the guests impacted by these “oversold” cruises are booked in “guarantee” cabins or are these guests in assigned cabins?

Yes, we were able to leave our things on the bus.

I have two (hopefully helpful) comments. 1. If you want to arrive early and don't mind standing in line in case they enforce check in time, go for it! Yes, it is annoying to deal with a crowded terminal, but I won't judge you! 2. Even though you missed the 45 day check in, additional check in spots DO open up. I have had luck with this multiple times. I have seen earlier times appear 1 week before departure. Just keep checking the app and you might get lucky.

Let’s hope Royal is reaping some of those rewards!

Hi Twangster! Exactly, that is why we pay to park at Park Port Canaveral with shuttle included. This certainty won’t ruin my cruise! However, I wish I would have known of the late shuttle start when booking so I could have found another option.

Good to know! I only went out of Port Canaveral once before Covid, but many times since the restart. This is the 1st at full capacity. I understand the crowd control, but this minimizes my Key benefits if I can’t get to the port by my assigned embarkation time and board in time for The Key lunch. I will have to research other parking options for the future.

I got this email from Park Port Canaveral today. Not happy! We have early embarkation time and The Key lunch. Anyone have recommendations for alternate parking?

Received this email today from Park Port Canaveral. Anyone else get this? Not at all happy about this. We have an early embarkation time and The Key lunch. Anyone know of another parking alternative? Don’t want to park at the port in case it is sold out, and it’s more expensive.

Thank you, this is exactly what I needed to know!

Hi Everyone! I have a sailing coming up with Key benefits and the welcome letter has me a bit confused. Has anyone used The Key recently that can clarify how show seating works on Oasis Class (Wonder of the Seas)? I have only cruised with The Key during reduced capacity and we were let in early to shows with the suite and Diamond etc. guests. The letter below seems to indicate a reserved section where we could show up before open seating and sit in a reserved section similar to how Star Class guests are seatd. Any clarification is greatly appreciated!

I should have done more research before booking blue lagoon in Nassau. Glad I can save someone else with my terrible experience! We did Pearl Island VIP on a subsequent visit to Nassau and it was very nice. Our only complaint was that it wasn't long enough.

Any recommendations for when they are sold out? I am on the group cruise in Dec, but booked before I knew it was group cruise , so of course Maya Chan is sold out. I am really missing out on the Maya Chan group visit! I had a trip to Baccalar booked, but RC cancelled it with the change in port dates. The other Baccalar excursions have a weight limit and are slightly under what my DH currently weighs. Ideas and tips appreciated!

Yes! Chacchoben & Blue Lagoon was one of our top excursions ever! We plan to repeat it when we go back.

Definitely not worth the upgrade if your goal is to have a nice swimming area. We did the VIP and the area they placed us in was not suitable to even get in the water. There were large coral-like boulders that prevent you from getting into the water. Some places the rocks are flat enough to walk on and get your feet wet. The surf was very very rough and when you combine that with the rocks, it really was not suitable for swimming. Our guide pointed out an alternate area for swimming as we walked to the VIP area, but you have to descend very steep steps into the water to access it. We did not care for the overall experience at Blue Lagoon as it is very commercialized and we felt like cattle being herded the whole time. That being said, the non-VIP area would be better for swimming.

Anyone know when formal night is? Looking to book specialty dining and don’t want to miss formal night in the MDR. Thanks!!

Hi Everyone! I am trying to print my calendar for my upcoming cruise. In the "old" cruise planner, I could print my week on one page. This would list arrival/departure times for each port as well as start time for excursions and other items on my calendar. I would appreciate any tips on how to do this in the "new" cruise planner. I like to take this with me on the trip to help plan my show bookings and dinner reservations. Thanks!

Would you mind sharing who this great TA is?

Definitely switching agents!

Correct, refunded.