Biff215

I have had a few issues with bad charges.  Last cruise, we were charged for a drink at Coco Cay even though I had the drink package.  It was easily fixed but it definitley pays to watch your on board charges closely throughout the cruise.

I've had random towel charges for towels I absolutely returned.  Visit to guest services fixed it.  Don't go there on day 1 though, unless you're a masochist.  ?

I'd love to know how many people actually try to steal the towels. Better yet unintentionally take them home. I'm guessing not many.

I wonder how may people get incorrectly charged for them like Biff215 but don't review their folio closely and just pay..........

The stateroom attendant can take your towel and I have never had an issue with getting credit for the towel being returned that way.  I always make a point to return any towels on the last day directly to the towel guy at the pool and make sure I am current and avoid any issues. 
It most likely showed on your final onboard account the morning you left and it is important to check all charges before leaving as it is much easier to deal with on the ship vs off.
Unfortunately, this won't help you now.  I would email the ship as they suggested and then escalate if you can't get a refund.

Yep, we did this on Harmony in 2019, similar situation. Just make sure they label them for you as they’re blank and impossible to distinguish between otherwise. Took just a few minutes to get at guest services once we verified who we were and that we should have access to both rooms. 

That would be pretty impactful to the line of beach loungers view to the ocean.  I could see them having an issue with that.  
Umbrellas between the included loungers are plentiful and free.  Shade shouldn't be an issue.

We’re on Adventure now and fortunate to so far be completely unaffected by Elsa. Just a couple of notes:
1. We’re staying here at the CocoCay pier overnight. Pretty sure all previous cruises have left and come back. Some seem to think it means we have enough fresh water, or maybe it could be weather related?
2. Last night for the 4th, we were floating next to Odyssey for the fireworks. A decent amount of smoke was surrounding her on the starboard side. Hearing today that there may have been a fire at the Seaplex but haven’t been able to find it here or verify it any other way.
3. Last night was pretty amazing out here. Seeing all the other ships while we rolled up was incredible. As we all gathered on the top deck, it was certainly the most “normal” feeling I’ve had in the past 16 months. Just so great to see cruising back and Royal making a big statement!
If we come across anything else interesting, I’ll post it here. 

I love crew.  I really do.  They are good people and as a solo cruiser I often spend a lot of time talking to them getting to know them.  
However this serves as a reminder that crew rumors hold no more weight than any other rumor.  

Probably just an inversion layer pushing her exhaust down rather than letting it rise into the sky.
Quantum class are known to use a lot of water in the scrubbing process that makes a lot of steam that some people think is dirty exhaust gases but is mostly water vapor.  I've sailed a number of her sisters and they all do this at times.  
If she had a fire yesterday there is no way she would be at anchor today.  She would be required by convention to get to shore and be inspected by the authorities and her classification society.  A captain who failed to do this would be up for review and could lose their license.  

We’re on Adventure now and fortunate to so far be completely unaffected by Elsa. Just a couple of notes:
1. We’re staying here at the CocoCay pier overnight. Pretty sure all previous cruises have left and come back. Some seem to think it means we have enough fresh water, or maybe it could be weather related?
2. Last night for the 4th, we were floating next to Odyssey for the fireworks. A decent amount of smoke was surrounding her on the starboard side. Hearing today that there may have been a fire at the Seaplex but haven’t been able to find it here or verify it any other way.
3. Last night was pretty amazing out here. Seeing all the other ships while we rolled up was incredible. As we all gathered on the top deck, it was certainly the most “normal” feeling I’ve had in the past 16 months. Just so great to see cruising back and Royal making a big statement!
If we come across anything else interesting, I’ll post it here. 

We’re on Adventure now and fortunate to so far be completely unaffected by Elsa. Just a couple of notes:
1. We’re staying here at the CocoCay pier overnight. Pretty sure all previous cruises have left and come back. Some seem to think it means we have enough fresh water, or maybe it could be weather related?
2. Last night for the 4th, we were floating next to Odyssey for the fireworks. A decent amount of smoke was surrounding her on the starboard side. Hearing today that there may have been a fire at the Seaplex but haven’t been able to find it here or verify it any other way.
3. Last night was pretty amazing out here. Seeing all the other ships while we rolled up was incredible. As we all gathered on the top deck, it was certainly the most “normal” feeling I’ve had in the past 16 months. Just so great to see cruising back and Royal making a big statement!
If we come across anything else interesting, I’ll post it here. 

We’re on Adventure now and fortunate to so far be completely unaffected by Elsa. Just a couple of notes:
1. We’re staying here at the CocoCay pier overnight. Pretty sure all previous cruises have left and come back. Some seem to think it means we have enough fresh water, or maybe it could be weather related?
2. Last night for the 4th, we were floating next to Odyssey for the fireworks. A decent amount of smoke was surrounding her on the starboard side. Hearing today that there may have been a fire at the Seaplex but haven’t been able to find it here or verify it any other way.
3. Last night was pretty amazing out here. Seeing all the other ships while we rolled up was incredible. As we all gathered on the top deck, it was certainly the most “normal” feeling I’ve had in the past 16 months. Just so great to see cruising back and Royal making a big statement!
If we come across anything else interesting, I’ll post it here. 

We’re on Adventure now and fortunate to so far be completely unaffected by Elsa. Just a couple of notes:
1. We’re staying here at the CocoCay pier overnight. Pretty sure all previous cruises have left and come back. Some seem to think it means we have enough fresh water, or maybe it could be weather related?
2. Last night for the 4th, we were floating next to Odyssey for the fireworks. A decent amount of smoke was surrounding her on the starboard side. Hearing today that there may have been a fire at the Seaplex but haven’t been able to find it here or verify it any other way.
3. Last night was pretty amazing out here. Seeing all the other ships while we rolled up was incredible. As we all gathered on the top deck, it was certainly the most “normal” feeling I’ve had in the past 16 months. Just so great to see cruising back and Royal making a big statement!
If we come across anything else interesting, I’ll post it here. 

We’re on Adventure now and fortunate to so far be completely unaffected by Elsa. Just a couple of notes:
1. We’re staying here at the CocoCay pier overnight. Pretty sure all previous cruises have left and come back. Some seem to think it means we have enough fresh water, or maybe it could be weather related?
2. Last night for the 4th, we were floating next to Odyssey for the fireworks. A decent amount of smoke was surrounding her on the starboard side. Hearing today that there may have been a fire at the Seaplex but haven’t been able to find it here or verify it any other way.
3. Last night was pretty amazing out here. Seeing all the other ships while we rolled up was incredible. As we all gathered on the top deck, it was certainly the most “normal” feeling I’ve had in the past 16 months. Just so great to see cruising back and Royal making a big statement!
If we come across anything else interesting, I’ll post it here. 

We’re on Adventure now and fortunate to so far be completely unaffected by Elsa. Just a couple of notes:
1. We’re staying here at the CocoCay pier overnight. Pretty sure all previous cruises have left and come back. Some seem to think it means we have enough fresh water, or maybe it could be weather related?
2. Last night for the 4th, we were floating next to Odyssey for the fireworks. A decent amount of smoke was surrounding her on the starboard side. Hearing today that there may have been a fire at the Seaplex but haven’t been able to find it here or verify it any other way.
3. Last night was pretty amazing out here. Seeing all the other ships while we rolled up was incredible. As we all gathered on the top deck, it was certainly the most “normal” feeling I’ve had in the past 16 months. Just so great to see cruising back and Royal making a big statement!
If we come across anything else interesting, I’ll post it here. 

Yes, I would sign my phone from Voom so I could use it on the laptop, but I'd still get imessages coming through.
To be clear, I would not bet on it being a loophole for your cruise necessarily.

Update…talked to Royal today. They confirmed that this policy is only currently in effect for the June 26 Adventure and July 2 Freedom sailings. Beyond that, decisions have not been made or announced. 

Sorry but that's crap. The discounted rate should be for all in the party of someone under 16. Families that would have wanted to go on an RC excursion likely already had them booked. People that didn't aren't going to book one because their kids rate is a few dollars less.

I hear you, but you should see the slim offerings available right now in Freeport and Cozumel. We actually booked one through Royal only to have it canceled a month before the cruise.
We’ve booked plenty of private excursions in the past with no problem. I’m fine with being flexible, but now that we’re 10 days out, there’s not much you can do if they do adjust the itinerary now.
Don't get me wrong, we’ll be happy to be cruising again!

I understand that and they did mention that in the video, it’s just concerning with a ship who just tested and sets sail in a matter of days. Hopefully it’s something minor!

Our July 24th Adventure cruise still has us with Freedom at CocoCay.

Happy for Royal and the successful Freedom test, but now begins the waiting game for those of us on Adventure July 3. Speculation is that it will be our itinerary that gets changed to avoid two ships at CocoCay on July 4th when Michael Bayley has promised fireworks. Just lousy when we’re ten days out and booked since March, let alone any private excursions that can’t be altered. Royal seems to have quickly forgotten about Adventure. I get it, all the real money is in US sailings, it’s just disappointing after we chose to support them by flying out to Nassau. 

Just saw this but can’t find anything else about it. Confirmed myself that Edge is red on the CDC site and they were testing the crew recently. Hope it’s temporary or a mistake!
 

I doubt it makes a difference either way. The taxi will pull up to the hotel and the porters are right there to take your bag.
At 50% capacity your bags will come quickly.