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Word got out that Taylor Swift was going to be the headliner on Icon of the Seas?

I know this question comes up semi-regularly, so when this story showed up in my Google feed I figured I'd pass it on for future travelers. There's quite a bit of info all in one place: https://kessiworld.com/travel-blogs/train-from-seattle-to-vancouver/

Thank you for clarifying that!

Well look at what just showed up today...

Sure enough!

Absolutely. You'll have all Sky Class privileges: Suite Lounge, Concierge Access, free VOOM access, enhanced embarkation & debarkation, etc. etc. The only thing you don't necessarily get through Royal Up when going to suite from a non-suite is the double points, but since you're already in a Jr. Suite, you'll get those as well!

Same here. The website is super convenient, but if you're looking to get the OBC available quickly the phone is the way to go!

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Agreed. Perhaps I was unclear in what I was asking. Just curious if there are any post-cruise excursions out of Galveston, as I can't seem to find any info on them on the website. I added the IAH bit due to the fact that there are two airports people tend to fly into Galveston on: IAH is larger but farther, HOU is smaller but closer (and potentially easier to run a post-cruise excursion to).

The galley tour was absolutely fascinating, I'm sure someone with her background will find it to be very informative. They also open the floor up to questions, so depending on how many mimosas she's downed at that point, that could be interesting for everyone!

As @CGTLH said, almost all of the specialty restaurants should have chicken fingers & fries. If you're worried that one may not (Izumi maybe?), stopping in the day before and letting the staff know your request would almost certainly guarantee that they could accommodate you. Those items are found all over the ship, and the staff is always willing to help out when able to!

The sushi and avocado making classes just showed up in my Cruise Planner this week for my summer sailing.

Hey all! Just curious if there's typically any post-cruise excursions out of Galveston that include transportation to IAH? Our flight leaves after 3:30, so figured it was an option worth exploring. The RCI shore excursions pages aren't nearly as user-friendly as they used to be, and I having a hard time going through them. We're not leaving until the summer, so the fact that nothing's in the Cruise Planner isn't surprising, but I'm just trying to look ahead and see if it's even a possibility!

Just as an aside, thank you for coming back and posting this! Most people take the info and just move on with their lives (which is fine!), but I appreciate that you took the time to come back and "pay it forward."

Status upgrades occur following the cruise you reach the point threshold on. If you reach 80 points mid-cruise, you will receive your Diamond benefits on the following cruise.

Okay, *I* think Halloween Spooktacular Savings is leaps and bounds better than "No trick, all treats," but I may be biased.

So, a standard afternoon at the Flowrider....with terrycloth?

It seems to normally arrive a week to 10 days out.

Direct Depost/EFT: not so sure. Debit card: absolutely. That said, if you have a credit card available, I always suggest using that for some of the additional travel protection, charge disputes and separation from your actual bank account that a credit card provides, not mention any potential "points" or cash back offers. You can always immediately write a check or pay your bill online to pay off the credit card!

The Diwali sale this Monday should carry us through to the Halloween Spooktacular Savings, which will hold our interest until the Veterans Day Honoring our Heroes with Savings Sale which will end shortly before Black Friday. No worries.

Better yet, have your travel agent call and work it out while you relax on the couch!

First off, well remembered. Secondly, thank you! It's going on the list.

Believe me when I tell you that I completely understand. I appreciate the effort!