Ryan79

Booking your reservations individually versus the UDP is probably also going to be a better financial move with your scenario, plus you can select your dining days and times upon booking

It will obviously vary by business. Some will and some won’t. Just like how not all businesses in Seattle accept Canadian currency. Those that will take them aren’t going to do you any favors with the exchange rate. Just use a card, it’s much easier

@mom2mybugs I have that same excursion booked for December. Please post your thoughts!

Sounds like a great question for your TA to handle!!

As was said above, it’s a moving puzzle. It’s based on demand and rooms that are leftover. There is an algorithm at play that is constantly shuffling rooms based on demand. Even when you get a room assigned using the bar code trick, there is still a possibility (not big, but a chance) that your cabin assignment can change.

I cannot second this enough!! 5 people sharing one small bathroom isn’t going to be a good time. Been doing this since my kids were 8.

I check about every other day

It happens sometimes. Excursions are operated by 3rd parties, so sometimes events happen that are totally out of Royal’s control

I did an infinite balcony on Celebrity and wasn’t a fan of the concept. Not a surprise if they aren’t selling. Looks like I had the same experience as @JasonOasis above!

Yup, my RC motto is “ABC…..Always Be Checking!”

If it’s a closed loop US based cruise you should be fine. I cruise all the time with my step son with no consent form filled out by his dad. Both his mom and I have different last names than he does. If it’s not a closed loop US based cruise, yes consent form from dad will be a very good idea!

@steverk I sailed out of there about 18 months ago and people were being turned away for showing up early. Those people were making a huge scene which is how I know this! LOL I got the Key for my next cruise out of San Juan in December to ensure this doesn’t happen to me. Key was only $1 per day more than internet, so it was a no-brainer. There are a few others on this forum who have had/seen very similar instances at San Juan.

@mom2mybugs San Juan is one of the VERY few ports that is known to strictly enforce check-in times. Just a nugget of wisdom that I wanted to pass along since many of us are in the habit of just showing up whenever!

The Key doesn’t give you any benefits for docking ports, only tender ports. Also 8:00am isn’t a guaranteed thing. There are several factors that could delay arrival

You are also hoping that there are no delays getting into the port and no delays by Customs to allow the ship to disembark. Not common, but a ship arriving late into port does happen!