xSAILEDx Wonder of the Seas - Dec 18, 2022 - Dec 24, 2022 (6 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day) - Official RoyalCaribbeanBlog Group Cruise

[Baked Alaska]

Our school district changed how they set the Christmas Break calendar. Sadly, our participation in this cruise is a casualty. Have fun! FOMO BIG TIME!

[Jakejosa]

My family booked this before I realized it was the group cruise! #bonus

[Matt]

On 2/4/2022 at 11:27 AM, CGTLH said:

Officially a proud member of #teamdx for this sailing.

Wait, you're not in a Star Class suite? 

I can hear the complaints from mom all the way over here....

[AshleyDillo]

16 hours ago, Matt said:

Wait, you're not in a Star Class suite? 

Yeah..it appears SOMEONE(s) booked our favorite room before this was announced as an official GC 

[Matt]

1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said:

Yeah..it appears SOMEONE(s) booked our favorite room before this was announced as an official GC 

I'll blame Earl @ShakeDownCruise

[Moby Dick]

Damn, I just clicked the link to go to MEI and filled out the form.  I went back in here and noticed that the cruise is for Dec 2022, not Dec 2023, I can't do 2022.  My mistake but, MEI needs to ignore my request for quote.  Wish I could go though.

[GatorCruiser]

Yea my wife and I will be on the sailing right before this one. Sucks as it would have been cool to meet @Matt and all the other blog cats on here 

[JC Pats]

Hmm...

 

[JC Pats]

Well.. that's just rude of that Facebook group.. who needs them anyways!!

 

[tkltomp]

Yes, the Wife & I are going.

 

[Matt]

I'm so excited to announce for the Wonder of the Seas Group Cruise in December 2022 we're going to Maya Chan while in Costa Maya!

Anyone that's booked with MEI Travel for the Wonder of the Seas group cruise is welcome to be our guest for a complimentary visit to Maya Chan as a thank you for supporting our travel sponsor for this cruise!

When: Day 5 (December 22)

Just email Beci Mahnken at [email protected] with the names of everyone on the reservation and how many guests in your cabin.

If you've never been, Maya Chan is an all-inclusive day pass spot with limited capacity and a pool!

Here's a recent visit I made: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/09/09/odyssey-of-the-seas-live-blog-day-4-costa-maya

[Matt]

New group cruise tshirts!

https://rclblog.myspreadshop.com/

[JC Pats]

Itinerary Change!!

[Jeff Raines]

On 5/13/2022 at 9:16 AM, Matt said:

New group cruise tshirts!

https://rclblog.myspreadshop.com/

Do I order based on the size I am now, or my anticipated size in 5 months. Decisions, Decisions....

[Marc Van Niekerk]

Itinerary change is reflected in the calendar on Cruise Planner but they do not seem to have reloaded the excursions, etc. to match.

[Jakejosa]

Anyone know when formal night is? Looking to book specialty dining and don’t want to miss formal night in the MDR. Thanks!!

[Marc Van Niekerk]

I may be wrong here but formal nights seem to coincide with sea days.

That said, there are still come itinerary changes that need to flow through in the Cruise Planner since the addition of Perfect Day to replace Roatan.

Presently they are still offering Mason Jar Brunch on day 2 when we are at Coco Cay.  Generally this is only on sea days as well.

[BeachGal]

Hey All, can anyone give some recommendations for hotels?  I haven't departed from PC before so I'd love a couple of options near the port.  Thnx!

[Snotarni]

SpringHill Suites is very nice;  we've stayed there a couple times.

[AshleyDillo]

5 hours ago, BeachGal said:

Hey All, can anyone give some recommendations for hotels?  I haven't departed from PC before so I'd love a couple of options near the port.  Thnx!

We usually stay at the Hampton or Home2 on Astronaut Boulevard. They share the same building, lobby and pool area and if you were really ambitious you could walk to Terminal 1! 

[BeachGal]

1 hour ago, AshleyDillo said:

We usually stay at the Hampton or Home2 on Astronaut Boulevard. They share the same building, lobby and pool area and if you were really ambitious you could walk to Terminal 1! 

Thanks!  I looked at those two on the map and wondered how close they were.

[AshleyDillo]

2 hours ago, BeachGal said:

Thanks!  I looked at those two on the map and wondered how close they were.

Very close. If you are driving, they do have rates to stay parked there during the cruise and also a for-fee shuttle to the port.  If you get a room at the Hampton, some of the rooms you can even see the ships sail right by on the way out/in to the port. 

[WonderTheBiggest]

Hello there !

 

Lets connect and share experience.

[SpeedNoodles]

5 hours ago, WonderTheBiggest said:

Hello there !

 

Lets connect and share experience.

You picked one heck of a sailing!  It's the Royal Caribbean Blog Group Cruise!!!

[Miles2Ride]

Booked with the family. 

[Matt]

2 hours ago, Miles2Ride said:

Booked with the family. 

Welcome!

[SpeedNoodles]

Ugh,  I really wanna go.  Anyone need a roommate? LOL

[SpeedNoodles]

23 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

Ugh,  I really wanna go.  Anyone need a roommate? LOL

The coworker that had the days off that I needed in order to join just left for 3 years, so I can take the days!  

[SpeedNoodles]

Ugh, I take it all back.  The flight I'd need to take to get to work on time on Dec 24 leaves at 10:50am.  It's pretty risky trying to make that flight from Port Canaveral.  

[Dlove707]

received my group cruise t-shirt today, I guess im official now

[AshleyDillo]

On 11/10/2022 at 9:45 AM, Dlove707 said:

received my group cruise t-shirt today, I guess im official now

I still need to order mine. 20% off expires today, delivery by 12/5 so will get here on time!

https://rclblog.myspreadshop.com/

[Snotarni]

We got our shirts!!

[AshleyDillo]

Now we just need @Matt and @Beci to poke the intern and post the group events itinerary!

 

[JC Pats]

39 minutes ago, AshleyDillo said:

Now we just need @Matt and @Beci to poke the intern and post the group events itinerary!

 

And while y'all are poking that intern.. can ya get the intern to launch the group chat?

[Beci]

Just waiting on one more piece of info from the ship --   

And group chat is coming @JC Pats- I promise

[AshleyDillo]

Events have been posted!

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/royal-caribbean-blog-wonder-of-the-seas-group-cruise-events?fbclid=IwAR08jVF2D3I_eWg1zmdoVlgpj5jfpRTHcbNrH4V5OIAWevKCia166ycRR1g

[AshleyDillo]

And if you're not part of the GroupMe official chat for this sailing, make sure to pester @JC Pats or @Beci for an invite!

[DieselsCruzzzzin]

@JC Pats @Beci I feel very outdated with the times right now but what is GroupMe and how do I become a part of the group?!?

 

Update: you can disregard this message just saw the FB post 

 

Edited November 29, 2022 by DieselsCruzzzzin

[JC Pats]

14 minutes ago, DieselsCruzzzzin said:

@JC Pats @Beci I feel very outdated with the times right now but what is GroupMe and how do I become a part of the group?!?

 

It's a texting app/website that allows for private chats. If you've booked into the group with MEI travel, you'll receive instructions on how to join it. 

[Beci]

1 hour ago, DieselsCruzzzzin said:

@JC Pats @Beci I feel very outdated with the times right now but what is GroupMe and how do I become a part of the group?!?

 

Update: you can disregard this message just saw the FB post 

 

Hi! I just sent the info to the lead guests booked in the group.  Just reply to that, or message me if you have issues connecting.  Happy to help!