James K

Was it your first royal cruise? I remember reading somewhere on here that you don't get double points as a solo until you reach Gold in C&A.

Great advice JC, Thanks.

Thanks Matt, MEI has been in touch.

I tried using the form linked above and kept getting a failed to send message? I used the one in the webpage, not the side one.

Like say, a Helicopter ride to the Mendenhall Glacier instead of a bus.

Don't forget that the ship can also get delayed for many reasons beyond anyone's control.

And don't forget that Australia still has a cruise ban in place. That better be lifted by then!! All we have got at the moment is lip service and we have a federal election in May, so who knows when this issue will be sorted! I'll be flying to Europe in August to get my fix.

Swim wear outside is fine, just cover up inside. There are plenty of food options around the pool deck that wetness doesn't matter as much. you could also be a bit damp, not dripping, to go to windJammer and eat outside back at your lounger if you get one. Definately be fully dry for MDR or specialty lunch. I've never been to a beach port so can't help you with that. From what I've seen on YouTube you should be fine with swim wear on, just maybe put some shorts on if you wear a european style swim suit or bikini/one-piece. I've only been on a few cruises, but am well versed in the virtual cruise via YouTube.

It is very tempting. I'll have a good 9 month trial run on Serenade next year. See how I feel after that.

Maybe you could change your cabins to connecting rooms? That way you can get to both rooms with the one key, as the internal doors is unlocked by your room steward for the entire cruise on day 1.

Did you get the couple to wave at the Diamond Lounge?

Thank You. This is what I was hoping to hear.

I have tried looking, but RCL FAQ's are all about packages. I assume that payment for a specialty dining venue is similar to land, like a black folder with a bill inside? If you have more than 1 cabin dining together, can you charge it all to one cabin? I will be traveling with family in seperate cabins, so no potential financial stress with who pays for what stuff. TIA.

Would I be correct in assuming the normal solo points earning rate applies to this cruise? I don't see why it wouldn't.