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I was also under the impression that being next to elevators would be noisy. I am glad to see this myth debunked. Things I learned today. LOL!

I have not taken a European cruise YET. But I LOVE Barcelona. Must see La Sagrada Familia - check out both ends - they were done by 2 different artists. Also Parc Guell. Finally, can I recommend the Alan Parson Project's album Gaudi? I listened to the album on my flight to Barcelona. Then I was able to see all of his amazing works.

Check out RCL website: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/booking-cancellation-refund-policy

If you use a travel agent and if you can be super flexible and within driving range of a port, a TA will get notices about Going, Going, Gone sales at super cheap prices. But you won't have much of a notice. Good luck. I hope that 2023 is a better year for you.

Nerd joke!

My work uses a gripper card holder clamp. I was nervous when I first started using it, afraid my badge would fall off. But I added 2 layers of scotch tape where the clamp would go and it really grips the card well.

Just found this on-line: In general terms, foreign-flagged cruise ships are required to visit at least one non-U.S. port so that they cannot benefit from sailing exclusively within U.S. waters while simultaneously skirting U.S. tax and labor laws.

I think it is the other way around, they have to have a non-US port. That is why the Alaskan cruise always stop in Victoria. But I could be wrong.

I am glad that at least 1 thing went well on your trip - your debarkation! Sorry you were unable to enjoy a breakfast. Food poisoning is no joke. Get well soon!

I always thought that a passport is the best way to go if you already have one. After all, you never know when you will be stranded on an island and need to fly back. (I am thinking of Carnival and their fire.

Even though our rooms were not connected, my family was able to have our balcony doors open on Allure OTS. It was great space to gather. Our cabin steward was able to get it done for us.

The difference is the giant line of people waiting are the people waiting to get back on the ship. This is because the government makes the cruise ship to be TOTALLY empty before allowing anyone else back on. So those few people are holding up the process to get everyone back on board. Hey, I don't make up these silly rules and neither does RCL. If all would just follow the stupid rules, then there would be less waiting for all overall.

Carrying wine should not be stressful - especially if you are carrying said wine in your stomach. Just saying.... LOL!

I partially disagree. While there were too many passengers and not enough terminal personal, how long did the terminal personal had to wait while the ship was looking for all the missing people. IF the passengers got off when they should have, MAYBE the waiting passengers could have gotten back on sooner BEFORE the passengers on shore excursions got back. The fact that they wanted everyone off by 12 noon and they were still looking for people at 1 pm? That is part of the problem.

Talk to a TA. They may be able to help since they talk directly to RCL. I know that for one of my cruises, I did not like the locations of our family cabins (all spread apart). My TA was able to get 3 almost in a row (1 cabin in between the 3.) Maybe the TA can do the cancelation followed immediately with the new booking and grab the canceled cabin.

Your husband will not be turned away. You will be fine with the description you have provided above.

From RCL website: The Key Guests will enjoy the following exclusive and special amenities during their cruise vacation: Priority access into the terminal (within booked arrival time) on Day 1* From this information, I would call Royal Caribbean to see if you can get an early check in time.

Buy low and sell high. I purchased my stock in June when the stock prices were just $33. It is now up to $52. It has been over $100 prior to the pandemic. The highest in the past 5 years was $135. There is no guarantee on stock prices. It is always a moving target. So buy only if you have the funds that you could lose if the entire company goes bankrupt. If you do purchase stock, plan on sitting back and enjoying the ride.

I believe there are wait staff that walks around the pool deck and other areas, taking orders. I would recommend grabbing your first drink from a bar, then sit back and snag the first person taking orders.

Yes, the formal night is more 'fancy'. But not everyone goes the full 'fancy' way. Think of tux and formal ball gowns. Instead, most people treat formal night the same as dress your best. Think of suits/jackets/ties and dresses/etc. While others totally ignore these distinctions and nice casual.

Get one of each so you an compare the lobster. Wait, don't do that. If you can taste the difference, you will never go back to warm water lobsters. Your wife will kill me.

I found an article located on this website that covers your question: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/02/02/vegetarian-and-vegan-guide-royal-caribbean Also on the RCL website, they have this answer when asked about their Vegan options: Yes, we offer a 7-day rotation vegan menu onboard all of our ships. Please note that the vegan menu is only available upon request exclusively at the Main Dining Room. I hope this was helpful

Have fun!?! LOL

Me three!

Keep watching your planner. It seems like RCL is slow in posting some of the excursions. If you don't want to wait for RCL, you could always try a 3rd party like Viator. (https://www.viator.com/Charleston/d4384-ttd)