DixieS

Watched a pier runner couple in Alaska.  They had to get a helicopter to get to the next port and rejoin the ship.  I’m sure they wished they had set their watches, set  alarms and planned to be back earlier.  Btw, they were not on a Royal excursion and Royal did wait an extra 10 minutes  IDK what would be worse, returning and the ships not there or running and screaming to “wait” when the ship is pulling away. 

I would suggest you stay on the time that the cruise ship tells you (like ship time) as it can get confusing with time changes, get back at least 30 minutes in advance, and either be in great running shape (pier runner) or have plans to stay and get to the next port (or home) by yourself. 
Thank goodness we have only been back late once and it was on a RCL excursion in Italy.  The ship stayed since it was through Royal and was not super late.  Regardless, it felt strange being late. 

Or, if your smart phone is working while in port, the ship's time should still be displayed on the home page of the Royal app. 

Make sure you're using "ship time" for planning when to be back on board.  Your smart phone may be set to automatically change to local time, so either change that setting or have a cheap watch to go by.

They'll ask you to be back on board at least 30 minutes before the departure time.  There will be signs up as you depart the ship

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I like to be back onboard at least an hour before departure.  Normally the all aboard time is around 30 minutes before the ships scheduled departure time but I would advise you to not cut it that close. If you are exploring a port on your own the captain does not have to wait for you and over the past 13 years that I've been cruising I've seen more than a few people running down the pier as the ship pulls way. 

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I would be back on the ship at least 1 hour before the posted time the ship leaves the port. 

No. Royal Caribbean gift cards are only good to use as a form of payment toward a new cruise reservation.
https://www.royalcaribbeanincentives.com/royal-caribbean-gift-card-program/

You can just change or cancel your reservation. 

Anyone going on this one? 
My husband and I are celebrating our 5th anniversary.  It has been 15 years since I have been on a cruise and my husband has never been. So excited!!