Sunshine3601

No need to rush to use the card, you could have kept it and used the remaining punches on uour next cruise. The card is not specific to any one sailing.

Exactly, the TA crossing sailed from Barcelona on Oct 30th for a 12 day cruise to Barbados. If you google her name, they are a US family. I'm not too sure she specifically told the phone reps she was a doing a TA crossing from Europe when she called them. She definitely did not look on royals website for TA requirements. Oh well, their loss and hopefully she is at least reading responses to her post and learned what she should have done.

At least the family did get to tour Europe for 3 weeks prior to their sailing. Hopefully the sailing was booked with Kids sail free sale if they cannot get a refund.

The card is good on other cruises if you don't use all the punches. At least it was last time a family member got it.

Depends on what type of specialty coffee you like. Some drinks will be 2 or 3 punches. I.e. if you get a latte with extra shot of espresso that is 2 punches.

This is a horrible week for Pets. So very sad for everyone. At work one girl had to put down her family dog and another girl is taking her cat tonight to be put asleep. What is going on in the pet universe?

So Sorry for the loss of Cinnamon. He is a beautiful cat. ❤️ May Cinnamon Rest in Peace

Yup, OP has only the initial post and not answered any questions. Oh well, move on....

Is it Lobster night yet? Would love to see first hand the size of the tail they are serving this week and if it is good. Thank you 😀

Excellent news! Happy to hear Ryan is doing well. Eric's back is much better but does tend to bother him after we do our weekend chores, of leaves, garage cleaning, hanging christmas lights, etc. but then I felt stiff the next morning too! Thank you for asking💕

Wonderful news! I hope weather permits for you to enjoy the park and ducks with him tomorrow🥰

Sounds like that cat could be the perfect addition to your family😃

Have you mentioned to your dinner party that you and Linda are recovering from Covid. Obviously you cannot wear a mask while eating so see how your guests feel about it. If they don't want to take the chance right before the Holidays, I can be there (I had covid in Oct)😃

If this is your Daughter's first cat, please let her know to Not use any tinsel. We also avoid having live poinsetta's in our house.

Yes, their agents on the phone do give some off the wall answers but also some people just don't ask the right questions either. Did the OP specifically tell the phone rep they were on a TA Crossing from Europe to the US? Did the agent refer them to the website for specific details? Emails I have received from Royal have all referred me to their website to review requirements for testing/vaccination updates. Not sure why the OP did not specifically look up requirements for a TA crossing as it is definitely an option that has been on their site for quite a while. It is a shame and I agree there has been a lot of confusion for travelers by air, land and sea across the world during covid.

Exactly! We enjoy having breakfast on the balcony as well as evening cocktails and we enjoy our privacy.

And here is link for testing requirements. Both testing and vax requirements should be easy enough for everyone to find. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/will-i-have-to-take-a-test-before-i-cruise

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-vaccines-are-required-to-travel-on-a-cruise

Sorry for your loss, but royals website clearly defines the requirements for a transatlantic crossing. When you phoned is it possible you did Not specify you were on a TA crossing?

Meat pies, such as cottage pie, are typically on menus sailing out UK and some other countries in Europe. I have not yet seen on sailings out of the US.

Our Sparky loves our neighbors dog. Full size poodle. He goes to their yard and they chase ball and toys together. Sparky was about 1 to 1.5 yrs old when we got him at the shelter. I think Sparky grew up with dogs. He does a lot of dog like things and he constantly wags his tail like a dog. Maybe your daughter can find a cat that is good with dogs.

IMO, your best option is to have your own personal celebration. Have their cabin decorated and order a cake. You may order gifts precruise on the cruise planner. As a worldwide corporation, I highly doubt they will write a personal note for a political campaign. If you do not like the gifts you see on cruise planner, then bring your own decorations for inside the cabin. Then speak with head waiter about ordering a cake and order a bottle of champagne for the table. If in a suite you can arrange thru your concierge.

I've been meaning to ask, how is your Grandson doing with his recent diagnosis of diabetes?

Sorry for the loss of the fur babies but happy to hear they had the opportunity to live in a loving home🥰

if only need for 30 minutes or less you are best to try to find free wifi at a port stop (ask the crew there usually know where to get it). Or make a friend onboard and ask to use their wifi for a little bit. Earlier this year a couple asked if they could use our wifi while we were at schooners as they wanted to check in to their flights online.