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Richard Fain single-handedly helped me get through the pandemic. There will always be a spot in my heart for him.

I'm waiting until we get aboard. It hasn't gone down even a little from the current price (WotS next week), but when we were on Oasis a few years ago, they were selling it in the spa for a good bit less.

...the hell?

If you are not seeing this awesome and helpful new feature, make sure you have the latest version of the app on your phone. Now that I have it, my life will go on.

So, are you guys considering that the hibachi side and the sushi side are the same thing, or are they different bookings? We have the 3-night dining plan, but not sure if I want to use one of those for Izumi sushi are make it a separate reservation.

RC Blog is quite difficult to navigate easily. Like when I go to "Home" and see the newest topic, there is no way to automatically go to the next topic, and all of that scrolling is frustrating. There are other things I'd like to see updated.

"I am loyal to Royal, and don't ever intend to change".....how many times have I said that? Well, now that they are more concerned with the current money grab and are so freaking expensive, I'm teetering. Throw in the proposed short sailings for Oasis class, and I'm more intent on trying someone new. My friends, who cruise a LOT more than we do, are usually Celebrity pax, but their last cruise was on MSC Seashore and they loved it. Now I'm thinking about it. I sure would like to try their big new baby, World America, but that is certainly going to be out of my price range.

Love the photo dump at the end! How was the tortellini? Thank you for the blog!! 41 days and then it's my turn!

@ genpop I'm a genpop kinda guy, hence I'll never get to visit CK

You should be fine. I just posted about this last month. I submitted mine for renewal online and, despite it being right during the holidays, got it back in the mail after 8 working days.

I can't wait to read your blog! We've been on WotS twice, with our third on 3/30, so I'm starting to get the fever. Sadly, though, I can't drink anymore, and this will be our first without being able to hit the bars (my favorite thing to do on a cruise), so it's going to be a totally new experience for me. I have one more appt with the liver doc before sailing, and I'm going to do all I can to get to let me have at least one a day. I need a true margarita. Wonder is a fantastic ship, and I know you and your peeps will have a great time! Just beware the merchants in the ports, especially Costa Maya and Coz. The Mason Jar easily has the best bourbon selection:

Brilliance of the Seas 3/01/26 Group Cruise from San Juan to Aruba, Curacao, and Tortola! Thank you, Sabrina! Please edit to fit your format. dave

Yes - standard process. And if you haven't gotten a passport in a while, be prepared - the book alone is $130.

Amazing! I submitted my renewal application last month, right in the heart of the holidays, so I was prepared to be waiting a bit, hopefully receiving it by late Jan/early Feb. Got this bad boy today!!!! Dec 21 - Jan 4 8 working days. Now, let's see how long my wife's takes; she submitted last week.

Merry Christmas to all!

What did y'all pay for a 7-night sailing? Our WotS in March wants $109.95 per person, and I'm just not going to pay that. I paid about that for both of us on Oasis a few years ago.

This pisses me off. I could understand if I had waited (like I do with everything) but I couldn't access last night nor this evening. Covid screwed me out of the $18/day drink package, and now this. I hope it comes back and I have to apologize - I have no problem doing that.

Gotta give them credit - wait until RC has invested a bunch of $$$ and marketing in RCM, then throw this in because they know they're in the catbird seat.

Just booked today through MEI and Beth Dickerson! 01/23/26 Adventure of the Seas 8 night to DR, PR, St. Thomas, and St. Croix.

We did the thermal suite years ago on Oasis and loved it. I booked it onboard for something close to $120 for both of us on a 7 night cruise. Now, they want more than double the cost, and there's no way I'm paying that.

Good job, Chris!! I'm very happy for you.....and us. I've been watching you since early in year 1, and you've really tightened it up! To celebrate, I give you my favorite DBZ character:

I don't recall ever needing it before.

I'm sure he would take you, but he drives one of the open buses, which hopefully wouldn't be a challenge for your dad. Below is a screenshot from an older Trip Advisor post that has a phone number. I hope it works. If not, just reply and I can try again.

Labadee is one of the best beaches in the Caribbean where you can just relax and enjoy the (relative) quiet. I love it there.

In Charlotte Amalie, we found Timothy - great guy, and won't price gouge. Here is is FB link: https://www.facebook.com/timothysimeina/ Here is a pic I took of him at Mountain Top: