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2 hours ago, tiny260 said:

.... also for a fee Room Service will bring a pot every morning, if you are in a suite room service is free.

Just disembarked from Rhapsody of the Seas and we had coffee and Continental served every morning at NO CHARGE.  If you order a Breakfast MEAL....they do charge you a service charge but the food is still free.  BTW....they were serving some of the best coffee!   

We misplaced photos we purchased on board.  Is there any way to repurchase on line?

You will find that info on your itemized receipt.   

22 hours ago, Matt said:

What are your concerns about Cuba that are leading you to consider travel insurance?

Being 70, catastrophic emergency medical care would be my ONLY concern.  I am in perfect health, but you get to a point in your life where these things are of concern.    

It is rather peaceful in port while the throngs of people disembark and you can enjoy some private leisurely activity on board.   Nothing wrong with that.   Also, a great time to get an "on board deal"  in the spa since they are empty!

It is a $30 meal that should sell for 8 bucks at any restaurant.   There is nothing, NOTHING special about the food.  We dined Sabor on FOS and they could remove the sign and open a French restaurant in thirty minutes.   They wouldn't need to change the decor because there isn't any identifiable Mexican decor...just another room to dine in.  Everyone was oooh...and aaahing over the tableside guacamole being prepared.  I guessed they didn't get out much to Mexican restaurants.  

We have booked Cuba for 01/20/20 and are considering if we need to purchase travel insurance from an outside vendor.  Arch RomeRight & CF Travel Insured.   Any thoughts?  

19 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said:

Uber is the best way to get around here in Fort Lauderdale. It’s fairly inexpensive as well. Enjoy 

I am sold on Uber and Lyft traveling in any city that we have visited.  Those services are the  only way to get around in an unfamiliar city.  Finding your destination and then finding adequate parking really cuts down on the fun!

On 10/9/2018 at 12:31 PM, Rebecca Ann said:

What's the best way to affix the luggage tags to your bags? Being as you just print them off on paper, I feel like they will rip right off. 

Don't waste a whole lot of time, money or energy for something that can/will be ripped off as soon as you get to your cabin.  That is the ONLY thing they are needed for is to get your luggage to your cabin.  I print and fold as directed, pull off a length of packing/shipping tape and enclose the paper.  (tape is only to keep the labels dry)    Staple or punch a hole and use a zip tie to attach to your luggage.  Bon Voyage!! 

On 11/5/2018 at 8:18 AM, SPS said:

In Belize, we bused inland for the Jaguar Paw Cave Tubing excursion and had a great time.

We have decided the same for Belize.  None of the excursions set us wild on Costa Maya so we decided to do the beach thing for the day.  Booked Yaya Beach Club since they offered an all inclusive that had a non alcohol offering....a rare opportunity at the all inclusives.   

23 hours ago, stevendom57 said:

My wife loves to carry around her very expensive (~$1000) Louis Vuitton purse. 

If she/you can't afford to use it...you/she  can't afford to own it.  I feel the same about my Waterford crystal stemware at home.  

My spouse and I are traveling Christmas, 2018 via Rhapsody of the Seas.   Since we have never been to Costa Maya, we are looking for suggestions.   We have been to Belize City  but also are looking suggestions other than the "ruins" excursions...already done that.   TIA!!

This is some VERY OLD news.....    during a three-day Caribbean cruise in October 2017 that departed from Mobile, Ala.

3 hours ago, Rebecca Ann said:

I've been trying for the last 3 days, to get into check in/ set sail pass and every time it tells me there's a glitch and it's unavailable. Anyone else have this problem? 

It is Sunday, October 21 at 938PM.   I just checked the site and everything appears to be working.  Might be on your end.  

Just remember to pack your luggage and leave all that baggage at home.  

4 hours ago, QinYao said:

Hi guys,
This is my first post, I have never been on a cruise, and I'm seeking help

Unfortunately, the fine print will get you every time.  RCI has rules that all will follow and this is one of those times.  

It appears they do not offer closed end cruises.   Most are running $6,000 pp. average.    

On 10/9/2018 at 12:31 PM, Rebecca Ann said:

What's the best way to affix the luggage tags to your bags? Being as you just print them off on paper, I feel like they will rip right off. 

I print them off on my home printer.  Fold as directed and they happen to be the exact size of clear shipping tape.  Pull off a strip long enough to cover both back and front of the tag.  Paper punch one end and attach with a zip tie.  You only need them to get to your cabin, so spending a bunch of money for something that will be thrown away immediately doesn't make good sense to me.  Bon Voyage!!

On 4/20/2017 at 11:25 AM, mworkman said:

I wish they would go out of Charleston, SC.....I know Carnival Cruise launches from there...it would be a lot closer to NC that to traveling to Florida, Baltimore or New Jersey.

City of Charleston does NOT want any more cruise ships.   The prominent local blue hairs are upset with the noise of the ships horns.   Charleston would just as soon get rid of Carnival as we learned on our last departure.  

When I booked my cruise with RCI, I knew exactly when the final payment was due.   RCI makes it very clear and I can understand why rules are made.  Unfortunately, none of us here have any power to come to your aid.  

Just curious...would I need to sign a release for you to film?  

14 hours ago, Traveler said:

As part of pre packing preparations for my next cruise (I can only blame some FB group for starting today), I tried to figure out why my suitcase wight so much. I went over the stuff that are being left in it between flights and cruises, here are some and my excuse for carry them. Am I over packing , maybe ...Any strange things you pack and never use ? 

  

 

Most of those things I don't even have at home....can't imagine why I would go buy them to go on a cruise.  

14 hours ago, rjac said:

You left out an ambidextrous wine bottle opener, how gauche. 

No corkscrew....NO problem.    First, you remove the protective foil covering the top of the bottle (known as the "capsule.") Then, you place the bottom of the bottle inside the shoe to protect the glass, and then bang the sole of the shoe against the wall repeatedly until the cork eases out of the bottle.

FYI: Be prepared to have a LARGE extension cord provided. The cord I was given was a heavy gauge cord at least 50 feet in length! 

That made me laugh...the one they gave us was at least 100 feet long and probably weighed 20 pounds.  During the day, it was just a huge mass of cable stuffed in the corner so we could navigate through our cabin.  I have since learned to take my own 15ft cord since we both use a CPAP.    They have always provided us with distilled water complimentary.