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1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

I have one still pending, but the ability to edit is now gone.  And the cabin class I want still shows as being available to book. So, fingers crossed

When do you sail? We're 5 days away. Maybe they're processing yours.

Just found out that our interior got upgraded to a balcony!! This will be my 4th cruise and first one NOT in an interior! Have to share here because I am keeping it a secret from my teens. Their 2nd cruise and they really wanted a balcony but we talked them into accepting an interior because we won't be in the room much anyway. So they'll be over the moon!

3 hours ago, Pooch said:

I’ve posted a meet on Roll Calls for day 3 at Sabor around 4.  Not sure anyone will be there but in case there’s any interest.  Twangster is on our sailing too.

That's great! I don't have a dining package and am not doing any specialty dining so I won't be able to join. I hope you have a good turn out, though.

20 minutes ago, Pooch said:

Me too!!

Awesome!! Well I guess you're no help to me. I'm hoping for lots of fun shows!

3 hours ago, Pooch said:

Bug me because I will forget!  I usually take them home so I can post them later.  But BUG ME!!  Got my concierge email today!!!

When do you sail @Pooch? I'm sailing on Sunday. I plan to bring mine home and post it all.

7 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

They are larger than bath towels. You can take them off the ship but you're responsible for them. If you don't turn them back in they'll charge you $25 each.

Gees.. That seems excessive!! 

Can anyone tell me the size of the pool/beach towels. Just wondering if they are the regular sized towels, or big beach towel size. I hate trying to dry off after the pool with a regular sized towel. Also, can you take towels on excursions with you? Debating if I should pack my big beach towels or not. Thanks!!

Does anyone have a recent Harmony of the Seas Eastern Caribbean cruise compass? I've been watching and waiting and haven't seen a new one since end of January. So much has changed since then regarding Covid and stuff. I'm just curious to see how things are running now. Thanks!!

2 hours ago, jticarruthers said:

I got confirmation from RoyalUp on Day 2 that my bid was not accepted ... seems to confirm they were still weighing options on Day 1. Frankly i would not have been happy to find out on Day 2 of a 3 night cruise that my upgrade was accepted and i was being charged and expected to change cabins.

Probably just convinced me not to bid on anymore RoyalUp options for short cruises right there.

Yea, I've been thinking it sounds silly to offer it on embarkation day. Once your bags are in your room, moving it all would be a pain that I'm not sure is worth it. I'm curious to see if anyone has had to change rooms after day 1. Thanks for the update!

Thanks to you both. I think I'm definitely going to load up my tablet in case. 

Hello. Has anyone downloaded movies or shows from streaming services to your tablet/phone to watch onboard? I was just thinking that might be a good idea if we hit bad weather or can't make a port or something. I'm not paying for the streaming voom onboard. This way there's another option to whatever is on TV. 

2 hours ago, Jkaczano said:

Could be that they’re concerned about the 95% vaccination level they signed on to with the CDC for these particular cruises.  Under 5 unvaccinated don’t count, but since RC still isn’t requiring vaccinations for 5-11 year olds, they may be hedging their bets. 

You're probably right. That makes sense. It's the only reason I think they'd limit it like that.

On 2/20/2022 at 12:02 PM, Leroyr55 said:

Kind of disappointed at the excursions listed in cruise planner

I was saying the same thing. They're all the same things in different places. I understand Covid is putting a chink in everything, but couldn't they offer some vaccinated only excursions that are somewhat exciting and interesting? I've been searching the web for weeks trying to find something fun to do while there. Hopefully we'll all find something fun to do while there.

17 minutes ago, Jkaczano said:

My 3/18 Wonder cruise is showing no rooms left for 4 people on RC’s website, but if you search for 2 people, there were several suites left that have a capacity of 4. I’m guessing they may be trying to limit children, but that’s just a guess.

I noticed that, too. I went back to check double occupancy and saw the same. I don't get that. Why would they want to turn away people booking for 4? Even many of the suites have 4 person availabilities.

I often check availability of whatever cruise I'm on by searching for it through the usual cruise finder site. When I just went to check earlier it said no available rooms for 4 guests. So does that mean that my RoyalUp bid is no longer an option if they have none available?

I'm still astonished that there are no 4 person rooms on the whole ship!! What the?!? Does that mean my cruise is almost at capacity?