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We aren't very uber-savvy, sad to say. Is the walk possible????

About to sail on the Beyond, now embarking at pier 18 and ending the cruise at pier 25. Where do we park? Since we can't walk to 25 safely from 18 , much less with bags, are we shuttled? (Maybe we have to leave the car at Embassy Suites, which we'd hate to do because of using a shuttle, but if we have to in any case...........). Thanks for the advice - it's been a few years since we've sailed out of Port Everglades.

Can anyone tell me if there is an actual grab bar in the shower on the Constellation?? It's for cabin 9116 which I THINK used to be a Concierge Class cabin. Thanks so much. Linda

Shof515, thank you so much ! Exactly what I needed.

We have the UDP - Jan 6 2024 - and only see Chops open for lunch on days 1 and 2 and Izumi for lunch on day 2. Can anyone tell me what will be open for lunch on the other day at sea and what about Giovanni’s? thanks, Linda

I was wrong about the Villa - it’s $15 now, up a “mere” $3 from earlier in the month. The Conundrum blends, however, DO now cost $19, per friends currently on the Equinox. Please let us know what happens when you’re on the Connie, as I sail in early February. Thanks. LindA

From friends currently on the Equinox, the premium package (however one has it) covers up to $17. They are paying the upcharge for Conundrum Red and Decoy.

I swear I saw the Villa at $19, but maybe I was thinking of Conundrum.

To me, the "surprise factor" is what is so wrong (beyond the ridiculous pricing for those glasses of wine - from $12 to $19 in a week for a glass of Villa Maria which I like but $19??). Last month, the premium package covered almost everything (no matter how one obtained the package - Retreat, Zenith or just plain paid for it as an inclusion or add-on). Now, as a bad surprise, it doesn't. It would be like getting on board to find that the daily gratuity charge had been increased with no notice and the upcharge would be added to your cabin account, even though your gratuities were prepaid. I'm angry because I've had to go to my friends (15 of them) with whom I'm sailing in February and explain that their included classic package now isn't so great and upgrading to premium may not be so great either. What's next? Awful. (forgive me for straying off the OP's questions)

My guess after doing two westbound crossings is that by the time they zero out the ship with Immigration, the delay of an hour will make it easier for check-ins. Last October, there were too few inspectors for the passengers, much less the crew. I’ll just be happy to board “whenever”. 👍🎉

Hurray !!!! Safe, easy and fun travel!! Linda

What ship, Georgetheblue???

I’ve done this before but can’t remember - already had Chops lunch booked and paid for. With the sale, decided to book the UDP. Now - do I cancel the lunch reservation, get the refund and take the chance that we won’t be able to ge in for lunch? Or cancel it and figure it will be ok? Or leave it as is? I know that I can make all of the rest of the reservations when we board - at that lunch. thanks, Oops - we are on the Radiance

The Godmother of the Constellation is Jean Arneberg. She was our neighbor. Her husband was on the Royal Caribbean Board for many years.

Oh no !!! Best wishes and prayers for a speedy recovery for Norris, Carol. Your reviews have brought so much pleasure and so many laughs over the years. ("whale avoidance cruise" - hilarious!). Linda