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Unfortunately, we had to reschedule off this cruise for one in 2024!  Hope everyone has fun!!

Starting the countdown.....only 311 days 🤣

Starting the countdown.....only 311 days 🤣

Pre-booking has not been an option since the restart last July.  You can book once you're on board.

If everyone is vaxxed you can safely ignore it.  Many of us have gotten that email and ignored it and never had any issue at the port

Just got back home.  Much easier trip than the flight out 🙂  Now, back to the real world.  Boo-hoo.  
 

You just have to gamble enough to reach at least the Prime level with the casino rewards program.  If you plan on gambling anyway, it’s definitely worth the investment. If you’re not a gambler it might not be a good path. 

That’s what casino comps and RoyalUp are for !

Initially I started out in balcony rooms on Disney before moving to a 1BR Concierge Suite.  When I moved I’ve to RCCL I started out in a Grand Suite, then a Crown Loft Suite. More escalation on Disney took us to the Roy O. Disney Suite and I thought I would be ruined forever. This summer we did a 2BR Grand Suite when cruising started back up. We just finished our first STAR Class experience on the Oasis in a Sky Loft Suite (although slightly confused booking online said Star Loft) and I know I am ruined forever. We are now booked for a 2BR Aqua Theater Suite for next Spring Break!!! Welcome to the dark side!!

My personal warning is the "higher room" or class the harder it is to go back....
We always did smaller ships with RC and we finally just before Covid we did a newer ship (Anthem) we bid and were in a Star Class!  YIKES, since then we have sailed a few other times and not in Star class, so we are now saving every penny, nickel, and dime so we can do Star Class again. 
 
We are sailing on the Radiance doing Alaska this year (hopefully 3rd time is a charm) and no Star Class, best part is the ship has no Star Class so it is easier to take if you know what I mean.  

YES!! ONCE ON DECK 17, ALWAYS ON DECK 17!

Thank you!! 

I just got off the Oasis this morning and they still required it during the week. We were also told from some of the crew that we needed masks to disembark, although the crew member that was escorting us off said no we didn’t have them. Some other of the crew were going down the line offering masks for anyone who needed them. I put mine on long enough to see the porters and other staff from the terminal weren’t wearing theirs. I’m now sitting at the airport about to fly home with FULL FACE FREEDOM!!!! This feels awesome!

I just got off the Oasis this morning and they still required it during the week. We were also told from some of the crew that we needed masks to disembark, although the crew member that was escorting us off said no we didn’t have them. Some other of the crew were going down the line offering masks for anyone who needed them. I put mine on long enough to see the porters and other staff from the terminal weren’t wearing theirs. I’m now sitting at the airport about to fly home with FULL FACE FREEDOM!!!! This feels awesome!

I just got off the Oasis this morning and they still required it during the week. We were also told from some of the crew that we needed masks to disembark, although the crew member that was escorting us off said no we didn’t have them. Some other of the crew were going down the line offering masks for anyone who needed them. I put mine on long enough to see the porters and other staff from the terminal weren’t wearing theirs. I’m now sitting at the airport about to fly home with FULL FACE FREEDOM!!!! This feels awesome!

I'm on this sailing with you.  By the looks of your suite.....that's one of my Royal Ups that won't work :).  We are in a Star Loft Suite with Shane as our Genie.  I have the eMed tests and plan to take them Fri before we fly out on Sat.  I'm so excited for this one....first time with a Genie!!! Do you have an excursions planned?  We are still looking.  I really wanted to see Chichen Itza but the 7 hrs looks a little daunting!  

I'm also on this sailing. I have bids in for both the UPS and the star loft so it doesn't seem like my odds are that great 😉

Yay!  Shane is my Genie as well.
Excursion wise: Coco Beach Club on day 2, catamaran snorkel on day 4, Torquise Bay (drunk with a book) on day 5, and ATV Jungle and Beach Adventure on day 6.
Can't speak about Chichen Itza (haven't done it), but I did do the Mayan ruins (Xunantunich) on a Belize trip.  It was ~2 hours each way to get to and from the site from the port.  I was a little bit sketchy about that travel time but it was great.  Guide made the travel time fun and educational.  No regrets.  Had an amazing lunch on the way back and got introduced to Marie Sharp's hot sauces.  New addiction.  Bottle sits next to my Nando's piri-piri.

Thanks, everyone! This info is all very helpful. I've got the app downloaded and the minor profiles set up on my account, now just have to get my husband to set his up on his phone. Will double check our DLs and/or passports to make sure any middle initials match. Fingers crossed all goes well! (ohpleaseohplease..)

Same, also #teamDeck17. That's why I don't know if I can bring myself to doing it lol

I have done this multiple times with just a passport.  I believe the issue begins if you remarry and the last names don't match.

I'm looking at this room for an upcoming cruise,  Will be following to see your thoughts

I'm on this sailing with you.  By the looks of your suite.....that's one of my Royal Ups that won't work :).  We are in a Star Loft Suite with Shane as our Genie.  I have the eMed tests and plan to take them Fri before we fly out on Sat.  I'm so excited for this one....first time with a Genie!!! Do you have an excursions planned?  We are still looking.  I really wanted to see Chichen Itza but the 7 hrs looks a little daunting!  

Don't talk about Alexa too much or RC may try to charge you for an extra guest.