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Hi!  We've been to Sandals 15 times (ST Lucia is our favorite),  Our children even got married and did their honeymoons at Sandals.   Sandals is extremely different than cruising.   Absolutely gorgeous.  BUT QUITE, very quite.   It came to a point that we were bored at Sandals.....noticed as we got older it was difficult to fit in with the younger crowd (mid 20s / 30s).  Love cruising because there is so much to do anytime of the day.  Would we do Sandals again - probably not.  

Being older - for us the aft is a heck of a long walk from the elevator but the SUNSETS - are awesome from the aft!

Thank you for the heads up - just saved $.   BUT, when others in our party went to book the same DBP right after I gave them the heads up (15 minutes after I purchased the DBP) - the price was back to its regular $89

FYI:  Had the same cruise consultant (RCI) for years now (just spoke to her yesterday).  If she does not answer the phone when I call (her direct extension number), then she will get back to me the same day (have already spoken to her in evenings - no 9 to 5 hours for her).  She has really been invaluable - doing rebookings, checking prices, etc.  Once you get a decent consultant, keep them!

No refunds, no extras perks.  We spend our OBC for sweatshirts.  Received refunds for RCI book excursions.  I know our son was out the money he paid directly to a travel vendor for his diving excursion.  

Following this topic - same issue here for an upcoming cruise.

Couple years ago thanks to whatever Hurricane, instead of a nice warm cruise to Bermuda we did a cold cruise to Canada.  They changed the itinerary on day 1 of the cruise.  

Still $89/pp for our February 2020 cruise.  You may want to edit "all"

$89 per person per day for our February 2021 cruise in IOS...…….I've never ever ever ever seen it that high!

Thank you so much for the recommendation.  I had to book 3 rooms here - cannot believe there are no suites available at this hotel (or maybe they are already booked).

Have a great day!

Thank you so much!   Off to check out the Marriott Waterfront!

Hi everyone:

It is our 1^st time leaving out of Baltimore (coming in from VA) so I need your advice.  We are looking for a pre-cruise Marriott Property (under $300/night if possible) that is an easy drive to the port (will park at the port).  BUT, want something that we can safely and easily walk to a restaurant for meals, perhaps somewhere to grab a drink at night.  From posts I've read - am I looking at the Marriott Waterfront Inner Harbor or would you recommend somewhere else?

Thanking you in advance for your help! //Maria

SO many THANKS!!!   

For a toddler - (2 years old)……….I am guessing a passport is necessary and the little one doesn't have a government issued ID?

TY -  have a feeling I will be buying them their passports for Christmas presents !

Hi everyone:   Have 2 US citizen new cruisers joining us for our Bermuda August 2020 cruise (US - Bermuda - US).  Both want to use their birth certificate in lieu of a passport (yes, I know the issues using a birth certificate especially if they need to fly back to the US).

RC website states that for US cruises they can use an "official" birth certificate and 1 government issued ID.

Government website states a passport is required for entry into Bermuda and back to US.

Will try to convince them to get passports but need if they actually need the passport or can use a birth certificate?

THANK YOU so much in advance for your help!//Maria

Thank you!!!   I'm not holding my breath on what perks they will give us for canceling - although OBC would be FABULOUS.   I guess it is best we know this far in advance versus just a couple months out from cruise date.  Guess I get to have fun researching another cruise!  

We've been cancelled - awaiting the official "word" from RCI.  TA said expect to receive the notice of cancellation and our deposit refund in about 4 weeks.  Damn!  Wondering about our Third Party Trip Insurance that I paid $700 - wonder if I can get any refund?  Guess I won't know until I get the official notice from RCI to submit to the insurance company.   I wonder what RCI will offer us for the cancellation - maybe $ towards a future cruise?  

We are also booked on this cruise (GS) with a small group (about 100)…….so we are also waiting impatiently to see if the cruise is a go/no-go.  Our travel agent told us not to book hotel or airline unless she gets confirmation the cruise is a go for us.  This also happened last year - but before we booked the cruise.  We've gone ahead and purchased private trip insurance but it only covers 75% of non-refundable costs.  Like everyone else, hate the waiting game.  So, if anyone gets any reliable tips the cruise will be a total charger - please post.   Would rather know sooner than later so that we can book a 2020 cruise.

Husband loves to dress up...........has at least 1/2 dozen tuxes. He always looks forward to dressing up for dinner that night. Makes for great photo opportunities around the ship. Guess I'll just revert to a Little Black Dress w/ lots of statement jewelry so that I compliment him. Noticed that we are among the minority who dress to impress on formal night.........guess it must be an indicator of our age!

Dang Dang Dang............off to Ross I go looking for something "formally" for me...........like I need an excuse to shop!

Thank you all!!!

Hi Everyone.........am packing and I seem to recall that there isn't a set Formal Night but rather just the Grande is formal every night? Can anyone confirm or deny a set formal night on 5 night Bermuda Sailing on Anthem?

TYVM!//Maria

Thank you for sharing your vacation with us! Very sorry it wasn't all fantastic but you have an amazing attitude for dealing with the negativity - wish more people were like you!!

If RCI is so horrible, and you would never book RCI again, I am confused why you would ask for help from the RCI Board versus another board?

Thank you for the great tip - just ordered mine!//Maria