Jacki_MEI

The bus rides depend on where your excursion is located. For example, the bus ride to Tulum was 60-90 minutes; when we did a Cenote excursion the bus ride was approximately 40 minutes. I highly recommend Dramamine prior to the ferry ride from Cozumel to the mainland. Even people who don't usually get seasick can have issues on the ferry.

For Nassau:

1. Is Blue Lagoon Island worth the excursion (Blue Lagoon Island Deluxe Beach Break With Lunch)  I've done two different excursions to Blue Lagoon Island - a Dolphin Swim and the Beach Break, and enjoyed both of them. It's a pleasant boat ride to the island, with the captain narrating and pointing out some houses owned by celebrities along the way. The beach is very clean and well maintained, with plenty of lounges and sunshades, and everyone who works there was always super friendly and helpful. 

2. Are the shops close within walking distance from the Pier where the ship docks? (Thinking about maybe taking the wife walking and sight seeing/shopping as she has never cruised at all before) There's a shopping area you literally have to walk through to get on and off the ship, and then if you venture into town you can shop along Bay Street, and a bit farther down Bay Street is the Straw Market.

Hope this helps!

Hello!

Congrats on your Oasis cruise - it's my favorite Royal ship! 'Worth it' is subjective, but I can tell you that you will never be disappointed in a meal at Chops. The service and food are both excellent, and it's a 'never miss' for me. I also agree with @Pima1988 that the 3-Night Specialty Dining package is the way to go, especially on a ship like Oasis with so many amazing dining options. If you decide to go for the 3-Night, you may also want to check out Giovannis and 150 Central Park. Have a wonderful trip!

On 5/28/2020 at 11:32 AM, TheJones said:

I did not specify an agent when I recently used MEI.  I filled out the website info page & submitted it.  I was "assigned" Jacki York & she is excellent!!  

Thanks for the shout out, Jones family!!

If you are booked at a Refundable Deposit rate and are prior to final payment, and just want to change your ship/sail date, there shouldn't be any problem. I've done this for clients several times in the past without any issues. It's usually an easy change, done online.

I miss the excitement of waking up in a new place every day, singing in the piano bar and cinnamon rolls in the Windjammer in the morning!

Please keep in mind that you will receive your taxes, fees, port charges, gratuities, any Cruise Care insurance, etc. back onto your credit card. The FCC will be for your cruise fare only.

Thank you so much for the kind words - always happy to help!

Thank you so much!!

Hi Della! Welcome and congratulations on your 40th anniversary!  :wub:

Welcome, Candie! Glad to hear you're feeling better!!  :)

Great review! I recently took a cruise on Brilliance myself, and totally agree. Our experience with the food and waitstaff in the MDR was excellent!  :)

I am using Super Shuttle for pick up at Fort Lauderdale Airport and transfer to Miami port. It's costing my family of four $97 for a private shuttle.  :)

I agree with everyone who said take the connecting room over the room below the pool deck. The connecting door will have a lock on your side, and the one time I had a room below the pool deck I was woken up at 6am because of deck chairs being dragged around. Nobody wants to wake up that early on vacation! have a great time!  :)

Hi - My 5-year-old daughter and I will be sailing on the Majesty of the Seas on April 22 (3-night Bahamas) - it's our first cruise and we're very excited. I'm just looking to connect with other cruisers (any age, with or without kids) to have a few acquaintances prior to sailing. Would be great to hear from you!

Hi! I won't be on your sailing- just wanted to say welcome and congratulations on booking your first cruise! Royal Caribbean is a great choice - have a wonderful time!

In my opinion, as long as you can book two staterooms with an inside connecting door (not adjacent or across the hall) it's worth it for the two bathrooms. I would definitely want that connecting door to the kid's stateroom. Having two teenagers myself, I know my only hope of ever having any bathroom time at all is having my own! Plus the extra room is really nice if the kids like to stay up later watching TV, etc. Have a great time!

We planned to go to Chops Grille one night on our cruise, and loved it so much we went back the next night! It was $35 per person on our sailing (Brilliance 3/16) but totally worth it!! I highly recommend the filet mignon - it was amazing.

Have a great time!

I have a husband who refuses to dress up on vacation, so I understand! As others have mentioned, they do have a dress code, but it's mostly just a suggestion, not really required. I saw men in khaki shorts and polo shirts in the main dining room each night of our cruise. Specialty restaurants are stricter with their dress codes, and formal nights you may want to just visit the buffet.

Have a great time!

I just had a chocolate martini in the British Pub (shoutout to Benji the bartender!) onboard the Brilliance that was so delicious! Has to be my new favorite!!!

Hi! You will love cruising on Royal Caribbean - great choice! I actually just got back from a RCCL cruise that visited Key West (Brilliance out of Tampa) and we loved that port! One shore excursion I definitely recommend is the Hop On/Hop Off Trolley- we did Old Town Trolley and it was great for getting an overall tour of the island, plus makes stops at or near all the major tourist sites (Southernmost Point, Hemingway's House, Duval Street, Mallory Square, etc.) You can get on and off as often as you wish throughout the day.

Have a great time! :)

"We are celebrating my daughter and her friend's high school graduation, will RC do anything for celebration or recognition?"

Hi! You will love cruising on Royal Caribbean - great choice! Regarding your daughter's graduation- have your travel agent request (or if you've booked direct call RCCL and request) a small celebration cake (complimentary). This will be served in the dining room. 

If you visit this link: https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/royalgifts

You can also order things like flowers, room decor, cupcakes, etc.

Hope you have a wonderful time!

Thanks for the welcome!  :wub:

PS: Sandy- nice weather we're having today! Six inches of snow in April...DEFINITELY time to plan another cruise!!  ;)

Hi!

My name is Jacki and I have recently become a huge Royal Caribbean fan. I live in upstate New York where winter lasts WAY too long every year, and sometimes the only thing that keeps me going is the thought of my next (or planning my next) cruise! I really enjoy reading everyone's posts and look forward to participating more!

Jacki  :)