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As long as RCI will survive and recuperate it’s losses we will survive this change

I am sure they did ... but looking at design Odyssey is clearly created for warmer sailing. Thankfully they left covered solarium, but removed family indoor pool.

Only 20% inside rooms have virtual balconies What is a Showgirls show? Is this not Broadway show? Las Vegas?

4 ports for Odyssey on 11 dayers. Also apparently unlike Anthem Odyssey has only 20% virtual balconies out of all inside cabins. On Anthem majority of insides had VB.

There was never the case on ships we sailed. Allowed only to cafe part (Solarium bistro or Park cafe on Vision class) And Solarium on Quantum class has pools not suited for kids.

We sail on almost all classes (we do not have Radiance class around so only sailed once from Boston) Last year we sailed on Anthem - Enchantment - Oasis - Adventure - Anthem This year is Anthem - Enchantment - Liberty - Liberty - Anthem Our main criteria now is NJ, Baltimore and Boston ports. However Anthem was a perfect ship for colder weather. We would of course sail on Radiance class (we sail on Enchantment) if it was around.

We sailed on Explorer in colder weather and it was not comfortable. But back then RCI did not have ships like Quantum class!!! We now do not even look at NCL sailings out of NYC.

We will do our usual Thanksgiving and longer January cruise. I wonder how Thanksgiving will look like. Thanksgiving 2022 featured 1400 kids.... January will be easier, but we were comfortable with indoor pool being between Solarium and open areas.

Exactly. Many sail due to this amazing Solarium...

When in warmer climates I guess. That's why I think Anthem or similar should have stayed. I do not have children, but I see some issues what 1300+ kids won't have indoor pool during colder days This is how Solarium pool looks

It will be felt during Thanksgiving, Christmas cruises as well as February vacation. I do not have kids, but after 9 times on Anthem I can predict effect. Also on colder days we used to come up to warm Indoor pool area, grab towels and go into Solarium... now it will be cold walk.

Yes!!! But even then... air in solarium will be colder. When you go through Indoor pool closer to outdoor area it feels.

Very sad....

Is this confirmed? Hopefully not!!!! For colder season Anthem with indoor pool and solarium is perfect! On Odyssey families won't have own pools (kids will be in Solarium)... and because covered area won't be next to Solarium it will be colder in Solarium. 😞 We need Quantum, Spectrum, Ovation ... or Anthem.

Won't be changing lines. As all lines experience issues now. Royal gives us great choices from Northeast (NJ, Baltimore, Boston) without flying. We are now D+ so some added benefits. Honestly we enjoyed 9 cruises since restart... Unless something goes really bad we will have 5 a year with Royal. Royal, please do not replace Anthem with Odyssey!!!

In September I was sick with Covid, but husband did not In January it was the other way around. You will not necessarily be sick.

Also there is a special menu of drinks you can order. Happy Hours are 5-7 PM. In most bars.

I think with RCI is switching to 1 tier

Identical ships. 6 vs 5 days 3 vs 2 ports No-brainer

I am not CHF/Cardiac/Kidney patient, but If I eat salty food and drink water I gain weight. Difference sometimes 4 lbs.

It may take a while... We just received last week Oasis block. Cruise was in May/June 2022. Some people wait longer.

In addition to salty food this creates a problem.

I cannot say this. I do not even know when your ship is arriving. This was just an advice to speed up your disembarkation. Hopefully there will be more people to add to this conversation.

Do self debarkation with your luggage. It is the fastest.

We were there on Dec 2019 and used public buses. We went to Arashi beach which is farther away, passed Eagle on our way. Buses are very clean and nice. You can buy a round trip card. https://www.aruba.com/us/explore/arubus " Arubus N.V. is the major public transportation company owned by the Government of Aruba. Arubus provides public transportation over major areas of the island. We also provide public school buses and private charters. Arubus provides different services in order to cater to the needs of locals and our visitors. The goal is to provide safe, excellent and friendly services to our customers. Arubus offers: Retour Cards, this card can be used for two trips. The Baby Beach Card, to be used for transportation from Oranjestad to Baby Beach and/or Rodger's Beach including the return. Day Passes, valid for one day, unlimited transportation on all the routes of Arubus across the island. Charters are available upon request at a very good rate."