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35 minutes ago, DocLC said:

Royal is a much better for my family, too, and was far superior in many ways compared to Princess. Unfortunately, Princess offered the better itinerary, which was more important to us in the long run. We're also doing Norway on MSC for the same reason. We've already done Royal's itinerary and want to go up into the Arctic Circle. 

We had booked through Costcotravel, between getting a good deal, itinerary, and all the shipboard credits we couldn't pass it up. 

45 minutes ago, DocLC said:

Everything Royal Caribbean can be found here, but my last cruise was on Princess and my next is on MSC. Thus, I've had to turn to the dark side for that information.

My last cruise was on Princess that's when we decided to stay with Royal Caribbean. We loved our cruise, just think the quality is better.

I always take a carry-on with me with extra clothes on the ship. I was on a cruise once, and a passengers luggage never made it on the ship. He only had the clothes he was wearing which made for a very long week. Every couple days, he'd send his clothes to the cleaners to get washed. When he did that he had to sit in his room until they were clean, so he missed out on a lot of activities.  He finally got his luggage on the last port stop. I just about ruined his whole trip. 

11 hours ago, mworkman said:

I have to use Firefox if i want to proceed past that point, Safari just wont cut the mustard in that quest. :-( 

I downloaded Google Chrome for RCL website. It's the only one that works for their site. Safari is good, but they need to get with the times lol

4 hours ago, jticarruthers said:

This is IT related though Doc .... Royal still runs their systems on TRS-80 grade hardware ....

Not "Trash80's??? 

4 hours ago, firegal2539 said:

I am highly allergic to the hand wash sanitizer that the ships use. It actually causes my hands to crack open and bleed because of the amount of alcohol and other ingredients in the sanitizer. If they have a hand wash station, I will stop and wash but if not I wash at the closest rest room to the restaurant. I also carry all natural hand wipes from Amazon (no alcohol) that help.

Unfortunately I will be one of those passengers you will be pointing at and talking about because I don't use the sanitizer.

Sorry, not my fault.

Candie

My husband has the same problem. I can only buy all natural lotions also. Can you tell me the name of the hand sanitizer you buy? I'd like to get him some.

8 minutes ago, DocLC said:

In preparation for your trip next summer. 

Great, now I have two songs in my head ? It's a small world, wash your hands after all ?

The cost of airfare to get to the ship, chair hogs, the overselling of spa gadgets and oils to take home, and the cost to take those things home. Having to wait until my next cruise that's the worst.

5 hours ago, DocLC said:

Yes.

 

I think this is my new favorite song, cause I will never get it out of my head...I don't know whether to thank you, or return the favor 

Rest assured more than half the ship will consist of Royal Caribbean Blog group cruisers...You have been warned. 

21 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

I just got my Genie questionnaire for our Sept. Harmony group cruise so we must be getting close !  YIPEE !!!!!!

Lucky, I have awhile to wait for mine. I hope this year goes by fast

Does looking like I'm in the "sweet spot" count? ?????? (Maybe not that old ?)

On 7/26/2017 at 7:41 AM, Madelyn D said:

I'm considering this cruise and I will be a newbie!

First, congratulations on your wedding. You are brave not knowing where you're going ?. I hope you are able to come with us. Newbie or not, we will all have a great time.

1 hour ago, DocLC said:

Just wait until I join the group, Ron! ;)

Oh wait, we're Facebook friends. I guess that means I need to be nice! :)

In all seriousness, this group is like family and you'll get to that feeling, too, as you get more experience on the boards. I'd also recommend joining Matt's various broadcasts on Facebook, Periscope, and Instagram as many participate there as well. In no time, you'll feel like you no everybody like they were your neighbor--the one's you like; not the crazy ones down the street.

I get what you said, and I didn't think you were being "mean". It is a nice group. It has to be if I am going to book and be part of the group cruise. To be honest. I am great online, but I'm a bit introverted. My hubby on the other hand has no problem talking to people lol ?. I'm still excited about being with this group. I know we are going to have a great time.

I've heard that as well, and I've seen a post stating there are speci things we will get to be a part of. I  truly excited to be part of this group. I see the interaction online, and everyone seems like one big happy royalcaribbeanblog family.

5 hours ago, Matt said:

We get a good mix of folks, but you definitely should not feel like the new kid at school.

Thanks That's great to hear. 

4 hours ago, Madelyn D said:

I'm considering this cruise and I will be a newbie!

Please come! It's sounds like we will have a great time

Thanks for your input. I've been on the Royal Caribbean blog site since 2013, and I've enjoyed the live chats. It's nice to know this group of people are always welcoming.

Symphony of the Seas November 17,2018 group cruise

Just wondering if the same people book the group cruises every time. We will be on Symphony of the Seas group cruise in Nov. 2018. It was be our first group cruise. I am ready to make new friends, but a little nervous too lol. Will we be the only newbies?

You have a lot of fun coming up ?

Hi, I'm Joy and I was just wondering who signed up for the November 2018 group cruise? My hubby and I will be there to share in all the fun with you.

Yes Matt, I think that's what I mean. My husband wants to start at one port and end at another. He is a retired Chief in the Navy, and wants more boat time. Any good ones out there?

My husband would like to go on a transit cruise, is there such a thing? If so, how do we go about finding one?

Now that I'm back from my cruise, I wish I was back on a cruise. It was a much simpler time, even if it was just a week. Does anyone agree?