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We were there in October and it was beautiful - sad to see it look like that.

Yuck - I hate artificial plants - can't imagine using them outdoors.

Yes

Agree - IMO, Princess does Alaska best.

That was my first move - I did call them the very first time it happened. GS is who sent security to this idiot's room.

Sorry, but I simply don't agree. If you can hear it and I'm in the balcony next to you, then I can probably also hear it.

The Viking Serenade down the west coast of Mexico was our first Royal cruise.

Agree - I have the right to enjoy my balcony in peace and there are ways people can listen to music w/o bothering me.

On the Allure in October, we had a guy 2 cabins down that one day decided to play the most god awful rap on his balcony - it was loud. I called and reported it and someone must have contacted him because it stopped for a while and then it started back up, so I called again to complain and they were surprised he had turned it back on. We went to dinner, so not sure what happened after that, but a few days later it started up again. Same drill, he would turn it off and then back on. Finally someone from security came to his room and we could hear the "colorful" conversation - he was really pissed off that someone had complained - a real AH.

I think the fact that Adventure has an ice rink, flow ridder, and rock climbing wall that will provide enough entertainment for them. They were married in Sept, 2021 and options were limited, so this is a honeymoon cruise. They wanted the balcony, but if they decide down the road they would like to go on an Oasis class ship, they can always book an OV to keep the price down.

I hope I didn't make a mistake helping my grandson and his wife book an October, 2023 cruise on Adventure. They looked at Allure, but he price was above their budget for an OV balcony and they really wanted to sail out of FLL. This will be his 5th cruise and her 1st.

5 PM is a very late lunch - lol.

Thanks - I've been looking at Ruby Princess - some good prices right now and I'm tired of Royal.

Just curious if you recall exactly where in the Windjammer it was located? I've been on the ship 2x and I don't recall seeing anything like that, but then it wasn't until the last day of our October cruise that I discovered the Mexican place where the Wipe Out Cafe used to be located. LOL.

It's been a long time since I've had dinner in the Windjammer, so no knowledge of what is available then, but on Allure in October an ice cream cart was pushed around from table to table during lunch and honestly, it wasn't very good - very sweet and gummy. The ice cream station on X is a permanent area - just like an ice cream shop would have and is available during lunch and dinner. Unfortunately, it sounds like things have changed over there so it may be disappearing with all of the cuts that are happening. Seems like there are a lot of unhappy people in the X boards.

That's too bad. I always thought the quality of the ice cream was good.

But perhaps it just shows that deals and or lower prices are out there, but I agree it would be helpful to mention when the cruise was booked.

But X has that great ice cream station with multiple flavors that is our go to spot for dessert. We haven't sailed on the since before Covid, so perhaps that has changed?

The only thing I think is worth eating is the bread pudding.

Well, I enjoy going to the spa for a massage and I usually can pick up a special that isn't a whole lot more than what I pay at home. I don't mind the sales pitch as long as they take no for an answer the first time. I've never had to get past that point, but if it did, I would just grab my clothes, say "I'm out of here," and go to the restroom to change .After that, I would probably go to the receptionist, tell them what happened, and then reduce my tip. But, I'm not easily intimidated and it wouldn't bother me at all to do that.

I was on Allure in October and had the first balcony on the aft hump, which is somewhat larger than the standard balconies - just the two of us. The cabins next to us were large enough to have a lounger(s). I'm. not sure about capacity requirements on those, but we have had the large hump balconies on other Royal ships with only my husband and myself.

Understand, but just double checking for my grandkids. To me it's strange that they even continue to ask the question.

So, if they answer "No" to the vaccination question, then that's the end of it?

I was on Allure in October and didn't pay much attention to the questions because we arefully vaxxed, but my grandson and his wife will be on Adventure next October and they aren't. Currently, what are the questions if any for those who have never been vaccinated?

My grandson and his wife are planning a cruise for next fall. They both vape - what exactly are the rules on Royal concerning this? Are there designated areas for e-cigs?