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. . . You must be a "Jersey Boy". . .
Sorry, no.
But, "I know dis guy . . ."
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It's amazing. Great postings here, but I'm also getting quite a few e-mails. Thought I'd add them in and summarize for y'all. . .
From a "guy I know" who works at the Fincantieri Shipyard . . . RCI is getting ready to announce their next step into the future . . . The Galaxy Class. At 680,000 tons, 17850.5 ft length, 231 feet beam, 15,680 passengers, 28 passenger decks; the Galaxy will secure RCI in the lead with the biggest AND the best! Here are a few of their latest innovations -
Central Park - Remains basically the same, but has added horse drawn carriage rides.
Gotham City - An extension of Central park, with shopping, dining venues; to include a Sam's Club and a Costco. 'Mel's Diner' will compete with the 'Varsity Drive-In of the Seas'; complete with an actual drive-thru (for the bumper cars) and roller blade wearing car-hops! There will also be a drive-in theater and submarine races each evening. Gotham City also hosts Wayne Manor, A recreation of Bruce Wayne's ancestral home with a "Tower of Terror" style elevator ride. His latest car will be on display. Joker and other bad guys as well as Batman, Robin and Batgirl will be walking around for pics; having run the DreamWorks characters off to other neighborhoods. However, One does (occasionally) see a "penguin" wandering by . . .
Cocoa Beach replaces Venice Beach - Immediately adjacent to the "Lunch-Pad" (a NASA inspired specialty restaurant) is "Splashdown". A four-seat pod, launched by catapult, allowing passengers to experience what the early astronauts went through when returning from orbit. Tenders will "recover" our intrepid "star voyagers", towing the capsule back to the ship, where a gantry-crane will gently deposit them back on-deck. The experience ends with a (bumper-car) motorcade through Gotham City, complete with (biodegradable) confetti.
Palisades Park begins with an 18 deck waterfall, cascading from the forward bulkhead and emptying into a "lake". A "lazy-river" flows through the Grand Canyon and Amazon Basin, ending in a "wave-pool".
Metropolis has been replaced by The Amazon Basin - A lush, tropical, rain forest with three zip-lines (including the new "Dragon's Breath II), connected by rope bridges affording spectacular views of the triple canopy jungle and the Lazy River.
Atlantic Beach has been restored to the Boardwalk and has added a full size Ferris Wheel (a la the London Eye), and a roller coaster. The H2O Zone (Deck 20) extends to the Boardwalk, via three water slides and a water roller-coaster. For the most daring, there will be "Totally Awesome", a 23-story, near vertical (80 degree) water plunge, ending at the "wave pool"!
The Sports Zone is adding two (tethered) hang gliders, which will be usable at sea.
He also hinted that the designers are playing with the idea of two fold-out water platforms (the "Port-Port" and the "Starboard-Port"), which will provide jet-ski rental, glass-bottom, para-sail and banana boat rides and two 100 passenger "Nautilus" submarines.
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Just had a friend e-mail me her new countdown !
She also pointed out that I should have said Quantum class, when I was speaking of the crane.
VERY impressive Janet !:)
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Water-Sports platforms that open from the port and starboard sides - Jet-skis, glass-bottom, para-sail and banana boat rides, our own "Nautilus" submarine.
Dragon's Breath II zipline . . .
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Ugh....now I have to pack Roller Skates?:eek:
Thinking Venice Beach could be renamed to "Cocoa Beach". Have a venue called "Splashdown" . . .
Four passengers strap into a capsule, which is launched off the stern by catapult. Splashdown in the water, a la NASA; just without the parachutes. A tender hooks on and tows your "crew" you to he ship. There, a gantry crane (Radiance class) lifts you back on board.
Then you can ride a bumper car motorcade through Gotham City. The passengers in the Gotham View balconies and throw confetti (biodegradable, of course).
Would probably be best if this was only open when in harbor/anchorage though. . .
Other ideas? Well, how about . . .
REAL horse racing ?
NASCAR?
BMX/Moto-Cross ?
Maybe a skateboard park?
Bumper car drive-in movie (Movies-Under-The-Stars)?
A real "Mel's Diner" complete with roller-skating car-hops (Champagne123 ?) and a drive through!
My avatar kind of sums it up - What passes for my mind is not so much a fertile ground. Rather, more of a toxic waste dump!
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You do know this is a spoof?; OP made it up.
Maybe I did . . . :)
Maybe I didn't . . . :eek:
Playing with a few ideas here -
Palisades Park -
1) Full size Ferris Wheel (a la the London Eye),
2) A decent sized roller-coaster,
3) A waterfall down the forward bulkhead, filling into a "lazy-river coursing through the Park and Metropolis, empting off the stern in Atlantic Beach. The water slide would be truly "AWESOME"!!!!
Enjoy :D
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Well, we can dream, can't we?
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Does Royal Carribean allow someone(without reservations) to board from the passenger terminal if the ship is not at capacity as long as documentation, passports and payment are in hand? Heard of this being done in the past.
The short answer is . . . No.
The TLAs (Three Letter Agencies - TSA, CBP, ICE, etc.) require passenger manifests in advance of sailing. They need time to process and clear each passenger before releasing the ship.
Yes, it used to be you could simply show up at the terminal; suitcase, passport, cash in hand and hope for a "space available" cabin.
That changed after September 11th, 2001. I sincerely doubt that it will EVER return.
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Thanks Bob . . . :D
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For anyone who has recently been on the Eastern Itinerary . . .
When are the formal nights?
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This works for husbands too :)
Not necessarily . . .
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Flying in December, right?
Since most flight delays are caused by weather, is there any possibility that the weather in December is (on average) worse that other times?
Think you've just answered your question.
Then again, maybe the airlines can get you to one of your ports of call in time to catch up with the ship.
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He will not get on. Only hope is if he is able to get it expedited at a passport office tomorrow.
How was this not picked up on when he did online checkin?
Because (unfortunately) it appears that they used a travel service sales person . . . not a "Travel Agent". Big difference.
Anyone who works for a TRAVEL SERVICE service can sell you a package and make a reservation on your behalf. They rely on you to read the fine print of the contract and ensure you comply with the requirements.
A Travel Agent is a professional, who works for YOU, knows and addresses all requirements and assists you in compliance.
It would appear that this is another example of the "average" buyer NOT reading the full contract.
I sincerely hope the guest in question will be (has been) allowed to sail. If not, perhaps they have possible recourse for refund. However, I'll bet the Travel Service has fine print of their own protecting them.
Curious. Was cruise/trip/vacation insurance purchased? Might (or might not) cover this. Again, it all depends on what THAT contract says.
The bottom line . . . 'Caveat Emptor' . . . Let the buyer beware.
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Annie, Cabaret, Disenchanted, The Fantasticks, Fiddler, Finding Neverland, Flashdance, Gypsy, Hard Day's Night, Kinky Boots, Matilda, Ruthless - The Musical, Showgirls, . . .
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wait i thought there are only two Oasis class ships??! why Oasis 4?
Oasis 3 . . . Harmony of the Seas
Oasis 4 . . . yet to be named.
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My first choice: Mystery of the Seas
My other choices:
Siren of the Seas
Enticement of the Seas
Beauty of the Seas
Temptation of the Seas
Dominance of trhe Seas
Realm of the Seas
Dominion of the Seas
Mistress of the Seas
Kingdom of the Seas
Supremacy of the Seas
Dignity of the Seas
Magnificence of the Seas
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Well, one reason is because Saudi Arabia does not give tourist visas. Work visas? Yes. Hadj? Yes. Tourist? NO!
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It's a lot easier if your balls glow in the dark.
oh wait . . . That didn't come out right!
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Has anyone stayed in AQ1 1130, 1122, 1138.1140 or 1141?
Your thoughts / observations?
Do you have photos?
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OP - Please post when the situation is resolved. To often someone posts a (justified) flame here, but never lets anyone know the outcome.
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:D
On non-formal nights, should they be wearing pants as well (no nicer shorts)? What about shirts on those nights?Yes. They should definitely wear pants. Shirts are a nice touch too. :D
(sorry. I just couldn't resist . . . :cool:)
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We're arriving in Rome the day before the cruise embarks so that's something we've done right!
Consider staying in Civitavecchia the night before your cruise.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civitavecchia
Get a B&B (much cheaper than a hotel). Avoid the higher prices of Rome hotels and the rush, rush of trying to get from Rome to Civitavecchia on D-Day.
There is a train from Rome's main train station, to the port for around 10 Euro each. A much better price than the cruise line's or independent transfers . . .
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Go to the following link. Find the cruise you'll be on. Join the roll call and get to know your fellow cruisers!
http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=270
Dennis has some great advice on his website:
http://www.royalcaribbeantips.com/index.html
Get vacation/cruise/travel insurance!
Getting to your cruise -
If at all possible, you want to arrive at your embarkation port (at least) one day early. Believe me, there are very few feeling in the world worse than flying in and seeing your ship departing the harbor . . .
Allow yourself extra time –
Heightened security measures require more time to properly screen travelers. Contact your airline to find out how early you need to arrive for check-in. Then, give yourself an extra 30 minutes, on top of that. If you need the time, you have it. If you don’t, read a book. You’re on vacation. Relax. Don’t allow yourself to be rushed for anything but an emergency.
Airport Check-in –
A government-issued (federal, state, or local) photograph identification (ID) is absolutely required. Each traveler must be prepared to show ID at the ticket counter and subsequent points, such as at the boarding gate, along with an airline issued boarding pass. Curbside check-in is still available on an airline-by-airline basis. Contact your airline. E-ticket travelers should check with your airline to make sure you have proper documentation. Written confirmation, such as a letter from the airline acknowledging the reservation, may be required to pass through a security checkpoint.
Security Checkpoints -
Security checkpoints are at the entrance to every concourse and you will have to be screened before going to your gate. At some airports, you may find additional checkpoints have been established. Please bear in mind that the intent is not to cause you unnecessary "hassle", it is to ensure your safety. In addition to security checkpoints, you may be subject to additional screening at the gate. Cameras and electronic items (such as laptops and cell phones) may be checked to ensure that they are what they appear to be. Be prepared to let the screener use your camera to take your picture; remove your laptop from its travel case so that each can be X-rayed separately. Limit metal worn on (or in) your person and clothing. If possible, cut back on the piercings and don’t wear the silver stud motorcycle jacket during your travel. Remove metal objects (such as keys, cell phones, wallet chains, change, etc.) prior to passing through the metal detectors to facilitate the screening process. Putting metal objects in your carry-on bag will expedite this.
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Pose for every opportunity you have. You're under no obligation to purchase and, you never know, you might find one you like.
Recommendation though - Find your photos when they're posted on the boards. Collect them and have them held in one location. Wait 'till the last night of the cruise , THEN, pick the one (or two) that you really like; and , don't buy the others ...
Rumor Has It - - - 2020 The Galaxy Class
in Royal Caribbean International
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With three ships in the class (Galaxy, Leviathan and Behemoth of the Seas); they'll only have six holes on each ship. That way you'll have to sail all three to get in a full round!
However, DriveHard 63 just told me that the ice rink will be NHL regulation size (Stanley Cup at Sea?). Sound good to me!