Dina

20 hours ago, anneglubis said:

Oh. I'm sorry to hear that. Did you get a thanks for trying email, Dina? I'm more confused than ever. Seems like they wouldn't tell you no until the very last minute since

No  I didn’t get an email but I checked and there are no suite class rooms available in the ship so unless someone drops off at the last minute I will not be upgraded

No. I did not get the Jr Suite even though I bid the highest amount. I looked last night and Suite Class is sold out as are all Balcony cabins. Still some inside cabins available. Still very happy to have my mid-ship ocean view balcony. I’m sure some people won the up grades, it just wasn’t me 

22 hours ago, anneglubis said:

 

Citizens from many countries, including the United States and Canada are required to secure an e-visa before leaving home unless otherwise noted. You can request and pay for your e-Visa through a brief threestep online process, using this link www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ . After printing your e-visa, place it inside your passport.

But look in the “additional information” column. It says “In transit Cruise guests who are US citizens or Canadian do not require a Vias from Turkey” We are “in transit” on this cruise as we are not embarking or debarking  in Turkey. We are just day visitors. 

You do not need a visa for a day trip in Turkey if you arrive in a cruise ship   

“U.S. citizens do typically need an e-visa to enter Turkiye, but cruise ship passengers are permitted to come ashore without a visa for day visits by special arrangements. In short, you may visit Turkiye on the day trip from your cruise ship without being in possession of your passport.”

© https://tr.usembassy.gov. u-s-citize..

U.S. Citizen Services FAQs - U.S.

Embassy & Consulates in Türkiye

Why do I see people talking about bringing door magnets? Also I’ve seen a few mentions of bringing “ducks” to hide? Anyone know what either of these items are used or needed for?

17 hours ago, anneglubis said:

I'm so bummed that I didn't book the Northstar or a sea day cabana on time. So much is sold out! If anyone doesn't want their reservation, gimme gimme gimme.

We put in our RoyalUp bids for a sky class suite awhile ago. We have sea class in a junior suite now, but I'd certainly prefer guaranteed seating at the coastal kitchen and some free internet 

I didn’t know we could book a cabana in advance. How did I miss this !!!? We are also bidding for an upgrade so fingers crossed!  This is my 8 th RCCL cruise…. What is this about ducks?

Where in Rome is everyone staying?

We are in the same boat (haha).  Just using Trip Advisor and doing it ourselves. 

Hi all. We are excited for our first Mediterranean Cruise. We are arriving 2 days early to see Rome.