Eyeonhevn

We agree and think they try too hard to be dirty without really being dirty and then the couples try to push the limits further to win.  We totally get that it’s an “adult show”, but you can still, have adult themes without being dirty.  Most times it’s just not funny or enjoyable to us.
 
we also get annoyed that the comedians in the comedy club are adult only and cuss like a sailor,, but then do a family show in the main theater.  Why can’t they just always be family friendly.  We’re big comedy fans and you can be funny without all that.
 

We have been on 80+ cruises with Royal Caribbean and we have never ever gone to a L&M game OR a Quest.  Just not something we enjoy.

When it comes to the price, the only thing that matter is the age. You can be 50 and choose the kids menu and get charged full price. You can be 8 and order off the adult menu and get charged the kids price. 

Thats the area where we usually stay at too.  We drive in from Dallas the night before. Easy 15 minute drive to the port.

We stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Texas City, the last town before you cross the causeway into Galveston. There are several hotels in that same area.

Another member mentioned Momma Mia show on the Allure and it got me thinking. I love the broadway shows on the ships and wonder if there is a list of shows/ships?
For instance:
Hairspray: Symphony of the seas
Wizard of Oz: Icon of the Seas
Momma Mia: Allure of the seas
We Will Rock You: Anthem
Cats: Oasis of the Seas
Grease: Harmony Of Seas and Independence of Seas
Saturday Night Fever: Liberty of Seas
 
 
 
I might pick my next trip based on the show... maybe!
 
 
 

Here's a recent post about Amazon items our readers love: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/12/30/best-selling-travel-products

Magnetic hooks!

My first thought upon seeing that subject line was that you could now book cruises on Amazon and I got excited (since I get 5% back on Amazon purchases)

You'll get a form in your room mid-cruise.

This was offered on my Odyssey sailing last week, first time I ever recall it being offered.  The big caveat is that your flight must be after 11AM (ours was exactly at 11AM), otherwise I may have considered it, especially since we were self-assisting and it can be challenging with multiple large suitcases.

I’m not sure this is new but it wasn’t offered last time I sailed symphony. You can sign up and have symphony pick up your luggage and transport to the airport for you. 
 
we have a debarkation transfer to airport. We pay additional 29$ pp for this luggage service. we give them our flight information. They give us luggage tags (we pay royal for those fees too) and the night before debarkation they pick up luggage and the next time we see it is on the bag carousel once we land back at home.
i know it’s not for everyone, but will fill a big need for some in our group whose flight leaves late in day - and would be dragging and babysitting suitcases. 
 

I also have a pop up blocker on my laptop. I cannot even log in to this site on my phone, even if I put my browser in desktop mode. The sign in spot never appears.

Yes, I mean I get that ads are what makes this site possible but the pop ups blocking things is very annoying. 

I've used that style holder in the past. They work great on ships where the card needs to be swiped plus the bar code on the back isn't obscured.
I still prefer the thin plastic pouch on ships that use a tap-style card. To me, the slide-out holders are a little bulky compared to the plastic pouch.

Here is the live trip report from my April canal trip last year:
https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2931177-live-from-radiance-apr-21-2023-the-panama-canal-canal-au-niveau-de-la-mer/#comment-65212305
Vision class has some appeal since you can walk around the aft of the ship while in the locks, on Radiance class they close the aft due to the cables in this area.  
Radiance has some appeal because the helipad is public and open to everyone.  It was a very popular area.
Vision class are showing their age so that may be a factor if one option included a Vision class ship.  Radiance class are also showing their age but are newer than Vision class.  

Kristi is correct. If you look at the RC website and look at options for canal cruise, you’ll see the options are few. They use the canal for repositioning. 

At least with Royal, your Canal choices will be April or October, more or less. They use the canal transit to move ships to and from Alaska for the summer season, rather than a cruise on its own. April tends to be drier, historically. 

Oh, I gotta add. People wash your hands. Forget COVID. It's basic hygiene. And common courtesy.

There is likely covid on every ship & every cruise. Nothing to be done about it.
Hope your symptoms are minor & you feel better soon.

I can appreciate your concern, but absolutely do not bother. I'm fairly certain that Royal and crew members are fairly aware of the fact that everyone everywhere has been/ is getting sick these last few months - whether it's covid, flu, rsv or the basic cold.

People are exposed to viruses everyday. There is no reason to contact Royal about an everyday occurrence. 
 
I hope you are feeling better soon. 

@Eyeonhevn Are you able to edit the top post? I would love to see them all listed right at the top if you are willing to update it!

Thank you! This is helpful. I'll use the app next week!
 

We were booked on Grandeur for a 15-night out of Boston to Greenland (with stops in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland) for Sept 2024, but got notification that (due to the current Israel situation) ships are changing and we will now be doing same itinerary, on same days, on Jewel.  Won't find out new cabin number until around Nov 22 (next week).  Currently, our list of upcoming cruises shows this one as Canceled.  I have a feeling once this all gets sorted out, this particular cruise will again appear on the RC website.