calmKiki

Thanks for your review I really enjoyed reading it. Your mom sounds like she would be really a lot of fun to travel with. I will be on the Sunshine in December and is excited. So the ship has the new brunch menu? Do you remember how early we can show up at the port? I read 11 but they said you can drop luggage off at 930, so its kinda confusing. I also booked a AFT balcony, do you feel a lot of the ships movements? Do you remember if they have food other then pizza later at night? My mom like to snack after she gambles. And do the Did the boat seem really crowded to you?  I hope you have a wonderful next trip and I’m excited to read your next review.

I think Princess or Holland America might be best for you and your parents.I did both with my mom and Holland America is good but depending on your age you might think it’s a bit slow. The ships are nice and clean and when I took it they seem to always be cleaning the bathrooms which was really nice. Holland America's food taste pretty good too and they have great ice cream that’s free. Princess was nice also it seemed more fancy then Holland America, It might been because it was a 15 day cruise why. But people dressed up fancy on formal night and the ship seem to do it big. The food was way too salty and I couldn’t enjoy a lot of it, but they had a lot of variety of activities and I had alot of fun. Both cruise lines I would do again.

I will be taking the Sunshine out of Charleston and I noticed the ship departs at 6pm. This is the first ship I’ve been on that left so late. I wanted to find out what’s the earliest time we park at the dock and when do they usually start boarding?

Im enjoying the review. Do you have the menu of the MDR lunch?

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Thanks for the responses. I never never took uber but was willing to give it a try if it was cheaper. But seem like both opens is good so might just take a taxi.

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Hello,

I will be staying at Embassy Suites in Fort Lauderdale next month and i wanted to find out the cheapest way to get to the port for 4 people.

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I loved this live review it was the best. You made me wanna read what your family was up to all throughout the day. And you made me wanna get the alcohol package though i don't drink often. You got my fire back from vacation planning fatigue for my first cruise on RCL. I hope your next cruise you do another review. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for letting us in on your vacation.

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Hello everyone,

I will be taking my first cruise on Royal in May I have a few questions. Wewill be leaving Fort Lauderdale, On embarkation did you have any troubleboarding with only birth certificate and ID? I called and they said using them can take longer to get you processed. I have a passport but it expires in June. Can you get the sushi making class cheaperwhen your onboard? We brought the BOGO 2 night dining package, do this includeall specialty restaurants except the chiefs table? And we will be visiting Philipsburg, St. Maarten I wanted to find out if anyone have taken the St. Maartenisland tour or and Ultimate island tour: Explorer cruise and island tour. And ifso how would was those tours. Were unsure between these two and want to see alot of the island but also want to have fun. Thanks for any help, I keep tryingto find answers to these and seem to not find the answers. :)

I will be taking my first RCL cruise and wanted to find out if the menus the same for all ships?

I can see the pictures

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I bring a water bottle every cruise. I also bring a small dish washing soap and towel to wash it every night or if i accidentally drop it. You can fill it in the buffet area. Or if I’m at a bar i ask for a cup of ice water and put it in my water bottle. and let it melt throughout the day so i can continue to have cold water.

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Im going on the dream next month. Im curious if Guy’s bbq place is open on embarkation? I have seen some post people was saying they went on the 1st day but on carnival cite is says its open on sea days... let me know which one is correct.

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I use sea bands. It works great for me if my sea sickness isnt that bad then i use one but if its bad i put one on each wrist. You have to make sure you put it on the right pressure point so it will work effectively. I tried pills a few times and it didnt work as well.

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Ive been to Alaska 4 times and you can see eagles throughout the cruise. Bundle up and hang out outside and you will see a ton of different animals when the ship is going slow through the passage. Ive done a lot of different tours the Klondike summit drives into the snowy mountains and i seen a lot there, Alaska salmon bake is in the woods and we saw some there, seeing the totems we drove around and we even got to see bears, and crab feast tour also. But I think any tour or just walking you can be able to see them. Having binoculars and a good camera ready.

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I get sea sick and on a 14 day cruise I got really sick and the pills never helped much but I wear seabands. And when its super bad i wear one on each wrist which was suggested by one of the cruise employees. And helped so much. If you dont want pills i suggest the seabands you can find at any store.