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I just tried again, and I'm still getting the - GTY. I'm booked for GTY balcony, so maybe there is still enough movement with RoyalUp that some rooms are still in flux. Oh well, I should know within the next 42 days! Good luck on the Grand Suite bids!! Let us know if you are successful.

I Googled the trick and mine still says -GTY, but I'll continue checking. Did yours come up with a number yet?

Hmmmm, I'm not aware of this trick! Are you able to share the secret? Did you do okay?

Hi fellow cruisers! We're getting closer and closer! Are you ready? We did a guarantee room, so still waiting for our cabin assignment. Check-in is this weekend.....exciting!

We're going to be on Anthem in December 2023 and have a wide range of ages in our group of 10 (60's with difficulty walking far distances, teens, and 3 and 5 year olds). Based on our ports, Nassau is the only location we can do an excursion/outing as a full family. Has anyone used a private company and can share their information? What did you do? I envision us in a nice van, driving around to take in the sights, maybe stop at a local brewery for a tasting, pull by a beach for a few minutes so the kids can dip their feet in the ocean (not extended time at the beach), and call it a day. 3-4 hours max. I was also trying to remember the private boat website @Matt recommended on his podcast during a recent Wonder cruise review and can't remember it. I don't think we'd want to go that direction, and if we did, I'd again only want about 2-3 hours at the most. Thanks!

I made a note after our cruise last summer to pack a bunch of snacks going forward - chips, candy, pringles, etc., b/c my kids really enjoy hanging out in the cabin and like to snack. I'm always surprised that chips and pretzels and general snacky-type foods aren't available in the Windjammer at least.

Thank you, @twangster! This is exactly what I needed to know, and I appreciate your helpful response.

We have two rooms booked on an upcoming Anthem cruise in December for our family of 4. I'm looking at the options for Voom and it is cheaper to purchase 3 devices under the parent name in Room 1 than buy 3 individual devices (per person) across Rooms 1 and 2. It seems like booking 3 devices under parent name would work, yet I don't want to make an assumption and up with 3 devices that will only work under 1 name/user name that can't (all 3) be logged in simultaneously. So, will this work or should I buy 1 device per named individual in the cruise planner. Thanks!

Wow, I never realized Royal Up was it's own unique website. I always wondered if it was random or if RC emailed folks directly.

Thanks for writing - you made me chuckle picturing the family fighting over who has to carry the drinks! You make very good points, it's just not worth the aggravation.

Does anyone do this? I have only ever flown to a cruise and never carried drinks or wine onboard with us (also always get the deluxe beverage package). My next cruise is shorter and with a teen so I don't plan to get the deluxe package--I can't imagine walking around for hours and navigating Windjammer with a 12 pack of Diet Coke (though I would love to have those drinks handy through the cruise!). How practical is it to carry on wine and a 12 pack? Any tips?

We are staying at the Westin Jersey City for an upcoming Cape Liberty cruise. Hopefully there is somewhere walkable for dinner nearby.

Have a great time! Your itinerary sounds amazing, and you'll have to report back after the trip to fill us in. I tend to overpack as well, and I really intend to cut down on my next cruise. My advise to you would be to remove at least 2 outfits from your bag; for some reason, I tend to rewear outfits even with fresh clothes available. Not sure why I pack multiple swimsuits and cover-ups when I am not a water person and never even get in the pool/ocean. I will only pack 1 going forward. I did get chilled on our last cruise, so recommend a light cardigan or sweatshirt.

I booked this for myself and DS (13) for an upcoming cruise. Anyone else have a positive experience to make 2 cupcakes worth $70? I'm not exactly impressed by the PP's pics of a cupcake and fondant!

Nice review and glad you had a lovely time! I'm a victim of over-packing too, though I swear to myself the next cruise will be different. I prefer sitting by the pool more than the beach, so if I can do that on the ship when we're docked at Coco Cay, that works for me. I'm usually ready to head back to the ship early afternoon and enjoy the quiet pool there. I do think you may be discounting the option to write in the additional gratuity on the drink slip, so there is probably more tipping than you realize, especially for those that don't want to travel with a bunch of small bills. I do hope the additional gratuity added to the receipt goes directly to that person and isn't pooled. Maybe someone on here knows the answer to that question. That may make a difference when choosing how to tip (cash or add to receipt). Happy planning of your next cruise!

Wow, I thought the casita rental concept was something new for Wonder. I must have missed the option on prior sailings (Symphony and Mariner) if it was there, but I will be looking closely going forward.

Glad you had a great time! You have reached my next parenting milestone--leaving the kids at home, alone, while we travel!!!! I am envious, but just a few more years!!

We stayed at the SpringHill suites in July 2022 and really liked the property. We were able to walk to a nearby large beach/souvenir shop and also walked to the Caribe brewery. The hotel offered a shuttle to the terminal, which was great. We lucked out by randomly inquiring about it the night prior to leaving and paid $10 per person. The shuttle was sold out by the morning. Rooms were very spacious; large seating area for the complimentary breakfast in the morning. Highly recommend.

This thread made me realize I should check to see if I could book MTD in the cruise planner. When I get into the section to reserve, my family member names come up as "Not a flex dining guest". What does this mean? Does this mean my reservation was made with a reserved dining time (not MTD)? How do I find out what time we're scheduled for?

https://mommymouseclubhouse.com/royal-caribbean-johnny-rockets-menu/#:~:text=Johnny Rockets Lunch %26 Dinner Menu&text=For %2414.99 you can choose,a drink%2C and a dessert. I found the above article that states lunch and dinner are $14.99, breakfast is free. We've never tried breakfast at Johnny Rockets, so I hope to remember to try it out!

Same! We are definitely going to Sabor! Not sure we will get to Giovani's; we have Chops+1. Plus, we'll end up at Johnny Rockets at some point too, I'm sure.

I ended up booking a Peggy's Cove tour (one of the shorter ones) to lock in an excursion. I was going to stick with Hop On Hop Off, but so many of the comments are about wait times and full buses and I don't really want to deal with that on this trip when we only have 1 port day. I'm getting excited as I also purchased dining and drink/internet packages. Not much else to do, but wait.

This doesn't sound like a cruise. Was it? Your post is scaring me a bit b/c I am taking my minor son on a Canadian cruise and I have given no thought to the fact that my husband/other parent won't be along (in terms of paperwork). Has anyone run into an issue taking a minor (no divorce or other circumstances--just a parent and minor child) on a cruise and is there special paperwork necessary that I need to be aware of?

Too funny! This is a mom/son (13) cruise for us as well!

We were on Mariner of the Seas last summer and loved the ship! For ages 4 and 8, the ship has plenty of activities, pool, and Adventure Ocean to make for a great cruise. I've never driven to a terminal, but will cruise from Bayonne in June and I'm excited to experience something different. Granted, it's an almost 4 hour drive, but at least I don't have to worry about overweight luggage.