uncle John

2 hours ago, phlydude said:

Just received an email from Andrea Juhasz for a sailing on Serenade next week for Suite Concierge.

Is there still a list of all the Concierge for the Lounges? The old link has very old info.

2 hours ago, beej said:

Thanks for the information on Wilfredo Salaya, AlohaLivin.  Sailed with him many times on the Freedom, and haven't seen him in a long time.  Hope he will be there at the end of January

Good to see you still cruising. Hope to sail with you soon. Naughty corner not the same.

who is on the Indy for Diamond??

On 10/11/2021 at 3:15 PM, SherriZ366 said:

MARINER -- does anyone know who the concierges are in the Suite Lounge and Diamond Lounge?  Thanks

Norma was in the DL on the 10/01/21 cruise.

Thank you John for all the information as we will be on Allure the 22nd . Wish you the best and hope to see ya soon. Enjoy the experience. Good for Laura for winning in the casino. Hope we can do the same.  Give Bella a hug for us when you get home.

The old site will not use my OLD password and the new site will not accept my login at this time

""TRY AGAIN LATER""

Sorry we can not access your account

TRY AGAIN LATER

A week until my next cruise and can not access my reservation////

No, it's only available to Diamond Plus and Pinnacle C&A members.

Bob they now have a SPECIAL available to all people on some ships. I am D+ and get the BOGO for first night but I also purchased the BOGO special for mt wife and myself at $30 per person on Anthem. We get the choice of dining time and if you select a second time slot you may choose the second evening also online or just wait to be surprised on the ship. It took some time to figure out RCCL secrets to get what you want online but it can be done it just takes some work. The D+ BOGO would cost more if going to Wonderland at $49 and then Chops or Jamies another evening. But as others said it is a crap shoot if they change your times.

Layers.:)

Thanks Bob! I will head your advice.

Hi just a little point of interest for you Americans out there. Europe isn't a country it's a continent with stable and unstable countries within, I detect a misplaced fear that we have over here bombers on every corner and jihadists on every street corner. Thankfully I can report this is not the case. Statistically you are more likely to be killed back over in America in your monthly school massacres. On a much happier note I am heading over to the U S of A to board the Independence transatlantic back home in 5 weeks time. Any tips for a night out in Fort Lauderdale.

I can give you some advice but not on this channel see you on the ship.

Leaving on a TA and my main concern is what to pack since it is my first one. I will not even think about any so called terror threats since in my opinion you can not fix or avoid stupid in this world. Never had, never will.

Go BOOK it now Showing 969 total for single in a balcony. I just did a mock booking.

Had no problem except waiting for family in front of me looking for ID and paperwork to go through security. But then the Diamond line was fast and I was on the ship and in the Schooner lounge within 30 minutes of paying for the taxi. It was the fastest Time at the counter to check in less than two minutes. Handed them my Set Sail and Credit card, filled out the I am not sick form, took picture for sea pass and gone on my way.

Well, that appears to already be outdated, because I'm seeing the Select plan now being offered for $46 per person per day as opposed to the $39 on that link.

$46 includes the 18% Gratuity. Dang fine print :(

They just updated the booklet in December for all the ships??

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/statichtmlpage.do?pagename=brochure_dining_guide_options

I would not. 1688 is a great room with a nice balcony that can be used rain or shine. Had breakfast in the rain and stayed perfectly dry and also have nice shade if wanted on a hot day. Just watch out for the beam on the balcony it can get in the way at times. :D.

Here is the view from 1700 looking down. You can't see too much maybe 1/3 th of the balcony.

We have done it twice. Split the cost with another couple but was only 250 for the cabana. If it is up to 500 then would need 6 people for sure to make it worth the cost. All depends if you NEED shade or can not stay in the sun or have health issues. Great for Family to have central meeting place to store stuff if needed.

For all it is worth. It is your FIRST cruise. You should enjoy the cruise and not be worried about the kids, not be worried about flying, or anything else. Save those for later when the kids are older and you are both a bit more seasoned,

Take a cruise with as many port calls as possible and either Freedom Class ship or Voyager Class is fine since they are larger ships to give you more room. You can go to smaller ships later if cruising is for you or even Oasis class.

7 nite western is a nice trip and usually calm and relaxing. I am not sure what you like to do so you must choose that yourself as well as everything else. Freedom is a nice ship with very friendly staff. You also can call home from San Juan or St Thomas on most cell phone plans but check yours first.

What ever you decide enjoy your cruise and try not to do everything all at once. Relax and have fun.

It looks like the majority like the idea of leaving it the same as intended long ago as an adult oriented sun bathing area named after the French Saint-Tropez port where topless sunbathing is the norm for both men and women.

Have gone to Maho a few times and sometimes there was a beach other times they sent it out to get cleaned and just rocks. Still nice to relax at Sunset, grab a table with friends and watch the planes and surf. Great food, fun watching people ignore the warning signs and getting sand blasted from the jet wash then say OH! that's why you should not stand here.

Guys,

 

Answer is if you name change or cancel the D in a balcony cabin even within 6 days of sailing, the cabin loses the discount., unless you replace with another D.

Gary I hope mom is feeling better and is able to go so you and Eva don't worry about her the whole time. It will all work out, fingers crossed.

I have never noticed any noise from the Windjammer in the corner aft except in 1100 on Radiance class one time when they were cleaning early. On Voyager class or Freedom Class never any noise from above.

Any aft is nice but for 1688 great room, just watch the beam on the balcony. It is not real bad but it will get you if you do not

watch out. Nice view and balcony is covered enough for rainy days and perfect for breakfast even on a damp morning since it is covered.

I want to bring back a small bottle of sand from the beach. Will I have a problem with customs?

Check with LOCAL authority but here is the official answer,

https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/1226/~/seashells,-sand,-pebbles,-driftwood-for-personal-use

No Worries on the seating in MDR there are many non arm chairs I get them all the time. In the Ice Rink top row with tables no arms and top by railing nice view also. Schooner bar and Boleros has armless chairs and as said the Wind jammer is the only problem with only a few places that are comfortable so many just have brakfast in MDR or grab lunch and eat out on deck. Good luck with the loss it takes time but it feels good.

I know they do allow it on the Adventure outside DL on the section next to the steps about 8 seats only which is very nice for those who smoke. It did not bother the rest of us one bit so it was a nice policy for both smokers and non-smokers.