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On 1/24/2023 at 5:01 PM, Orange jeep said:

Do you have a copy of Don’t Miss the show for your cruise?

 

No, sorry

2 hours ago, onthewater51 said:

Agree, the Diamond Lounge is in a poor location.  It's like being in a basement with no windows.  But if I recall correctly that is also where it was on Harmony, I could be wrong.  I liked the Mex Food place on Deck 15 but like you said, the short open hours are inadequate.

 

While I'm in a complaint mood :),   what is the point of the library on the Central Park?  Its basically empty shelves, and the shelves are not really designed for books.  I wondered if it's just a temp library intended for something else.

I would say the library is just a quiet space. We played cribbage a few times there when no one was reading. Libraries on Holland America were much better.

3 hours ago, Oxo said:

Who would you said with since you no longer will sail on RCI?

Probably Holland America. Also most of our Carnival cruises were better.

Flying to & from Miami was frustrating. Delays, cancellations, etc. Leaving home 4:30am arriving hotel at Miami hotel 1am next day.

EMBARKATION; quick.

FOOD:

Main dining room; good food & service. Usually took an hour for dinner. Breakfast was also fast and good selection

Windjammer: ate breakfast one day; eggs watery, crowded. Good selection at lunch. 

El Loco: burritos hard, everything else good. Ate lunch twice.

Cafe Promenade: quick place for a sandwich & dessert. Never very busy.

CABIN: standard balcony

Smallest cabin we have ever had.

Would prefer drawers to shelves.

Balcony: okay size but didn’t care for straight back chairs. 
Had excellent room attendant. Brought ice every day, paper copy of cruise compass, also gave us 2 robes.

ENTERTAINMENT:

Aqua Show & Ice Skating show excellent.

Lots of bars with music, usually crowded.

FINDING A LOUNGE CHAIR:

impossible after 8 am even in solarium, except for last day when weather  was cool, windy & cloudy 

CROWDS: generally not a problem. Elevators & special sells were the exception.

OVERALL: Enjoyed being out of cold weather. Service was good. Seemed to “nickel and dime” for so many things.Ship geared more to families & a little larger than I would prefer. First time on Royal after 12 cruises on other lines. Probably would not sail on Royal again.

We were on a 10 day cruise & some people did wear masks. We did not and now have Covid symptoms. Either from cruise or crowded airport & flights 

Since the new menus are going fleet wide in January, I wonder if someone who has been on the Symphony of the Seas would post them. Thanks.

The App he uses can be used in airplane mode, so does that mean it will work without purchasing internet?

I know I can use Royals App without purchasing internet/WiFi, however am I able to use any other apps? My husband has a cochlear implant that uses an App to control volume, etc. Thanks for your assistance.

Enjoy your review and all the pictures. You have probably answered this, but what kind of camera do you use? 

We have stayed at Hyatt House precovid. Nice hotel and rooms. Close to Publix and several restaurants within walking distance.

I redeemed points near the first of March for January 2023 cruise. As of this date, they haven’t been applied to my cruise planner. I want to use some for a shore excursion. I called Bank of America; they transferred me to Royal. Royal said to call B of A. Does anyone have a phone number that will get me to the correct person? Thanks for your assistance.

We have been on airboat tours in the past so are looking for other ideas of what to do/see in the Everglades or surrounding area, We will have one and a half days before our flight. Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Since Royal just changed our itinerary is it possible to cancel and get our deposit back? Also we have onboard credit through BoA card, can that be refunded if we cancel.

Is the bed closer to the balcony or the bathroom? TIA

Will I be able to request an ice bucket filled with ice and wine glasses delivered to my cabin before we embark? We want to chill champagne for sail away.

Any idea what days the “formal” dining on a 10 day cruise would be? There are 2 sea days, then 4 ports, ending with 2 sea days before returning to Miami. Thanks in advance

I know there is a Whole Foods fairly close, but would like to know if there is a Publix or other grocery store within walking distance. Also, is there a CVS, Walgreens or some other store to pick up things we may have forgotten.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Thank you. I drive in Chicago so traffic is not a big concern and have driven in Miami area before. Really need ideas for what to do once we check out of hotel until we can check in for 7:30 pm flight home

Flying out of Miami. 

1 hour ago, FOPMan said:

Time of year and specific date can have a huge impact on hotel rates. When are you traveling?

 

Naples itself is interesting. The drive across and back can be a bit strenuous. I would not likely do it if I were driving across to get on a plane.

January 2023,  flight at 7:30 pm on Monday

We have stayed in Miami/Ft.Lauderdale quite a few times pre and post cruise and usually stay close to the port(s). This time, I am asking for suggestions for post cruise. The ship returns to Miami on a Sunday; our flight is late on Monday. We will have a rental car. Looking for hotel recommendations anywhere in the area and no more than $250. Are there area around Miami to avoid? Would a trip to Naples be worth it? What about areas north of Ft. Lauderdale? 

Thanks in advance for your assistance

Is this hotel scheduled to be torn down? 

Booked our first Royal Caribbean cruise, not sailing until January 2023. Have Bank of America Visa card with some points expiring each month. My question: when can I redeem points? Do I need to wait until final payment or can I redeem some whenever I want? Trying to avoid losing points due to expiration dates.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Close to the port of Miami.

Flying in around 10 am the day before our cruise. I know we can’t check into hotel before 3pm. Any idea what we can do during the wait? We won’t have a car and will have our luggage. I hope hotel will store luggage for us. This is in Miami.