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Mini bus worked out great for us a few weeks ago. $7 each way pp. and we were on our time schedule. We were dropped off in the parking lot and just had to walk down the ramp to the beach. Plenty of beach chairs, $10 each, but by the time we got there they had run out of umbrellas. Plenty of mini buses waiting for us to make our return back to the ship. Fewer than 20 people in the bus each way Nice snack bar with drinks and food. Gorgeous beach with soft sand. We had a beautiful day there. m

The meal might be good but the beach club is $500 for the two of us (actually $498). Been there/done that (once) and not worth it to us at that price. Hard pass. I know it is apples and oranges, but I can get the unlimited dining package for 7 nights for 2 for less than a day at the beach club. As a seasoned cruiser who has been to Coco Cay countless times, I am perfectly happy at the complementary beaches. Same sand/same ocean. M

Go to the planner and order something. We recently sailed during my husband's birthday and the cabin attendant made our towels in the shape of a cake, and left a lovely note. Let the dining room staff know and they will have a piece of cake/candle for you both. congrats. M

Wouldn't count on it. We stopped there last cruise on the 8 night Mariner and all aboard was 12:30. (Started out at 2PM)

Hi John- I hope you have a fantastic time. Anxious to hear about your cruise . Are you solo? m

Hmm - Hanky Panky Private. I think you may have just created a potential revenue source for RCCL . 😀 Put it in the suggestion box! M

The certificate of recovery is good for 11-90 days from the positive diagnoses prior to sailing. The letter from your health care provider should note the diagnosis date. I hope it all works out. M

We went once and frankly I wouldn't pay much to be there. Couldn't eat when we wanted because of limited reservations ( our error). Early spring, pool was cold so never used ( again not the cruiseline fault). Meal was OK. Didn't bother with much of the Bento Boxes as most of those items are found on board. Fish was delicious and the best part of the meal. Oh, that special Cuvee cocktail was nice. All in all, I'm glad we went once. I'm amazed by those who are paying $250 for the Beach Club or renting an OTW cabana for $3400. If they are happy, terrific! M

It may not be news but it certainly disrupts your cruise ( a bit more than a stuffy nose) if you test positive. Captain reported cases on Mariner the past few weeks and suggested we wear masks indoors. Many did not, except for elevators. My cruise social media pages are all abuzz with folks reporting Covid positive cases. Small group of members, and over 50 positive cases. Personally I want to know of there is covid, norovirus, colds, flu, whatever on board so that I can gauge my involvement in entertainment or activities. I was on Mariner for over 2 weeks. Once I learned about the increases early on the first cruise, I decided not to go to the (packed) promenade parties. M

I recently received the rejection email about 10PM the first night I was already on board! M

I'll come back to say, if there is a non connecting cabin, in a good location I'll take that. I don't seek out connecting cabins. Now it seems that RCCL often prices the connecting cabins HIGHER than non connecting cabins. They are a huge plus for families. M

OK, Many, not most. Ritz Carlton, had a standard hotel room that connected to our suite. I know for sure because we booked it that way on purpose. Many of the standard roadside hotels like Hampton Inn, Fairfield etc. are set up with connecting rooms. Works great. We also find the set up it at beach hotels and many better Vegas properties. obviously, YMMV M

Beach club is in the $250 PER PERSON range for most all of our upcoming cruises. $500 - Hard pass. M

Now, umbrellas are complementary and are at every set of chairs. We used to rent one, so that is a new benefit for us. They also have a small table at every set of chairs. If you are traveling with a younger child, there is a terrific COMPLIMENTARY water park (#7 on the map) , complete with several slides, dump tower etc. We like the new complimentary food options. enjoy

We've never had any major issues. Some connecting cabins have a chair rather than a couch/loveseat. I hear much more from other balconies than I ever hear from the connecting cabin. Most hotel rooms connect to a room next door as well. M

We had family who did not get the internet package. We used the $1.99 per person per day messaging app. Worked great. App users could message each other or me. Husband and I had full internet service ( I still had to pay the $1.99 per day). I could get a message from the others, and if necessary text my husband ( I was often with him anyway) using our package. It wasn't as complicated as it sounds, and often I wasn't even part of the other's conversations. M

I was on that sailing and heard similar figures. m

We stayed on recently to get some work done, (Zoom calls) and there were crew drills all morning. I was constantly having to mute. Lunch options are limited, generally, often just the buffet, and if applicable, Coastal Kitchen. Pools will be empty, deck will be quiet. Not sure of that is an advantage to everyone, it is to me. Last cruise the stop in Nassau was like a sea day with so many staying on board. M

Yes, people do it all the time. It is so sad that they book that cabin for a few extra square feet, rather than have it available for someone with a disability. Then there are some who have some minor issue and justify the assessable cabin. Again, the cabin is now not available for someone who really needs it it is my hope that if one day they truly need an accessible cabin, they do not come upon selfish people such as themselves m

In our recent experience, all digital or all print. If you get digital, I think you could order a print for $5. Pus, if you are Crown and Anchor Diamond or above you can still get your one free photo. As long as one person in the package cabin is in the photo, you are good. We had some creative cabin booking( for various benefits) and that helped. We had grown daughter and me booked in one cabin. The photo package was for the cabin with my husband, son-in-law and grandchild. ( we were able to get proper cabin keys once on board) So we could get most any combination of photos except my daughter and me. The package was close to $300 on board, but about half that on the planner. We figured if we wanted 6 photos, we might as well get a package. I noticed that individual photos were $24.99 last week on Mariner. M

I don't have the answer, and since there seems to be variations on ships, I don't know how you will get a dependable answer until you board. The number of D+ may make the determination for access. The good news is that you will have access to a Diamond Lounge. M

Same place. Usually the solarium café is quite empty for dinner and very quiet. Shouldn’t be too much movement from deck chairs at that evening hour. The curtained off the room very nicely. Some of the other chef table venues are not as nice. One ship haas/had It in between the suite lounge and coastal kitchen. On another ship wad on one of the staircase landings of the main dining room. m

Just returned for the Mariner Bermuda cruise. Royal will send a link for the Bermuda authorization. It can be started 30 days prior to the cruise. You fill out the form, upload your vaccination information and pay $40 pp . We were told we would have to upload the pre cruise Covid test, but then learned that wouldn't be necessary. We were also told we would need to re-test on bard ( RCCL would take care of it) because we had a few days and stops prior to the Bermuda stop, but that requirement changed while we were on board. Read your emails form RCCL and simply follow the Bermuda instructions. M

Thanks, didn't get that from the post. Definitely speak to the LA first and second cruise. Be sure to hold on to the sea pass card from the first cruise. Not sure they will do a second recognition. I recall a few years back deferred recognitions were no longer permitted. Doubt he will be recognized on the second cruise. If the photo is important, they may allow you to stage one. We made Pinnacle on a 3 night cruise that did not have a top tier event. They offered to stage a photo. good luck M

That is my relocation as well. The longest we've been on since the restart is 8 nights and no repeated menus. M