MKSglitz

I looked at the prior posts regarding this excursion.  I noticed that on some of the posted pictures they had lounge chairs and umbrellas on the beach.  Is there an extra fee involved to use these?  We are not young people and seating on a beach towel isn't possible.

Looking for feed back on this excursion.  It is on the pricey side and I wonder if it is worth it.

Does anyone know if you can use "on board credit" to pay for a spa service?  Also, when you look at the pricing it states "from*…."  then they list a price.  It makes it sound like that the price starts off one price and can go up from there.  Another question to this topic, can the on board credit be used to also tip for the service?

I bought several "Packing Folders" on Amazon - one for my husband's suit and shirts and one for my evening wear on formal nights.  Our clothes are virtually free of wrinkles even after being in a suitcase for 4+ days.  I also "You Tubed" how to pack a men's suit so I think that helped as well!

Mljstr, can you please tell me where you got your travel protection plan?  Was it the insurance that RCCL offers or another company?

Same here.  I've been bringing my curling iron and blow dryer on every cruise and have never had a problem.  My reason for bringing my own blow dryer is in case the cabin's  hair dryer dies.  I might never make it to dinner if I have to wait for a replacement.  I don't leave anything to chance.

My experience has been that RCCL will reimburse you for a change fee but will not give you the difference in the flight cost.

A lot of  7 day Caribbean cruises from San Juan on Vision of the Seas and Freedom of the Seas in Winter 2021

LONG CARIBBEAN CRUISES FOR THE WINTER OF 2021 ARE NOW ON SALE !!!!!!

I too am waiting for the new posting.  Just because RCCL says that the new deployments begin the week of December 10th doesn't mean that the list will be out on Monday.  It can occur any day, any time during the week.  It keeps us captive to our computers until the listing is posted. Never saw the list of the new sailings being offered for the long Caribbean cruises for 2021.  Just the short cruises.  

Sorry.  I just found the 3 day cruises from Orlando, FL to the Bahamas - a multitude of dates.  My bad   Since you seem to be on top of the subject, please let me know when you see the posting next week for Phase II of the longer Caribbean cruises for 2021.  Would greatly appreciate a jump on the info.

Not seeing any 2021 short Caribbean cruise posted here in the states yet.

Would love the recipe, please.  How did you find out about this class?  Wonder if all the ships might offer a lass like this.  will be on the Freedom this coming January.

What about walkie-talkies?

I use our RCCL credit card  for the same purpose as cruiser KJ1231.  Look into cabin discounts - you can get an additional $150 off

If you've never used a TA before and first connect to MEI, is it possible to request a specific TA?  

Both are allowed.

As I look at the ship deployment dates for 2021, I noticed the week of  Dec.3, 2018 they begin the release of "Caribbean short "  cruises and then sometime during the week of Dec. 10, they release "Caribbean (Phase 1).  Does "Caribbean short" mean the 3-5 day cruises?  And what does "Caribbean (PHASE 1)" mean?

Cruising on Freedom of the Seas in January.  Does anyone know if they have power slots on their cabin doors?  Would love to have a cool room when returning from a day in the Caribbean warmth.

Is anyone getting anxious about when the  ship deployments will be posted??  I usually cruise the Caribbean the end of January.  I already booked a cruise for Jan. 2019 and Jan. 2020  so I'm looking ahead.  I know that is usually posted in November, but that is all I know.   I usually get an email from RCCL announcing this before it is announced to the general public but somehow I was missed the last time.  If anyone hears any rumors as to when, more specifically,  this may occur, I would appreciate it.

With regards to the Air2Sea program, does anyone know how far out from the sailing date do they release the flight schedules?

The picture of your "stuff" looks about right to me.  I pack like that and then some.  I pack a lot of "stuff" in terms of very small incidentals like you that I rarely have used, HOWEVER, when you need something (for instance bandaids and antiseptic) you need it immediately.  If the ships in port, the ship's stores are closed so you can't get anything there.  You hate to waste your time seeing the doctor for something so small if they even have office hours at that time.   When you get off the ship in port, now you have to find a drug store to get that necessary item, so you waste a lot of time there looking for a drug store.  I'd rather come well equipped for every minor emergency then not have it and be miserable.  Way to go!!!!

 It is usually tucked under the cabin number plaque

I've had mine for several years and love them.  I am going to do something this coming cruise in January that I haven't done before.  I'm going to see if they will fit the flimsy paper luggage tags that are given to you the night before you disembark.  You know, the ones that indicate what group you are in to leave the ship.  Last year the flimsy paper tags ripped off my luggage and my bags ended up in the lost and found.  A little scary when you or your porter can't find your bags.  The porter told us it happens more often then you think.  Never happened to me until last year and it never will again  ;)

Does this mean that no one has to fill out those pesky customs forms anymore?