ryguy2008

Hi everyone!

I'm looking at summer cruises and considering a Symphony cruise that stops in Labadee, Haiti.

As you might know, with the civil unrest, the Canadian government recently issued their highest level travel advisory to "avoid all travel". Of course, the situation may drastically improve in the next few weeks/months.

Is this impacting Royal cruises and their ability to stop in Labadee? Many travel insurances do not cover incidents that occur when there is a travel advisory.

The Bionic bar does have staff though. The machines make a giant mess because they rarely get all the liquid directly in the cup. Staff need to watch the iPads and continuously clean the serving area.

My understanding it is priority tendering. However, Harmony will never go to tendering ports. I remember watching a video with the captain saying it just isn't feasible for a ship of that size.

Back in August, I saw the Seapass envelope on the door next to mine when I left my room on final morning at 8:45 AM. I'm sure the stateroom attendant just puts the envelope up when the room is finished being cleaned. The envelope was not sealed at all.

Agreed with everyone else though. With cameras in the hallways and your picture appearing with every purchase, the chance of a security issue going unresolved is very low.

I was on Harmony in August. Arrived at 12:53 pm, on the ship at 1 pm. Yes, 7 minutes. 

It may depend on where you are in the world. It might have been a particularly busy area or some other need for the crew to concentrate on their work.

Hi!

On my recent sailing on Harmony of the Seas, I prepurchased an "All Access Tour" for day 3 -- the first sea day of the cruise.

Upon arrival, I noticed that they moved this to the 2nd sea day (on day 6). When I asked the excursions staff why this was done, they told me that they don't allow people on the bridge during the first sea day "for security reasons".

Any ideas what the security risk is? Are they doing some sort of risk assessment that only responds back mid-way through the cruise?

Just found this odd, especially since the Cruise Planner website was selling the tour on day 3.

Thanks!

Yes, you can get it in the WJ. Most of the time they have a station set up where you can just go and get it, but one of the waiters can get it for you also. They also have a "bar" in WJ (it is like a kiosk) in the middle of the room, where you can get coffee, mimosas, beer, bloody Mary's, juice, etc.

Hi everyone,

I understand that the refreshment package includes fresh orange juice. Is this available at Windjammer? If so, is it easy to get? Do you need to ask a waiter for it?

Thanks!

Thanks :-)

Thanks. Does the room have hangers?

One more question. I have an "inside view" room on deck 9.

Any suggestions on where to hang wet clothing? Anything I should bring?

Thanks so much!

Hi!

I'll be on Harmony of the Seas on August 18. This will be my first cruise.

Few questions:

1. I chose "My Time Dining". Since I'm traveling alone, ideally, I'd like to meet people. Will I be seated with others? Or would they seat me by myself?
   
2. On Cruise Planner, I have the option to make reservations at the main dining hall. Should I do that? Will that reduce the chance of meeting people? For now, I made reservations, "just in case".
   
3. If I miss a "My Time" dinner reservation, is there a financial penalty?
   
4. Is the "Solarium Bistro" restaurant worthwhile?
   
5. Any excursions recommended for Saint Thomas? I saw the Flavors of Saint Thomas excursion. This looks interesting.
   
6. What's the best area for a quieter space to relax mid-day?
   
7. What do I have to do to join the "Crown & Anchor" society?
   
8. I see that only 3 points are required for Gold status. Does that mean my next cruise I'm already Gold? Do points expire?
   
9. Any must-see shows/hidden secrets? :)
   

Thanks!