Katy H

We did a transatlantic from Galveston to Civitavecchia. We had 8 days at sea. We were never bored. We absolutely loved that trip. They always have something going on and do extra activities on transatlantic sailings. My husband and I love to dance. Swing, Latin, and Ballroom. For us, this was a wonderful opportunity for us to get a lot of dancing in at a number of different venues. We were supposed to do a transatlantic in November, but unfortunately it was canceled. We lifted and shifted to October of 2021. I highly recommend transatlantic sailings!

Was scheduled on the Jewel of the seas Nov 26 2020.  That was cancelled,  so L&s to Oct. 31, 2021. Harmony of the seas

My transatlantic, which WAS leaving on Thanksgiving day, was cancelled.  We were able to lift and shift to next year, Oct 31 on the Harmony transatlantic.  It will be our first time on a big ship!  We are really looking forward to it!  However, if by chance everything opens up for winter 2021, we will be on a ship!  Any ship!  Any itinerary!

bread pudding with candied bananas and butter rum sauce in Wilmington, NC

Grilled whitefish in Sault Ste  Marie, Michigan

Mofongo with steak and onions in San Juan, Puerto rico

On 8/4/2020 at 5:50 PM, melmar02 said:

I would love to see a "sampler" size or 1/2 portion option - you know for when you want to try 3 or 4 entrees, but you've been hanging out at the Windjammer all afternoon.

YES!  I am never able to finish my meal.  I just can't eat that much without feeling bloated and sick!  I love trying all the new foods though.  Sampler portions would be great!

Lamb shank, french onion soup, all of the chilled soups, the dinner rolls with the pumpkin seeds!!  Crab legs instead of Lobster!

Being out on the open sea....sunshine (usually), lots of dancing, truly being able to relax and not have to do any cooking or cleaning, meeting new friends, trying new foods, going to bed at night and waking up in a new place, never having to unpack, but seeing a new island or city every few days, great shows, feeling very pampered.  ect. ect ect...

I know this has probably been asked before, but....  I just applied for a lift and shift online.  The form says it will take 72 hours to confirm.  In the meantime, do I cancel my voom purchase on the cruise planner, or does that automatically turn into OBC?  Will RCL contact my TA to confirm the Lift and shift, or will I get a direct e=mail from RCL?  Thanks for your help!

We decided to lift and shift.  Fingers crossed, we will now be sailing on the Harmony Oct 2021 for a transatlantic.  This will be our first time on a larger ship!  Of course, if cruising starts back up this winter, we will absolutely be sailing!

On 7/15/2020 at 9:48 AM, bigpete said:

Has anyone ever been to the Canary Islands or Norway on a cruise in this forum? Both cruises look interesting.. one is on Anthem the other is CCL... just wondering though, is one better than the other?

yes, 2 years ago.  What Islands would you be going to?  We absolutely loved our Itinerary!

3 hours ago, Ray said:

Depending where you come from you may have to quarantine for 14 days upon arrival

We would be coming from Michigan.  Quarantine for 14 days prior to a 15 night cruise won't work for us.

15 hours ago, princevaliantus said:

Here's an idea. Since cruising has resumed in Europe, and hopefully it continues to do so, how about cruising Europe for the Holidays?  Sounds tempting to me! Loved it when we did it a couple of years ago. Sailing from one European port to another and experiencing the different ways each country celebrates the Holidays. Was a blast and all that delicious Holiday cuisine.  Note to self: pack fat jeans!!

But will we be allowed to fly to Europe?  We currently have a Transatlantic cruise scheduled out of Italy on Nov. 26.  We are holding out, just in case, but are fully expecting it will be cancelled.

going to bed on the last night, knowing when I wake up in the morning, the vacation is over.

Done!

28 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Actually, I think Royal has eliminated just about all of the Connoisseur Lounges on the Voyager and Freedom Class ships.  There are just a couple left.  It was a shame as I thought it was a respectful place for cigar smokers to go and enjoy a good glass of Cognac.  Now, they have nowhere to go. Even the Casino won't allow cigar smokers.

That is too bad....  We just took a cruise on Liberty of the seas in Feb.  They still had one.  My brother is a HUGE Cigar advocate and enjoyed the lounge very much.

On many of the ships, there is a cigar lounge.  These lounges have a door that closes, and also has negative air so the cigar smoke does not spill out into the public areas.  Couldn't they do that for all smokers?  They could even put some slot machines or gaming tables in those rooms for people who like to gamble and smoke.

USFFRANK, I totally agree!  I would be thrilled if they made the casinos smoke free!  I know a LOT of people would agree!

can someone let me know if the Jewel will be cruising by November?  We are booked for a transatlantic out of Italy Thanksgiving day!  Do you think it will go?

We are booked on the Jewel for a transatlantic out of Italy departing on Thanksgiving day.  I really hope it goes!  Hoping to spend 5 days in Italy prior to the cruise.

A. no

B. maybe...

C. yes

I personally have developed a severe allergy (?) to cigarette smoke.  All it takes is a little smell of smoke and my chest tightens and I lose my voice instantly.  When I get away from the smoke, my voice returns, but then I have a tight chest and I cough.  A lot!  This makes it very difficult for me on a cruise ship where the smoke is spilling out of the casino and into the other public areas.  I absolutely would be all for no smoking indoors!  With all the covid concerns, I feel like I would spend a great deal of time getting tested for the virus because I am coughing!