Mrs Cheech

Also looking for that Allure WB TA.  We also were Switched to Wonder last time!!! 

My husband & I  have 2 TA's booked for 2025.  We will be flying home from Rome in May then flying back over in October. Have never had the opportunity to do a round trip flight as we are usually flying  to & from different cities.  How does it work?  Can you book both flights at the same time?  Will both be available at the same time of year? Any help is appreciated.  We usually fly United.

Joyce

Had our carryon bag pulled at security and it was because of magnets. Now they always go in checked suitcases.

Waiting for fall 2024 transatlantics to open up.  Anyone have a date to offer?

Which ships will be doing Transatlantics in 2024?  I know not released but usually guesses are accurate on these boards.

What is the date for this last sailing before dry dock?

We were on Wonder for 25 nights this year.  AT the Bostro for breakfasts & lunches.  Dinner though was disappointing.  The entrees were not served as on other ships.  They were plated just ike the apps & desserts.  And tapas sized portions.  Unless you see menu items that you can't pass up, I would skip it.

On 6/1/2022 at 2:18 PM, John&LaLa said:

 

Serenade is posted, but it's a late summer crossing😉

Wher did you see that as it is noton the website under transatlantic?

They do them at the airport,  30 euros,  You can make an appt online.  Yes it requires you to take taxi there and back but it is an option. ALso you can go to https://www.barcelona.com/barcelona_city_guide/all_about/barcelona_airport_bcn/covid_testing_in_barcelona

Scroll down to where they list all the centers doing testing.  You can put in your location in the city and find the center closest to you.

2 hours ago, Jkaczanowski said:

jewel, Sept 14, 2023

thank you

20 minutes ago, dsvd79 said:

I'm interested in the 14 night cruise to Greenland from Cape Liberty- Roundtrip.  Oceanview is only 2800. No Air, or Pre-Hotel for me either. . . 

 

 

Please provide dates & ship.  Thank you

Are they taking reservations for WWRY and Spectra on your sailing.  I know both were shut down for the last 2 cruises.  ALso wanted to know if Solarium Bistro is open for breakfast?

Thanks in advance...

We were scheduled to be on Eclipse - the March 15th sailing out of Chile. After X cancelled the day before we then made our arrangements to fly home.  Responded to their email asking for refund not FCC.  Saw credits in our account this morning.  Need now to go over amounts to see if all is correct.  So about 6 weeks wait time.

Read here on CC last year that Royal was eliminating formal nights on 5 - 7 night cruises out of Florida.  In November on our Rhapsody there still were actual formal nights.  Currently on Anthem out of NYC for an 11 night and no formal nights, just dress your best.  Wish I had known, could have eliminated some of the clothes.  
 

I would like to know from others recently or currently on a Royal ship if you have had same experience and what ship.

We are interested in a fall TA 2021, when do they get released?  Any idea which ships will do one?

15 hours ago, CarolRoy said:

Joyce:  We are also on the Sept. 1 sailing to Bermuda on the Summit.  Have not seen any activity from you on this Bermuda cruise.  Are you still going?  Carol

Yes, we are.  This is a family cruise for us. 

12 hours ago, Luv2Crus40 said:

7 and 9.  Sitting in theater now waiting for 9 show. 

Thanks so much. 

We normally pick late dining but the rest of the family thought that late dining is too late for them, so I choose select this time but want to be sure we make it to the shows.  Tried to get 7pm but had to settle for 6:45.  Should be good to go for the 9pm shows.

13 hours ago, jerrib said:

Not to side track but I believe we are sailing with you on the 11/9/19 TA Barcelona to Tampa (we've signed up for your winery tour in the Canaries).  You mentioned above that you'll be on the Summit in Sept. We are on the 8/30 Canada/New England cruise, could that also be the same as yours?

Hi Jerri

No we are the Sept 1 sailing to Bermuda. See you in November.

Joyce

If possible can you just tell me what time the shows are in the theater.  Used to be at 7 & 9 so as to accomodate early & late main dining times.  Is that still the case?  We are on her in Sept and trying to decide on a time for dinner.  Thanks in advance. 

We have done TA's on both.  I prefer the bigger ships as I feel they have more to  offer.  We have friends who won't even consider going on anything big.    It is really a matter of personal preference.  But even though there are more passengers on the Allure, remember it is also built to accommodate them.  We never felt crowded.  Whatever you choose- enjoy! 

15 hours ago, Wine-O said:

Looking for the Fall 2020 TA's and the European cruises before so we can do a B2B.

Hey Mike

Pick one & let us know what it is.  We are also waiting.  Hope to see you & Maureen in December.

Joyce

1 hour ago, barb in ga said:

The cabins are 7676 and 8172. My memory of the aft facing balcony on Serenade was a very deep balcony, partly shaded by the floor above. We aren't sun bathers, so we liked being able to sit in the shade and read. These are both aft facing, andI'm wondering if it's the same configuration.

Barb

We recently did a TA in 9660 and it was fantastic.  Huge balcony with 2 loungers & 2 chsirs plus a small table, half covered. Spent many hours there.  Enjoy !

Santa Anna Restaurant right off La Rambla. Have eaten there more than once. Very varied manu. Good food. They took reservations.

http://www.restaurantsantaanna.com/

Also have eaten at the Cent Onze which is on La Rambla across the street from Hotel COntinental Barcelona

http://www.centonzerestaurant.com/en/

Made a reservation for this one on trip advisor and received 50% off our bill. Peaceful atmosphere. Good Service.

No problem recommending both. We will be going back next time we visit.

We have not cruised with NCL too much in recent years but did book 2 cruises with them in 2018. Thank you to OP for advising me that my OBC cannot be used towards DSC/gratuities as this is what I had planned to do. It is what we do on Celebrity or Royal. But this board has had conflicting information regarding using the OBC for booking excursions in the port. Does anyone know for sure? Can I book an excursion & use up my credit that way? If so, must I wait till on the ship to book? Any help is appreciated...

Joyce

We are on Equinox right now and went to Grand Cayman on Sunday. Taxi from port with Christine (her van will hold 12 and we asked for her by name in taxi area) cost us $4 pp. She asked how long we wished to stay and came back to get us at the appointed time. We went to Royal Palms At Seven Mile Beach.

$12 a chair & $15 for umbrella. Very Clean place with changing rooms, bathrooms, bar & food available. Beach & water beautiful. There is also an area where you can just spread a towel with no cost. But there is a $2 fee pp if you are visiting any day but Sunday.