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1 minute ago, rockmom said:

Yes, it will include Cafe Latte-tudes.   Royal confused things when they switched to using Starbucks beans in their own cafes.   What is not included is anything from a freestanding and branded (official) Starbucks, which quite a few ships do have, but not all.   For the actual Starbucks stores/kiosks, you are able to use your own Starbucks card/Starbucks gift cards.   Clear as mud?  😛  

Thank you.

We are doing this excursion with RCC, can anyone tell me if the swim

part includes snorkel equipment or should we bring googles? The turtle

swim is at Cayman Turtle Centre Island Wildlife Encounter.

Thank you.

Does anyone know if the refreshment package includes the specialty coffee

at "cafe Latte-tudes"?  It looks like they serve it in "Starbucks cups" and I've read

Starbucks is not included in refreshment package. We will be on Brilliance

and they do not have a "Starbucks".

Don't forget your health questionnaire can't be completed until day before

(thats the message I got for our Feb trip) and you can

 watch the muster safety video then also. But you will need to go to

your muster station so they can check you off.

14 hours ago, bajathree said:

There is no free parking around Sparkmans Wharf....both the adjacent Garrison parking lot and the Channelside parking garage charge a fee.....as well as street parking is metered.

Edited 14 hours ago by bajathree

Thank you for clearing that up, last time I was there I parked for free. That was almost

two years ago. Hate to give bad information. Thank you.

You can park for free next to Sparkmans warf, easy walk from terminal 2 and 3

not so much from 6 and you can sit and grab a coffee and look at the ships.

Look up Sparkmans warf you will be able to see the area.

Have never bid, thinking of it how long does it take for them to

accept or deny your bid? We are 45 days out.

Thank you everyone.

Morning, we just did our check in, where do I see our table assignment?

I viewed our set sail pass and it's not on there. Or will it come later?

Sailing 2/18/23.

Thank you.

I just watch Diners, drive-in and dives yesterday he did a South Beach episode.

Sorry can't remember any names but maybe you can google the show. It

was all local very causal places. Not really sure that was helpful.🙃

I believe passports should still be ok, but bring the BC as a back up, better

to have than not.  And I read (on these boards) that RC will accept a

photo of your BC's. 

Thank you.

Can anyone tell me what time the muster stations open? Or do they have staff

just waiting all day for ppl to check in? This will be our first time back to cruising.

What a wake up call, for me. I never knew they would take a pic of BC we always

travel with PP.  You bet I will be taking a pic of BC, you never know.  I will never say,"nerver

will that happen to me'.....and I am just as crazy about checking re-checking, and 

1000x more..  LOL  Send your mom some flowers and favorite sweet!!!!

On 12/12/2022 at 10:21 AM, clochette said:

If you mean the Sip Tour Brunch that is only a tour of the galley not the all access tour.

Yes my mistake it is only a galley tour. I hope it's still interesting.

I just called Hyatt Place Westshore Tampa, they have shuttle from airport

that runs till 11pm. and Cruse shuttle but will cost $30 per couple. Just did

a mock Uber that is $13.99. Will are staying there pre-cruise but will Uber.

Great review, thank you. We will be on her sister ship Brilliance. Absolutley

love this class ship. Going on Radiance 1/24, out of Tampa. (first time on her)

We are doing it on Brilliance, it comes with brunch and sparkling wine.  Very

excited to try this.

19 hours ago, hrhdhd said:

Someone from the TA last month reported a $45 charge. Not sure if that's because the taxi was a minivan, but the charge may have increased.

That seems excessive, thank you I will double check cost with whom we pick.

Thank you both, the information is very helpful.

Ashland, is there an designated area for that shuttle or do you pre-pay?

Did you notice if they had plenty of taxis?  We will do self check-out. It's

a direct flight to Boston so we want to keep it. (no others)

They just changed our 2pm flight to 11:50am, have never flown out

of TPA after cruise do you think we will still be ok?

Thank you.

I hope telling her story brings you peace. I can't imagine how hard it

was to put it into words as eloquently as you had. Your post reminded

everyone to cherish everyday.  Thank you.

I realize some people enjoy dressing up, hair make-up and all.

We must look homeless when we get on the ship 😉 we are

complete minimalist. As long as it's all clean I'm good recycling

a sun dress and shorts. We only do carry on luggage, and canvas

bag for me backpack for DH.  I never check my bag at port.

Enjoy your cruise, next time you book the flight. Husband is banned!!!  😂

We have a cruise 2/18/23 and it's already on the app for check in 1/4/23.