CruisingSteve

Sadly, all self led events are horrible. They are usually in a bar at 5pm when 200 people are in there gathering for drinks before dinner. There are no employees to help you so you have no idea who is part of the activity. Celebrity has an employee at the door for the first 15 minutes and a table reserved for the group. Royal needs to do what Celebrity does or have a reserved table and a sign

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/12/royal-caribbean-introduce-smoke-free-casinos-on-all-oasis-class-ships

https://www.cruisehive.com/port-canaveral-improves-charging-options-for-electric-vehicles/118242

This won't last long. Better hurry if you want it. I've never seen Wonder prices this low before

Photo courtesy of Marc Walker. CD on Navigator

I don't like shuttles. You have to board on their time which may only be once or twice a day and sometimes make several stops (other hotels and piers) before dropping you off. Uber/Lyft is your best bet

This is what I did. The train was on strike cruise morning so I caught a bus which worked out. Coming back after the cruise, they were not on strike and the train worked out well and took me directly to the airport

Email: [email protected] Be sure to include the following in the email: Your name reservation/booking number Ship name Cruising dates Screen shot of proof you own stocks

I'm guessing the employees would get in trouble for releasing inside ship photos of the ship before the first cruise

I own a small business and have an app on my phone that rings both the biz line and my cell phone app at the same time on every incoming call. Sounds like someone is behind the times on technology. What's going to happen if the agent is on a 7 night cruise and a client needs the agent right away with a problem? Not saying your agent isn't good but I use one that works for a company with multiple travel agents so if I need someone in an emergency situation, someone else can help me. I also have my agents cell phone number and I know he buys the internet package for every cruise so he is reachable.

If anyone wants to adopt me for a week, I'm free

Kinda seems like Star will be replacing Wonder.

https://www.cruisehive.com/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-quarantines-furry-stowaway/116429

I asked Google AI this question and it gave a pretty accurate response. No pictures but here the response Cruise ships in 25 years are expected to be significantly more advanced and sustainable than today's vessels. Here are some of the key trends that are likely to shape the future of cruise ships: Sustainability: Cruise lines are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact. In the future, we can expect to see ships powered by alternative fuels such as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen. Ships may also be equipped with more efficient propulsion systems and use waste heat recovery systems to generate electricity. Personalization: Cruise ships are becoming increasingly personalized, with passengers able to tailor their experience to their individual preferences. This could include everything from choosing their own dining experiences and entertainment options to selecting the type of cabin they want to stay in. Technology: Technology is playing an increasingly important role in the cruise industry. In the future, we can expect to see ships equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) technology. AI could be used to personalize the passenger experience, while VR could be used to create immersive experiences onboard. Destinations: Cruise lines are constantly expanding their range of destinations. In the future, we can expect to see ships sailing to more remote and exotic locations, such as the Arctic and Antarctica. Size and design: Cruise ships are getting bigger and bigger. In the future, we can expect to see ships with over 10,000 passengers. These ships will be designed to be more like floating cities, with a wide range of amenities and activities onboard. Here are some specific examples of what cruise ships might be like in 25 years: Powered by hydrogen fuel cells: Hydrogen fuel cells are a clean and efficient way to generate electricity. They are also emissions-free, which means that ships powered by hydrogen fuel cells will have a zero carbon footprint. Equipped with AI-powered virtual assistants: Virtual assistants can be used to provide passengers with information and assistance, such as booking shore excursions or making restaurant reservations. They can also be used to personalize the passenger experience, such as recommending activities based on the passenger's interests. Designed with underwater observation decks: Underwater observation decks will allow passengers to see marine life up close without having to get wet. Featuring virtual reality dining experiences: Virtual reality dining experiences will allow passengers to dine in a variety of different settings, such as a castle or a rainforest. Equipped with robot staff: Robot staff will be able to perform a variety of tasks, such as cleaning cabins and serving food. This will free up human staff to focus on providing more personalized service to passengers.

For those not familiar, Rhapsody was sailing from Haifa Israel. Looks like Royal found a new home for Rhapsody

I saw this posted in another group and thought it was really cool. Didn't say how long the guy spent making it but it's over 5000 Lego pieces

Several ways to get to/from PBI-FLL 1. Rent a car 2. Uber/Lyft 3. Tri-Rail 4. Brightline 5. Taxi (This is probably the most expensive option)

Probably won't hear anything for a while. Royal has tons of debt from not running any ships for 15 months. There was talk about Project Discovery not long ago. If I was to guess what's next, I would think we would hear something about that since 100k ton ships are cheaper to build than a 250k ton ship but we have to wait and see

One garage is near terminals 5 and 6 Port Canaveral to build two new parking garages to handle soaring passenger counts (msn.com)