AshleyDillo Posted November 29, 2023 Report Posted November 29, 2023 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/event/royalcaribbeanblogcom-cruise-aboard-independence-of-the-seas CowboyMedic, SpeedNoodles and PPPJJ-GCVAB 3 Quote
CowboyMedic Posted January 3, 2024 Report Posted January 3, 2024 On 11/29/2023 at 4:01 PM, AshleyDillo said: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/event/royalcaribbeanblogcom-cruise-aboard-independence-of-the-seas I'll tell my TA to add me to the RC Blog group cruise when I contact her. It was a pure coincidence but I'm glad I can finally make a RC Blog cruise. AshleyDillo 1 Quote
fedcop2 Posted March 20, 2024 Report Posted March 20, 2024 Thanks for the redirect. Can't wait to see everyone. AshleyDillo 1 Quote
Marc Van Niekerk Posted March 20, 2024 Report Posted March 20, 2024 Booked this when it was first announced but we are 50/50 on whether we will be going. First glance at potential flights makes this a tough sell. AshleyDillo 1 Quote
AshleyDillo Posted March 21, 2024 Author Report Posted March 21, 2024 On 3/20/2024 at 2:37 PM, Marc Van Niekerk said: First glance at potential flights makes this a tough sell. What are you basing the flights on? I can't find flights that far in advance on my end yet. I'm trying to estimate based off of what it would cost to go June this year and what the pricing is for a flight 6 months from now. Quote
twangster Posted March 21, 2024 Report Posted March 21, 2024 On 3/20/2024 at 2:37 PM, Marc Van Niekerk said: Booked this when it was first announced but we are 50/50 on whether we will be going. First glance at potential flights makes this a tough sell. Consider Air2Sea. If possible a US gateway city may further reduce costs as Canadian airports have wicked taxes and fees. If you aren't too far from the border and a major US airport that can make a huge difference. A2S recently had a $500 discount on many European destination for this year. They negotiate wholesale rates and commit to seats on some airlines so it really does make sense to leverage that IF you can make it work for your situation. Quote
Marc Van Niekerk Posted March 21, 2024 Report Posted March 21, 2024 To be fair, we have based our research on a similar time frame this year instead of next. Air 2 Sea is always a good consideration, and we will investigate. Travelling to a US airport tends to not be very economical for us in our searches for US ports because of the time, distance and weather factors. It may be a different story for Europe in summer. We also just learned that Iceland Air while a great cost is a bit of a unicorn in how they ticket their flights. Usually, when we book (even with Air2Sea) the Locator ID provided is active within a few days on the airline site for seat selection and other items. Iceland Air does not activate until 'ticketed' which happens for them when they are paid in full which is not the case for Air2Sea. Quote
DieselsCruzzzzin Posted April 29, 2024 Report Posted April 29, 2024 I know we are still over a year away but I saw that they added an excursion option for Copenhagen which looks like something that would be easy to do on your own. Who’s up for an insider bar crawl in Copenhagen MR_Soccer and Stephen Banta 2 Quote
CowboyMedic Posted June 1, 2024 Report Posted June 1, 2024 Anyone doing the 3-Night Bruges/Brussel, Belgium trip that is before this one? I just booked it. 11 nights cruising Europe. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
CowboyMedic Posted February 18 Report Posted February 18 We are flying into the UK a week before and exploring Scotland and Greater London. We'll do the 3 night to Belgium then continue on for a B2B. See y'all on the ship in June. AshleyDillo and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote
AshleyDillo Posted February 19 Author Report Posted February 19 I just added on the 3nt before this cruise. Now time to finally book my flights! MR_Soccer, WAAAYTOOO and CowboyMedic 3 Quote
Nothing but the Faix Posted February 20 Report Posted February 20 My Wife and I will be on Indy OTS for the cruise plus we booked the 3 nights to Bruge before the cruise for a B2B European trip. Also, we will be celebrating our 30th anniversary on this trip. AshleyDillo, MR_Soccer and CowboyMedic 3 Quote
DieselsCruzzzzin Posted February 26 Report Posted February 26 I know we are still a few months away but is anyone planning on exchanging money before the cruise to bring with you? I would like to have a little cash on me in the local currency but going to need 4 additional different currencies (euro, pounds, NOK, DKK). I’ll definitely be taking some euro and pounds but for Norway and Denmark I don’t think I would need much so debating if it’s even worth it… Also, does anyone have experience in if any of these countries charge to use a restroom?!? Quote
Stephen Banta Posted April 2 Report Posted April 2 Good Evening, My family and I will be on this cruise but I read that you must be part of the group to participate in any events. Does that mean you would have had to book through MEI, or could you be added if you booked a different way also? Thanks, Stephen Banta Quote
Matt Posted April 2 Report Posted April 2 10 hours ago, Stephen Banta said: Good Evening, My family and I will be on this cruise but I read that you must be part of the group to participate in any events. Does that mean you would have had to book through MEI, or could you be added if you booked a different way also? Thanks, Stephen Banta Welcome! You don't need to book through MEI for all events. There will be some events that are for those that booked with MEI, but a majority of the events are open to all. We're finalizing the event schedule and then when we have it published, you'll see what I mean. But rest assured there are opportunities to attend events with everyone. We try to be as welcoming for all, while providing incentive for those that booked with MEI and supported our sponsor. Quote
CHart Posted April 14 Report Posted April 14 I should book this cruise! Sounds like it will be a great time! Quote
Matt Posted April 14 Report Posted April 14 12 hours ago, CHart said: I should book this cruise! Sounds like it will be a great time! Nothing but the Faix 1 Quote
CHart Posted April 18 Report Posted April 18 On 4/14/2025 at 9:16 AM, Matt said: DONE! AshleyDillo 1 Quote
MR_Soccer Posted April 25 Report Posted April 25 On 4/2/2025 at 5:36 AM, Matt said: Welcome! You don't need to book through MEI for all events. There will be some events that are for those that booked with MEI, but a majority of the events are open to all. We're finalizing the event schedule and then when we have it published, you'll see what I mean. But rest assured there are opportunities to attend events with everyone. We try to be as welcoming for all, while providing incentive for those that booked with MEI and supported our sponsor. How far in advance do you typically publish the events and where? Thanks! Quote
AshleyDillo Posted May 1 Author Report Posted May 1 On 4/25/2025 at 11:33 AM, MR_Soccer said: How far in advance do you typically publish the events and where? They just posted today: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/royal-caribbean-blog-independence-of-the-seas-group-cruise-events JC Pats and MR_Soccer 1 1 Quote
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