Linda R

We recently took a water taxi from Venice hotel to city center transportation hub.  Closer than the airport.  Royal Caribbean buses were at the hub to transport you to Ravenna.  And walk from where water taxi dropped you off to the bus was like 100 ft.   Our TA booked it all for us.  

There is a charge for soda at the MDR.  

I have celiac and never had issues with being able to get good GF food.  I usually have fruit, ice cream, or sorbet for dessert. Or can get choc covered strawberries some places. There is usually always something made with meringue also.  The gluten free bread is quite good now, compared to 15 years ago.  I would not be too concerned about the GF issue.  Have fun

18 hours ago, AshleyDillo said:

Probably not an option for that early of a flight, but good option for those with later flights!

Do they still do the valet service?  I have not seen it recently.  Just curious

Pretty much anything with a cord on it is banned.  No matter what the sellers say.   Exceptions are hair dryer and curling irons.  We bring a power bank, a cube, we plug directly into outlet that adds more outlets.  No cords at all.   Like a USB universal  adapter. 

I doubt very much you will be able to make a change.  Plus the other party may have booked that cabin for reasons of their own. Like I do. Deck level, view, near friends, or location.  Probably needed to book different cabins when you made initial reservations to avoid this.

On 4/2/2023 at 7:44 PM, DoomSlayer said:

I’m confused how you even booked this to be honest. Their policy is that there must be at least one adult in each room unless they are in adjacent cabins or directly across the hall from adults linked in their reservation.

Depends on the age of the kids

I will be on Wonder that same week.  We are going the first 2 weeks in October B2B.  First time on Wonder and am excited.  

I do not use a lanyard but many people do.  You can bring your own or buy one in the ship gift shop.  Restrooms are very crowded when a show gets out or near dining room.   The bathrooms near those places I usually avoid.   I also get a cabin mid ship, so never a long walk back to cabin.  The internet is all the same now, at least that is what I am seeing when I cruise.    I do not drink much but have enough vouchers from Dia+ to cover those, plus fresh squeezed OJ or fancy coffees.  You can get refreshment package and then just pay for any alcohol beverages.  

Happy Sailing!

On 4/1/2023 at 2:02 PM, Daniel L said:

This slightly complicates things... That makes it sound like I will have internet?


Maybe I should wait.. Idk
 

JS is Sea class, not Star or Sky class.

8 hours ago, Salty Law Dog said:

Ok savvy cruisers, can you please share your methods for best using the Crown and Anchor BOGO dining benefits? We usually get the UDP, but for the smaller ships, ie Jewel, it’s not worth it. We haven’t taken advantage of the BOGO dining benefits, but I’m struggling with the best way to do it, especially since we are both D+, so we should get 4 BOGO meals. Should I reserve one spot in the CP 2X for each of us, then tell them once on board that there are 2 of us? Thanks for any suggestions! 

The BOGO is one per person, per cruise.  So 2 half price dinners per cruise.  You cannot combine them for a free meal.  I just go to a dining room first day of boarding and book them.  Prices vary.

He was on our 2 week cruise on Oasis in December

My travel agent has put cruises on hold for me, but only for a few days.  Then a deposit will be due.

Very late in season and weather will be an issue.  

I doubt it would be allowed because of the battery

On 3/23/2023 at 11:35 AM, Ampurp85 said:

Not a mistake, there is usually a matinee performance of all those types of shows. I believe Cozumel is a port that the casino can be open, so they may schedule a bunch of activities on ports like that. 

Some people do not get off the ship at certain ports.  Or get back early from excursion.  Gives them more options while on the ship.  I like that this is offered.  Sometimes there is a movie shown in main theater also

On 3/22/2023 at 5:33 PM, AshleyDillo said:

Cafe Promenade and Sorrentos are the late night options. Some nights as late as 3am.

Also Playmakers is open late.  And the costs are very reasonable.  

On 3/21/2023 at 7:05 AM, Pooch said:

You should have access to priority boarding although this has recently come into question.  You will have access to dinner only in Coastal Kitchen.  You must go there & request reservations as it is as space allows for Junior Suites.  The walk in closet is great & you’ll have a tub/shower combo instead of the space tube and upgraded bath products.

You will also have a coffee maker in your cabin

7 hours ago, Jayleen said:

This discussion was back in 2017. Just wondering if RCCL still offers luggage valet on Allure out of Galveston, TX? Has anyone used this service recently, if so, what was the cost? 

I used to use it also.  But have not seen it offered in past couple years.  I wish it was available.  I loved it.  

I have had cruises canceled because of charters twice. Both were over 15 years ago though.  Do not remember how I was compensated but do remember the one week was on a B2B.  Which then ruined going for the 2 weeks.  And one of the canceled cruises we were not given much notice.   Like a few weeks.  

Just wanted to mention to the people who talk about flights canceling and you can get another flight in couple hours.  That works if you live in large city.  I live in a small town, if a flight gets canceled it could be couple days til I get another available flight.  And usually comes with an overnight at some other city in between.  I also understand why airlines and cruises get overbooked.  And you do not have to accept their offer.  Youi can continue your cruise as planned.  But there will always be others that do accept the offer, and can benefit from it.   We all have choices.

I go on  a cruise next month.  I am hoping they give you the option of room cleaning am or pm, as stated above.  I prefer pm.  We often stay up late and sleep in.  Sometimes ordering room service for breakfast.   Would rather have evening service.  

10 hours ago, Lynn from Ohio said:

I am sailing out of Honolulu. Boarding is 3 pm. How early can you give your luggage to porters?  Thanks!

Not really sure, but think you could about 10am when the suite and early boarding time people are arriving.

On 2/18/2023 at 3:49 PM, TheMaxRebo said:

Just got on Symphony of the Seas and the multiplug adapter for confiscated. Was not a power strip but that said "anything with multiple plugs is a safety issues" and said they had confiscated a ton of them 

 

So if you have a trip coming up be mindful 

 

 

Pretty much anything with a cord gets taken.  Except curling irons and hair dryers.  I have the cube style converter and no problems.  I plug it into the European outlet and give me 2 more US ports. 

Same thing happens with booking flights

I do B2B cruises all the time.  You usually need to vacate you stateroom by a certain time, say 8-9am.  When moving to another room the attendant will move your things.  You can leave shoes, hanging clothes as they are.  They bring in a rolling cart and can hang clothes.  I just throw in my toiletries and smaller things into a suitcase.    You cannot get into your new cabin until everyone else does, 1-2pm usually.   You will be escorted off the ship in a group and go thru customs and escorted back onto ship.  Usually right away.  They will give you your new seapass cards at that time.  You will need to do muster again, and probably not have same dining table.