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4 minutes ago, mjkacmom said:

How the heck do you know this? They could’ve gotten lost, they could’ve had an injury and went to an urgent care, not all pier runners (and I’d say very few) ae due to outside excursions.

How is getting lost anyone's fault but their own?  

3 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

Would you do that for members of your family too?  

It wouldn't be fair to all the others if I didn't. 

10 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

Using your logic:

so by “stepping foot” into your vehicle and having someone crashing into you causing you harm…..you dont want or need any “sympathy” or compassion for you since you “put your fate into you own hands” by “stepping foot” into your vehicle. Im a compassionate person and I would feel bad for you whether you caused the accident or someone else did.

This is not even a remotely a fair comparison. Nobody is subject to bodily harm, long term health issues or a lifetime of pain because they missed the ship. I would never wish pain, illness or even missing the ship on anyone. All I'm saying is that if you can't make it back to the boat on time, I'll sit on my balcony and waive with a drink in my hand while we pull away and still sleep like a baby at night. 

I really don't understand how anyone has sympathy for people missing the boat. When you step foot off the ship, and don't take an excursion with Royal, you're putting your fate in your own hands. If I leave the ship on my own, I plan to get back at least 2hrs before all aboard. That gives ample time for unforeseen issues, and if I don't make it back on time, I would expect to see the ship leaving without me. Royal can't sit around and wait forever for people who can't manage a clock. 

1 hour ago, leisuretraveler223 said:

I find cruise directors to be about as important as a snow shovel in Florida in summer.  I can't imagine so much as giving one a second thought.  Over thirty cruises and I've never even known the name of a single one.  Knowing who it is in advance and feeling the need to contact them.... Yeah, I got nuthin'!

That's because you're too busy with your edibles to care.....lol

PS, I'm with you 

1) Radiance

2) Freedom

3) Voyager

4) Oasis

On 1/26/2024 at 6:58 PM, Ashland said:

We're getting ready to sail on Explorer again with a 9 nighter February 23.

However her 11 nighter March 30, 2025 really looking forward to this special itinerary.

We sailed that itinerary on Serenade and disembarked 3/13/2020. We considered ourselves lucky to get home before everything went to hell. That was Serenade's last full sailing before everything shut down. I think she made it a day with new passengers before coming home and riding out the pandemic. It was a fantastic itinerary though, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. You'll love it!

8 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

Which ship are you headed to?

Explorer

Just now, Ocean Boy said:

I have encountered it in the WJ in the past.

Wow, thanks for the feedback. In all of the years I've been cruising with Royal, I think I've only eaten in the WJ once and it was a quick grab and go because I was running late for something. Leaving next week and may have to give this a shot. 

One of my favorite menu items in the MDR is the French Onion Soup. That doesn't seem like something that would work in a buffet, but does anyone know if that is available in the windjammer for dinner?

Speaking from recent experience, if you haven't already arranged an Uber ahead of time, don't even try it out of Port Canaveral. DW and I had both of our phones trying to get an Uber or Lyft for over an hour and got nothing. Ended up paying the extortionist cab $170 to MLB. There's only 1 cab company allowed in the port and they don't have enough vehicles on a busy day. They'll arrange a ride for you, but at crazy prices and wait times.  

It varies even within the same ship. We were on Adventure over Christmas and I've never been happier with how cold the room could get. I like an ice box and I didn't even have to turn it all the way low. Having said that, I heard other's complain that their rooms weren't cold enough on the same sailing. We were in 9230

1 hour ago, cruisegirl1976 said:

yeah.. that is what I thought until I sailed on the Mardi Gras..lol

Just got off Adventure and DD had no issue with any of her hair tools.....there were many

Looks like Royal needs to tell someone in their IT dept. 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/does-royal-caribbean-offer-luggage-valet

On Oasis over spring break we got in touch with the Lime and Coconut right after embarkation and were able to reserve the casita we wanted for both days we had them booked. 

7 hours ago, RFerrington said:

Yes.  Go to clubroyaleoffers.com.  Input your name and C&A account number.  Your points total will be visible near the top. 

Thanks! I currently have a little over 500 points and 2 offers for interior cabins

I'd be a little upset if I was gambling as much as all of you and getting the same offers as me. I'm not sure how many points I have, but it is in the low hundreds. February I was offered the 3-5 night cruises and the same thing for March. Is there a way you can check casino points online?

Other than that, how was the play Mrs Lincoln?

On 10/31/2023 at 9:33 AM, ten89libra said:

Everyone I know who only plays card games or table games has never gotten a comp offer from Royal Caribbean, but I know people, including me, who has played slots sometimes only $50 and gotten a comp room. 

I got a comp room offer from the casino for February. I don't play slots at all, and don't really even gamble much. On a 7 night cruise, I may go through $200-$300 and I cruise once a year on average. I play blackjack and the occasional trip to the hold em table. 

12 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

Glad everyone has so many options to suit their preferences here. I love Wonder and have no interest in taking the train (or any vehicle) down to South Florida when I can drive an hour to PC.

 

Also trying to sneak in an Allure cruise next month when she gets here if wife can make it work.

This is one of the reasons we've always loved Royal. There are so many different options for whatever type of cruise vacation you want. Wife and I alone, it's Radiance or Voyage/Freedom Class. Bring the kids, it's Oasis Class. Personally I don't love the big ships, but would sail on any of them if the timing and situation was right. It's just too bad their pricing has gotten so out of hand. We are seriously starting to consider a different type of vacation. 

If you pay close enough attention, you can figure it out. Google is your friend

What value does Royal put on "one day's worth of on board credit"?

26 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

 

 

 

The OP should call Royal first.  As the sailing is completely closed there most likely will not even be an option to add another guest to an existing stateroom.

Aaaaaand this is why I leave it to the expert. OP should find a good travel agent 🙂

50 minutes ago, richiemm said:

I would totally be willing to do that! One of the kids can sleep on the floor. Do you know if there are forums that people connect before a cruise? To see if I could throw it out there to someone?

There's no roll call for that sailing on cruise critic. If you get crafty with social media, you can likely find a group

We saw him on a 12 night cruise and every night he performed, the Schooner Bar was packed. He may not be everyone's cup of tea, but you'll never find an artist that is, and he manages to fill his venue every night. While his act is a bit repetitive, I have never had so much fun watching an artist on a ship before. I thought he was hilarious