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This one is for all of the schoolteachers on board here, enjoy! A group of 4 year-olds were trying to get used to attending school, and the biggest hurdle that they found themselves facing came when their teacher told them that no baby talk would be allowed in her class room. “You need to use ‘big people’ words,” she was constantly telling them. One day, she asked one student, “Ben, what did you do over the weekend?” I went to visit my Nana,” he responded. “No, you went to visit your grandmother. Use big people words,” the teacher told him. She then turned to another student named Kevin and asked what he did with his weekend. “I took a ride on a choo-choo,” Kevin replied. “No, you took a ride on a train. Use big people words,” the teacher admonished him. Finally, she turned to a student named Tom and asked what he had done over the weekend. “I read a book,” the four year-old responded. “That’s wonderful,” the teacher said. “What book did you read?” Tom thought about her question for a second, then he puffed out his chest with great pride and said, “Winnie The Shit.” Far... Top Comment

Ok, now we know who you really are. That's you Mario!

And here I thought "Meatheads" were body builders. Oh well my bad.

We will (hopefully) we on The Odyssey for a b2b Feb 26- March 13. There is no indication what the entertainment is going to be on the cruise planner, neither online nor on the app. I assume there will be entertainment and hope they haven't cancelled it due to the virus and its latest variant. Can any recent Odyssey cruisers help this old Italian fellow out? Grazi Mille!

When we started cruising many years ago with Royal, the excursions in the cruise planner had a LOT of info. Like how long the transportation from the ship to the actual excursion area and return was, how long you would be on the excursion site and (most importantly) what other previous cruisers thought of this particular excursion. Boy how things have changed over the years. Now it's basically a crap shoot. No longer does the cruise planner offer total transportation time, how long on the actual excursion nor any previous cruiser comments (good or bad). What I find disturbing is the highlight of the excursion is nothing more than a watered down of description of the excursion. OK, so Royal is trying to cut back on costs, save money, etc...I get it. But, do they still offer post excursion surveys? It's been a few years since we cruised, as for many here and I remember they used to. Would like to hear what you all think. Thanks

Our previous experience a few years ago was one that we will not do it again. At that time, tours of Atlantis was an excursion of Nassau (which sucked) and of the front of Atlantis where we had less than an hour to "tour". The tour guide told us where the casinos were as well as the aquarium and advised us NOT to ask any of the staff where anything is located as Atlantis is ONLY for the paying guests and if you are not a paying guest you will have to leave. Needless to say, we got off the tour bus, found a bathroom and a place to buy a couple of drinks and back on the bus. Like I said, this was a few years ago and things may have changed. Check out trip advisor and see what comments are there.

You're than Man! How full is the ship? 100% or less? Please keep us informed and thanks!

Hi Jenny, Check this out on Amazon: safego portable safe. We got one (the white Amazon Choice in white $49.95) a few years ago. Have used it on beach excursions, going to our local beaches, on board the cruise ship, etc. Also got one for our granddaughter when she went off on a two week ballet camp.

Not sure how snorkeling experienced you are. But one thing that will ruin your experience is mask fogging. I am an experienced scuba diver as well as snorkeler. One product I always bring, as well as my dive/snorkel buddies, is a small bottle of Johnson & Johnson No Tears Baby Shampoo. A few squirts, swish around in the mask, rinse out and no fogging. I have made many dives over 45 minutes with no fogging at all. And, no tears at all. I have a large bottle of this product at home and fill up a small 3 oz bottle travel before I go and that is good for many underwater experiences. Enjoy!

Amen!

Church!

Hmmm, does a hangover fall into this category "not feeling well"?

What the hell is that? A cruise around the port in a lifeboat and they give you bottled water biscuit crackers?

Well, we'll be on the Odyssey and don't have any idea, but we will DEFINITELY bring beads, seashells and just about anything else that can be thrown at folks that won't hurt/injure them ONLY if they show us their t****, well you know.

Yep, after you select your check in time, you will have the option of checking in additional folks.

We are embarking on the Odyssey on Feb 26th. Today is 45 days out. I stayed up last night and at 12:02 am this morning, I logged into the Royal app and got a 10:30 am check in time for the Feb 26th. Yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, I ordered the at home test kits from the RC site and was notified today by email they will be delivered this coming Friday. So far so good! Got the fingers crossed that Royal doesn't cancel this cruise.

You're welcome, enjoy!

Brian, We did this a few years ago, which was not an excursion. Booked it directly with the Random Wind folks. A lot of fun and scenic. Here's the link:Sailing Charter in St Maarten | Random Wind Charters Best wishes!

Have you thought about weather conditions? Snow could REALLY screw up yours best plans out of DC on your embarkation day, regardless of your check in time. If it were me, I would take the flight that got me into your port around midnight, check into a hotel with a beach, get a good night sleep, enjoy the beach and then head off to your cruise ship. That way you will be well rested, stress free (hopefully) and pre-sun screened before boarding. Best wishes and hope it all works out for the best!

Hi Speed, When did you order yours and from whom? Thanks!

We have a b2b on the Odyssey coming up soon. 8 day Southern Caribbean on Feb 26th followed by a 6 day Western on March 6th, same ship same cabin. According to the Royal app, check in time for the Feb 26th opens on January 12. Since we will be on board the ship for the March 6th, do I need to be concerned about on board check in time? Thanks!

Just remember, you cannot share your drink package with anyone.

If one does not use all of their on-board credit (from an RC credit card purchases) is the remaining balance refunded to the individual or is it forfeited? Thanks.

Ok, you got me. Good one!

Not a good idea. You have to be vigilant all the time you are on duty. Quite often a person drowning or having a serious problem doesn't scream or call for help. I did see a lifeguard a few years ago at a public beach here in NC playing her ukulele while watching her area of the ocean.