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I was on the Brillance when it broke down. 2 days to get to Lifou at  20 knots. Then 4 days to get back to Sydney at 13 knots. We got back 4 days early and they offer $250 per night for 3 nights. Try to find a hotel in Sydney for $250 ! Flights back were booked , so we stayed those 4 nights at $280 per night.Took 2 hours of standing in line to get off the ship as everyone rushed to get off and ignored the supposed assigned time slot. Royal issued me that $750 yesterday, now I need to contact the trip insurance folks to get back hotel and food costs.

Here is a link to the RCL form ; What identification does a child need to cruise? | Royal caribbean Cruises

Thanks for all the replies. The Grand daughter is 5, and using just her birth certificate. We are sailing out of San Pedro, Calif to one Mexico port on a 3 nighter. Sounds like we will not need anything signed from the Dad , but in an abundance of caution I think we will have him sign that RCL form .

Taking my grand daughter and her Mom on a cruise that just goes to Ensanada , Do we need anything in writing from the Dad ? They are married and he can't go as he will be working. Thanks

It looks like it depends on which visa you are applying for ;

• The most popular is the Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), which is an online visa that allows U.S. citizens to stay in Australia for up to 90 days Per Entry, for tourism or business purposes. It is a quick and easy visa option that we can help you get from the comfort of your own home!

• The Visitor Visa, also known as an Australian Tourist Visa, allows U.S. citizens to stay in Australia for up to 12 months for tourism or to visit family and friends. It’s a multiple-entry visa.

If you are applying for the "visitor visa" you may be required to get the medical exam. For most of us we will just be getting the ETA for a 90 day stay and won't need the exam.

From   Who needs health examinations (homeaffairs.gov.au)

Looks rather vague. Like maybe if you planing on moving there you need it. I already have my visa and I'm 79. I did get it back in April though. 

The parking lot is in front of the ship.No shuttle and depending on where you find a spot to park its 100 to 300 yards to the ship. Cost is $20 per day. Google map will give you a pretty good look. The Navigator goes from pier 92 or 93, forget which.

If you go to the web address for Albert tours that Crilski mentioned , they have a lot of tours and private ones can be provided. Used them before and they picked us up at the tender dock

I'm 79 and still use them.

You can walk. It's about 1 1/2 miles each way. I got lost trying to get there and ended up taking a taxi. But found it's just over the hill from the ship when walking back. You might want to print out a map so you don't wander around and not find it. You can watch for free from the road by the railing. But expect to have a lot of people doing the same. Do a Google map for walking from Fort San Diego to La Quebrada and it will take you along the beach to the cliff divers.

On 7/13/2023 at 12:13 PM, greener said:

a group of us from royal princess would like to take the ferry from papeete on oct. 11 and be picked up for a half day sightseeing tour.

if anyone has suggestions for a private guide we would really appreciate it.

Try Albert Tours , Albert Transport & Activities | Your One-Stop Shop For Activities on Mo'orea (albert-transport.net) .

There is a hop on hop off bus that has about 6 stops . You could get off at all the stops or those that interest you. You can book it online or when you get there.

I understand that at the end of the application that there is a $20 cost. Do they ask for a credit card number or do you have to use something like Google pay ? Thanks 

Book a dinner at the Lawn Club Grill , come hungry.

Go to Guest services and ask about a shuttle to the new ship. They often have a shuttle for RCL crew that want to go somewhere and they have a shuttle that stops at each RCL ship. Did that for our SBS.

The city voted to not allow cruise ships any more as they damage the enviroment

RCL says it does on Cocokey

Great news. Just booked for Feb. 19. Hopefully I want get the dreaded "date is blacked out " response.

1 hour ago, HappyTexan44 said:

It is really nothing in the grand scheme of things.  Well, the nothing is past tense.  Original problem is that daughter(12) lied to us about something that we'd have been merely grumpy about if she'd told the truth.  Then while she's still in trouble in trouble for lying, a little over 24 hours later, she bald-faced lied about something else.  I told her to write an essay about why she shouldn't lie.   All she could think of was that when she lies and gets away with it, she starts to lie more (So apparently this has been happening for awhile) and when she is caught, Mommy is sad.    So, apparently, a huge parenting parenting fail. 

 

Then yesterday I learned that my mother doesn't feel healthy enough to drive for Christmas.   Which means she might never leave the house alive again.  

Tell her to hurry up your taking her to one of her favorite places, MsDonalds, Disneyland , whatever. Then go somewhre she does not like, grocery shopping, garage sale , whatever. Then when when she asks when are you going to her  favorite place just say " oh , I lied. How do you like it"

There small sharks there ,but this one was over 5 feet and swam right in front of me.

We used a day pass for the Riu last month. The taxi "to" the resort was $40 from the port . We should have crossed the street to Walmart and looked for a taxi there, but did not. The price coming back was $17 . There was 4 of us. The RIU called the taxi for us we were ready to leave. It was about a 45 minute ride each way with a bit of traffic.

They have laser tag on a sea day. Lots of fun , but hard to find out about it. We signed up at Guest Services. It's held in the same place as the ice show.

The Beach Club is a great way to spend the day. But it's around $250 p/p now and I dont think its worth that. If your going after Thanksgiving Royal has had a black Friday sale in the past for 1/2 price. So you could book now so there is a spot. Then cancel on that Friday and rebook right away at the reduced price. Something I, I mean a friend did. Otherwise there are plenty of beach and pool spots to be had.

Just did an ABC cruise in May and sailed with just our passports and covid stuff. Did not contact any office on the island that I was coming. Had a great time.

If you have FCC left and and a balance due just go here to apply it toward the cruise : Royal Caribbean Cruises: Reservation