Beth Davis

Our first cruise in 2018, my husband, our girls and I all got our passports but my BIL and his two kids did not. He said I don’t need it, which he was lucky not to. But that same trip, a guy on our ship cut his foot on coral while in Castaway Cay and they couldn’t stop the bleeding. We were at sea the day that he needed to be taken by helicopter, in international waters, which he wouldn’t have been able to do without a passport. I will never cruise without one.

1. Get off the ship in Nassau 2. Getting hounded into letting those nice ladies braid both my daughters hair at $2 a braid and they both have my thick Italian hair ?? 3. Not get the drink package. Our first ever cruise was Disney and I was so stressed about the drink prices. Second was RCL with the drink package and it was so much more relaxed. I’m not a huge drinker, but being able to have the few drinks I do want, and the specialty coffees made it a no brainer. The On the Go drink in the Bamboo Room is fantastic! 4. Not pay gratuities in advance. Also another stress factor removed. We rented snorkeling equipment, but thinking of investing. We relocated from CO to FL in June 2020, and I’m thrilled to be close to port, if we ever get back to cruising, seems like it’s been forever and we went on the March 2-6, 2020 Mariner.

We sail 03/02 and we are still pending ?

WannaCruise, what sailing are you on in March? My family and I are on the March 2-6 sailing, first time on RC.

We are sailing on the Mariner. That’s good to know, thank you!!

Hi All, My family and I are sailing March 02, 2020. First time on RC, second cruise. First was Disney, and I did not buy the photo package ahead of time and then paid the price when I bought the package onboard. Anyhoo, the photo package is not showing up as an option for me to purchase ahead of time. Any idea how far in advance it becomes available? Also, off topic, but I read somewhere that you need to get tickets for the RC shows, is that accurate? Thanks! B