als1428 Posted June 26, 2022 #226 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Looks like Freedom of the Seas may also be at Coco Cay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted June 26, 2022 #227 Share Posted June 26, 2022 15 hours ago, Sea Dog said: Yes I would be very disappointed if I spent a lot of money on a DDP only to find that most of the liquors I like and are used to getting are not there. At least they have Kraken! If you ever get a chance to run into a bar manager or the food and bev mgr. I would for you to ask them about the liquor shortages. I suspect that it is supply chain issues but I'm more interested in when they think they will get fully stocked. When we were on Explorer this past November and they had no problems with liquor but then again that was shortly after the restart of cruising. Grab that last shot of Makers at Lime and Coconut !!! I'm beginning to doubt the "supply chain" rationale. I can get Maker's and Bulleit by the case at my local Costco -- for $52.99 per 1.75L. mac_tlc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #228 Share Posted June 26, 2022 26 minutes ago, als1428 said: Looks like Freedom of the Seas may also be at Coco Cay. The more the merrier I guess… I guess the shore excursion presentation got the wrong information.. it’s playing on a loop on the tv too 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #229 Share Posted June 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, mac_tlc said: Grab that last shot of Makers at Lime and Coconut !!! I'm beginning to doubt the "supply chain" rationale. I can get Maker's and Bulleit by the case at my local Costco -- for $52.99 per 1.75L. mac_tlc I think we should tell them to start shopping at Costco for supplies 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted June 26, 2022 #230 Share Posted June 26, 2022 1 minute ago, BennyBrun said: I think we should tell them to start shopping at Costco for supplies 😂 It's two minutes away from the port at Bayonne too!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted June 26, 2022 #231 Share Posted June 26, 2022 3 minutes ago, BennyBrun said: The more the merrier I guess… I guess the shore excursion presentation got the wrong information.. it’s playing on a loop on the tv too 😂 We had Independence there with us in May -- I was concerned, but plenty of real estate for all, except maybe at the pool bar, but that was manageable. mac_tlc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tennislvr8 Posted June 26, 2022 #232 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Benny, how was the parking situation, were you able to park in the garage? There have been varying reports that the garage is full, it’s only for handicapped parking etc. ? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #233 Share Posted June 26, 2022 12 minutes ago, mac_tlc said: We had Independence there with us in May -- I was concerned, but plenty of real estate for all, except maybe at the pool bar, but that was manageable. mac_tlc I am not that worried… you can’t change it so my philosophy is to go with the flow and enjoy every second of it… I will be chilling at South Beach eating my fried chicken filets and watching the seagulls trying to steal food ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #234 Share Posted June 26, 2022 1 minute ago, tennislvr8 said: Benny, how was the parking situation, were you able to park in the garage? There have been varying reports that the garage is full, it’s only for handicapped parking etc. ? TIA I Uber but there are plenty of parking… once the garage is full which does not take long they start redirecting you to the surface lots… I always suggest that if you have a long cruise 10 nights or longer … park at Newark airports hotel, like double tree where it’s about $12.95 a day and Uber over. It’s a little bit of work and not convenient but if you like the savings then it’s for you. I am considering moving to the new complex right outside the port 😆 but the property tax in Bayonne NJ is a killer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #235 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Day 3 Orlando Day I thought about taking the public bus (about $2.00) by the terminal for a ride to Ron Jon’s but I am not that ambitious 😆 I thought about using the Royal Transfer but why bother… I am just going to stay onboard and see how quiet it will get 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
als1428 Posted June 26, 2022 #236 Share Posted June 26, 2022 The #9 bus, Cape.Canaveral/Cocoa Beach line on 321transit.com wasn’t bad for $1.50. There are 3 stops right by the pier on George King Blvd. which will bring you to Ron Jon or even further south to Cocoa Beach proper. Not knowing what what be open on a Sunday? Beats the $19 RC charges for the trip, and the schedules pretty reliable on 321transit.com 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted June 26, 2022 #237 Share Posted June 26, 2022 2 hours ago, mac_tlc said: Grab that last shot of Makers at Lime and Coconut !!! I'm beginning to doubt the "supply chain" rationale. I can get Maker's and Bulleit by the case at my local Costco -- for $52.99 per 1.75L. mac_tlc That's what I'm beginning to think. I do a lot of bourbon hunting around my city. I never see a shortage of anything liquor wise. Here is my speculation and it's just that, a guess. I think Royal did not order any liquor during the pandemic or even stock up. Then when the cruise startup happened they did not have enough inventory for all the ships. They might have tried to order more but the distributors did not have enough of a overstock to accommodate them. Just a theory as I do not see any shortages of anything in my home state. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #238 Share Posted June 26, 2022 24 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: That's what I'm beginning to think. I do a lot of bourbon hunting around my city. I never see a shortage of anything liquor wise. Here is my speculation and it's just that, a guess. I think Royal did not order any liquor during the pandemic or even stock up. Then when the cruise startup happened they did not have enough inventory for all the ships. They might have tried to order more but the distributors did not have enough of a overstock to accommodate them. Just a theory as I do not see any shortages of anything in my home state. Regardless of the reason … I think they should be more transparent and let people know that the the chances of having the liquor / wine of your choice is higher than normal and provide a realistic list of alcohol you can find onboard temporarily to set the proper expectations 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #239 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Day 3 Port Canaveral arrival time 1PM Deck 5 was a zoo around noon time. People every where… I wanted to go get juice at the Spa Cafe … the line was very long so I detoured to get go get change at guest relations, I detoured again… the line was crazy … so I decided to find a quiet place to go eat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tennislvr8 Posted June 26, 2022 #240 Share Posted June 26, 2022 2 hours ago, BennyBrun said: I Uber but there are plenty of parking… once the garage is full which does not take long they start redirecting you to the surface lots… I always suggest that if you have a long cruise 10 nights or longer … park at Newark airports hotel, like double tree where it’s about $12.95 a day and Uber over. It’s a little bit of work and not convenient but if you like the savings then it’s for you. I am considering moving to the new complex right outside the port 😆 but the property tax in Bayonne NJ is a killer! Thanks. I always park in the garage. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare tennislvr8 Posted June 26, 2022 #241 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Bennie, sorry for all the questions. What cup are they giving with the drink package? The old leaky one or the new supply cup with the chip taped to the bottom. If the chip is taped to the bottom can we bring another cup and tape the chip to that? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted June 26, 2022 #242 Share Posted June 26, 2022 3 hours ago, BennyBrun said: I am not that worried… you can’t change it so my philosophy is to go with the flow and enjoy every second of it… I will be chilling at South Beach eating my fried chicken filets and watching the seagulls trying to steal food ! Have a funnel cake for me!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rudeney Posted June 26, 2022 #243 Share Posted June 26, 2022 3 hours ago, mac_tlc said: Grab that last shot of Makers at Lime and Coconut !!! I'm beginning to doubt the "supply chain" rationale. I can get Maker's and Bulleit by the case at my local Costco -- for $52.99 per 1.75L. It may not be legal for a reseller (restaurant, bar, resort, cruise ship, etc.) to buy alcohol from Costco - they may be required to buy from the state or a state-licensed wholesaler. There is a supply-chain issue with liquor because there is a shortage of glass bottles. A large amount of glass comes from China. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #244 Share Posted June 26, 2022 42 minutes ago, tennislvr8 said: Bennie, sorry for all the questions. What cup are they giving with the drink package? The old leaky one or the new supply cup with the chip taped to the bottom. If the chip is taped to the bottom can we bring another cup and tape the chip to that? TIA I did not buy the soda package so I don’t know about the chip but the cup they are handing out is the new cup at least new to me since May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #245 Share Posted June 26, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, mac_tlc said: Have a funnel cake for me!! Oooooh… seagull bait lol… I swear they have an eye for that Edited June 26, 2022 by BennyBrun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #246 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Day 3 Civilized MDR Lunch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egurbi Posted June 26, 2022 #247 Share Posted June 26, 2022 17 hours ago, BennyBrun said: Day 2 Solarium Dinner Remember that the menu does not change here! Benny, you're the absolute best for posting all these pictures and menu. Or, as we would say in my culture, what a mensch! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max and Ruby Posted June 26, 2022 #248 Share Posted June 26, 2022 6 hours ago, Max and Ruby said: Maybe I need tutoring on the app, but I hope Compass never goes away , especially because all of these important notices don’t seem to be on app! Like the notice that you need to bring your vaccination card ashore to Port Canaveral today. Or the “ scan the QR code to fill out departure information “. Interestingly the only notice I saw in app and Compass is that nightly the crew will be sanitizing and fogging the hallways from 3:30-5:00 am. So they ask that you stay in rooms. Ok I found the “info area” on the app. It does give some same days info. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #249 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Day 3 Royal Zoo … just about to disembark for Port Canaveral… not me of course 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BennyBrun Posted June 26, 2022 Author #250 Share Posted June 26, 2022 Day 3 Spa Cafe for a little juice and relaxation 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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