Andy & Sheryl Unwin

Another ship new to us, first of her class.

Scratch off another class of ship we have sailed on. Having enjoyed Brilliance, Serenade and Jewel, Radiance marks the final of this class. Obviously it wont be our last time on a Radiance Class ship

The tip on Wi-Fi calling has saved me a ton of money. I use it onboard and at home in Florida if I need to call the UK. It works a treat. Just enable Wi-Fi calling, switch to airplane mode, and connect to Wi-Fi.

The thing about bed bugs, whether in a hotel or on a ship, is that the resolution can only be reactive. A room can be perfectly bug-free for years until the day a passenger brings them onboard. At that point, until the room attendant or guest services is informed, there is nothing they can do to address the problem. In almost 20 years of international travel, it is something I have only encountered once, at a hotel in Raleigh NC. So I really dont think about it ahead of time, but I do check bedding and mattress before starting the unpacking process.

Our annual wedding anniversary cruise. 2nd time on this beautiful lady

Another new ship to us, but our 3rd Radiance Class

First time on Liberty. This cruise allows us to check off all ships of the Freedom Class

Excited to be back, same itinerary as last time - Tampa > Costa Maya > Cozumel > Tampa

Oops, got the start date wrong.. September 11th

Back onboard Freedom for the sixth time.

Back home, but not suffering cruise blues as we are looking forwards to Enchantment in Feb 2025

Groan ! You mean "Tooth Hurty"

I saw that, and added a link to my posting. Apologies for not doing so originally.

Time is slowing down it seems. Each day appears to be longer and longer.

I have used this service in Miami many times; quite frankly, it's awesome. (Recommended by Matt some years ago) The first thing to do is to complete the form here: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/resources/guest-special-needs When you arrive at the port, go through the line as usual, but let the staff outside know you are looking for wheelchair assistance. They will expedite you and anyone with you. Once inside the building, you are directed to the elevators, and the wheelchair attendants are right outside the elevator. Once situated, the "pusher" checks you in, and it's a quick trip to security. Everyone else goes through the scanner, and luggage is put on the belt as usual. The chair occupant, however, remains seated and is patted down. When your party is cleared, and luggage is in hand, off to another elevator ride. After that, there is a pause while your "pusher" hands you over to a member of the ship's crew for the trip up the gangway and onboard. Departing the ship is similar, but I would check with guest services to see where your departure point will be, as all ships are different. If you need a wheelchair during the trip, check out the recommendations from Royal here: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/wheelchair-motor-vehicle-guest-assistance