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Perfect!  Helps to know that taxis are available when these places are ports of call.  Never had a port of call in the US other than Key West.  Thanks, everyone!  😄 

Thanks!  😀

Can you request a low fat diet for the Main Dining Room and what can we expect to be served?  (I know, you are thinking why even go on a cruise, but it is for hubby's health requirement.)  Thanks!  

Good to know.  Maybe my "search skills" need some help. 🤔  I will check out those forums further.  Thanks, again.

Thanks!  By the way, I did search the Florida Departure Port forum, but I couldn't find any topics regarding Orlando and Miami as ports of call (and not departure ports).  I did see that there are specific forums for New Orleans and other US cities as ports of call but not Orlando or Miami.  Thanks again!!  😀

I apologize if this is not the correct forum for this question, but I have searched and there is no other place I can ask this.  (No forum for Florida ports of call, that I could find anyway.)  Our Grandeur cruise stops at Cape Canaveral and Miami as ports of call.  Does anyone know if the ship docks at the usual Royal Caribbean terminal as the departure port?  Are taxis available when we dock?  Trying to figure out how far Cocoa Beach and South Beach, respectively, are from the terminals and heading there on our own.    Any other suggestions for things to do?  Thanks!  

Thanks, everyone, for all the information.  We always bring bottled water ashore to make sure we stay hydrated.  I am OK with the ship's water in a small reusable bottle.  My hubby doesn't drink the ship's water.  To each his own.  If he wants to go through the hassle of carrying it aboard, so be it.  I am more concerned about the wine.  🤗

Turns out I have had ankle swelling on our cruises in the last years.  It is part of getting older. 🙁  Some have said it was the water, others say it is the food.  I rarely use salt when I cook for health reasons.  So I am thinking it might be the salt in the food.  Tastes yummier, but not as good for the body.  

And get ready to laugh.  I saw a post saying that she bought the Deluxe Beverage Package, buy one get one 50% off.  When I do the math it might be a better alternative.  I will keep an eye on the beverage packages for our cruise.  If not, I am thankful to all of you for the information.  Have a Happy Father's Day!!😃😃

Are you allowed two bottles of wine per cabin regardless of length of cruise?  (We are booked on an 8-day.)  

How many and what size bottled water are allowed to be brought on at embarkation?  Thanks so much!!

Hi! Just booked Grandeur JS 8550.  Any issues with noise from the Centrum?  This cabin is just a few away from the Centrum stairs/elevators per the deck plan.  Thanks!  

Thanks regarding the cabin number.  We have booked 8552.  I may still call Royal.  I had no idea that any cabins had poles!!  😲  Have a good day! 

Hi! Awesome review and the pics were beautiful!  Thanks!  What was your cabin number?  Just booked a cruise on the Grandeur in a Junior Suite on deck 8 and would like to avoid that wretched "pole in the cabin".  Thanks!

Sounds great!! Thanks, again, Clarea. You are a wealth of knowledge. :):)

Hi! Another Rhapsody question... How many outlets are there and are some European outlets? I can bring an adapter. Thanks!!

Thanks for the info about the dryer button. We have seen that on other cruises. For me, I would rather deal with holding the button vs the lost luggage space with bringing my own dryer. I have also read about the rubber band idea, but have not yet tried that. Thanks, again!!

Thanks!! Cruise Critic members are the best!! :):):)

Hi! Are there blow dryers in the cabins on the Rhapsody? Thanks!!! :)

Ironically, I was just thinking the same thing earlier for multiple uses of the shampoo/conditioner. I don't mind bar soap, but DH objects to it. Thanks for the ideas, everyone!! :D

Thanks! We have to go out and pick up lotion, etc anyway once we are in San Juan. Good idea to pick up some basic liquid soap, too.

Thanks so much for all the info. It sounds like a great time. As long as it is a larger group, there is bound to be someone who is a stronger swimmer. I was thinking it would just be DH and myself. I doubt I would be able to swim 25 yards in the ocean anymore. After all the breast cancer surgeries I have had, I am very restricted. Good tips about having to carry everything with you and good walking shoes. That will help us out immensely. Do you think Teva sandals will be OK? If not, I do have a pair of workout shoes I bring with. Thanks, again!! :)

Thanks for the hint about the aqua socks and the walk to the beach. I appreciate all the help from the kind people on these boards!! :):)

Sorry, but I posted this question on the Port of Call board, but did not get any response. Wondering if anyone here can help??

We are considering joining some friends in the RCI excursion called "Adventure St Maarten - The Race". It says that one person needs to be ready to swim. Does anyone know how much swimming and where (ocean or pool)? I used to be a strong swimmer, but after many many cancer surgeries, not much of a swimmer anymore. Thanks!!

Hello!

We are considering joining some friends in the RCI excursion called "Adventure St Maarten - The Race". It says that one person needs to be ready to swim. Does anyone know how much swimming and where (ocean or pool)? I used to be a strong swimmer, but after many many cancer surgeries, not much of a swimmer anymore. Thanks!!

Thanks everyone, for the info on the beaches. Looks like Frederiksted Beach it is!! :):)

Do you recall the name of the beach in St Croix? You mentioned it is to the right off the cruise pier. Can you tell me the length of the walk? I looked at the St Croix board, but the beaches mentioned there are 10-15 minute walk partially along a "treacherous" road. Thanks so much!! :)

What is there to see or do near the cruise pier, within walking distance? We usually just like to take a casual stroll near the pier or walk to a nearby beach, but have never been to St Croix. Thanks! :):)