adventure4life

I was in the same situation. I booked using my maiden and did not change my last name right away. I waited until after the trip. Better to be safe then rely on weddings, paperwork, passports and the mail. It is not her legal name until it is. I wouldn't risk loosing the money. Call customer service and ask if the name can be updated once the documents are in hand.

sorry 😞 I know balloons are a lot of fun. for those who have to carry around $600 one time use each epi pens and hope we don't end up in the emergency room are really happy when Mylar or other decorations can be used instead.

when was this?

I forgot to add the important part to my question. I have a severe airborne allergy to latex so I am trying to find out if the ship is even safe for me as far as the main areas/events that would have the balloons. going into anaphylaxis's on a ship is the last thing I want.

That is good to hear. I am trying to avoid latex exposure as I have a severe airborne allergy.

I don't. I have a severe allergy and trying to avoid them. It looks like I forgot to add that detail in my post, my bad.

Hi all, For those past cruisers - do you recall seeing any balloons being used on Regal Princess? For example, Balloon Arches over entryway, balloon drops at the end of the cruise, events, parades or in the promenade? Unfortunately customer service information is pretty disconnected about small details like this. I am digging through the images now and the weekly planners that are posted. Thank you so much!

I believe, based on available statistics, vinyl has a much lower incidence of people being allergic. Latex allergies however, is 1-2% of the worlds population. For myself, the allergy to latex is also airborne. If latex gloves are used the powder particles can become airborne and essentially contaminate the entire area (surfaces/food/ect). I have immediate anaphylaxis reactions which requires and epi pen. This also includes latex balloons. Lots of info online about the allergy and it's various organ reactions. Please, use gloves made from vinyl or ensure the box says latex free. Those of us who have this allergy would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

Clear as in vinyl? Those are a different material than latex. Please ensure whatever you use is not made from latex as many people have severe allergies to latex and using those kind you would be contaminating the food - which could cause life threatening issues. Most ships kitchen staff use vinyl (clear) gloves for this reason. I hope you have an enjoyable trip!