ChrisC

On 11/20/2023 at 3:30 PM, ChrisC said:

My bid for a balcony in Rhapsody keeps switching from Unavailable to Pending in the last 2 weeks. They have not tried to charge the credit card yet.

Hello, the cruise is full and I did not get any of my offers after all the jumping from pending to unavailable.

Hello, just an update. The situation should improve and roadblocks should stop today. The law that people were protesting was ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

There were no roadblocks on the highway to Colon today or during the weekend. The company responsible for managing the highway regularly posts updates on their Twitter account (https://twitter.com/ConcesionariaMC). I visited Colon last Thursday, and the road was temporarily closed by the police until 6 pm, likely to prevent cars from getting stuck on the highway and to reduce the risk of robberies. Once the road reopened, the traffic flow was smooth, and I encountered no issues in the city.

My current plan is to travel Saturday morning to the port. If everything is ok, it should be around one hour drive from Panama City.

They have been closing the highway to Colon from 3am to 6pm this week. The Supreme Court should make an announcement soon, so things could get better. If the situation stays the same I will travel the night before. There is a Radisson hotel next to the cruise port.

Hope you enjoy your trip to Panama and lets have a great cruise.

On 11/19/2023 at 3:22 PM, mom2mybugs said:

Curacao just walk around... It's an amazing town!  Aruba we did the beach and a catamaran trip... It was really fun, though the beach we went to (by the pier, can't remember if it was eagle or Palm) got very crowded.  I've not been to Bonaire but I think I've heard it has amazing snorkling.  Have a great trip!  Jane

Yes, that was our plan. Walk around Curacao and then Mambo Beach. In Aruba we are going to Eagle Beach, Palm Beach and take the free tram. We plan to book a tour for Bonaire.

Thanks

My bid for a balcony in Rhapsody keeps switching from Unavailable to Pending in the last 2 weeks. They have not tried to charge the credit card yet.

Colon is the homeport of Rhapsody of the Seas.

Hello, right now there are some anti-government protests in Panama and access to Colon is sometimes restricted. Protest began 3 weeks ago and my cruise leaves in 2 weeks. Could Royal Caribbean cancel that itinerary?

Btw, If you are arriving to Panama, the best way out of the airport right now is using the subway. It only cost $0.80 and there is a terminal right at the airport. Roads to the airport might also be closed.

Check-In finally opened today, 25 days before departure. I did not get email or app notification, was lucky that I checked frequently. Thanks.

Thanks! I called the travel agent and they said it was not open yet and would let me know. I hope it can be done online so I can embark early.

Hello,

I'm trying to check-in to my Rhapsody of the Seas cruise from Panama. The website shows check-in opens Oct 18, but the app says Dec 2. Tried checking-in using the website but it says "Check-in unavailable".

Will I have to wait until Dec 2? Thats the embarkation day.

Thanks.

Looking for recommendations of what to do in the ABC islands. Thanks.