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Or anywhere, trust me, I know. When I was a teenager, I was a lifeguard at a private club and also a public beach. BORING.....even with all the eye candy!

One other thing I forgot about that means a lot to those crew members who go above and beyond to insure you have a great experience. Be sure to get their name (again correct spelling), photo their name tag or make a note in your smart phone. Who were they, what position they held (waiter, room attendent, bar tender, etc) you get the idea. At the end of the cruise Royal will email you an after cruise survey. And believe me, Everyone in the Royal main office reads these as well as the folks on board the ship. They pay attention to comments both good and bad. If you mention someone , by name and position, who has done a really good job for you they will get a copy of those comments which really makes them feel good about what they have done. And, more importantly, everyone in their "chain of command" will also see those comments. And that helps greatly when it comes to promotions and raises. If someone has done a crap job, write them up. Royal needs to hear about those folks also. Hope this helps also. Keep the questions coming. What ship will you be on, when do you sail and what's your itinerary. Again, we have a lot of experience on these boards. Give us the details and you will get lots of good helpful recommendations.....and it's free!

Hell, I don't need a few drinks in me.....I f-ed it up just reading it!

No. You will get your final bill delivered to your stateroom while your asleep on your last night, they slip it under your door and tip toe down the hall very quietly. If you owe anything you will have to stand in a line and pay it before you get off the ship. You can avoid that by setting up all of you and your travel partners charges on board paid by a credit card. You can do this when you are setting up your cruise account online before you leave home for the port of embarkation. Charges made at the bars, beauty salons, massages, etc. will have an automatic 18% gratuity added and you will be presented a bill that you must sign. There will be an additional line for a "Tip" if you want to add that to the bill or you can leave some cash with the bill. That's up to you, not required. I always bring a lot of $1, $5 and $20 dollar bills that I give to the porters, bartenders, wait staff and cabin attendant. For the wait staff and cabin attendant you can bring envelopes from home or get them from Guest Services. Just don't wait until the last night if you decide to get them from Guest Services, do it early or you will be in a very long line.....and that is NOT fun your last night! Oh yes, on your table in the MDR, if you dine there, will be little name card holders with the names of your waitstaff. I take a picture of that so I can write their names(with correct spelling) on the tip envelope. Hope this helps and Welcome Aboard! Ask away with any questions you may have. There are a lot of experienced cruisers here who will gladly answer you and give you friendly advice!

But yet, no CDC guidance for folks flying within the U.S. Don't have to have a VAX card, no health questionnaire and no negative covid test. Not sure who the CDC is looking for. Looks to me like it's their hip national bank!

How about "Big Boaty McBoatface" ?

You know Brian, those really don't count on this message board. Don't be surprised if they have you walk the plank when you board the Anthem or do something REALLY outrageous during the Quest!

Well, I think the news they feed us is "fake news".

Yes, of course. Consider the science when a bull consumes a daily quantity of vegetation and transforms that into energy, methane gas and fertilizer. It's nothing more than bull shi* and that's the science the CDC is talking about.

I really appreciate your positive attitude! My you have a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

Merry Christmas to all and a Happy Healty Pofitable New Year!!!

Thanks to all, appreciate the feedback. Will stay up all night and sleep all day! Or was that "ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT AND PARTY EVERY DAY".

Using the app, it says my check-in opens January 12th. So, if I stay up and log in at 12:01 on the 12th will it be open or is it later in the wee hours of the morning? Thanks!

I assume you had to find this place on your own. Or was it a Royal excursion? Thanks.

Uh oh......looks like someone is suffering from crs. Can't remember shi...stuff!

Yes. I've read about this in previous posts. My question is, what time of the year is the sea grass a problem?

Welcome aboard JJ! Feel free to ask away with any questions you may have. There are a multitude of seasoned cruisers here that will be more than happy to answer whatever you ask. The one question we all may have about you is, based on your location, have you ever done the barrel over the falls thing?

You do know you can have dinner served in your room by room service. That way you can get the party started early!

Wishing everyone here a happy, healthy and safe Thanksgiving Holiday. Especially those of you who are lucky enough to be on a cruise, but please spare us. We really don't want to hear about how great/wonderful/etc it was(). Just kidding, please post some photos if Royal did a turkey special, thanks. Best to all!

Oh, you all missed his plans BIG TIME! Space shot with Branson or Bezos!

Fantastic photos! Thanks for sharing them. You know, inquiring minds wants to know what photo equipment you used, lens speed, aperture, etc.

I love it, thanks! What depth were you at? I miss scuba diving, had to hang up the wetsuit for good dur to some shoulder that has limited my arm movement, just don't feel safe at depth anymore.

We always drive (NC to FL) in two days. The biggest benefit we see is the luggage situation. We do not fly that much so we don't have an airline credit card, so we would have to pay extra for the suitcases both ways. Plus the weight limitation.

The Ark of the Seas.