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Correction eclipse in august 2026

I am curious if Royal will be putting together an eclipse cruise in the western Mediterranean for August 2024. I booked one on Cunard to be on the safe side but would rather cruise Royal. When will Royal put out cruises in Europe for the summer of 2026.

Got my cruise docs today.

Did anyone get their travel documents/luggage tags yet?

I did. However I am curious why Day 5 only has the 2 adult comedy shows available. I wonder if they are waiting to add something else. I am thrilled they added Effectors to the line up. Love that show. Now if they only I could reserve my UDP dining pre-cruise I would be set.

In viewing You Tube posts of the Icon's connecting rooms, none have shown them with the balcony divider open. Based on what I do see in those videos, it looks like the door is very narrow. This is rather bothersome as it does not really provide the open feel and connectivity I was hoping for. Does anyone have any information on this or pictures with them open? This is the first time I am traveling with my family not in a suite and was hoping for at least a similar feel on the balcony.

Thanks Matt, That was helpful Info. I am going to try and do the same. I was worried if i had not booked it now I would not get it once on board. Your response confirms that.

So I have Key. WIll I be able to check in earlier than my assigned time?

Did anyone get a check in time earlier than 11:30 AM?

Matt - Did you use your UDP discount for the Empire Supper Club? If so, when were you able to book the reservation? I am getting mixed answers on this. Thanks - Rose

Great plan!!! I will post as soon as I see the availability pop up.

I was so hoping you were right. Well fingers crossed that there will be tables available at that time. I am hoping for a table for 4.

I was wondering if I could do that exact thing. Who told you you would get the credit?

How were you able to book the empire supper club with the UDP discount before the sailing? I was told that you only get the discount if booked once on board.

I too am on this sailing. Brining my adult children. Booked it on one of the first days so got a great price compared to what they are going for now. Does anyone know when we will be able to book our entertainment? I also read that they were considering allowing those of us who have dining packages the ability to do it pre-cruise then having to wait until on board. Did anyone hear whether that will be the case for this sailing?

Just got my second email today at 5:56 PM. Looks like the trip departing on the 8th is now cancelled and we will not get an update on our sailing until the 9th. Doesn't leave me any time to alternate plans since I fly to Fairbanks on the 12th. Getting extremely nervous now.

Just got my letter regarding the propulsion issue this afternoon. It really would be nice if they gave us more info. I have pre and post cruise plans and need to figure out what to do about those plans.

Anyone trying to check in and getting the message "Sorry we hit a snag?" I got as far as getting my check in time but cannot update any other info.

That is awesome news! Thank you!

Thank you.

Thank you. I hope this is still the case.

Actually, my plans are reversed. I am coming in on the train for the cruise. Some suggested that in Anchorage my luggage can be checked and shipped directly to the boat, but I am not sure if that is just for those who booked the train trip directly through RC. Since I wanted to experience the Gold Star class for the trip from Fairbanks, I booked directly through Alaska Rail.

I will be taking this cruise also. Touring Alaska is a bucket list item. Getting very excited as the date to leave draws near. I did not book the cruise tour through Royal but rather did my own tour arrangements which includes trying to catch the aurora in Fairbanks and taking the Gold Star rail trip to the cruise port from Fairbanks. Post cruise I will be spending a day in Vancouver then heading to Emeryville to catch a cross country train ride home.

I am doing a solo trip this September arriving first in Fairbanks for a few days then taking the Gold Star from Fairbanks to Seward with an overnight stop in Anchorage before heading to Seward. I am getting conflicting info in my google searches with regard to the transport of my checked luggage. Does anyone have any recent experience with this when train transportation was booked directly with the railroad? Since I will be gone for about 3 weeks I have 2 checked bags and as a senior I am not really interested in schlepping my luggage to the cruise port on foot.

Thank you for the information. This gives me hope.