Rose City Cruiser

Been on both post-AMP'd. I prefer Navigator. Has the resort-style pool deck, El Loca Fresh (complimentary Mexican food), and waterslides are better.

Did you make a "sleep purchase"?

If you are purchasing the drink package, it will work on Coco Cay and Labadee because they are Royal's private destinations.

I'm booked for the one going to Falmouth May 2nd. We will most likely stay on the ship while docked in Falmouth. We were looking at the Coco Cay & Labadee one but couldn't make the dates work for us.

Don't fall for the "free" bracelet/necklace offer. We just politely say no and move along. Like @WAAAYTOOOsuggested, taking the free tram will bypass the stalls.

I would price out what an interior room would cost now vs staying in the booked neighbourhood balcony and switch if the savings are there. Also, how are the prices for the neighbourhood balcony rooms Jan 2020 onwards? I always figured the cost for those perks were built into the price. So in theory, the prices should be dropping.

I believe there was a work around to have access to YT via the Royal IQ app. Are there still ships in the fleet that are still using Royal IQ app?

There's nothing like being the first to use the throne. Kidding aside. This is the first new Royal ship in awhile that started in North America.

We are looking at doing that as well. This could be a sign. We are currently booked Asia cruise on Celebrity Millenium in Nov 2020 but the situation in Hong Kong is making us nervous.

When my wife and I started cruising, we only eaten at the MDR for dinner. Now, we are going to the MDR less. Not because of food quality/service. More because the Windjammer is just more convenient. We prefer a quick meal and go about the rest of the evening. My favourite offering at the Windjammer is the oxtail curry. Mongolian Grill night is also up there on the list.

Yeti (or similar) cup/bottle. No metal straws needed for cold drinks. Easy to clean w/ brush/sponge.

Maybe prices for Symphony will finally fall! Wishful thinking of course!

Photo thumbnail for 5nt Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day shows Labadee zip line. Will Odyssey be visiting both Labadee and Perfect Day on those sailings? I know Indy is doing something similar May 2020.

I understand what you are saying. If the survey was to actually improve I would be a bit more critical. But the questions in the survey are very vague. You can tell it is basically a pass/fail test for the employees. It is the same type of surveys sent after you make a call to your cell phone provider. I still input any areas of improvements in the appropriate sections of the survey. Any corrective action is best dealt while on the cruise with the employee and if necessary, escalate to the manager.

I just give them 10s. Don't want anybody lose their jobs or contract non-renewed. If it came to something that was warranted for termination/discipline, I feel that is best dealt with onboard with the position manager. Royal is usually very good at resolving issues while onboard.

May 2, 2020 - Independence of the Seas

Show up in a Royal bathrobe w/ Eye of the Tiger playing. They have to let you on!

Good job Royal!

My guess is if they reach Port Canaveral on Thursday, they may do a humanitarian mission to Bahamas and then return Friday for the next sailing.

My wife is on the same sailing doing a B2B. She is scheduled to fly to MCO Friday AM. Mariner is scheduled to arrive at Port Canaveral Thurs. Hopefully there is zero to minimal damage at the airport and MCO. I can imagine MCO is going to hectic once it opens up.

Biggest jump from the smaller ships to Oasis/Quantum ships are the suite options. If you want to shoot for the stars.... those suites will change your cruise experience.

Usually the best pricing and cabin selection is when the itineraries are released to the public. They are approximately 18mo-24mo ahead. If you reside in the USA/Canada, you can book and re-price if there is a better promo for your sailing up to final payment.

I look forward to your live blog later in September. Stay safe Matt.

I know Royal puts a "hold" and may appear as "pending transactions" on your credit card online account. This does not mean Royal will debit that much from your card. $5,000 hold seems excessive and could be an error on their side where they entered one too many zeros.

IMO, the supervisor probably doesn't have the authority to issue the refund for your Royal Up bid. This will probably need to go a bit above the supervisor at Royal's call center. I am certain they will be able to resolve it but it will take time.