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Just wait until you hear about the process for your luggage on the last night

Just wait until you hear about the process for your luggage on the last night

Just wait until you hear about the process for your luggage on the last night

Just wait until you hear about the process for your luggage on the last night

Just wait until you hear about the process for your luggage on the last night

Just wait until you hear about the process for your luggage on the last night

Just wait until you hear about the process for your luggage on the last night

Just wait until you hear about the process for your luggage on the last night

Just wait until you hear about the process for your luggage on the last night

Just wait until you hear about the process for your luggage on the last night

If you are really worried about this you shouldn't be cruising. It's a non-issue.

More chance of getting robbed by a TSA worker in Miami than someone stealing your bag on a ship! 

Absolutely nothing abnormal about your experiences
 
Weather cancellations can occur days in advance, due to weather predictions and timing to reach the destination or sail around weather (this is especially true during hurricane season)
Refunds for missed ports are a 50/50 proposition at best. Those that were refunded for the Canaveral missed stop were probably given the consideration because the reason was mechanical difficulty with the ship, not an "act of God". Port taxes and fees are rarely refunded due to the constant fluctuation of these fees, what you paid is probably less than what the ship was charged for the journey, so they will keep these fees to offset the difference.

Absolutely nothing abnormal about your experiences
 
Weather cancellations can occur days in advance, due to weather predictions and timing to reach the destination or sail around weather (this is especially true during hurricane season)
Refunds for missed ports are a 50/50 proposition at best. Those that were refunded for the Canaveral missed stop were probably given the consideration because the reason was mechanical difficulty with the ship, not an "act of God". Port taxes and fees are rarely refunded due to the constant fluctuation of these fees, what you paid is probably less than what the ship was charged for the journey, so they will keep these fees to offset the difference.

You had a great cruise.  A port they couldn't go to was canceled.  An excursion was canceled for which you received a full refund and a discount if you chose another.
What's the gripe?  You want more than 100% plus 15% coupon refund for the excursion?
You want them to sail into bad weather  or overly rough seas caused by weather?
I don't think you should complain.   You really have no  complaints. 
 

Sigh... I feel like this is another sign I am out growing Royal.  
It's not Royal so much, just some of the clientele leaves me thinking it's time to move on.
Let's start a tread on how to steal those awesome towels!  

We lugged water on one time and promptly realized it’s a pita and worth the money a water package costs to not be saddled with the weight.
Side note: trying to negotiate around people who have lots of big suitcases with them on embarkation day is a pita too  
 
 
 
 

Allure in 2025, have not heard a date got Explorer

I would buy myself out of that problem with a water package. 
Focus on fun with the kids on embarkation day, not saving on the cost of water.

The only way to get around this would be to purchase The Key. This would allow you to get on board with your carry-ons, and then you can immediately go to the carry-on luggage drop off area for Key guests. They will then hand deliver that to your room so that way when you are able to get to your room, it will be waiting for you. However, it's pricey per day and you have to get it for every person in your room. It may not be worth it; in fact, it might just be cheaper to buy the water package and have it already in your room. Just a thought!

leave the water at home

Have you ever seen a bug in your home? Your car?  Seriously

Have you ever seen a bug in your home? Your car?  Seriously

Have you ever seen a bug in your home? Your car?  Seriously

Don’t make that assumption. 
 
Even with a passport; it is not unheard of for single parents to be scrutinized if taking a child out of the country.