rjac

Thanks for the info!

We are booked on the Icon OTS next March in a Guarantee Junior Suite Sea Class. I have called and tried to get an upgrade to a Sky Class Junior Suite, which are not available. So, I'm wondering, what will we eventually end up with? Our first time with a "guarantee suite" and concerned. Thanks.

Hope it is shown here in the USA in the near future.

We have a new airline servicing our local airport. It is for bald and balding people. It's call Receding Hairlines.

How about that, we have a celebrity on the message board, Gilley the Philly Filly!

I'm not sure. I remember reading a similar post a few years ago about this couple who wore their brand competing t shirts on embarkation day. The ship Captain was having a bad day and was highly offended. He assigned them to dish washing duty in the galley on cruise days. And this was a transatlantic cruise also!

Thank you very much for the photos!

A Sky JS would be a nice surprise! What kind of obstruction do they have?

I upgraded our reservation to a Junior Suite Guarantee yesterday. My cruise vacation receipt from Royal indicates "Stateroom Obstructed Pending". Has anyone had one of these on the Icon yet? Just wondering how bad the obstruction is, like only being able to see a life boat? Thanks! rjac

Well, what are you waiting for? A personal invite from Ron?

Royal offers an excursion to Magen's Bay when we will be in port at St. Thomas. It is a 4 hour trip with only 2 hrs beach time and the rest being driven around the island. Has anyone used a taxi from the port to and from Magen's Bay? We have seen St. Thomas and prefer to spend 5-5 hours on the beach. Thanks! rjac

Will be on the Icon OTS next March and St. Thomas will be one of the ports of call. Does anyone know if beach loungers and umbrellas are available for rent? There is no mention of them in the Royal excursion. Getting down and laying on a beach towel is NOT an option for use. We're old and getting back up to a standing position would be a scary/ugly thing for other people and kids to witness! Thanks. 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!

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

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.

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