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Rock Opera was excellent on Enchanted Princess. Only one show time: 8:30. 

We’re on the Enchanted Princess and our door panel is glitchy. First they replaced a battery and sent us flowers. The second time they sent an officer, IT specialist, and a carpenter and comped us dinner four four at the Crown Grill. 

11 hours ago, Thrak said:

 

I think sometimes folks confuse the mini bar with the drinks that used to be in the refrigerator when you got to the cabin. Those drinks were not included and some folks ended up paying for drinks they thought were included. I "think" Princess quit doing that as we haven't had anything in the refrigerator the last few cruises we took.

That’s what I was thinking about. It’s been a while since we cruised with Princess. Thanks. 

Do drinks in the minibar cost if we have the drink package?

We watched ours on the app while waiting for the plane that morning. When we showed up at our muster station, the crew asked if we had any questions. We did not, so they gave us stickers for our cards and sent us on our way. 

5 hours ago, Italy52 said:

With regard to the vouchers being used on the ship, can I get a can of soda or do I need to get it as a fountain drink?

On the Adventure OTS July 10 sailing, we would be charged a drink voucher for a can in the Diamond Lounge but the fountain drinks from the bar were free. Never ordered soda from the other bars. Would get cans (and charged a voucher) in the main dining room. 

12 minutes ago, kearney said:

 

 

Any ideas on either low alcohol or virgin alcohol beverages on AOS... Now this just might not be the best group to ask about low alcohol...but since some are on the ship...  Any ideas... I hope I can do better and a couple of white wine spritzers.  

The virgin strawberry daiquiris taste exactly like you’d expect them to. 

5 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Do they make people be back on the ship by a certain time or can you take a night time walk?

Back on the ship by 5. 

14 minutes ago, long4acruise said:

So sorry you weren't aware that room service has "never" been available on the last morning- turnaround day. It's usually stated so in the Compass).

 

(Im always cautious in using the word "never" but that's been my experience after many cruises .)

We must have missed it. I decided to post it here to educate others who might be in the same “boat” (pun intended).

This may be obvious to the long-time Royal cruisers, but room service breakfast was not available on disembarkation day on the Adventure 7/10/21 sailing. They took our filled out hanger off the door but no food arrived. When we called to check, we were informed that room service was closed. 

Just back from Adventure OTS. We were supposed to make reservations to use the treadmills (because of Covid) but by the end of the cruise they weren’t enforcing it. 

1 minute ago, FionaMG said:

 

Have you considered doing your run on one of the treadmills in the gym? I run competitively and much as I prefer to run outdoors, using the tiny tracks on ships (other than on Oasis class, which are great) is just too unsafe. Even if you keep switching directions, doing that many laps of such a short track puts tremendous strain on ankles, knees and hips and could lead to injury. 😞

Good point. Thanks!

8 laps per mile. Ugh! I’m going to have to run 48 laps on Sunday as part of my training program. 

Question already answered. Sorry. 

38 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

This could certainly depend on bartender- the reports so far have only been anecdotal, I don't recall anyone showing the official policy posted anywhere yet.

I have it in an email from Royal. 

Do the water slides at Perfect Day at CocoCay have stairs or ladders?

How did Adventure of the Seas passengers respond to the daily Bahamas health questionnaire if you didn’t purchase internet? What did you do about the required day 5 COVID test?

This was part of the email saying my Bahamas Health Visa was pending. @BirdTravels, did you get the daily emails?

8 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

More to come on disembarkation tomorrow. 
 

People with Transfers or Post-Cruise tour, luggage out by 10 pm. There is no place on minibuses for luggage, so you need to put your bags out. The “baggage hall” is at the airport. You get your bags at the airport and check in for Your flight (this is not Luggage valet) 

Do they offer luggage valet?

When and how do you sign up for the departure Covid screening? We would love to do ours on the sea day. 

Thanks @BirdTravels for this amazing blog. Can you please tell me about the jogging track? How many laps per mile?

Are there paved walking paths between the different areas at Coco Cay?

I've had very good trips with TECKK Outfitters. There are other vendors as well. I don't suggest the ship tour, since it's a fixed location. You are better off being on the move.

I second Budget Queen's recommendation. We had a great day with TECKK Outfitters last month. The focus was bears, but we also saw orca.

Following up to let you know how my training went -- My coach said that "cross-training" could count toward my miles while I was traveling. For walking and running, I counted miles. For other activities, I counted time: 1 hour of snorkeling at a "fat-burn" heart rate = 4.5 miles, 1 hour of spin class at a much higher heart rate = 6 miles. (Yes, I'm slow. My LSD pace is 12:45.)

I was about 4 miles short of my goal for the entire 2-week trip. While nothing beats running, my Wednesday track workout and yesterday's 17+ miler weren't nearly as dreadful as they would have been if I hadn't made an effort to get my real and virtual miles done while on vacation.

We snorkeled yesterday. It was fantastic. I wasn't the least bit cold. I mean, it wasn't even "swimming pool cold." If you think you might enjoy this your, GO FOR IT!!