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So, unfortunately the cruise we were supposed to go on Monday we will have to cancel due to emergency.  It was a me and mom trip and they have put my grandmother (my mothers mom) in hospice.  She is expected to pass any day.  Luckily I did purchase insurance.  Maybe a blessing in disguise with the storm as well.  So wondering about doing the same itinerary (Coco Cay/Nassau) from PC on the Mariner in December.  It would be early Dec.  I have cruised several times, but always in warmer months.  Is this a decent time to go?  Will water be warm enough for beach and pools onboard? 

Hey we are the same cruise! You are gonna LOVE Anthem, its our second cruise on her. She is beautiful, HUGE and has so much cool technology. Two 70 at the back of the ship is one of coolest rooms/part of a ship on the ocean. Don't forget phone chargers or Kindle/iPad chargers if you plan to bring that kind of stuff. Oh we always bring air fresheners for the room. I know that's a weird small thing but we like to have one for the room/bathroom.
The Port is very efficient, last time we sailed on Anthem we were on the ship in less than 30 minutes from arrival at the port. 

Just got the email that Coco Cay is closed until Wed.. I am on Navigator and it said not to worry they are finding another port.. Now I think they will probably just have to make it a sea day but they said by tomorrow at 3 they will send out another email... 

With new track that is further north, it helps your situation out 

You should not hang any clothing etc, over your balcony. The shower in the bathroom on most ships has a draw string for drying clothing. There are fines should anything go overboard.

Going on a cruise for my first time in September (Anthem of the seas leaving cape liberty 9/21 going to Bermuda for 5 nights) anyone else going on the same cruise??? I am a nervous wreck thinking Im bounddd to forget something, any little things I might not have on my list that people could recommend to bring?? Thanks in advance!

Oh wow that just convinced me. Why waste our time. Thank you for the post.

If you are on a ship that allows check in on the new app you can upload it directly from your cell phone onto the app without moving it to a different device.  So far I've been successful with my own photos 100% of the time (ok, that's only twice, lol)

I uploaded mine for Harmony last year and followed the directions...got to the port and they made me retake. 30 seconds tops. It took me way longer to take the picture they never used.

You can really take it any way you choose as long as you can browse for it when you are doing the online check in.
My wife and I just used our regular camera, inserted the chip into my laptop and then browsed for them from the check in page.  It took about 5 minutes total.
If using your cell phone, you can email it to an address that you can reach from a larger device and then save the pic on your computer.

You can use your cell phone or I have let them take it at the terminal - it really doesnt take that much longer at check in

During check in, there's an option in the app to do so via your phone's camera.
Not a pain, but 50% of the time they make me re-take the photo at the terminal anyway.

People who aren't going on the cruise can order you flowers and other gifts this way.

Looking forward to your comments on the Antilles, as I haven't been there yet....

Welcome to Royal Caribbean Blog, the best cruising community out there @MO & LO on the go!

Welcome new friends, looking forward to your postings.?

Just wanted to say hello to everyone!  We are new here....but not to cruising Royal.  We have our 10th Royal cruise coming up in February '20 on a 9 night to the ABC islands.  We are Diamond C&A members!  We hope to be able to help others out from our experiences and get help from others from theirs!  We love talking cruising since it's the best type of vacation there is!!!  We have taken videos and photos of lots of our adventures while cruising and will try to share those as appropriate.  Again hello and hope to get to know some fellow Royal travelers!  Royal is the BEST!  ?    

We had this for decorations for anniversary and birthday too.  Their website is just a mess after the "upgrade" awhile ago.  Just before replying to this post I couldn't get in to my cruise planner (which seems to happen often).  Again, their "new and improved" website is just a mess and lacks the options and functions of the old site.

I agree it's odd, and having ordered a birthday cake once, I will not order anything again.  Best of luck!

No, Serenade out of Boston on 9/22

That is correct. When you put it in the cart on the cruise planner, select one guest. When you arrive on your ship, you will have two access codes.

We booked 504 days out. We're down to 74 days. I find myself googling "what day it was X number of days ago", to put some perspective on my wait. Because I'm a nerd for my cruise! June 8th, by the way. It was June 8th 74 days ago. Doesn't seem like that long ago, now does it? ?

Last weeks going by slow? Not for me! This weekend I had a 5 tier wedding cake on Saturday, a bridal open house on Sunday, an American Heritage Girls leader meeting last night, hair appointment today, AHG registration meeting this coming Tuesday, I have to buy all our last minute stuff this weekend, we're doing school through this coming Wednesday, I have a birthday cake delivery next Thursday, plus the kids have either swim team or tae kwon do every weekday night... I'm taking next Thursday off of school so I can wash the final load of clothes and pack to leave Friday morning! Mamma's ready for this vacation!  ?
 
 
 

I could not agree more, DH wanted to book a "last minute" cruise but that would have robbed me of 2 months of obsessive planning/thinking/changing mind/etc that is the best part of having a cruise booked IMO. Imagining the let down when it's all over ? I already let him know I'll  be at the NextCruise desk by day 2!
These message boards are the best way to enjoy that anticipation for me!

LOL well from today, I have 275 days (according to Ship Mate) before my cruise!  Super-excited and we talk about it a few times a week - I'm sure the excitement level will only build as we get closer.  This is my first cruise, Rhapsody -Venice, Croatia, Monegro, Santorini and Olympia