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Thanks! I'm going to have them add my son (who is officially registered in a room with my husband) so I can get pictures of him with his grandparents and such, but I plan to tell him to just give my room # to photographers too, to make it easier.

Anyone know how many people you can get in a photo before they consider it a "group"? I'm going with a group of 12 family members and hoping to get some photos of all of us together but I'm worried they will say it isn't included because the package doesn't include groups.

I found that there was always somewhere an easy walk from the port with free wi-fi/internet. So if you are just looking for an occasional check-in and don't need internet for some reason, you'll probably be fine between data and the local library or similar place.

You said "we could not get to our room" which implied that you were present at the time, but I didn't want to assume that you were capable of pushing the scooter out of the way just because you weren't the one using one yourself. I'm actually a little bit confused about whose scooter was blocking whose door as it seems like someone else's scooter was blocking your door but you refer to "our room" but "her scooter" and "her room" without explaining who "she" is. But I don't understand how your wife wouldn't have noticed her scooter leaving the room without her so this seems like it is someone else' scooter that you could have just pushed out of the way.

I would be inclined to switch stray scooters to push mode and move them out of the way, assuming you are able-bodied and could do so. If people have to figure out where their scooter moved to, they might be more inclined to put in their room next time.

The question was: How does your plan work in different parts of the ship? If it doesn't, then why did you respond without something helpful to OP? Your suggestion doesn't have to include phones, but it should answer the question.

Asked and answered (multiple times) above:

So you just stand there and yell? Do other passengers rely your shouting to other parts of the ship?

I thought I saw a package like that earlier but when I couldn't find it I figured I misremembered. Where would it usually be? If it's not currently under either beverages or internet does that mean it sold out or something?

Yet another reason they should stop classifying 12-year-olds as teenagers onboard. Thanks for letting me know.

Since Royal Caribbean decided my 12-year-olds are "teens" I purchased the internet package to connect so I can keep track of them on the ship. Now that there isn't a charge for messaging in the RC app, I'm debating canceling it or keeping it so I can use an app that will notify them of messages and I can call them if they don't respond.

You mean Hairspray and Chicago were options and we're stuck with Mama Mia instead? That's so disappointing.

If you maintain an address in NY (if traveling isn't a permanent gig), you could also try contacting your state representatives' offices and see if they can help.

I was just referencing the previous commenter who included renewals by mail in their statement about no change renewals. When I renewed mine after I was married I confirmed that I had to mail mine in when we got passports for the rest of my family. Even with the name change I was only able to renew by mail. I remember what a pain that was to gather all the documents, pre-covid. I don't envy you trying to get everything together now. I'm glad they were able to change your name to match your passport for now. Hopefully you can get that birth certificate and start the renewal soon.

I never looked into online renewals, but you can process a name change by mail. You just have to submit your proof of name change with an official document (like marriage license or court order) with your forms and previous passport.

They would still have to book the reservation in the cruise line's system so you would have to clear any internal systems that would show someone as banned from the cruise line. You would still have to check in and have all your travel documents in order. It's a shorter timeline but what other security checks would be in place in advance?

If they are at least 30lbs the Cosco Finale makes a great lightweight travel seat. We took the Cosco Scenera Next on our Alaskan cruise when my twins were 4 and they stacked nicely in the closet on board, but my kids are extra tiny and that seat is usually outgrown at 3. I understand the Finale stacks similarly though, which was nice for storing on the ship. (My daughter was 7 before she was 30lbs and had been otherwise booster ready for over a year, so we never had a second Finale to try stacking them.)

Thanks!

That's about when I started looking. Since I booked early, my parents booked early too. My sister thought she would go with us. We're now not quite 4 months away and she just downloaded the app on Sunday. One of the excursions she wanted to join us on was sold out.

I think expecting the phone rep to know more than what's currently listed in the computer is as optimistic as expecting the price is correct for services that would be hundreds of dollars individually.

I'm also hoping this isn't a mistake so I get the cheap internet.

Has anyone taken a child for whom they were not the legal guardian on an excursion that required a waiver? I'm considering sending my daughter with her aunt on a zipline excursion in Rotaan, most likely through Royal Caribbean. But I'm wondering if there will be issues with my sister signing the waiver since she isn't the legal guardian. I know this is going to be provider specific, but just wondering generally if people seem to care or if they just want a signed document to point to later.

I have one child who saw it when I was looking at accessible excursion options and really wanted to go and one child who has lost all excitement for this cruise after finding out that the stock picture of the pool area shown for the Allure includes water slides that are not yet found on the Allure and the zipline is not available to kids her size. So unless the other beaches have a couple water slides too, they won't help.

One definitely includes the buffet and the other doesn't list it (so I assume it does not). But the one that includes the buffet says "Enjoy a day of adventure at Playa Mia Grand Beach Park. Kayak, swim, sail, play on a water trampoline, pedal a water bicycle, or just relax on a beach float—there’s so much to do! Mix it up with a couple land sports and hit the soccer field, Ping-Pong, or volleyball courts" whereas the other says "Add some aquatic adventure to your Mexican vacation with a carefree, fun-filled day at Playa Mia Grand Beach Water Park, the largest beach attraction in Cozumel. Complete with roundtrip transportation to and from port, you’ll enjoy approximately four hours exploring the park at your leisure. White-sand shorelines and the Oasis Island Pool offer seaside serenity for those looking to relax. This is one adventure the whole family will love." So my question was as to whether the more expensive one included more activities or just listed more activities.

I should have mentioned that I tried their website but nothing is called "Grand" or "Deluxe" for them. However, I'm sure the food is a large part of the cost difference so knowing it isn't recommended does help. Thanks!