cruisegirl1

Me too. I called RCCL and they tell me it’s still showing, even though it says canceled on my cruise page. The agent tells me the number is still there, and that I will be transferred over to the edventure between now and August 18. m

No for Diamond/Diamond Plus . Pinnacle can have breakfast in Chops (because they are not allowed access to Coastal Kitchen for breakfat) , similar to the MDR menu. I thought the separate D breakfast area was generally on ships with no D lounge for specialty coffee/ breakfast. I remember the area on Monarch The Harmony D lounge has a nice continental breakfast M

Our first was the Carnival ( Original) Mardi Gras in January 1987. Haven't stopped cruising yet after more than 35 years. There was a button in the cabin that you could press day or night and the cabin attendant would arrive. We had a small inside cabin, but surprisingly it had a large high bathtub. I hope you feel better M

I thought the reason for limiting unvaccinated passengers was that unvaccinated passengers can have a greater risk of a serious covid case, one that the medical center can't fully treat. M

Ken - will my booked cruises keep the old rate if even if don't prepay gratuities? I don't like to prepay gratuities as I usually have OBC to apply against the gratuities. Or, will the rate go into effect for non-prepaid as per the sail date, not booking date? Thank you M

B2B testing was required until late April. Then, all of the sudden, it wasn't. M

I tried to see if I had a new Adventure cabin, and I can't access my booking. Had a recent ship switch for a TA and went from a large deep balcony to smaller obstructed balcony. No refund as the current cruise is more than I paid. Ship happens. M

Do you have the second page with the additional offerings? M

I have a morning Latte, but like black coffee after that. I become a hot tea drinker on cruises. M

It can be confusing. There is a Welcome beverage - water/soda/beer (depending on C&A status) Welcome back cookies (no longer delivered on some ships) Gift selection(s) starting at 175 points, and depending on C&A status Chef Choice amenity (can't select what you get) that is making a comeback on some ships. M

I asked for towels/totes ( when all my wine sections were not available) back in November and I'm still waiting. Was on the same ship last week and asked the LA about the towels and was told to forget about them. So, we were B2B, eligible for a total of 6 gifts ( 3 for each cruise) and received nothing. That's how it sometimes goes! Also was waiting for the "mailed" crystal block that was never delivered. LA had blocks and gave me one. M

Does not include Jr. Suites ( and never has), but the Barefoot Beach Cabanas are now open to anyone. So, if you really want Barefoot Beach, you can book a Cabana. M

Something tells me that your college age kids are not waking up early enough to have breakfast in CK. So, it might be a non issue. Enjoy your family cruise. M

Yes. M

Yes - US currently works on board. M

Give yourself a couple weeks to take care of the Bermuda travel authorization. Ours took about two weeks turnaround. Of course Royal has no control over what another country might require. m

Correct, they really don’t like to give you lots of small bills from the casino. We have started bringing a (100) pack of 1’s and plenty of 5’s. We find it so easy to have the small bills in the cabin, and not have to worry about going to guest services or the casino for change. m

B2B on Harmony last week we went to the suite lounge 3 times and rarely saw anyone tipping the bar servers. We tip for each (complementary) drink regardless of where we get it. (Lounge, bar, casino, pool etc.) m

There is a site where you can login( make an appointment) and use the free government issued tests.I believe there is a $15 fee per test. Sorry I don’t recall the name. It is something like On point or One Point. You can Google it. Folks have reported good success. The past couple of cruises, we’ve used the RCCL tests with good results. m

Not sure they've thought that through, but likely no test required. You are B2B and they have eliminated the B2B second leg testing. And who knows what the protocols will be in October? M

Seems few ships are offering a B2B lunch. Mariner had one recently (last month), Harmony did not (last week). I hope that someone responds regarding Independence. We have a B3B coming up. m

Many of the items on the vegan menu are delicious and often ordered by those NOT following a vegan diet. M

Just came from a dr. appointment and one question on their new computerized profile was "how many days on the past year have you had 4 or more drinks per day?" I was tempted to answer, " As many days as I cruised!" It actually allows you to input 366. (this was the second time I've had that question - the two Dr's must use the same program) The actual number is more like never. M

Many of Mario's cruises are b2B, and B2B testing was eliminated a few months ago. He, of course, had to test for the first cruise. I don't know his testing requirements, and it is none of my business. M

yup - we have a B3B - 4/3/4 coming up, so no test! Weird that a 7 day needs a test, but we will not. I guess because every B2B leg is a separate cruise. Separate booking #, set of taxes/fees, etc. Normally, because B2B testing was eliminated I would have only tested for the first 4N cruise anyway. M