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There is no issues with checking in separately.  Boarding times are also not enforced so there is no reason to wait until 1:30 for them to arrive.

I have done this a while back and its a ATV ride in the woods followed by a short (1hour) stop at the beach - I don't remember which one, but not enough time to really do anything - I think we may have had lunch there.  The ATV ride was fun, but the beach was a waste of time.

There are a lot of private ATV tours available right at the port that are probably cheaper and better.

Layers is the key to dressing in Alaska in the summer.  It can be all over the place from hot to very cold - sometimes on the same day. People are still dressy on formal nights, if anything it might be even a little dressier than Carribean but its always up to you.  The ship will be the same temps as you are already used to inside but outside decks can be very cold and windy.  I would bring hat/glove if you want to view the glacier outside.

It is cold and usually windy near the glacier, but the outside views are worth it, even if it's for a short time. worth it.

Use the hair dryer to dry your shoes if you need to.

43 minutes ago, ChessE4 said:

 If I were a green card holder, I would be careful about leaving the US to cruise.

Do you have any examples of a green card holder being denied reentry to the US?  

Shrimp cocktail

23 minutes ago, RCIfan1912 said:

Not only all those points which I could not agree with more I'm hoping with the new beach club and lots of suckers the ship will be even more empty. The last few times we went and stayed on the ship a lot of people had the same idea so the ship wasn't quite as empty as we would like or as other ports would be. 

This - A lot of people stay on the ship because they already have a drink package or diamond drinks vs paying outrageous prices for a beach day.  I was hoping that Royal was going to provide a reasonable option but i guess that was wishful thinking.  At this point, I'll stay on the ship if I must stop at Nassau.

28 minutes ago, Icon vaccation said:

They would be dry and would be wearing shirts. Is this allowed?

Yes

I really hope people won't pay these prices.  Totally out of line with private beach club prices.

I would expect disembarkation to be similar to the US so you should be able to stay until around 9am.  Baggage drop-off is pretty common in Europe so your hotel is highly likely to have it, but I would double check.  There are a lot of things to do in the Las Ramblas area - definitely try the paella.

7 hours ago, juliiahaart said:

How about a luggage storage service at the hotel or train station, so you can explore Rome without any worries?

This is pretty standard in Europe but I would double check with the hotel.

I booked a private tour through a company called Rome in Limo - Rome In Limo.  We did a tour of Ostia Antica, St Paul Outside the Walls, the Appian Way and The Catacombs.  All of those are a little outside of Rome so harder to do from the city.

Congratulations!  Diamond drinks are a game changer for your cruising experience!

One thing to note is that the waiters/bartenders will typically default to using them even if you do not ask.  If you do not want them to use it, you need to make it clear when you order.  

14 hours ago, ScorpioAlicia said:

I recieved an email from concierge welcoming me to my cruise on symphony next week. It only said free drinks 5-8. And complimentary coffee and tea other hours. I'm staying in a crown loft suite and I thought it was wine, beer,soda from 11-11. So I didn't purchase deluxe beverage package.  Does anyone know if it is 11-11? Thank you

What ship?  Oasis and newer are typically 11-11 but the older ships are 5-8.

Termini Station is the main station for Rome.

17 minutes ago, frazer17 said:

Hi , cruise newbie here, so forgive if I go over well trodden ground.

I am on Odyssey of the seas for 7 nights in the Med this summer. Couple of questions

1) does the ship have EU or USA sockets

2) Is it possible to use a two plug adaptor into a single ship socket?

 

Many thanks for any reply 

1.  It will have both

2.  2 plug adapters are on the banned list.  You can use the ones that have one plug and Data (USB or Type C) ports also.

I doubt it.  It's not near a major airline hub and is still 4 to 5 hour drive from Atlanta.

Be aware that you will not be able to store your luggage anywhere until after the rooms open up at around 1 to 1:30.  I highly recommend checking your luggage unless you are arriving late.

This is very exciting for all of us Galveston cruisers.  I'm most excited about the adult only area - I wish they would add a lazy river there so that it would be truly relaxing.

I would say 60 to 90 minutes would be more normal.  If you want to go faster you could just ell the waiter.

You should book the cabin that fits your situation and budget, which you have already done.  Royal Up is a bonus, and can get you an upgrade at a good price - don't bid more than you are prepared to pay.  You most likely won't win anyway so don't drive yourself crazy thinking about it.

You should be able to board at noon.

Usually your bid should be active until around boarding time and you will get an email letting you know that it has not been accepted.  Cancellations can happen right up until check in that could activate the system.

In practice, very few offers are actually accepted so its best just to place them and keep your expectations low.

The kids will be fine and will have fun.  The will be plenty of other kids and a program for them.  You will have the same options in port as you would on Royal.  

Royal is a great option for families because there is a lot of kids and more slides, etc but you shouldn't feel for one minute that they will not have fun on another line.

You need at least 3 point to qualify as "Gold" and you won't receive any points until after your cruise so your first cruise with benefits will be your next one.

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/crown-and-anchor-society-benefit-grid.pdf

We always tip a few bucks a bag at a minimum and have never had any delays past 3pm.  I would also add that I usually go looking for my bag if its not there at 1pm and have often found it down the hall awaiting delivery by the cabin stewards.