cruznwithmom

New to RCI - I would love to understand the tendering for CoCo Cay. Are you assigned by how much $$ you precommit for the day? If so, what things qualify? The day is not that long, I would like to maximize the on island time.

thanks for the clarification.

what about with the soda package? I don't drink coffee/tea/ juice/ smoothies so the deluxe package is not for me.  I am a diet coke addict and will need one in my room at night....would like to be able to pick up a can to take to the room with me. 

One more question - Do you have time to do more than one thing at Cocoa Cay - like the zipline and the jetskis?  

On 11/30/2018 at 10:29 AM, maysill88 said:

I agree that a traditional beach umbrella would be a bit bulky to take on the cruise, but if you want a small umbrella for some emergency shade, I recommend the "Sport-Brella Versa-Brella".  It came in handy for me on our last cruise and could probably fit in a large piece of luggage (my suitcase was too small but it is not a standard size; I carried the umbrella on); includes a clamp to attach to a chair; multi-positional; etc.  Check it out on Amazon!

 

We requested a table for two last year on the Grandeur by emailing RCLDining@rccl.com about 3 weeks before the sail date.  Include your reservation number, ship name, sail date, and dining time.  They gave us a wonderful table for 4 (but only assigned the 2 of us to it) that was not too close to others.  They will give you a reply email with your assigned table once the request is processed.

 

Yes, on Grandeur the balcony rooms and higher have the mini fridges (not interior or oceanview).

 

A tip about the water that I just learned on our most recent sailing on the Grandeur:  You can grab a plastic cup at Cafe Latte-tudes on Deck 6 and fill it with cold water at the Coke Freestyle machine right next to the cafe.  That water tasted more refreshing than the water at the Windjammer/Park Cafe, and the Freestyle machine is very fast... filling at the Park Cafe is slow and not very cold.

  

THANK YOU for the info on the water! 

Fly in the day before! We were flying to Florida last year and there was an ice storm, plane left about 6 hours late. Lots of frantic passengers who were late for their ship.

Thanks for the info on when cabins are ready! Viking and Regent cabins open by cabin type - the less you pay the later you get your cabin.

One more generic Royal Caribbean question - I see that I can bring some water in my carryon. If I can't access the room for a few hours after I board, can I leave it in the hall outside my room with a label on it with my room number?

My husband and I booked the GRANDUER  out of Baltimore. Loving the idea of a quick drive to port without worrying about flights. My first time on Royal Caribbean,  previous cruises on Regent and Viking Ocean. I have been reading the boards and have some questions I haven't seen discussed.

1. Can I bring my own beach umbrella to Cocoa Cay? We plan to be active so I don't want to pay for a bed but would like to get out of the sun at times.

2. we are a couple, what are the chances of us getting seated at tables for 2 at meals? 

3. Are there mini fridges in the rooms? We are in a balcony room if that makes a difference.

4. We will drive to Baltimore, when we return to the port approximately what time will we disembark?

5. Are all of the cabins ready at the same time, or is the time set by cabin type like on Regent and Viking?

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Is the ship virtually empty during the day? I noticed that many of the excursions on the Iconic Western Med run until 5 or 6 pm. Do they serve lunch or these or are you on your own?

we are looking into staying in a convent in Rome. Anyone have experience with that?

Going on my first cruise in July on Oceana Riviera and it never occurred to me that they would have smoking in the pool deck! Kind of distressed about this, I am very sensitive to smoke and can't be around it.

We are in a butler suite, do people smoke in their suites? I have had to check out of hotels because of smoke smell in the rooms, concerned that the rooms will reek of smoke.

Traveling with my mom, she is a former smoker and is not bothered at all by this. She has been on many cruises, mainly Regent, and I think it has not occurred to her that it could be a problem.