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On 3/2/2024 at 11:50 AM, LeeW said:

Printed list for your sailing usually appear in your cabin on the first day.  Someone may have one of these.  In the meantime you can scroll through the current schedule on the app:

 

1.  Open app and hit the person icon to get to your current cruise

2.  Touch "select a different cruise"

3.  At bottom of next page under Don't see your cruise? touch "Let's add it now"

4.  Touch "Browse our ships"

5.  Touch "Harmony of the Seas"

6.  Touch the first or second cruise on the list, "Feb 25-Mar 3"

 

This brings up the daily planner for the current cruise.  Look through the different days for the entertainment.

 

Lee I was trying this but the Royal freezes when I select a different cruise. Am I doing something wrong?

On 2/4/2024 at 12:23 PM, queen_kathy1 said:

Hi I have a similar question to this one.  I'm looking at booking a 12:15pm direct flight home to Toronto from IAH as I'm travelling with my 75yr old mom and would prefer a direct flight over connecting.  The next direct flight doesn't leave IAH until 6:30pm.   Since we clear customs in Canada, all we need to do is go through check-in/baggage drop and security.  I'm thinking if we get off the boat by 8am and even budget 2hr to get to IAH, is 2hr enough to be at the gate on time?  I'm getting very nervous when I read about fog delays, other weather issues that may impede our plans.  RCCL Harmony is to dock at Galveston at 7am on Sun Apr 28.  Advice here would be appreciated!

I have a similar question also. Who are you getting to shuttle you to Iah that fast? Are they aware that your flight is early?

Wonderful review. Thankyou for sharing. Very helpful information. You have a beautiful family. Loved the pictures and videos. What precious memories you all have created.

We are coming on board the Quantum of the seas for the April 28th sailing. Our stop is Kona. We do not stop in Hilo. I reserved a minivan so we could drive up to the volcano. Has anyone done this from the Kona side.

On 8/16/2022 at 1:56 PM, scottca075 said:

I think you mean the Dole Plantation, the Dole Factory is long gone. I think it is movie theaters and shops now.

 

It is fine to that direction first, but I would come back using the Pali Highway, so you can stop at the Overlook. Here is the route.

 

https://goo.gl/maps/FffcfFS2XqzZSVir8

Where is Pearl Harbor on this map. We were looking for sightseeing, beaches, snorkeling as well as Pearl Harbor. 

We have 7 people plus luggage. What is the best way for us to get to the airport from the cruise terminal?

45 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

Well...it doesn't really matter what side the ship to be on. The only real issue would be if you are sailing past active lava at Kilauea...which is frequently done in the early evening.

 

You will tender at Kona and Lahaina, if those are among your stops, and the ship will move to protect the tender operation from wind and currents. Backing in at Honolulu means either side can be against the dock, depending on which dock they use, and there is island to see all around you. Lihue would be starboard side to dock...but again, scenery all around you.

 

Most of your sailing around the islands will be at night.

What side would view the active lava?

We will be stopping at Kona port from 8am-6pm. Is there a tour to volcano for 6 of us that want to drive up and not so much hiking?

RCCL says they back in to most Hawaii ports. Which is the better side of the boat to view the islands?

Thankyou. We have never done Uber so this will be an experience.

Do any of the Ubers seat 6?

I am an overplanner also.  We are going on the Allure on 4.21.19, coming up shortly.  I normally travel with my sister or my family.  This time is part of my bucket list with my sister.  We live in Cincinnati Ohio and both are retired. We have a Boardwalk balcony and can't wait.

Update:  We went on Carnival Conquest with our son.  There were 4 of us in the room..... twin bed, rented hospital bed, sofa and overhead bunk. We had plenty of space in our room.  The room was larger than RCCL and about the same size as Disney.  We had the room at the front of the ship on deck 4 overlooking the secret deck.  Loved it.  Yes he could access the secret deck.  There was a lip going thru the door to the deck but his wheelchair went over it.  We placed his bed sideways in front of the window so he had a perfect view while in bed.    Next cruise we are going to go without renting the hospital bed.  Mattresses are nicer on the cruise ships that I think my son can handle it with a wedge.   

I am wondering the same.  Please post.

I take two pairs of crocs Patricia sandals, black and navy and wear with everything.  They look great with formal wear.  Most people don't even realize they are crocs because they go so well with my dresses but at the end of the day I will never see anyone after I get off the ship so it is all about comfort.

I, too, like to be organized. Take casual tops and nice tops for both day and night, using capris and pants interchanging. I use an excel spreadsheet on my computer, The first column is the date, day and itinerary port or sea day, so I know how to dress. If my outfits are packed on paper, it makes packing a breeze. As I pack, I highlight. Once they are all highlighted, I am packed and ready to go. I take an unhighlighted version with me on the cruise to tape on the inside of the closet door. I know what I am wearing every day. I do switch the night wear around since I do not know when the formal nights are. Shoes are very minimal, mostly comfort shoes. Magnets, especially ones with clips for holding the days schedule on the wall. I do take my own shampoo and soap, but these are also supplied in the showers. No need to pack a hair dryer. I pack windbreaker, sweater, posted notes, pen, highlighter, safety pins, rubberbands, first aid kit, flashlight, battery operated candles, tape, suntan lotion, bug lotion, anti-bact hand lotion, good book, passport. copy of ship docs and port emails or excursions.So much easier this way...no last minute stressing.

Our family has used this tour group twice and had a wonderful tours. We had Ray both times. Will be taking another tour with them.

We have a son with Muscular Dystrophy who is now 31. He has been on 3 cruises, Disney and Royal Caribbean. The bigger the boat the better. Next year, we are going on Carnival with his brothers and their families. We use Care Vacations, who supply us with a hospital bed and this time with a hoyer lift. In the past my husband just lifted him. Request a remote control with the bed. Carnival takes one twin bed out. I will sleep on the sofabed. All the others we had ample space for both beds.

We take alot of equipment onboard, which we take straight to the room- shower chair(breaks down for travel), cough assist, bi-pap, extra small pillows for comfort and all his supplies. I know people look at us wondering why we do this......because we and he loves to cruise. His favorite itinerary to date has been the Panama Canal. The experience going thru the canal was worth it. He wheeled all over the ship to see it from different views. Also, we had a great accessible tour in Cost Rica. His most memorable so far. We had a balcony on that cruise. He loved the balcony. The other two we had inside rooms. The cabins were decent sizes, with more than enough space. Disney was the largest. On Carnival, we have an obstructed inside room which is really an outside room with a window to the deck on the front of the ship and a view of the ocean. This deck is accessible thru a hallway that many do not know about except those few cabins or anyone that ventures up the stairs to see it is a deck that goes nowhere. All at an inside room price. Should be fun. Accessible rooms go fast. His first cruise went to San Juan, St Thomas, St Maarten and Disney's private cay. San Juan has nice accessibility at the forts but their idea of accessible sidewalks are not mine- only one ramp on each block and cobble streets. Doable though but time consuming. Forts were great! Old San Juan- No. St Thomas has accessible shore excursions- we booked privately(much cheaper), St Maarten- short walk to Phillipsburg for shopping, beach and boardwalk. This was the weekend after Thanksgiving. Most islands have their Christmas decorations up, so that was nice. Best port accessible itinerary was this Eastern Caribbean one. We are doing a Western with Carnival but we have 2 tenders out of 4 ports, so he will stay on board with me and we will find something fun to do. On board, some ships have putt putt that is accessible and ice rinks that allow them to go in a small space (if that is still allowed)-Explorer. There is so much on board that my son can do, that he does not get bored.

Tip: Decide on an itinerary. Call the cruise line special needs department and find out all the cabin numbers available accessible rooms, ask for square footage, and google the ship cabin numbers. Some cruise websites give a 360 of each room just by clicking on the cabin number on the deck plans. Look at the elevator placement- not all floors at the top are accessible. Your brother will love it!

We liked Bubba's both times going out of port.

We do not even drink alcohol and this package was great. Granted the package came free as a perk. We were spoiled on specialty coffees, teas, frozen drinks (non alcohol) and even soda pop! Loved it! Just wish all cruise lines offered this.