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On 1/6/2023 at 12:56 PM, smokeybandit said:

Don't go chasing Waterfall cabins. Please stick to the balconies and ocean views like you're used to.

Spit out my drink on this one @smokeybandit

My family and I will be there!  Glad to meet you Jenn!

43 minutes ago, SPS said:

Without a Playmakers, your best bets will be the Casino Bar and possibly poolside.

We've cruised regularly during playoff season and I've seen the games broadcast in both of those locations.

Well the casino is out, as my son is 12.  Crossing fingers that they will be showing NFL in either pool area or OnAir.

Going on Harmony in 10 Days! Want to find out where we can watch Sunday and Monday NFL games? There is no Playmakers on Harmony.

Thanks

I am super excited about all of the Black Friday savings for my two upcoming sailings.  I saved a bit on my Dec cruise on Harmony (cheaper Voom, soda package, water package and waterpark).  But I made out like a BANDIT on my June Ovation sailing.  I save about 200 after all the markdowns, and treated the family to the UDP with the savings and some onboard credit I had on that sailing.

21 minutes ago, IzzyB said:

It is filtered right?  I can't drink tap water from most locations as I get really sick.  I wish I didn't, but unfortunately I do.  I believe someone said all boats are reverse osmosis which is the same process Dasani uses and I can drink their water with no issues.

Yes, the water on the ships is Reverse Osmosis filtered.

Call in and get it taken care of.

On 11/18/2021 at 6:42 AM, leesam82 said:

For my sailing I went thorugh a site called curative www.curative.com. They partner at major sites throughout the united states. I was told by the testing center that I will be going to that they do open on christmas and christmas eve for limited hours. I do not know if its all sites on that do testing. 

 

I've personally used Curative about five times for myself and my son (under 12).  Our local site does PCR testing and they are always easy to schedule, and the testing is typically back quickly.

40 minutes ago, TerryA said:

R.C. App allow scan of Vaccine record but it doesn't consistently reflect as complete when checking app.  Is this being addressed?

RCI  IT is notoriously wishy washy.  I wouldn't worry too much about it.  Just bring all your stuff to check in.

26 minutes ago, cman2020 said:

 

We are on the November 21 st group cruise on Harmony, (next week) and was browsing the app a little while ago, and just noticed this in the notes of the excursion! I had booked it for my wife and 2 children under 12, long ago! I would just switch to a different excursion, because we do want to get off the boat and not leave the kids on the boat, but with it being so close to sailing almost all are sold out! I have not been notified at all by RC. Is this saying they are not allowing anyone unvaccinated or that they need to be tested 48 hours prior? the wording is a little conflicting!  

They are not allowing unvaccinated persons. May be best to cancel and have a ship day.

I'm already booked for Ovation on Jun. 10, 2022. Maybe I will be on the "President's Cruise".  Interesting to speculate on.

Nay!  I like being served!

Port changes are always possible on any cruise.  Things may change due to weather, volcanoes erupting, ports no longer taking unvaccinated passengers, and so many other reasons.  Cruising is not for the inflexible.  If you are heartbroken over the change, cancel your trip.  Otherwise, enjoy going somewhere you have never been.  I personally love Costa Maya and there are some fabulous beaches there.

16 hours ago, Pooch said:

My final payment is due Feb 13 but my check in date is Jan 27.  I believe, because final pmt for cruises through March 2022 is due only 30 days prior, check in does open first & you can check in before you make final payment.

I checked in last week (at 45 days). Final payment for our cruise is 30 days out (Nov. 19).  So yes, you can check in before final payment.

On 11/6/2021 at 7:32 AM, twangster said:

Here is the fleet guide for entertainment:

https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/8d5cc72f#/8d5cc72f/1
 

These are the core shows that don’t change very often.  The other acts as @wordell1 mentioned will rotate between ships.  Entertainers like comedians change very frequently.  Others like pub singers may stay for a month or more.  

Thanks as always @twangster bot for the helpful info

Just make sure you have the following with you when you get to the cruise port:

1. Your negative covid test results from at most 2 days before sail date.

2. Your vaccination card with the last vaccination date 14 days before sail date

3. Your passport OR photo ID and birth certificate

4. Your set sail pass

Other than that they can and will take your photo at the cruise port.

5 minutes ago, Jacqui said:

Yes!  My hair loved the water on the cruise.  Felt so clean and didn't get nearly as greasy as usual.

So we have RO water in our kitchen, and in our refrigerator.  Now I'm wondering if I should start washing my hair in the kitchen sink!  hmmmm

Second price drop on my Christmas week Harmony sailing.  Saved $600 the second drop. Can't remember how much I saved the first price drop, would have to dig around and look it up.  So excited...only 39 days until our cruise!

45 minutes ago, CrimsonCruiser said:

duuuuuude! Once upon a time, I was in an Amtrak station in some Texan town and I wanted water so I went to the Deja Blue vending machine and got some....and it came in a can....and it continues to be the weirdest thing I think I've ever seen. I expected carbonation when I popped the top but there wasn't any and something about it out of metal was weird and I just hated everything about it. Lol. So...I get you.

 

Just came here to agree with that. Lol

@CrimsonCruiser I feel the same way about the tinny taste.  I will be forever grateful that our upcoming Harmony cruise has the Evian bottled water package and not the horrid tin cans of water.  If that was my only choice I'd just drink the RO water and bring a refillable bottle.

34 minutes ago, SummerRose said:

Hi All!

I have a cruise booked on Anthem for June.  I'm in a solo cabin.  If I take one more cruise before that then I'll be Diamond by that point.  Is it worth it to get bumped up to Diamond?  Should I make the ultimate sacrifice and "force" myself on a 7 day cruise to get the status? lol

 

It's a 14 day cruise.

The Diamond drinks are very, very tempting.  I say go for it.  The "ultimate" sacrifice.

Another, seemingly less popular option, is that the one person who is not vaccinated could go down to CVS or Walgreens and get one J&J shot in the arm 14 days before the cruise departs.  Everyone gets to cruise and your father's vacation is great.

For safety reasons, you must be able to swim to Scuba dive. No excuses.

You can buy a case of water through the Cruise Planner and have it delivered to your room.  Cruise Planner (royalcaribbean.com)

1 hour ago, Coltdoggs said:

Wife and I have been AI Resort folks...took our first cruise on Freedom last month, just a 3 nighter to CocoCay...We'll be back...Actually looking at bringing the teens on that same cruise in January as a Christmas present and also a 7 nighter in July!! 

I was hooked from my first cruise, and never wanted to take anything less than 7 days!  I have taken a weekend cruise since then.  I am just so sad to leave the relaxation of the ship when it's a short cruise.  Enjoy!

I ordered a case of Evian for my next sailing.  got to have water!