Silvery Seas Cruiser

Sailing on Infinity in a few weeks. Can you tell me if the Celebrity app works on Infinity? Do they have the new way of doing muster or is it still the traditional way of crowding into some area to watch a brief movie and listen to instructions? Does Infinity offer the speedier Internet (extra price) or is only the standard Internet available? This will be our first time on Infinity. We are looking forward to cruising on Infinity.

A room steward on Royal did tell me one time they do know who prepaid. I can't remember the context of the conversation. Even though they do know, I think they really hope you will give them extra over and above the prepaid amount they are allotted. We always do and even more at Christmas if we are sailing then.

On Mariner this week, the buffet was self serve, but I noticed that the staff replaced tongs regularly. Yes, there were crowds at certain times in the Windjammer. No social distancing. Few masks worn except for the crew who were masked. Before you enter the Windjammer there is an area for enforced hand washing. The energetic attendant is pleasant but insistent that you "washy, washy." There is no social distancing in elevators and folks just crowd in. The theater was packed for most shows. Have to say, though, the cruise I was on this week was a Memorial Day cruise crammed with families and kids of all ages. The kids were the most I had seen at one time in over two years. An officer told Hubby Mariner had 3300 passengers, so I guess the days of sailing forty or fifty percent full are over. Had a great time though even if the crowds and noise were tiring at times for someone used to pandemic restrictions. But we had fun and I was sorry when the cruise ended.

I should add that the actually boarding of the ship was enforced in order of priority by Suites, Pinnacle, Diamond Plus, Diamond, then I think a general kind of every one else strategy.

No enforced boarding times that I observed. They were very strict about checking vaccination cards, COVID tests and Bermuda authorization papers. They actually checked the Bermuda authorization paper three times, but during the cruise, a passenger told me they never once checked his!!!

Our stay in Bermuda on Mariner was cut short so Captain Tobias could sail a safer but longer path back to Port Canaveral. We did go through high winds and rough seas for awhile, but I can imagine it could have been far worse. My sister was very disappointed about the reduced Bermuda visit. I heard several passengers say they would have just preferred to ride out the storm in Bermuda.Had we done that, however, we might have returned to Port Canaveral a day or two late. I heard a rumor that Mariner may offer this same Bermuda cruise next year, so my sister is hoping we will take it and have better luck next year.

Just got off Mariner this morning. No, you do not need to make reservations for shows on Mariner. You probably should make reservations for premium dining of you wish to try that, especially Chops and Izumi. The tricky part of parking at Terminal five at Port Canaveral is not parking, it is leaving after the cruise. Because there are only 3 pay terminals, it is very slow for everyone in the parking lot to pay. WE waited in line nearly forty minutes just to pay and leave the terminal aprking lot. But getting in to park is easy peezy. An attendant guides you to the spot to leave your luggage, then where to park. You then walk across a bridge and wait at the terminal door for the paper checking.

Just checked the web cam. Mariner is most definitely docked at Terminal 5. So much for the advice Royal Caribbean gave me on the phone. I knew Cruise Critic folks would come through for me. Many thanks to all of you.

Quite a puzzle! Oh the challenges of cruising. Still worth all the stress though. Once we are on board all will be forgotten.

Idea. Maybe we'll just do a Park and Sail lot and let them figure out what terminal.

That's not good news. I googled a map and it is confusing. I agree with that,

Oh, my goodness! I just read this. Guess I am back to looking at the web cam tomorrow morning. Those facial recognition cameras are great. Celebrity's terminal at Port Everglades has them. So fast and easy. I hope it is terminal five.

Well, surprise! Royal Caribbean just called me back and said it was Terminal One. I have to say I'm impressed with their customer service.

Thank you.That's what I read too. Maybe the best way is to check the web cam bright and early tomorrow morning. Really don't want to get to the port after a long drive and be confused as to where to go. Terminal One and Terminal Five appear to be in different directions. I actually called Royal Caribbean and they didn't seem to know either.

Can someone please tell me where Mariner docks at Port Canaveral?

Thank you both for the quick replies. Now I know what to pack. I appreciate the advice.

Haven't been on Royal since well before the pandemic. We will be on an eight night cruise soon which makes me wonder how many formal (or dressy or chic) nights will there be. Long ago an eight night cruise would have two, but I would appreciate it if someone would tell me the current practice. Just trying to plan what to pack. Would love to pack "light,"

Right after boarding we scurry to the Windjammer, but on those cruises that offer it, we have pre-cruise reserved lunch at Jamie Oliver's to avoid the boarding day crowds in the Windjammer.