RG306

As generous as Royal is being about cancellations, airlines and hotels are not and insurance isn't covering it so many people like ourselves are out a fair amount of money if they don't cruise.  I'm more frustrated by the significant price drops on our sailing that are available to new bookings only.  It would be nice if Royal actually allowed us to upgrade or gave onboard credit for sailing.  We'll see what the upcoming weeks bring and will make a decision about our April sailing.

who are working especially hard during this Covidilemma - waiting on hold with the cruise companies (ALL of them!), rebooking, refunding, repricing, upgrading - WHATEVER.  I imagine they are all putting in LOTS of extra hours to help their clients.  (We're looking at you, M.E.I. folks, but also so many more of the great ones out there!).
We appreciate you!

I booked through an agent who said she gave it her all today and they wouldn't budge. ?

We used porters on disembarkation and it made a world of difference. I think it may be that we had bad timing so there were too many people. I think we’ll show up early and leave early too. 

Keep checking my flight info for no reason Keep checking my hotel info for no reason (Always fly in the day before!) Keep looking at transportation options for Airport>Hotel and Hotel>Port Check out all my destinations on Google maps and Street View Sign into the RC website to look at the countdown and check for any new discounts on beverages, dining, excursions, and spa treatments Sign in to the app to see if any more of the schedules have populated (A little tired of seeing "We're getting in ship shape") Check the www.royalcaribbeanblog.com website several times a day Comment on posts on the www.royalcaribbeanblog.com website!

Woodwind

That’s not actually true. I just booked the escape room for our nov cruise. It popped up under activities 2 days after the entertainment was released in our case 

Woodwind

Woodwind

The ABC islands are actually very easy to navigate and we never felt unsafe or like we didn’t have enough time to get back to the ship. If you’re using independent tour operators they are also dependent on cruisers for their income. They’re diligent about getting you back on time and protecting their reputations. 
In Aruba, we spent the morning at eagle beach (just took a bus there and back $5) and then in the afternoon booked a utv excursion with ABC tours which was sooo much fun! It was a highlight of the trip! 
In Bonaire, we did an island tour in the morning through Bonaire Vista tours. This allowed us to see parts of the island we never would have through the cruise line or on our own and it was great. Afterwards, we snorkelled with Woodwind which is just fabulous. If I was returning to Bonaire again I would likely just take a water taxi to Klein, lounge on the beach and snorkel on our own.
Finally in curaçao, we rented a car through Celestino at advanced car rental and this was probably my favourite island and way to spend the day. He gives you a gps, a very detailed map and recommendations and you’re off! I would 100% do this again! 

I really like the JW Marriott Marquis. We’re staying there again in November. The Intercontinental and the kimpton Epic are also very good. 

On this note, my hubby and I cross pack our bags: an outfit or two in the others luggage plus a change of clothes in our carryons just in case. It’s nice to be able to get by for a couple days. 

On this note, my hubby and I cross pack our bags: an outfit or two in the others luggage plus a change of clothes in our carryons just in case. It’s nice to be able to get by for a couple days. 

I really like the Renaissance. It’s a great location and I found it far less hectic the morning of the cruise compared to the embassy suites.
Easily walkable to lots of restaurants including La Bamba and shopping. I also have a soft spot for Gilbert’s burgers. 
 

On this note, my hubby and I cross pack our bags: an outfit or two in the others luggage plus a change of clothes in our carryons just in case. It’s nice to be able to get by for a couple days. 

I really like the Renaissance. It’s a great location and I found it far less hectic the morning of the cruise compared to the embassy suites.
Easily walkable to lots of restaurants including La Bamba and shopping. I also have a soft spot for Gilbert’s burgers. 
 

On this note, my hubby and I cross pack our bags: an outfit or two in the others luggage plus a change of clothes in our carryons just in case. It’s nice to be able to get by for a couple days.