
Va4fam
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We bring a half dozen each cruise and try to think like a 5 year old when hiding them. My best tip is to have a duck handy and strategically place it when you see a child approaching.....point it out if you must. The look on their faces when they "discover" the duck on their own is priceless.
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Just got off Utopia this morning, and I can report that everything @Hoppy2BHere posted last Sunday is still accurate. No comedy club/attic, Crown Lounge still open on deck 4, Comedians were featured in the Royal Theater. There also seemed to be hammering and construction going on next to the Focus Photo area on deck 6. Not sure if that was regular maintenance or something new.
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Wow first price drop in a long time!
Va4fam replied to RCIfan1912's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Last night, We snagged $50 pp savings on Omakase dinner for our Utopia sailing next week. -
Happy Sailing to all May 2025 Cruisers!!!
Va4fam replied to Lovetocruise2002's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
We will be on Utopia May 5th!! -
Enterprise one-way rentals, Orlando to Port Canaveral
Va4fam replied to smokeybandit's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
We are having difficulty booking a one way rental this weekend for our Monday Utopia sailing. Hotel secured next to the pier in Cocoa Beach. Not much time or need for a car, we can walk to the store and dining. Budget has a one way rental for about $100......if I can avoid the toll roads that might be ok. Avis is twice the cost of Budget for this weekend. No options for Enterprise at all. -
Fort Lauderdale return flight too early?
Va4fam replied to Micheline's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Not crazy.....but perhaps a small thrill seeker!!! We caught a 10:10 flight out of FLL at end of March. How did we do it? 1--Kept our bags instead of leaving them outside cabin on last night. 2--Exit cabin and line up at appropriate queue before designated time. This helps prevent the dreaded elevator waiting game (with bags!!). 3--Walk off ship, breeze through security, call an UBER/Lyft, arrive at airport terminal with plenty of time. We also have TSA Precheck but sometimes that line is longer than regular security. 4--Board plane on time and give ourselves high fives for another perfectly executed disembarkation plan. -
We used to bring corkscrew and 2 bottles of wine. Now we find twist off wine bottles and ask room attendant for wine glasses. Open on balcony, sip, take to dinner. If we want more wine, we purchase from the dining/bar staff. No issues.....yet.
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Do you mind cruising on the same ship more than once?
Va4fam replied to WannaCruise's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
We first started sailing Royal in 2017. Our first 6 ships in order were.... Enchantment, Freedom, Navigator, Anthem, Empress, and Symphony. Not only did we not repeat a ship, but each voyage was in a different "ship class" as well. Kinda cool. We ran out of ship classes in 2021 and started repeats with Anthem, Oasis, and Navigator sailed most frequently and Oasis class our most frequent type of ship. Just finished a stretch of 4 straight Oasis class ships in February. Itinerary and time of year are how we choose but all bets are off when a new ship comes online. Hello UTOPIA in one month!!! -
We kinda like it too. Maybe Royal should put the stowaway piano player or pub singer on there at random times to spice things up.
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All Roatan Sloth & Monkey Encounters Halted
Va4fam replied to Atricks's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
We received similar letter from Daniel Johnson this week. No more holding/touching animals. -
We are d+ and loyal to Royal but also experiencing "sticker shock" with the price escalations. Don't want to jump ship but the pricing for balconies and up makes us wonder what else is out there. Our first Celebrity sailing (Beyond) will be in two weeks, and another one (Xcel) in November. We may be interested in river cruises and trying different ocean itineraries and some land based vacations.
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When we go to Walgreens or Publix to pick up soda and wine, we pick up a regular size Febreze too. Problem solved!
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Considering Wonder of the Seas (Thoughts?)
Va4fam replied to CNA Jacksonville's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
We just got off Wonder 2 days ago. I think I am still full from our Mason Jar brunch. Sailed Harmony for Halloween and Oasis for Christmas and both are nice but Wonder is superior. Seems like Royal took all of their best ideas from previous Oasis class ships and used them for Wonder. It's our favorite ship! -
@asquared17...........enjoying and following along with your blog. We have our very first Celebrity sailing next month on Beyond and excited and nervous. So used to how everything works on Royal and appreciate you sharing your thoughts about what you like (or don't). Keep posting pics.....love the food!
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Hard to pin it down to just a few destinations.... How about itinerary that included overnights in each port (CocoCay, San Juan, St. Maarten, Aruba, Tortola) with multiple sea days at the start and end of trip. Backup choice would be a 7 day Utopia or Icon class ship to nowhere.
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Happy Sailing February 2025 Cruisers!!!
Va4fam replied to Lovetocruise2002's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
@Va4fam Wonder of the Seas - February 9th -
Suite guarantee just means Junior suite correct?
Va4fam replied to RCIfan1912's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
YES!!! These are very nice rooms!! And have limited access to CK. -
A WONDERful time with family and friends 2/9/25-2/16/25
Va4fam replied to lovetheplaya's topic in Live Blogs
Count me in on Team NO ONION with @Cactus527 @Ampurp85 and @asquared17 Sushi on balcony..........I'll allow it -
You can create your own nachos which is always nice after a hard day of relaxing by the pool.