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Thanks, guess I never noticed because that is how I prefer it.. Had the one by closet on Allure once and now I always ask on Oasis class

Let me answer it this way: There is nothing to keep sexual predators from cruising. Just something to consider.

where are they on Voyager class? I guess I never paid any attention to where my bed was, lol

I sailed in late May with a passport expiring in October. But I was going to ports that only require a current passport or one with 90 days on it. I actually printed out the State Department information on each port and took it with me. But no one at check in gave it a second look. I did also take my drivers license, global entry card, and birth certificate. All unneeded, but it made me feel better. As soon as I got back I had it ready to mail in to renew in early June and got it back in 5 weeks!!! Ready for my September cruise. I don't do summers unless a trans Atlantic due to the large number of children/families.

Love solo cruising and I am also allergic to kids, lol. The solarium, bars, and casino are my havens.

I mailed mine on June 3. It arrived June 6. It showed in process until July 7 when it said approved and being sent to print. I got it in the mail on July 13. I paid for expedited but not express mail.

If you never went to any location where people have been killed, you would not have much of anywhere to go, lolol. Personally, I'd prefer to die from a gunshot than cancer. I'm not living life in fear. I was in Uganda when there was a no travel warning, also in Panama when Noreiga was taken out. Went to Peru during a major cholera outbreak in the 90's. Wonderful memories from every trip. And I was on the second cruise on Royal after the 2021 restart. Life is for living.

Unsold blocks released by travel agencies. Usually about 30 days out. This is when I check to change rooms from my casino comp rooms as sometimes they are great locations and as long as in category I have there is no charge.

We can only hope!

Application to renew sent 6/3, arrived 6/6, approved 7/6, arrived in mail 7/11. Not bad!!! I did pay for expedited, but not express mail.

Thanks for sharing your impressions. I actually like the firm mattresses. I have been in hotels where I pull the linens off on the floor and sleep there. I find the food good to excellent when you consider how many are being served. Not a fan of El Loco. If you are ever on a ship with Sabor, pay the small upcharge and try it. It's really good food!! Don't miss the Blue Planet show. It's amazing

Reserve shows online on the app or computer if it is an Oasis class ship

I mailed mine (renewal) regular mail on June 3 and it was received on June 7. I have been checking the website at least once a week and it kept saying received and processing. Last Friday I looked and it shows approved. That was July 7, 30 days total. It says it can take up to 2 more weeks to print and mail. I did pay the extra $30 for expedited service, but not the 2 day mail each way. I have a cruise mid-September, so looks good.

15.99 now on Navigator in September, October, and November, down from 23.99

right now the ones that show up are all 4 and 3 day ones, which is why I was asking if anyone had info on the 7. Will keep checking online.

Internet is down to $15.99 a day right now on 4 of my five bookings.

Actually all my upcoming cruises have pretty good sale through tomorrow on internet and on the Ultimate Dining. Internet is 15.99 a day and UDP is 25% off. I still save on internet by doing my 2 free days once onboard and then the 30% off from the casino on the others. But this sale is close to the same price.

Does anyone who has been on a recent 7 night Navigator cruise please post the handout with all the show times? Trying to decide on times for dinners on different days. I know it may change, but at least this would give me an idea. TIA!

Menu is same for lunch and dinner and cost is the same. You can make reservations for any time open. I really like Sabor. The grilled fish is amazing. And I love the habanero cucumber margaritas. It's a lot of food, so I usually do for dinner.

During the pandemic the casinos here in Tucson went non-smoking to keep people wearing the mask. When the mask mandate ended the casinos, by a vote of their tribe that runs them, decided to KEEP the smoking ban in place. It has been about 2 years now. They are as busy, or more so, than they were when smoking was allowed. People go outside to smoke. And many people who did not go before, or like me would not always stay very long when my eyes started burning, now go more often and stay longer.

Same in ours in Arizona. Where I go is now all non-smoking except a small enclosed room and outside. Busy as ever or maybe more busy.

This has not been my experience, but it may be because the tables I request are 2 tops and are against a wall where there are no adjoining tables. I also do give a description of the location and the reason for the request so if there is any number change they will still know what I want, but so far that has not been the case.

Just got off Allure last Sunday. I cruise every 4 to 7 weeks except June to August when the ships are overrun by children.

I ask for a window, not for the view, but to not have others seated by me. I have found tables I like on each ship that are in the corridor areas to the smaller rooms and always ask for one of those. I have a list of tables for each ship. I send it in about 45 days before the cruise and have always had success. I look at my seapass when I pick it up and if it ever were not the table I request then I can go to the MDR and see what table they have assigned and ask to be moved if needed. So far I have always been accommodated.

I just got off Allure last Sunday. I had prebooked and paid for lunch at Chops at noon on boarding day. I showed up and it was closed, just doing reservations for future times. Fortunately I always print off all my reservations and showed it to the maitre d'. He gave me a reservation at 12:30 at Giovanni's and rebooked my Chops for day 3 lunch. I thought I would be charged for Giovanni's but they gave it to me. Both lunches were great! Wonderful start to the cruise.