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We cruised out of Bayonne in November and it was already dark when we left.  I believe the captain said he had to get permission from the harbor master to go closer to the Statue of Liberty. It was breathtaking!

I’m very excited to follow along this cruise!  I can’t imagine going away that long but am looking forward to reading about everyone’s adventures!

We cruised as diamond for the first time last month.  9 nights.  We got 4 water bottles in the room first day (maybe quantity depends on length of cruise?) and after a few days a plate with 3 miniature cupcakes.  We’ve gotten chocolate covered strawberries and a plate of cookies on a cruise before we turned diamond (pre Covid). There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to it.

We just got off Jewel and didn’t even meet our steward till day 3. We just weren’t around a lot so he would just clean sometime in the morning.  We are like loman in that we keep things neat and I fixed the bedding in the morning. We only asked for wine glasses which he brought.  He did leave us extra towels.  He said if everyone was like us he’d be out of a job 😂.  Everyone’s needs are different.  You need to figure out what works for you!

Yes, just off Jewel and we don’t drink a lot so got drinks for friends with our vouchers, no problem.

We are doing a repositioning cruise on Jewel which arrives in SJU November 18.  I believe she’ll be sailing out of there after that.

Hi all!  Does anyone know what this stands for? I’m pricing out a cruise and last week got a price of 2781.90.  Today I get an extra 100.00 off and it says  “Kicker NRD -100.00”.   Just wondering, thanks!

Thank you so much!  These responses are so helpful.  Yes, Jewel leaves on a Thursday.  I appreciate the local input and will now book our car.

Thank you!  

My husband and I are taking a repositioning cruise in November out of Cape Liberty.  The cruise ends in SJU and we’ll be flying back to Hartford.  We would like to rent a car to drive to NJ.  Avis has a location at 180 E 22nd St in Bayonne, not far from the port.  Has anyone dropped a car off there and how did you get to the port?  The # for the local office there is impossible to reach and corporate Avis says there is no shuttle.  Any help is much appreciated!

We will be sailing for the first time as diamonds.  Do we still get a couple of days of free wifi each?  We used to get the package because my husband needed to keep in touch with his office but he will be retired so don’t need to but would like a few days to keep in touch with kids and grandkids. Thanks!

We received our refund today in about 5 different credits.  Requested refund online March 24 for April 25 cruise.  All credits added up to correct total.  Now to work on Aer Lingus...

Just wondering, where would all the ships go if they cancel all cruises?

Do they do the navigational talks on all TA’s or is this because you had to change course?  Going on our first TA this spring and my husband would enjoy interacting with the officers.

I believe if RC cancels they refund the money.  If you cancel a FCC is issued.  Correct me if I’m wrong.

Thanks!

Thanks for all the responses!  I guess I will be prepared for anything!  Evandbob what a terrible experience!  I have read about this problem in Barcelona and we will be vigilant.  

Thanks, but I booked directly with Royal.  I found my original printout I made when I paid the deposit but it is a bit annoying to not be able to view it online.

I knew I was nearing final payment but when I went into my reservation on Royal’s site, I couldn’t find an invoice anywhere.  You used to be able to see what dining you requested, other preferences, as well as what you’d paid and when final was due.  I had to go into make a payment before I saw a date.  Is there no where in my reservation now that I can see these details?  I know I could look on the invoice emailed to me when I made the original deposit but that took some time to find.

Thanks!  I guess layers are the key!  

My husband and I are going on our first transatlantic cruise at the end of April on Vision from SJU to Barcelona.  What can we expect for weather on the crossing?  I know the first part will be warm but wondering about mid Atlantic temps.  Also know there are variables such as storms, but what have others experienced? Thanks!

On the last couple of cruises we have found our luggage outside other cabins.  Maybe, as some posters stated, they are placed in the corridors and then dispersed in time.  We may have just been going down the corridor before that happened.  

I asked on our last cruise and they brought a plate of them every night!  I had to tell them I couldn’t eat that many!

I believe we got 4 bottles of water when we were Emerald.  We didn’t request anything But these were in our room.  At some point (first or second day?) we got a plate of cookies.  Later in the cruise (12 night cruise) we got a plate of small desserts.  We did turn Diamond during the cruise but as far as I have read benefits for that don’t come till the next cruise.

Thank you RCCL Fan for the link to your review.  It was very helpful and informative.  We realize that the size of the ship is a very subjective thing and we can take people's recommendations but have to decide what we can and can't live with ourselves.  That being said, we are very close to deciding on the Vision TA and hoping the great crew remains for the crossing!