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Sorry that I did not see your reply before the ship sailed out of Galveston. We were disappointed that the "Puzzle Break Center" was closed for the entire cruise. We went to find out what it was (not knowing what a "puzzle break center" is) and saw that it was the location of the Rubicon Escape Room only by the word "Rubicon" on the carpet. We really wanted to try this escape room, but tried not to get too excited about it since we had read that it has been closed for some time. I hope you are enjoying your sailing!

I found a duck! I wasn’t even trying and I found a duck near the spa entrance! No tag though

OMG! This ship is so big and I’m already taking a MAJOR advantage of this drink package!

IT’S CRUISE DAY!!! SEE YOU ALL AT NOON!!!

FYI: I sent a DM to Royal Caribbean's Twitter/X account to ask about the availability (or rather, the lack) of the "Safety" icon and the Muster Station Map on the app. The reply stated that these features become available once on board. (Perhaps these features are only available on the ship's wi-fi?)

That’s been my understanding about the GSWM FB page. They’re pretty much just for airport/airport hotel transfers to/from port. It’s just not economically feasible for them to do local transportation.

What are everyone's recommended options for getting to the port in Galveston from our Galveston hotel on Seawall Blvd? (January 28th! 12 days!) Thinking we'll just call for a Taxi (or maybe Uber). Or is there some other option I should consider?

You mean like this one I took in Cozumel when Harmony sailed in while we were on Rhapsody?

I hope you all had a Merry Christmas! Now that that countdown is over, it's time to update to a new one!

45 DAYS!!!! Be we sure to begin your check-in and get your preferred arrival time!

I'm sorry to hear about your dog, @twangster We are fortunate enough that one of our daughter's is nearby and is always willing to let our spoiled pup stay with her whenever we are away. (He's too much of a baby to for us to consider a kennel.) She also stops in to check in on the cats to make sure they're not starving. (They're never starving, not matter how much chattering they do about the food bowl when she walks in the door.) I do hope everyone's dog's stay healthy and happy. After all, dogs are MUCH better than most people!

90 DAYS!!! I hope you all got those final payments done by today!!!

FYI: I already created a roll call for this sailing back in February. See you onboard!

Thanks again for bringing this to my attention. I've been eyeing the prices for my flights and just saved some $$$ today with a reprice!

My mistake, I misread that the secondary briefing was on Day 2. I still stand by the idea of Sea Pass flagging and giving guests the Don Rickles treatment!

First, I'm surprised that this is an option, with all the "Please report to your muster station to complete your safety briefing" announcements I've heard REPEATEDLY on Day 1 since E-Muster began. It's no longer a requirement that it MUST be completed before setting sail? Second, shouldn't this be done sooner that 7:00 pm on Day 2? I would say 7:00 AM and your Sea Pass is flagged for purchases, activities, etc. until you complete it. Third, I do like the idea that @AlmondFarmer had, though. A little bit of Don Rickles-style insult comedy will certainly de-incentivize it happening again! "Where were you for the safety briefing, ya hockey puck?" EDIT: My mistake, I misread that the secondary briefing was on Day 2. I still stand by the idea of Sea Pass flagging and giving guests the Don Rickles treatment!

Also, if you want a specific table size (2ppl, 4ppl, etc.), you can call and have it added to your reservation.

Ya gotta zoom in a bit, @DoomSlayer!!!

We had the pleasure of riding NorthStar for free in port in Aruba (Odyssey) and Skagway, Alaska (Quantum) last year. Spectacular views in both ports! Reserve in the app once connected to the Ship's Wi-Fi. As mentioned, app is free to use. No paid internet package required.

I think the company that is chartering the ship and sells the cabins set the rates. They, in essence, have to "buy" the ship and pay the entertainers their going appearance rates, so they have to bump up the prices to make up those costs. These extra costs are justified by the added value of having exclusive access to some pretty big name entertainment (Concerts, Q&A sessions, Autograph signings, etc.) Wrestler/Singer Chris Jericho has talked at great length about all the details of organizing his own cruise since 2018 on his podcast. (Chris Jericho's Rock 'N' Wrestling Rager at Sea)

How timely! A new app update, that I haven't installed yet, was released for Apple iOS yesterday.

That's it! Thank you.

While I'm pessimistic about it, I hope that it eventually does. My wife would certainly like to have it on her app calendar. Just on this message board alone, there are questions and complaints about it. So, I can only imagine how often frustrated guests are complaining about it to guest services, concierges, cruise directors, etc.

I'm not sure it ever will. The Vitality Spa is actually a third-party business not run/managed by Royal Caribbean. While anything you book will show up in your website cruise planner calendar, their reservation system may not be able to sync up with the Royal Caribbean app. We found this out just by chance because my wife wanted to return a skin product she bought onboard a few years ago. (I can't recall the parent company)

In addition to the ones pointed out by Gus, these two in the SE 17th Street area also have Airport and Cruise Terminal transportation: Four Points Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port I had booked Hyatt but got a better rate (and Marriott Rewards points) for staying at the Four Points, but I suggest requesting a room on east side of the building away from Highway 1. What's nice about that area of 17th street is that there are many restaurants and a Publix in walking distance. Also, a Total Wine & More is next to the Publix if you choose to bring wine onboard.