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CruisinUpinLife

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  1. @twangster photos are always a sure way to brighten your day! And make you wish you were on the ship.
  2. Thank you @AshleyDillo BUT the thought of calling....not looking forward to doing that....but I guess you have to do what you have to do sometimes.
  3. Also, GTY rooms are the same way-make sure you are 100% comfortable getting at least that room any where you see that room on the ship. GTY reservations are cheaper but will not be worth it if you are not ok with getting whatever you are dealt.
  4. Unfortunately, what RC tells you is likely true. When you do RoyalUp, they are likely immediately booking your previous room to someone else. That is how they fill the ship-it's a logistics and money making game for Royal. We did RoyalUp because we were currently on deck 2 in an oceanview room and felt the minimum bid for the upgrade was worth it. My only concern was getting the deck below the pool but felt we would manage even if that happened. RoyalUp is a risk and you have to weigh that into your decision to make a bid. Always read the fine print and do your research before you decide to bid.
  5. While my husband and I do not get the internet package (we enjoy being off the grid on cruises), I've read so many reviews on here that the internet functionality is mixed depending on the ship, where it's going, etc. I'm sorry you experienced it on the poor end. Given you were on Allure, I would have thought it would work the best for you on that ship with your itinerary vs an Alaskan cruise. Did you try it out at Coco Cay? People have said the internet there is much better than the ship. Also, like with all internet connections, it is depends on volume of users at the time you are trying to use it. I'm sorry your experience was not as you had hoped. I hope you were able to get some assistance to improve your cruise experience while you were on the ship.
  6. I would highly recommend you use a reliable to you source for weather at the ports for your trip. Royal does have a great weather team but not sure their app is the best tool given it's not always accurate with activities, etc.
  7. Is today the day the Allure out of Galveston schedule will come out?!????!????! I am hoping so!
  8. Yes, the MDR holiday meal experience was not that great. I wish they would just make what they normally make. I feel like it's because they do not make a lot of the holiday items any other time of the year. They should just stick to what they are good at, which is not ham and turkey.
  9. When my now husband and I were in Cayman in December 2016, we just walked off, found a taxi who took us to a beach club of sorts along the 7 mile beach. Unfortunately, I do not recall the name of it but it was beautiful. We just enjoyed a very chill no frills relaxing on the beach. They had food and drinks that I recall being expensive in my opinion so we did not purchase. I cannot recall if there was an entrance fee or not-probably was. Again, sorry I am so fuzzy on the details-was just living in the moment.
  10. @Matt Is this because those ships do not have any venues in the aft that new ships have so your view is only ocean? I have not been on many ships and wanting to get an understanding of why that would be.
  11. This was a great review of FOTS and the itinerary. I am on on her final pre amp voyage on Jan 5th. I cannot wait! Different itinerary for us but seeing all the reviews about the ABC islands has me wanting to do that itinerary sometime in the future as well.
  12. 730am may seem ambitious but that is what it will be assuming no issues getting to the port. Being that you booked with RC, they are going to prioritize getting you off and on your way. You may even meet in a particular location for this shore excursion on the ship so that they can be as efficient as possible getting you off and loaded into the transportation vehicles.
  13. Is the transportation excursion booked via Royal Caribbean Cruise Planner or third party?
  14. Note that they issue GTY rooms whenever....there is no set date. I noticed mine several months before our cruise. From what I've read on here, it's anyone's guess when it will be assigned.
  15. Anyone who does what you tried to do ties up the cabin in the reservation system for a brief period (15 minutes or so) after they have backed out. It's also possible that suites will open up as people make last minute cancellations to their cruise. Royal Up is truly a logistics game for Royal to make more money by shifting people around and get the ship as filled up as possible. Just a note in your case being in Ocean View currently that a Junior or Owners Suite Royal Up will NOT grant you the double loyalty points that it would if you booked it regularly.
  16. Another thing to keep in mind are that some decks do not allow one to walk from the front to the back of the ship due to a venue or something of that nature. If you would be bothered by this or have mobility issues, you might want to make sure you are on a deck that allows you to go the full length of the ship. Otherwise, just make a note that you always need to take the forward or aft elevators/stairs and you'll be just fine.
  17. This is a truly personal preference item. Would you already be purchasing the internet for each of you to use? If yes, that has been a big reason for people to get it. Otherwise, not really. Most people have found the perks were not worth it and sometimes were no different than for someone without the key. Many have said they did not see much use in it for the shows as there was plenty of seating or for priority embarkation as if you go early or are a particular loyalty level that didn't do very much extra. The Chops lunch is in the MDR and a limited menu. I think you have to ask yourself if you feel it's worth the $525.
  18. To clarify, you are not purchasing the refreshment or deluxe beverage packages correct?
  19. I have done the Snuba experience at St Maarten. The water was a little cloudy because they had just had rain during the night which means run off. However, we still had a wonderful time and got to see a lot. The couple that run the company are amazing. My husband had a little more challenging time this time (have done snuba 1x before) but he also didn't take a piece of advice about the mask tightening that he should have. If you follow their instruction, you will do great! You will get off the ship, meet the company staff, then take a short boat ride to your location. They give instructions on the boat and you jump into the water from there. Enjoy!
  20. This is a great point and the reason why we need ALL the posts....plus more information only helps everyone, particularly those waiting to cruise. Have a wonderful trip!
  21. I've wondered that myself as I've read this blog! He does such an amazingly detailed job with his live blogs. One of the best out there!
  22. I've only been on Brilliance and Oasis so far in my memorable adult life. I would say Oasis was my favorite. This is because it was such a WOW when we got on and took the cruise. I didn't dislike our Brilliance trip as it was a great trip with my family. I still have some wonderful memories with my family on it but I wish we had done more research/been better prepared for our first cruise since the very early 90s (where I was too young to recall anything but dancing on the dance floors). However, it was obviously a wonderful enough experience that has me LOVING this mode of vacationing. We cannot wait to try out Freedom very soon! I know I want to try to do a ship of each class and find our favorite.
  23. I feel like so many people have questions on this so it's wonderful that you are providing a current experience. I hope it goes wonderfully for your group and all are able to certify!
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