am07

We enjoyed Mickey Dolenz from the Monkees and his sister Coco. We also loved the Abba tribute band and the musical Mama Mia! 

15 hours ago, thjeepster said:

I'm right there with you!!  I wouldn't mind a cruise to nowhere also!  I'm hoping to find a cruise compass for the 5-day Grand Cayman and Cozumel because we are trying to semi-plan it all out.

I wish ours was 2 5-days!!!..that would be even better, but I guess a 4 & 5 isn't too bad either!

It has been several years since we have been to Grand Cayman and I would also like to view a cruise compass. It is nice to plan things in advance. It gives you something more to look forward to.

14 hours ago, thjeepster said:

Thanks again!  We have stayed in a few JS but never anything above that. We orginally had a balcony for the 2nd cruise (Honeymoon) but fiancé thought it would be nice to go to a JS for it, since we are going to be going to the same port (Cozumel) twice and probably won't get off on the second cruise.  Are you doing the same itineraries? 4-day and 5-day with Cozumel both and second GrandCayman?

We are doing 5 day with stops in Grand Cayman and Cozumel on the first leg then 5 day with stops in Falmouth and Labadee on the 2nd leg. Not thrilled about Falmouth but love Grand Cayman and  Labadee. I actually don't mind where we sail. I just love being on the ship and away from work 😀. I would be happy on a cruise to nowhere.

12 hours ago, thjeepster said:

It would be nice to have a special lunch!!...hopefully they do!

We were going to get the same cabin for both cruises but my dad is purchasing the first cruise as a gift so we only got a window oceanview.  Our second we move to a Junior Suite for the honeymoon on the same floor (9th), hopefully they get us in the second room early enough.

Wow! Junior suite sounds wonderful! We have never stayed in a suite, but have been blessed with ocean balconies every time we sail. How generous of your dad to purchase the first cruise as a wedding gift. You are going to make such wonderful memories. My husband and I cruised for our honeymoon and we have been hooked ever since. Enjoy your time at sea as it will go fast and congrats once again. BTW, we will try to keep the ship tidy for your guest arrival 😉! 

6 hours ago, KuffMUp said:

We have been on a few.  Our last one, there weren't enough people to get a special lunch.  Other ones we have gotten the lunch.  One we got off as a group, went to customs and passports scanned, then back on.  Last one we got off and went somewhere they had chairs (downstairs, not the usual boarding area).  Sat there for a bit then a customs officer came and didn't even check our passports to get back on.  

 

If you are keeping the same cabin it is great.  2 we didn't keep the same room.  Only had to pack stuff in the drawers. Left clothes hanging in the closet.  Luggage and our hanging clothes were in our new room waiting.  When we changed rooms, we didn't get to go back obviously.  It is nice to go to the room and escape the mad rush as people board.

Special lunch sounds interesting. We are looking forward to not changing cabins so it should be pretty easy transition. I have always wanted to experience a b2b and am looking forward to it. I just have to get through the next 3 months of work ugh!  Thanks for your input😀. It is always nice to get feedback from those who have experienced it.

7 hours ago, thjeepster said:

Anybody on or recently off of Indy?  Still looking for the 5-day cruise compasses.  Still trying to plan our honeymoon aboard.

Congrats on your honeymoon! Enjoy your sailing. We will try to make sure the ship is in one piece for you as you will be getting on as we are getting off 😀 this beautiful vessel!

1 hour ago, Sunshine3601 said:

You will love doing a b2b.    Both times were caribbean cruises and they escorted the group off ship and into special room in terminal where we waited for a customs agent.  He glanced at everyone's passports then back on the ship.

The one time we left ship to go to drug store for some personal items.  When reentering the terminal no need to stand in regular security line.  We went to suite entrance and they told us to proceed with no wait.

We are doing another b2b this august for baltic and Norway cruise.  Cannot wait to visit Scandinavian ports.

Have fun cruising.

Thanks for the insight.  Your b2b sounds wonderful. I am hoping to do some European cruises once I retire. I am limited on the amount of time off I can get at this time so I will have to wait a few more yrs for the over seas cruises. Enjoy your cruise. Scandinavia is definitely on my bucket list!

Thanks for all the valuable information. I feel better knowing what to expect. This board has been so beneficial and I sincerely appreciate everyones input.

On January 6, 2020 at 10:01 PM, Host Clarea said:

 

It's a good idea to check with Guest Services a few days into the first cruise and confirm you are on the consecutive cruisers list.

Thanks for the good advice. We will definitely do that 😀!

On January 6, 2020 at 8:28 PM, davekathy said:

Quick answer...couple days prior to the end of the first leg you will be invited to a consecutive cruisers meeting. I recommend going. A lot of good info. You will also receive a detailed letter in your cabin outlining the TAD process, where and what time to meet and what to bring. After the TAD procedures are complete you are free to go back to your cabin. The fire door to the cabin hallway will be shut, not locked. Just make sure to close the fire door behind you. You will be given new Sea Pass cards for the second leg.  Your account for the first leg will be closed at the end of the first leg. If you have any NROBC spend it or you'll lose it as NROBC will not be transferred to the second leg. All of our B2B cruises we've had a consecutive cruisers lunch in the MDR. Limited menu. You will be given an in transit pass if you want to get off the ship when the TAD procedures have been completed. When returning you just need to reenter the security line and then proceed to the ship with the in transit pass and your Sea Pass card. 

Thank you for that valuable info especially the OBC part. I would not thought about that so that is good to know. Still a little confused about 1 thing. Do you have to get off the ship briefly or do they have everyone meet in a special location for a period of time? I appreciate all this useful information as I want to be prepared and know what to expect. Have a great weekend!

Just now, am07 said:

We will be sailing April 13 and 18. We have never done a b2b so we are pretty excited. Love the thought of not having to leave the ship when everyone else does. What are your dates for the b2b? 

Oops, just saw your signature page with upcoming sailings. Looks like we will be missing you like 2 ships in the night, so to speak! Corny, I know.

On January 8, 2020 at 11:38 AM, thjeepster said:

 

Hello Just wondering which sailings will you be on?  We are going in April also and doing a B2B!

We will be sailing April 13 and 18. We have never done a b2b so we are pretty excited. Love the thought of not having to leave the ship when everyone else does. What are your dates for the b2b? 

Just booked Independence of the Seas for mid April. We have been loyal to royal for many years but have never done a back to back and we are wondering what is involved. We will stay in the same cabin so we will not have to switch cabins or worry about moving luggage. Thanks in advance for any info! 

We just got off Allure 2 weeks ago and we stayed in cabin 14538. It was the 1st cabin forward on the starboard side. We loved being up high but we did hear some chairs/loungers scraping and making some noise from the Solarium above us. It was only in the morning when we heard it. It really was not that big of deal and we would stay on the 14th deck again. Enjoy the Allure. She is one of our favorite ships :-)

Just got off Allure Sun and they raffled off 2 bottles of wine and a bottle of champagne along with several other little prizes at the Meet and Mingle. They did not give out any free mimosas or rum punch like they have in the past though. No free alcohol but there was a cheese and fruit plate 😀.

We were on the Feb 3 - Feb 12th sailing of NOS and we thoroughly enjoyed our trip. Beautiful ship and wonderful crew! One thing we were disappointed in was that RCCL will no longer be serving Ketel One Vodka and select wines along with other beverages. I am pretty sure my husband and I will not be purchasing any beverage packages the next time we set sail with RCCL. If you noticed the drink menus don't even list the Ketel One and several bartenders told us it will not be restocked. Make me wonder what else will be taken away from the consumers????

Can anyone tell me if the casino in Navigator of the Seas is smoking and is the casino bar open when the ship is in port?

Thank you Clarea!

Can bottled water be brought aboard Navigator of the Seas.

Does anyone know if RCI continues to use WOW cards for exceptional employees?

Is it possibly 5th disease? That involves muscle weakness, joint pain and fever. Just a thought. I hope you are able to determine what ails you and your loved ones.

28 days until boarding the ALLURE :) ! Can't wait!!!!

Thanks for the tip. I am not familiar with Junkanoo Beach. Is it walking distance from the ship?

My bad! I meant St. Thomas not Nassau. Nassau is the port of call prior to St. Thomas. I was going back and forth between pages looking at excursions. For some reason Jost VanDyke caught my eye.

Definitely go for the 5 nights. Seize the moment!!!