Marylin

Is the Royal Caribbean "Chat" feature available on the Mariner of the Seas?

Thanks - Marylin

Thank you!

I just noticed that the Windjammer on the Mariner of the Seas (April 23rd from Port Canaveral) does not show any dinner times (only breakfast & lunch).  Is this something new with Royal Caribbean?  Do I need to plan on all dinners in the main dining room or specialty restaurants?  Thanks!

There are people on the cabin balconies - would those be crew members?  I see no reason why they shouldn't use the cabins if there are no passengers.

Two weeks to retirement, three weeks to our first trans Pacific cruise. Can't wait :-)

Interesting read about Hurricane Andrew and Royal Caribbean's response: https://www.******************.com/2017/06/01/look-back-how-royal-caribbean-weathered-hurricane-andrew

I don't this Harvey will be in anyway as bad, but this article just goes to show the amount of planning that had to be done.

There are two sites for rental cars on the Lahaina side. One a little more than halfway to the West Maui airport. ..10 to 15 minutes drive, and the other is at the West Maui airport, 20 minutes tops away. They can be seen on Google Maps.

 

Commonly discussed here.

 

You can do what you are proposing. It will fill your day.

Many thanks!

We are in Lahaina from 8am to 6pm and would like to rent a car and drive to Haleakala, and then if time permits drive along Ka'anapali Beach/Kapalua Coast.

It seems that most car rental places are located at the airport which is quite a way from Lahaina, so:

Is there somewhere closer to the tender drop off that we could rent a car?

Is what I am planning feasible given the time we are in port?

Thanks in advance.

oh noooooo. There are live cams? really? Are there any more for the different Alaska ports or Vancouver? wow.

Try this: http://www.ptztv.com/

I'm in SLC. When I looked, Utah wasn't listed. It didn't say Id Falls was only 6%. LOL. AND the hotels are BOOKED. I know ... we've been getting a lot of summer thunderstorms. I hope your friends have the best circumstances and a great time.

https://www.timeanddate.com/eclipse/in/usa/ogden

I am thinking that SLC won't be much different to Ogden.

Where will everyone be next Monday, 8/21? If you're on a cruise, are there any that will be able to view this .... with the special equipment? Just curious. I'm land locked and not in a very good path. FYI, Motel 6 in Idaho Falls is renting room at $375/night! Motel 6! Best Western is $1,510! Comfort Inn is $910! Gouge 'em while you can! :cool:

We will be home in Utah and will get 94% eclipse - don't see the point of driving up to Idaho for 6% with the amount of traffic & people they are expecting - although I do know a couple that cancelled their Alaska cruise so that they could go to Idaho! I sure hope they don't have a cloudy day like we have here today

You might want to ask this on the Hawaii board, or click on the blue triangle in the corner of your post and ask to have it moved to the Hawaii board.

 

While TheBus can get you there, I would rent a car.

I kinda looked for the Hawaii board - but didn't see it (old eyes!) I will move it over. Thanks!

Can anyone let me know the best way to get from Honolulu to Laie. Rent a car, take a taxi or a bus? We are in port from 8am to 11pm, so time is not really an issue. Thanks!

I probably could have explained it more clearly.:)

No, not your explanation. I was thinking that RCCL would like to get $$'s for wifi regardless of how much time you wanted to buy. But I can work within their rules and will wait for about a week after Hawaii to purchase.

You cannot make a partial cruise purchase pre-cruise.

 

Once onboard you can purchase one continuous 24-hour period at a time for $20.

 

You can also pay the less expensive daily rate on board if you skip some days up front and purchase until the end of the cruise. Whenever you purchase at the less expensive daily rate, it must extend to the end of the cruise, and I'm not sure when this option goes away.

Thanks - seems more complicated than it needs to be!

Can you purchase WiFi for just 7 days of a 22 day cruise? We are doing the transpacific cruise on the Explorer of the Seas and don't need 22 days of WiFi connection, but would like some to just be able to login every few days to check emails.

Thanks

Just another thought here. I don't believe they give you a passport at your naturalization ceremony. I suspect there are many naturalized citizens who do not have passports. You would have to apply for it, as it would take several weeks. So even if your ceremony takes place before your cruise, it is doubtful you would have a passport in the time frame. EM

Yes! I am hoping that I will have time to send in the passport application and then have my son courier it over to Australia - we are staying until December so there will be time for me to get it for the return trip. I also have my I-551 visa that is valid through to 12/312017 that is sufficient to get me back into the country - my biggest concern is being away when the test interview is scheduled.

I'm glad that things seem to be sorting out for you.

 

And I am sorry that you were made to feel that you had to explain yourself about your seeking of citizenship. I know someone of your same national origin who took many years to decide to naturalize because' date=' much as he loved the U.S., it hurt his heart to speak the renunciation part of the oath of citizenship. Even though he knew that a renunciation takes effect only if the country of origin recognizes it. And even though he no longer had a home country, as Zimbabwe did not recognize his Rhodesian citizenship. I expect that only someone who has taken up life in a new country can truly understand what it means to leave behind your country of origin.[/quote']

 

 

Thank you! It is very difficult to explain. I appreciate your understanding ❤️

UPDATE: I have, in writing, from Royal Caribbean that my I-551 visa will not be denied boarding. (just a thought - as we are going on a re-positioning cruise ending in Australia - will RC even care how I get back into USA?) I am relieved that, at least, the start of our cruise is secured.

Then there is the issue with the timing of my US Citizenship test & ceremony. As the status on-line hasn't changed since April, I made an appointment with USCIS and was told that with the current backlog, my test would most likely be around October or November YIKES - that is when we are on the cruise & staying in Australia - but he also said that it was possible for a Supervisor to change the dates. So off I went again today and spoke to a Supervisor who confirmed that they can move testing dates. He said he felt confident that given how long my paperwork has been in, I should have the test & ceremony before October - but if I hadn't hear anything by September, to go back in and request a change of date. I am cautiously optimistic that all will work out!

To respond to those who were critical of me and my reasons for becoming a US Citizen - let me respond that I am not defined by the green card or passport I carry.

I am defined by the person I am, by the contribution I make and the gratitude I show. I am proud, and grateful to be called Australian, English - and hopefully soon American. I am so grateful that these nations approved of me, and gave me the opportunity to be a part of their society. I will, however, always be a Rhodesian. The land of my birth, my homeland. You change allegiance but not your heritage.

And as a final comment - as the Committee Chairperson of a Boy Scout Troop, I have held my hand on my heart every month for the past 6 years and pledged allegiance to the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands. One Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty & justice for all. And I meant every word, every time.

Time to start planning our bucket list cruise & vacation!

Thank you so much! I have been trying to find photo's of that balcony! Definitely will be moving. :-)

thank you for responding. I am not sure that I will ever have a Country that feels like home again. But I will never leave America again, it is my new home 💕

Really? My underline. Your choice as to your priorities. :eek: "If the citizernships you hold " seem more than enough" why bother with G reen card and U.S. citizenship? :confused: :rolleyes: on recentr july 4th, I watc hed brand new U.S. citizens take their oaath and wave their U.S. flags. It was heart warming to watch. Many in that group (most)? were so eXcitied to know they now were citizens of the country hey chose to be a parrt of. One has to wish them well and applaud hem. IMO> We can only guess what they might have suffered to get to this point Some dreamed of it for years..

Oh my! I seem to have started something that really, really isn't me at all! I LOVE America. I am so proud to be even a green card holder. I tear up every time I sing the Star Spangled Banner. My country of birth no longer exists. I am grateful for the opportunity to call America home, to have a homeland again, and will defend her to anyone.

But right now, this moment in my life, taking on something as complex and, yes expensive, as citizenship was something that I could have done without. But I will see it through, even at the expense of the cruise, because it means a great deal to me.

I was in my original post voicing my concerns and nothing more. Putting my worries on paper, hoping that cc members would have advise (and thanks to everyone who have helped ease my concerns) was my only intention, not to be judged.

Originally I had empathy for you, however, your above comment doesn't sit well with me. It sounds as if your reasons for naturalization are a little off base. Naturalization isn't for convenience. It's something you should want to undertake and be proud of. Perhaps you should just pay for your green card and be happy to have it.

 

I also hold British citizenship and am a naturalized US citizen. Had a green card at one time too. My desire to become a citizen was based on many factors, not convenience or finances.

 

Quite judgemental. Sorry if I haven't put into words all the reasons for applying for citizenship, some of which are quite personal. Yes right now at this space in time, it is financial & convenience, but that does not make me any less grateful and proud of my new home.

I actually started back in March, and chose to apply for citizenship rather than renew my green card, as it would just expire again in 10 years. I hadn't planned on the cruise, but still thought 6 months would be plenty. Now having heard anything since April, I am less confident. I believe that the I-551 visa will allow me to re-enter the US, but would breathe a lot easier with a US passport!

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Quite honestly, the main reason to get my citizenship is the ongoing cost to maintain a green card, plus having to remember that it expires so I can't just relax. I have both Aussie & British citizenship which would seem to be more than enough 😀😀

But having said that, I would at this stage cancel the cruise before having to go through this again.

We are booked for a 22 night trans pacific & then want to spend a couple of months in Australia, so leaving before this process is finalized isn't an option.

I am holding onto hope!