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I'm seeing the cost of flights to Europe for the summer of 2024 more than double the cost we paid in the summer of 2022. I have read it is the "revenge travel" impact from covid. I thought much of that would have hit last summer. Now, I would certainly expect some increase in cost over this time period, but more than double seems aggressive. Anyone have some insight into if and or when they may be coming down and when the best time to book? Much of what I read is demand related... so I get that... just looking for thoughts on if they might be coming down due to overpricing, / have they overpriced and will they be coming down type information.......... I guess a guy can hope. Cheers.

Hyatt Regency Orlando Airport Please confirm on your own. But I believe this is located inside the airport.....

Disney prices are boarder line abusive. However, their product is outstanding from both service and overall quality. This is Especially true if you can filter out the Disney feeling whenever you want (which is possible - but not always easy). Is it worth the extreme premium in cost. No. In my mind, the Disney cruise experience is what Walt wanted the parks to feel like. The parks are a zoo. Their cruise experience is quite nice and if you are a Disney fan, i think you get the service and feeling Walt was looking for. A Disney Cruise really is something special if you can swing it and are in the right mindset for what you will experience. (And I am not a Disney fan) My family if far from a Disney Freaks but did enjoy the experience. If you want to try one.that is not priced ridiculously, you can spot somewhat realistic prices from time to time. There is a November 3 day one way from San Juan to Miami that is priced for humans. Obviously, you have to fly to San Juan... but finding cheap air is easier than finding realistic priced Disney cruises.

I'm a little late jumping on this thread but it caught my attention. We cruised Anthem last summer out of Southampton. Great cruise overall and the service and staff were fantastic. We had late seating in MDR. We enjoy a routine of a set time to eat and really enjoy getting to know our wait staff. They were fabulous. However, the actual quality of the food was below average. It really seemed like they cut back on the quality of every item on the plate. Maybe an issue with supplier maybe a cost cutting measure??? It calls into question my decision to book again. So here is my question..... I'm looking at a Celebrity cruise next year and have concerns that there might be a quality issue with their MDR product too. Has anyone cruised on Celebrity lately - and how does the food quality in their MDR compare to the that in the Royal? I'm only asking about the main dining room. Not specialty. Thanks in advance for any thoughts / comparison on quality.

Unless I missed an alternative approach. It is needed if only 2 of the 4 in your group have voom internet. In our case, I purchased the full Voom package for my 2 kids. The 2 adults "survived" a week without internet. I had no issue paying for myself and wife to text (although other lines include this for free). The rub for me is having to then pay for the kids so the entire family could chat.

Note. The chat feature is not included as part of the internet package. It is an extra charge on top of VOOM. Distasteful / nickel and dime after dropping a few hundred for VOOM in my view.

That is what I plan to do rather than separate accounts. I just wasn't sure If it would work for everyone on one account - even those over 18. Sounds like it worked.

Under account on the Navica App you can set up multiple profiles. I set up profiles for myself, my one minor child, and went ahead and set up profiles for my over 18 child and my wife. I am now showing 4 different profiles under my one login. If this works, I will be able to see everyone's results under one login. much easier to track. If it doesn't work, I will just have everyone set up an account.

RCCL had to know long ago that they would be extending the expiration date. They strategically delayed this announcement. Using the previous expiration date as a means to push people on the fence to book during the more risky ramp up / return to normal phase of filling ships back up. Consumer behavior certainly is fascinating and hanging a lost FCC out as a carrot is typical. And the approach worked for me. I booked sooner with a less desirable Interary because I didn't want to lose my FCC. Certainly not the end of the world. Very happy to be cruising again. But it sure would have been nice to have additional time to book what I really wanted. But again, certainly not the end of the world. And given their cash position, it was a good business move. It is just especially funny when they wrap these shenanigans in an "exciting announcement"

For the trip / flight back from London I may use the government supplied test and then use the Certified Telehealth services from Onpoint. Certified Teleservice COVID Testing - OnPoint Testing (onpoint-testing.com) For $14 seems like the best price option. This test and proctor service was acceptable for a coworker of mine who recently flew back to the states from Paris. (For the pre cruise i plan on using the Abbott / EMED since it is one recommended by RCCL)

Jen, It gets even better. I booked a trip and purchased the RCCL cruise insurance. The cruise was canceled due to the pandemic. While I successfully navigated the world of the FCC for my deposit and I have successfully applied it to an upcoming cruise, they refused to refund me the cruise insurance I paid associated with a cruise that NEVER took place.

In most cases, but not always, I found coverage amounts to be better - for comparable priced policies - using policies not underwritten by RCCL.

Relax your grip Keep your head down

Your logic and process is spot on with mine. Good to hear others are thinking the same way / process. We are traveling to London in June - out of Southampton. Emed covid test in US before Wednesday flight. Thursday arrival in London. Friday board ship in Southampton. I too hope to test on board ship for flight back. And I too hope the requirement is dropped by then. Cheers.

I'm about 60 days out and options are limited. Question: Does Royal ever add additional options or expand the number of spots available for shore excursions if demand is high? I'm sure people cancel and change which could open up some spots over time. But I was wondering if they might add capacity when booked up? I will probably just have to book on my own - not a big deal... but would rather be on their official tours if possible. Just not much available now. I don't really want to roll the dice and hope something comes available while on the ship. Thanks for any input.