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Dress code discussions have run the gamut, so here’s my input:

On Enchantment now.  If anyone is worried about a dress code… it seems there is nothing to stress over! We dress “smart casual “ for the MDR each night… as we would for any restaurant at home.  Never go the formal route. Our choice. The food has been surprisingly good and doesn’t change for me regardless of what others are wearing.  And I don’t judge what others are wearing. Friendly smiles, good manners, and respect to staff is what counts!

But for those of you worried about the dress code….don’t stress!  Obviously the days of strict codes are gone. This week we have seen dinner guests in shorts and Ts, jeans and plaids, sparkle and suits, khakis and polos, shoes, sanders, flip flops… 

Just be courteous and crew will respond accordingly!

Definitely the”promenade “ deck!! Outside in sun or shade…peaceful even if a few walkers stroll by.  Just sit away from a smoking area…generally port side.

Viking crown lounge is so nice…inside with a nice view and possibly totally alone.

Never added a photo.   Done at checkin at the terminal… no problem!

The personnel can solve checkin difficulties faster then I can on my damn phone!

Relax and enjoy!

The APP !  Always ON THE APP!   Grrr!!  I I don’t carry my phone 24/7. I want to disconnect on vaca!   Hate to worry about leaving it behind somewhere, getting it wet or stolen, low battery, low signal….

Please let me have the “dailies “ !

Get your Skip-the-line tickets for everywhere you want to tour!  You won’t be sorry.

There is a stark difference between the two sides of Aruba.  The cruiseport, resort areas and beaches are gorgeous with gentle breezes.  While the “other side” of Aruba is very beautiful in a rugged sort of way, it is NOT a place to swim !  The ocean is extremely rough and dangerous….. powerful waves and undercurrents !!  Take in the beauty from the coves, just not in the water!    Save your swims for BabyBeach, Eagle Beach, or the likes, to enjoy swimming. Always pack a full water bottle, a hat and sunblock!

The seaweed/sargassum issue is real.  Hopefully not to the point of affecting cruise destinations, but if it does, prepare for a dry,scratchy throat and cough.  And you won’t want to walk thru it !!
Experienced it a few years back when FtMyers Beach was covered with the stuff(red tide but like sargassum).  Dead fish everywhere, and yucky smell.  No coughing as close as a few hundred yards from the beach.  Environmental “issues” prevented removal until it piled up disgustingly.  Some resorts tried to bury it but to no avail as “ Mother Nature “ uncovered it!    Good luck cruisers… and to me who will be cruising in April!

Might not be self conscious wearing shorts to the main dining room, but rather unusual.  I strongly doubt one would be turned away unless in a bathing suit.   But to better answer the question: “formal “ nights are now quite relaxed with “smart casual “ more the norm.  I liken it to appropriate office wear.

Not getting any feedback.   Hmmmm

I did the “apple wallet trick”!  Crazy how /why that works!!  Recently got my stateroom confirmation…happy to say it’s the same one the “wallet “ revealed and I am most satisfied with the location!!

Love my naps!!!

…if lucky enough to have a balcony… open the slider!

…just be sure to close it before opening the room door or SLAMMMM!😲😲

Yes, finding the partial info odd, I just called RCCL and had no wait time!!   It was confirmed that I will have a balcony stateroom on deck 7 but the specific room not yet assigned.   Still seems weird tho, but will be patient!

My incomplete SetSailPass indicates gty deck 7 Muster Station 010.   No numbers on the bar code yet.   Since cruise date is 5 weeks away, I am not in a panic, but perhaps someone has an idea where our balcony stateroom might be located .    Just an estimate would be interesting.

(First time booking a guarantee instead of the usual cabin selection…hopefully not in for a disappointment despite not being crazy fussy)

We enjoy boarding asap…often by 11AM…go directly to MDR to tweek reservations and scope out our table…wander up to the Viking CrownLounge to sit… one of us goes to grab coffees and a snack to bring back and enjoy in the basic solitude away from buffets/crowds while playing cards,reading,napping.   The calmness and the view welcomes us to vacation!  On an inclement day we might be found doing same in the solarium or perhaps a quiet lounge.  If boredom should happen to set in, we can always go for a walk. 😉

Asking for comments/opinions on an 5+ hour shore excursion in April….beach with lunch….to Runaway Beach.

Great news.   Been a while due to COVID so happy to get this confirmation.   I am a bit of a fussbudget despite wrinkled cruise attire is sometimes “in vogue”.  🤣

All set with the wash and fold laundry service,  but wondering if I can get a few items pressed once I unpack my luggage (dress shirts perhaps).  I will gladly tip my cabin attendant if that's a possibility (allowed?)

I used to pack my little travel iron, but no more since it was discovered, and I was called to the "naughty room" to claim my luggage!  😒

Well of course I could do that!, but first would like opinions on this excursion from others who have done it.  Am sure if it’s offered they’d edit the time or cancel it.

Looking for opinions on the shore excursion to Antigua... BEACH BREAK....goes to Runaway Beach and includes "lunch"

The excursion to the George Washington House and Garrison Tunnels is list as 2 hours starting at 4:00.  Seems odd since the ship's departure is 3:00. according to my invoice!   hmmmm

If the timing is different and this excursion is doable, please share opinions.

Been to Barbados beaches (beautiful!) and Harrison caves (awesome!) so looking for something else.    Any opinions on a shore excursion to George Washington House and the Garrison Tunnels?

Opinions of this shore excursion (51/2 hrs) to Runaway Bay with welcome drink, lunch, beach chair.

No more “formal” for us as far as ties, jackets, dresses go. Too much in luggage!!

More “smart casual” these days for sure, as for any restaurant at home.  Formal seems preferred if specific photos planned. Attire doesn’t determine your menu choices!  Just leave your beachwear in your stateroom at dinner time. 

Opinions….shore excursion….Caribbean Rail and Sail….scenic train ride with beverage and singing from the port then change to catamaran ride back to port. Might fill the bill for scenery, history, time on the water.

A sure excursion might be doable, but you might be risking a very crowded town experience.  Salem officials requested “no more visitors “ last October!  It’s a great/interesting place to visit, but as beautiful as an October day can be, visit Salem another month!