volk904

Last question. So you think I can make Quick Shuttle at 9am from the port. Does it pick up right at the port?

You have been very helpful. Looks like 3 ships on our return. Are the buses about the same between Amtrak and quick shuttle?

The cab would be my choice. Are you saying Cabs and Ubers are not easy to get ?

We have never cruised out of Vancouver so I don't know how they operate in Canada. My question is how early will they let you walk off the ship? I know in Miami in most cases you can be off by 7:30 or so. Trying to see if there is any chance we could make the 9:00 AM Amtrac bus since the 11:30 bus is full. Trying to avoid having to wait to 4:00 pm. I know the station is less than 2 miles away form the port and I don't believe there is any airport type security to get through.

Disappointing news. I was hoping to take the train from Vancouver to Seattle. Guess it we be a bus.

We were on the Explorer 3 weeks ago from San Juan to Miami. There was some short staff areas but overall we had a great time. Super cabin guy and table staff. That said the entertainment was not very good.

There is no set time to drop luggage. Our last trip we drove our rental car to the ship and dropped off our luggage and then took the rental car back and rode their shuttle van back to the ship.

The cafe has hot dogs, pizza, sandwiches of different types, sweets, etc so I would think you mother could find something to eat but I think your bigger problem is the cafe is not very big and even with overflow into outside area you will have a very hard time seating 13 even split up.

There may be a shortage of bottles but there is no shortage of Bourbon. If Royal wanted It they could find it. Just send a truck over to any Total Wine they have a store full of it. For what they charge for drinks and the drink package they could pay a premium if necessary.

I think Royal could probably generate more revenue by lowering the drink package. Make it cheaper and you sell more. The reality is most drinks cost them less than $3 so if you sold a package for about $50 per day you are way ahead.

I have not received luggage tags in years. Just print them off.

First of all he is right the Explorer Vroom is slow and sure not like the Vroom WiFi on newer ships which is pretty good. It was good for surfing and email and that was about it. That said I am confused over the OP ‘s issue with the ATT International plan. I have had it for years and used it on many cruises. When you are in ports under local cell coverage from at area you are charged $10 and have data, text and phone for 24 hours. This does not include data on the ship when you leave the port. If you were charged for data while in port with the ATT I would love to hear why the plan did not cover it. My experience is you need to be very careful when leaving ports to turn your device to airplane mode or turn off the data for cellular service if you want your phone open for incoming calls or texts from home.

We are flying to Vancouver thru Seattle before our cruise but on our return flight we are flying with points on SW from Seattle the next day, My plan all along was to take AMTRAK to Seattle but right now it is a 4 hour bus ride. Pretty cheap just $45 pp on Contrail. I talked to Amtrak and they said there might be a change on May 23 but no promise. I am thinking if nothing else i might need to book the bus thru Amtrak to have something but hope the train comes back Has anybody taken that bus ride? Any other ideas other than flying? Also I am confused on the Covid requirements to return to the US. MY brother seems to think he has to have a covid test to return to the US by plane but I read the Amtrak return info it said nothing about a covid test for US citizens.

Looking fir current info on Water Island. i know their is Ferry from Crown Bay Once you arrive how far is the veach and how do you get there? What is the best spot? Costs ? do you rent loungers ? thanks.