CynBeth6

During our recent visit we also had purchased skip the line tickets in advance for St. Mark’s with all of the special areas and the Doge’s Palace. I also booked ahead of time the bell tower for when they first opened at 9:30 am. Then went on a 30 minute gondola ride right after the bell tower and at that point there was no line yet.

The first time they go on sale is at 30 days at the time you want. For example we wanted 9 am so you have to be on the website at 9 am Rome time which for us was 3 am US east coast time. I had heard from message boards it is very hard to get tickets you are competing with tours who use computer robots and individuals the best way seems to be to try just going for regular tickets or the audio guide ones not the arena floor or full access which are harder so my husband and I were on 2 devices each and on the calendar we kept refreshing and trying for an hour until the date turned green and we finally were able to buy. Then they go on sale at 7 days in advance. If still unsuccessful they have a day of ticket booth.

I have heard on different message boards I go on about issues with tours that included the Colosseum that they sometimes can’t get tickets and cancel last minute. We actually were there yesterday had gotten ours at the 30 day mark online but as we were waiting to go in were talking to a couple who mentioned that happened so they had to stand in the day of ticket line. Is this a one day port stop from a cruise ship that you are trying to book a day tour for Rome? If possible I would do things on your own. The train from Civi to Rome Termini is a little over an hour. There will be tickets also available 7 days in advance. What else do you want to see in Rome?

We are currently in Europe. We were on a cruise visiting Spain, France, and Italy and then have been spending time traveling on our own. We are wearing sneakers/tennis shoes and have noticed a lot of people are as well as sandals and other types.

We just went on a Med cruise and did not get a health questionnaire on the app the day before and were not asked anything at the port check in.

I just got off our cruise yesterday and it ended up they decided we did not need tender tickets for Nice so could get off when they gave the all clear. We took a taxi to Monaco for the day and back. It is about a half hour ride but could be longer with traffic. Maybe skip the bike tour and just do Monaco for the day. We went to the palace and saw the changing of the guard at noon and then went to the oceanographic museum. We are slow so that is all we had time for but there are other attractions as well.

I have been on 4 cruises with Royal and always had fantastic food and service and really enjoyed everything.

We are on Enchantment right now and do not miss the things Allure had which is the one time we were on a bigger ship. We are pretty much at ports all day but when there always seems to be an activity so are busy and have enjoyed everything we have attended. The staff has been wonderful. We have found the food pretty good in both the WJ and MDR. My other family members have food allergies and they have done a great job accommodating them. Our cabin steward is so fantastic. He introduced himself on day 1 and we saw we needed extra towels as we are 3 and only enough for 2 so asked and he brought one and every day he has made sure to bring that amount and a few times we have gotten towel animals. He also leaves a paper Cruise Compass either in our door or on our bed.

We boarded in Barcelona recently on Enchantment got there at our check in time. We allowed time even though our hotel said a 15 minute drive it took almost an hour due to heavy traffic After security the guy who was directing people when we told him we are in a junior suite he took us aside and checked us in it was so fast. Then said we could board.

Someone had posted a message a while back asking if RC does anything for July 4th but can’t find it. I am on Enchantment now and they did. The ship was decorated and there was a party with games and things like folding 6 shirts or making a bed, etc in a certain amount of time to earn a ticket for drawings. They also had a flag cake and red and blue cupcakes. At WJ they had a flag cake and cupcakes.

I am currently on Enchantment and it is great! Our cabin steward is so fantastic. The first day we got on board he came to introduce himself and we had noticed there were only 2 towels but need 3 and asked if he can bring another one. Since then he has made sure every day we have enough. Also, on set sail day there was a suitcase issue where 2 of us had gotten them they were at our room when they said we can go to our rooms but hours later one suitcase did not appear so mentioned it and he said he would check. We were out of the room for a while and when we came back the suitcase was in our room. Every time we run into him in the hallway he says hello to us by saying each of our names and always asks if we need anything and how our day is going. A few of the greeters at WJ remember our names as well. Now on to the MDR. The other 2 family members have food allergies and it is just like it was before where we go there once we board and they figure out that they can do for that first night and then after that they show the menu for the next day before we leave so they have time to prepare. And so far the food has been great in both venues.

We are currently on a cruise and 2 of my family members have food allergies which include no dairy and no salt or spices that are hot. We have always been told when we come onboard to go to the dining room and they will figure out what to do for that first evening and then so far at the end of each meal they got the menu for the next day and discussed what could be done. For breakfast in the WJ there is an omelet station where they can use fresh eggs and no salt cooking spray to make them scrambled or an omelet with some vegetables.

I am currently on a cruise out of Barcelona and we had to check in at 6 pm east coast which is midnight time in Barcelona. Make sure to double check what your 45 days is as the app said 5/18 and the website said 5/19. I tried it on 5/18 and was unable to but it was available on 5/19. At 30 days they will e-mail you documents and the last page has a luggage tag which you will need to print out a copy of for every member of your family. There was supposed to be a health questionnaire to answer the day before set sail but I never got the e-mail and could not find it on the website or app. It was no problem at all we came to the port at our time and it was so quick. A porter met us as we were getting out of the taxi and took our suitcases and then went quickly through security. At check in our boarding pass was scanned and looked at our passports and said we were good to board.

I would also just use a cab it is so easy. Our flight was deleted leaving the US by an hour and a half so we landed a lot later than we were supposed to and then passport control was very crowded. By the time we got to baggage our suitcases were just arriving. The taxi stand is very efficient. There were always taxis coming and the line went fast. It cost around 35 euros plus we gave a little tip and you can pay by credit card.

We are hopefully about to go on a Med cruise that also was supposed to happen in 2020. The ports are almost the same. After the cruise we are spending a few nights in Venice and 3 nights in Rome. Looking forward to reading the rest of your report. We are so excited praying nothing happens to prevent us from going.

We will hopefully be going on a Med cruise soon that leaves out of Barcelona and ends at Civi port outside of Rome. It goes to Marseille, Nice, Genoa, Portofino, and Livorno (Florence/Pisa). We are flying in a few days early and afterwards are spending 2 nights in Venice and 3 nights in Rome.

We have an upcoming cruise soon no kids but noticed on the app if you click the ship at the top and select activities or entertainment you can look in the different categories and see what is offered. The daily planner lists everything for each day in time order.

Very soon we will hopefully be on our Med cruise. It begins in Barcelona and we are flying in a few days early. It ends at Civi port and we are spending 2 nights in Venice and 3 nights in Rome before flying home. I wish we had more time but I can only be off of work for 2 weeks and am grateful for whatever we are able to see on this trip. We were supposed to go the summer Covid hit. Some of the ports had changed but no big deal. We have a day at sea the day after we embark and then it goes to Marseille, Nice, Genoa, Portofino, and Livorno(Florence/Pisa).

Thank you!

I would love the answer to that. Thanks!

Just wanted to pop in since I saw my friend Gail started this thread and say hi. We are on the same cruise and she is thankfully very active in our roll call.

We did that for our upcoming Med cruise. We ordered over a month in advance in case it took time and got the call the next day it was in.

We will hopefully be on our Med cruise with Royal this summer. We were supposed to go the year Covid hit. Some of the ports had changed but no big deal. We leave out of Barcelona and are coming in a few days early. It has a day at sea and then we do Marseilles, Villefranche, Genoa, Portofino, and Livorno and end at Civi Port outside of Rome. We are then spending a few nights in Venice and 3 nights in Rome. Could be more if the scheduled airport strike still happens the day we are supposed to fly home. We are so excited and keep praying nothing happens to prevent us from going or having an issue while overseas.

What are the sites used to get the schedule? If I go on there and see an airport strike might happen the day we fly home but have not heard anything from our airline do we need to do anything? Is it possible things could get resolved or does the strike always happen on a day listed?

Oh no the day before is the one day we have an excursion booked and will be out all day. Hope it works out. Thanks!