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Bermuda - any chance Royal will drop port?
Ky Bill replied to Williamsburgcruiser's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We completed our Emed tests today so we can board the AD of Seas this Thursday bound for Bermuda. Well worth the effort to visit Bermuda, IMHO. Bill -
Tipping for the Diamond Drinks loaded on your card
Ky Bill replied to emeraldcity's topic in Royal Caribbean International
My drink of choice is Woodford or other bourbon over ice. We are D+ so my drinks are vouchered. I generally get my drinks from one or two bars aboard ship. I generally tip between 3 to 5 dollars per drink. I've noticed after my first couple of tips the pour seems to be improved on my drinks. I have never figured out why. Bill -
proctored covid testing with facetime
Ky Bill replied to xray0111's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Speaking of old "Farts" I'm 72 and had no problem doing our pre cruise covid proctored tests on my iPhone 11. I used a couple of books to hold the phone as needed. The proctors I had were helpful and even called me back when we got disconnected. I was using the Emed tests which I purchased through RCCL. Good luck with your tests! Bill -
Positive Experience with RapidTestAndTrace
Ky Bill replied to OCSC Mike's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Thank you for a great report. Please let us know how check in went. Bill -
Final payment date extended??
Ky Bill replied to SuitesRbest's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We've received those emails twice in the past and both times the cruise canceled. This was during the covid fiasco time period. Bill -
First cruise with RCI coming up - not at all impressed
Ky Bill replied to squierjosh's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Probably my last 60 cruises has been on RCCL. I've been on many Carnival cruises including the Inaugural Cruise for the Sensation circa 1990. Both lines have a lot to offer, IMHO. There isn't much different in the food quality, quantity or food service between the two lines. Staff is about the same with most being friendly and capable. We started on RCCL and just seemed to be more of what we were looking for like sniffing corks and such! Bill -
In retrospect it could have been Barbados.
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In March, 2022 while we were on the ADoS we were at several port that did have a temperature machine you had to walk through to gain admittance to the island. Saint Barts and Saint Kitts were the two which come to mind. I don't know if they are still doing it. Bill
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The photo/video appears to be the same video for both the Carnival ship and the RCCL ship? Bill
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I guess throughout my 69 RCCL cruises I've been on almost every class of RCCL ships back to Song of Norway. My favorite RCCL cruise ship is the one I'm lucky enough to be on at the time! My worse day on a cruise ship beats my best day at the office. Bill
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Passport Renewal Turnaround Time
Ky Bill replied to Kteacher's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We sent ours in in mid March for renewal and received both back the first week of April. We did not use the expedited service. We used Walgreens photo service. Bill -
Virgin cruises Adult only cruise commercial
Ky Bill replied to jerseygirl3's topic in Royal Caribbean International
They can do something and should do something. Ask for the Hotel Director to meet with you as soon as possible. You should notice a change of attitude. Bill -
Do CD's really impact your cruise experience?
Ky Bill replied to motheroftwocats814's topic in Royal Caribbean International
After 69 cruises I can honestly say I don't remember a single CD. I think everyone must cruise their own cruise which involves their likes and dislikes. Some people like shows, trivia, name that tune, bingo, etc. Some people like to make their own plains which maybe reading a book, enjoying time on their veranda, pool, hot tub or people watching. I am sure that many of the CD's are hard working and make a difference for many cruisers. Just not this one. Bill -
Suite lounge on Mariner
Ky Bill replied to puerto penasco lady's topic in Royal Caribbean International
As some one who travels in a GS or better I enjoy having Pinnies in the Suite Lounge. Some of our best cruise friends are Pinnies we've meet in the Suites Lounge. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel toward becoming pinnacle. Bill -
Favorite/Least favorite WJ buffet items?
Ky Bill replied to baelor's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I know this is going to sound strange but I love the corned beef hash at breakfast. Second would be the Mongolian grill. Bill -
If possible we never fly the same day as our cruise for the aforementioned reasons. We are sailing on the AOS out of Port Liberty on August 18th, 2022. We are flying Delta on the 17th at 5 PM. We have two other flights leaving CVG on the 17th which would get us to Newark. If all flights fail my plan B is to drive from Northern KY to Port Liberty which is about a 10 hour drive. Always have a plan B. Bill
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On our March EOS cruise out of San Juan we observed everything from rag bag to tuxedos on formal nights. There are no dress codes which are enforced so come as you are. Sounds like in your case you will be just fine. Enjoy! Bill
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Our Cruise Agent compares flights and cost then decides which works best for us. Our cruise in March on EOS out of SanJaun was best booked through Air2Sea. Our upcoming AOS cruise out of Port Liberty was also best booked through Air2Sea. We had all of our flights booked when Delta stopped almost all the non-stops from our area to EWR. Our cruise agent worked with Air2sea and had new flights and because everything was booked except first class we are going first class! Bill
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On our recent EOS cruise I had several choices for bourbon in the suites lounge. Buffalo Trace and Makers Mark, while neither is Woodford both are nice. Bill
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My late wife had a problem getting in and out of the tub in our GS. If you ask the ship will supply you with a stool which makes getting in and out of the tub much easier. If you could upgrade to an Owner's Suite they have a bath tub and separate flat on the floor shower. Bill
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Add spouse to diamond status reservation
Ky Bill replied to lulabelle's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I obtained D+ while married to my late wife. When I remarried while on our first cruise I noticed that my new wife was also D+ and I didn't ask. Bill -
Sailing from Cape Liberty, Staying at EWR Springhill Suites
Ky Bill replied to Ky Bill's topic in East Coast Departures
We were planning on using Uber to get from the hotel. We're doing the Manhattan post cruise tour which will get us off the ship and the tour drops us at the airport. -
need help locating which port ship docks in bermuda
Ky Bill replied to kitkat343's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We are on the AOS on August 18th, 2022 and are at the Royal Naval Dockyard according to our itinerary. It maybe that ships the size of AOS can't dock at Hamilton. Bill