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We parked at Park Port Canaveral and had no issues.  Price was great, lot is secured and patrolled, shuttle was clean and comfortable. Go to www.parkportcanaveral.com for info.  Good luck and have a great trip!

Don't know if you already did your cruise.  When we went to Key West we did the Jimmy Buffet walking tour.  Pretty nice and not expensive.  Not sure if they have it anymore.

We went to Chops instead of the MDR on formal night and I wore casual shorts and a nice T-shirt with a pocket.  I know it's not for everyone but I was comfortable and nobody batted an eye.  I attached a picture of the nice surprise we got.  I didn't tell anyone on staff about the anniversary.  Just noted it when booking the cruise online.
 
Dan dna Monika
Riverview, FL

Just got back from a cruise on Enchantment.  During the farewell show the Cruise Director announced that Majesty will be relocating to Port Canaveral next year and they will be offering unlimited free WiFi!  Hopefully a glimpse of things to come throughout the fleet!!
 
Dan and Monika
Riverview, FL

Just returned from the 4 day Bahamas itinerary on Enchantment which included Coco Cay.  After reading Matt's post about the wedding he attended there I decided to trek out and find the site.  I did indeed find the site which is beautiful as well as a few other nice places I thought I would share.  Site A (sorry, couldn't recall which circle it was at) is a beautifully remote tiny piece of beach which had several chairs and two thatch umbrellas.  NOBODY was there!  Site B was just a nice view from the West end.  To get to these places you will want to follow the nature trail out toward the West end of the island.  I marked this with white arrows.  To get back to the main activities portion of the island follow the vehicle path which I marked with blue dots.  It is a pretty good walk so be sure to have water with you.  I made it to the West end of the island in about 30 minutes at a nice calm pace.  Also, be sure someone knows where you are going or better yet take a partner. If you want to see Iguanas go to the area around the small bridge near the tenders.  Look up into the branches or on the embankment along the water.  Oh, by the way, enjoy the shells you find and take pictures.  You cannot take them back with you.  When they x-ray your bags prior to getting back on the tenders they will politely ask you for shells.  Didn't know this one but I do now.
 
Dan and Monika
Riverview, FL

Thanks Matt.  It was a hot day for sure.  Plenty of sun and few clouds.  The shade of the nature trail helped a bit and the breerze in the open areas was very nice.  I was quitew thirsty when I got back because I dodn't have my water.  Those Coco-Locos went down really well!

We went to Chops instead of the MDR on formal night and I wore casual shorts and a nice T-shirt with a pocket.  I know it's not for everyone but I was comfortable and nobody batted an eye.  I attached a picture of the nice surprise we got.  I didn't tell anyone on staff about the anniversary.  Just noted it when booking the cruise online.
 
Dan dna Monika
Riverview, FL

Just returned from the 4 day Bahamas itinerary on Enchantment which included Coco Cay.  After reading Matt's post about the wedding he attended there I decided to trek out and find the site.  I did indeed find the site which is beautiful as well as a few other nice places I thought I would share.  Site A (sorry, couldn't recall which circle it was at) is a beautifully remote tiny piece of beach which had several chairs and two thatch umbrellas.  NOBODY was there!  Site B was just a nice view from the West end.  To get to these places you will want to follow the nature trail out toward the West end of the island.  I marked this with white arrows.  To get back to the main activities portion of the island follow the vehicle path which I marked with blue dots.  It is a pretty good walk so be sure to have water with you.  I made it to the West end of the island in about 30 minutes at a nice calm pace.  Also, be sure someone knows where you are going or better yet take a partner. If you want to see Iguanas go to the area around the small bridge near the tenders.  Look up into the branches or on the embankment along the water.  Oh, by the way, enjoy the shells you find and take pictures.  You cannot take them back with you.  When they x-ray your bags prior to getting back on the tenders they will politely ask you for shells.  Didn't know this one but I do now.
 
Dan and Monika
Riverview, FL

My wife and I just returned from a 4 day Bahamas trip on Enchantment.  We had a VERY nice, professional and personable waiter named Gheorghe in the MDR.  Very happy to post our selfie with him.
 
Dan and Monika
Riverview, FL

Just returned from the 4 day Bahamas itinerary on Enchantment which included Coco Cay.  After reading Matt's post about the wedding he attended there I decided to trek out and find the site.  I did indeed find the site which is beautiful as well as a few other nice places I thought I would share.  Site A (sorry, couldn't recall which circle it was at) is a beautifully remote tiny piece of beach which had several chairs and two thatch umbrellas.  NOBODY was there!  Site B was just a nice view from the West end.  To get to these places you will want to follow the nature trail out toward the West end of the island.  I marked this with white arrows.  To get back to the main activities portion of the island follow the vehicle path which I marked with blue dots.  It is a pretty good walk so be sure to have water with you.  I made it to the West end of the island in about 30 minutes at a nice calm pace.  Also, be sure someone knows where you are going or better yet take a partner. If you want to see Iguanas go to the area around the small bridge near the tenders.  Look up into the branches or on the embankment along the water.  Oh, by the way, enjoy the shells you find and take pictures.  You cannot take them back with you.  When they x-ray your bags prior to getting back on the tenders they will politely ask you for shells.  Didn't know this one but I do now.
 
Dan and Monika
Riverview, FL

Just got back from a cruise on Enchantment.  During the farewell show the Cruise Director announced that Majesty will be relocating to Port Canaveral next year and they will be offering unlimited free WiFi!  Hopefully a glimpse of things to come throughout the fleet!!
 
Dan and Monika
Riverview, FL

Just returned from the 4 day Bahamas itinerary on Enchantment which included Coco Cay.  After reading Matt's post about the wedding he attended there I decided to trek out and find the site.  I did indeed find the site which is beautiful as well as a few other nice places I thought I would share.  Site A (sorry, couldn't recall which circle it was at) is a beautifully remote tiny piece of beach which had several chairs and two thatch umbrellas.  NOBODY was there!  Site B was just a nice view from the West end.  To get to these places you will want to follow the nature trail out toward the West end of the island.  I marked this with white arrows.  To get back to the main activities portion of the island follow the vehicle path which I marked with blue dots.  It is a pretty good walk so be sure to have water with you.  I made it to the West end of the island in about 30 minutes at a nice calm pace.  Also, be sure someone knows where you are going or better yet take a partner. If you want to see Iguanas go to the area around the small bridge near the tenders.  Look up into the branches or on the embankment along the water.  Oh, by the way, enjoy the shells you find and take pictures.  You cannot take them back with you.  When they x-ray your bags prior to getting back on the tenders they will politely ask you for shells.  Didn't know this one but I do now.
 
Dan and Monika
Riverview, FL

I have a countdown clock on my smartphone.  You can load any event(s) and use a picture as a wallpaper.  We embark on Enchantment in 19 days, 2 hrs, 20min as of right now.  It tracks down the days, weeks, months, hours, minutes, seconds and milliseconds.  Crazy!  I am getting ready to pack now as well.

I have read several times that using the fitness center shower is a way of 2 people getting ready at the same time (1 in room and 1 in fitness center) and that the those showers are larger.  Haven't tried it myself yet.  Just passing along what I read.  Enjoy your cruise!

Found this article online.  http://www.forbes.com/sites/marcwebertobias/2013/05/10/finally-cheaper-calls-for-cruise-ship-passengers/.  Might be easier (and cheaper) to use the Family Radio Service walkie talkies sold at dept. stores.  I used them some years back and they were pretty good.  Not 100% but pretty good.

Love the podcasts.  Working to catch up on all.  What time is the regular airing of the podcasts?  Keep up the very excellent work.  It is such a great service to all of us cruise enthusiasts!  Thank you!

Just saw this about Royal Caribbean Connect phones for onboad use.  Not sure how old/new it is.  Might be helpful.  http://www.royalcaribbeanincentives.com/docs/rccl-pdfs/connect-brochure.pdf

July 2014
3 - Sandya (Explorer of the Seas)
12 - AGSLC5 (Vision of the Seas)
20 - Islandspud (Freedom of the Seas)
26 - freecatty (Brilliance of the Seas)
 
August 2014
2 - angel1912 (Oasis of the Seas)
9 - brooklynn1950 (Oasis of the Seas)
30 - michelle (Oasis of the Seas)
31 - Bryce G. (Allure of the Seas)
31 - mike (Navigator of the Seas)
 
September 2014
12 - greenline627 (Grandeur of the Seas)
28 - CaribbeanPirate (Brilliance of the Seas)
 
October 2014
2 - Shocked (Independence of the Seas)
5 - Marc (Allure of the Seas)
14 - Darkcabbie (Independence of the Seas)
15 - ChrisTravel2114 (Oasis of the Seas)
15 - ian91 (Oasis of the Seas)
 
November 2014
9 - RCL lover (Navigator of the Seas)
16 - Greg (Allure of the Seas)
23 - Sheltie (Quantum of the Seas)
 
December 2014
6 - Swazoo (Independence of the Seas)
13 - Auburn14 (Explorer of the Seas)
27 - Islandspud (Explorer of the Seas)
27 - KeithnRita (Serenade of the Seas)
 
January 2015
3 - KeithnRita (Serenade of the Seas)
 
February 2015
12 - poider (Radiance of the Seas)
 
March 2015
13 - AGSLC5 (Quantum of the Seas)
14 - Marc (Independence of the Seas)
14 - Don (Serenade of the Seas)
21 - Matt (Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise!)
21 - RCKRZR (Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise!)
21 - pnyxprss (Quantum of the Seas Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise!)
29 - ian91 (Quantum of the Seas)
 
April 2015
4 - bcarney (Jewel of the Seas)
5 - FloatMe (Adventure of the Seas)
10 - CaribbeanPirate (Grandeur of the Seas)
 
May 2015
10 - RCL lover (Independence of the Seas)
 
June 2015
13 - Shocked (Anthem of the Seas)
 
September 2015
26 - RCKRZR (Jewel of the Seas)
 
November 2015
3 - rekkie (Explorer of the Seas)
13 - rekkie (Explorer of the Seas)
 
March 2016
13 - Marc (Freedom of the Seas)

Got my vote!  Loving catching up on the podcasts as I get up to speed here in/on the blog.

Dan, Monika, Cassie (16 y/o daughter) and Trager (7 y/o son) from the Tampa, FL area here.  We have cruised with RCI in the past and are planning to go on Freedom in March 15'.  Cannot wait.  Glad to have found the blog and plan to be a regular visitor.  Happy cruising!

I can't wait to sink my teeth into one of these bad boys when we go to Chops Grille on the Indy in October  :D  :lol:  :D