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4 hours ago, island lady said:

 

Drats....we never received the Emerald pin.  😉 

I don't have any! How did I miss out on that.

6 hours ago, Cigar King said:

On the recent benefit chart, the pins are still listed for Diamond and above.

WHAT!!! I'm Diamond and I don't have a pin, how will I ever survive.....OK I was excited, I just got my first crystal block, so I'm good. Just kidding hope no one gets offended.

On 4/25/2024 at 3:20 PM, lovesthebeach2 said:

Sovereign was our first cruise❤️

Mine too ❤️ in 1998.

18 minutes ago, njkruzer said:

We're D+ and in our balcony  cabins there are always several bottles of water when we arrive.  

That is from the C&A, we just sailed last week 2 couples both Crown Loft Suites we are Diamond and the other couple are not, we had 4 bottles of water in our cabin they didn't. But we were both getting more from the Suite Lounge.

You can also do it on the website, same thing use the add it now link.

20 hours ago, Garycruz said:

I'm also on the April 7th sailing and I'm not seeing hardly any events listed in the Daily Planner app. It did last week but pretty much the only events showing on the Daily Planner now are the shows which you have to make reservations for. Prior to last week, we were able to bookmark events like the comedy shows but they're no longer showing. For example, for Day 1, the Daily Planner starts at 6 AM and then the next time listed isn't until 7 PM. Surely there are many activities taking place on the ship between 6 Am and 7 PM. Are you seeing the same thing or is something wrong with my iPhone? Is this normal so close to the sailing?

It varies day to day what is there, as Biker 19th said you have to be connected to ship wifi for the most accurate version.

19 hours ago, Garycruz said:

The only option for Blaze Comedy for my April cruise is “Add to calendar” which can only be done after you board. I had previously assumed there was no way to reserve prior to boarding, but now I’m wondering if all the dates have already sold out. 

No it wouldn't look that way if it was already all booked. You have to be connected to ship wifi to reserve it, or be in a suite and have the concierge book it for you.

What sailing are you on? We are on the April 7th sailing, from what I can see you have to be onboard the ship to reserve the comedy shows.

11 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

There are a couple of Jewel sailings which are decent deals - if you can make it to Amsterdam.

Thank you for reminding me of this every week!

18 hours ago, Pochi Hanaki said:

I can't smell aftershave or perfume 10 feet from someone, I can smell smoke like 30 to 40 feet away and on ships if you are below the smoking section it goes right into your balcony. They should make it all smoke free. 

We sailed years ago on Carnival Paradise at that time the entire ship was non smoking, but it didn't last just a few years later they went back to allowing smoking in designated areas.

7 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

Exactly the same as us.

 

P.S. Fly Eagles Fly (and PLEASE get a defense). Born and raised in the Philly 'burbs myself as was my wife.

If we get someone who can tackle that would be an improvement, my husband can tell you how many times I yelled "stop with the arm tackles that don't work"

On 3/10/2024 at 6:08 PM, SG65CB said:

You can calculate your break-even number, but then you're going to have to hit that number every single day for 14 days. Can you keep up with that? It will become a chore after a while. If you buy the package it might not be to save money so much as it is to have the peace of mind to just order whatever you want whenever you want without thinking about the additional cost. 

When I did it, it was mostly to have something else paid for before the cruise, that way I could spend what I wanted to on other things. I like to space everything out and pay for it along the way.

On 3/2/2024 at 9:11 PM, Another_Critic said:

... on Oasis.

Oops, thanks I thought the OP was talking about Oasis.

20 hours ago, stuckintexas said:

Thank you so much for all the advice!!!  He is type 2 and he does have CGM and check the numbers alot trying to figure out what spikes the numbers and what keeps them in check. Always watching the carbs too.  I feel so much better about going!!

 

Just one other question…..do you have issues going thru security with your supplies?  We won’t be flying for this cruise but probably will be in the summer. 

When we flew with my niece who is type one, she was allowed an extra "medical carry on" that had all of her supplies. Obviously we couldn't afford to have it get lost so it stayed with us the whole time. No security issues at all.

23 minutes ago, tigger8792 said:

What all shows can you reserve?

 

Cats, OneSky, Frozen in Time and Aqua 80, are the shows you can book.

2 hours ago, colesc15 said:

But yes, on the honest side, Royal 100% did a nice job with this area. Just turn the dang water temp down a tad bit lol 

No way, that's the main reason I booked it, I hate cold water, best vacation ever was Paradise Island in July, the water was phenomenal felt no temperature change walking into, I judge all vacations against that ocean temperature.

I never go without conditioner, my hair would scream even without saltwater and sun. I wash my hair with conditioner, only use shampoo when it really needs it which isn't often, that said it gets washed at the salon when I get the color done every 4 weeks. It's funny how different everyone is and what is important to them. Hope you enjoyed your cruise, we go in 5 weeks can't wait for it to get here.

20 hours ago, Tatka said:

I am so sorry.

I am originally from another country. I believe if you are US citizen you need to leave and enter US with US passport. (if you are natural born here you can board with Birth Certificate + DL)

If you are not and have a Green Card then you can use GC + other passport.

 

 

I don't believe you do, my dad got the the port and couldn't find his green card so he was also denied boarding. Worst part of the story was it was in his wallet the whole time, hadn't had it out in years and it was stuck to another card in there. UGH!

7 minutes ago, cruise1957 said:

vacations to go website lets you filter by police and other discounts.

Just compared their price vs RC, balcony cabin is $63 cheaper for the May 6 Alaska cruise I compared.

vacations to go website lets you filter by police and other discounts.

50 minutes ago, NanaPam00 said:

Forward is green, midship blue-ish, aft darker blue

 

Is this true of all RC ships? If it is I never knew, maybe that is why I always get lost. 🤣 

I read somewhere 5 Icon Class with the first 2 being very similar then the next ones being a second generation Icon Class. We will see if that actually happens.

On 1/26/2024 at 5:46 PM, cruisingjandb said:

My wife has said if we ever fall into some money we will book a GS at least once. A side note we was in Jamaica on a excursion at a planation in line for a 5 course meal when 2 women in front of us were talking. One said I wonder what all the poor people are doing today. I said we are right here behind you.

There are eight of us who cruise together, we say that all the time when we are on a cruise. Joking around of course. 🤣

12 hours ago, life is to be happy said:

you need to take an adapter with you to use the UK plug... I am from the UK and I take my GHD straightener and GHD Hairdryer - use the 220 volts plug so it works best. ive not had any issues 

Thank you so much, I wanted to use it as an extra plug, I have a plug that has four usb ports I should be ok with that. 

On 1/22/2024 at 2:07 PM, island lady said:

 

I am only getting one point a night on the cruise I am currently on.  😉 

And it is a great cruise, following your posts there and loving all the photos and info. Hope it keeps going after you get off in LA.