rjac

Does anyone here know how much it costs to play the video arcade games on the Explorer OTS and is there a time limit on these games? Thanks!

rjac

We have a Royal credit card with Bank of America that we use for on board credit. In past cruises any I was able to get cash for unused on-board credit at the cashier's cage in the casino. Has this changed any over the past two years? Thanks!

rjac 

The ship will let you know a day or two before the end of your first week. Very simple, all the b2b passengers log off from the ship, get off the ship together, receive a new sea pass card and log bag onto the ship. The reason you have to get of the ship is so they have a zero balance of passengers onboard. Does not take very much time either. We have done many b2b cruises, I get a kick out of looking at the hallways the night before debarkation at all of the suitcases in the halls. Enjoy your cruise! 

Embarking on the Explorer OTS July 13. Our daughter and grands (18 & 14) will also be with us. I'm thinking about giving them each a preloaded Visa card to use on board the ship for any t shirts, hats, candy, junk, etc they may want to purchase. Will they be able to use a preloaded credit card or does everything purchased have to be charged against an  onboard account? Thanks!

rjac 

At a loss for tipping in Italy and Greece. Taxi cabs, private driver, restaurants, etc. Appreciate any advise/recommendations.

rjac

I tried doing 100 sit-ups at the gym today. But, I had to stop because my stomach couldn't take the abuse.

I can remember on past cruises, there was a section where you could notify Royal of any food allergies that someone in your cruise party had. We just completed our on line registration and didn't see that anywhere. Is it now included in the day before you cruise medical questionnaire or do we have to call Royal. Thanks IA.

Does anyone know if the Windjammer on the Explorer OTS has a guten free section? Thanks!

On 9/6/2013 at 8:02 AM, Matt said:

Perhaps NorthStar is an attempt to deliver something like that

Yep, just bring a sandwich and a beer. Viola! 

9 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said:

You can also drop off your bags with the porters (don't forget to tip) and be on your merry way. Complete the check in process later (just don't miss the required all aboard time).

Good point. Your cabin may not be ready to occupy when you check in. Then you'll be stuck carrying/dragging around whatever you bring on board. 

Yes, very sad, may he rest in peace. 

On 5/3/2024 at 6:55 PM, KJones said:

We'll be arriving in Ravenna a day or two before the cruise departs. Any suggestions for hotel(s) for 4 adults?
Already inquired at M Club Deluxe B&B and they have no availability.

Hello K,

We will be staying at the Hotel Bisanzio in Ravenna the day before we board the Explorer on July 13th. Has many good reviews on trip advisor and a few have indicated the hotel will arrange transportation from the hotel to the port for you if you put a request in a day or two before. Someone here mentioned the Royal shuttle to the port, here's a link that will explain in detail how that works: How to get from Venice to Ravenna cruise port with the shuttle (and vice versa) | Royal Caribbean Blog.

Hope you have a safe trip and a fun adventure!

rjac

So, am I the only one with a sense of humor on this topic? What happened to all the home made comics that used to post here? Come on Back!

2 hours ago, CanHardlyWait said:

Good. Hope Royal Caribbean took hard and fast action. It's a shared experience. Play by the rules or be gone.

Just wish Royal would do the same thing, or worse, to the lounge chair hogs by the pools! 

17 hours ago, MUSTANGKARRIE said:

I recentley booked an RCL cruise aboard the Radiance of ther Seas with a land tour for July. When I go into my account I only see the cruise portion and no land p[ortion, am I not looking in the right spot?

Interesting. We did the land and sea on the Radiance last year and the land excursions were available in our cruise planner. But we did book the trip in 2023. It may be a thing that Royal hasn't confirmed the land excursions for your trip yet. Perhaps a call to Royal might confirm this. 

Caught a great sale yesterday that made this cruise a no brainer to jump on. Just wish I could have convinced my darling wife to book the Western Caribbean the week before in the same cabin, oh well. She'll learn the hard way that you can't fully enjoy this ship in one week! For me, the ship is the destination this cruise. Please don't ask me about the itinerary, my answer will "The Icon!"

rjac

Well, here in NC the eclipse was not so much. Temperature dropped, shadows got long, birds were quiet and there was a run on the grocery store. They ran out of bread, eggs and beer. Kind of like what happens when a hurricane is coming. Today folks are asking, where are the day after eclipse sales? Amazing how mother nature messes with folks! 

Interesting, in the past B2Bs we have been on there was no offer for a B2B group lunch in the MDR. We always book lunch in Chops after we get back on board as a "new cruiser". The price is right, no big crowds and the food is great. I agree with what barjoe said above about "it may depend on the number of B2Bers there are". 

Will be on the Explorer OTS this coming July. We will be embarking and disembarking out of Ravenna, Italy visiting four of the Greek islands with two cruise days. Will they be offering Greek food in the MDR and Windjammer in addition to the normal fare? Efcharisto'!

rjac

I'm sure that what we see here is similar to the popularity that Tina Fey enjoys. She has had to hire body doubles to cover her multiple commitments. 

Great, thank you very much for your info and quick reply!

Our cruise ship (Explorer OTS) gets into the Athens port on July 18th at 7:00 am. What time can we get off the ship for an excursion on our own? Thanks.