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Are they having Meet and Mingle get together yet? I have heard yes and no.

I thought that Royal was giving double points for cruising at this time. Awhile back they said they were. We are in  JS in April so it is 2 points per night, but awhile ago we were told that we would be getting 4 points per night. Today, I was told by a RCCL rep that it was 2 points. Didn't think anything about it till I was talking to my husband. 

Look at Bananaramadive. They offer various beach deals for cruisers. Love this place. Things to do, good snorkeling, good drinks, and food, and fantastic pizza. They pick and drop off at port.

Victor Boden tours has a great zip line. My husband says it is some of the best equipment he has ever used. They have a great zip n dip excursion; involving zip line, monkeys, and beach time. 

Love Victor Boden's tours. Very professional. Caters to all.

We love Bananarama beach. They offer great deals for cruise ships. They pick up and deliver at the pier. Great food, snorkel, and tours. Also great pizza. Google bananaramadive for info.

On 9/12/2019 at 10:54 PM, Laurie S. said:

Barefoot Divers, Subway, and Bananarama to name three I've dived with multiple times.  I never do the ship's dive excursions.

At Bananarama, there most by at least 4 divers to book with them. It not they will put you on a waiting list. Great company though.

Husband really likes Scuba with Alison. She is great and will accommodate snorkelers also. Very fast boat.

23 minutes ago, upwarduk said:

I haven’t been upgraded, Elite on Celebrity are Diamond on Royal.

My query was not answered; ‘What are the options for lunch on embarkation day?’

Is it just the Windjammer, or is the MDR open for lunch? Does the Diamond Lounge have snacks at lunch time?

 

The Windjammer is open. I don't think the MDR is open on embarkation day, but various restaurants are for a decreased fee (i.e. Chops). Depending on the ship, there is food "stands" at various locations (pizza, sandwiches, hot dogs, etc). Last time I was in the diamond lounge around noon, there were snacks and coffee.

I found our "go to" place to stay on Airbnb. It is called  the Schafer Haus and is a 5 minute walk to the Strand; 3 blocks from a great restaurant especially for breakfast (best breakfast quiche I have ever had). It is more like a BnB. It is an old boarding house that they refurbished. There are about 7 rooms. They have a kitchen and do not provide meals but you can cook your meals. It is very reasonable priced for Galveston. Look at their website for much info. They serve free mimosas on the weekend!

Previously we had to sign up once on board at Sabors. It included us watching them make drinks and the guacamole, But got a drink and a meal afterwards. It was good and thinking about doing it again. Meal included a margarita, guacamole, salsa, and a sample of their menu.

thank you!

thanks everyone

Since Celebrity is a sister ship to Royal, can one book Celebrity at Next Cruise? If so do you get the lower discount and all? Thanks

Same here. Never have had the items in the cabin. I have to show my paperwork to the steward each time.

Worse was the Allure. I need a medical refrigerator for medication. Never got it. Allure's solution was for me to give it to the steward and they would store it "somewhere (could not state where it would be stored)" until I needed it. Zip lock bags, that we brought, and ice was how it was stored for the week. Not happy. Other time, finally got medical refrig, and it was size of the refrig in the cabin. They brought a 20' frayed extension cord to plug it in. We did not except this (fire and trip hazard). They brought in another one that was not frayed and taped the cord to the floor, but there went a plug!

How do we find out who the ship's doctor is? We are trying to remember his name from the Liberty in 2017. He was so helpful and I contribute him in saving my husband's life. We will be on the Liberty in May 2020 and wanted to stop by and tell him thank you.

No, even if arrive at 0630, one may not be off the ship until after 0730 secondary to the number of self assist. Also then you have approx. an hour drive to the airport. All of this if all conditions are great and no hiccups. Would not book anything before noon.

Second Willy G's especially since it is a t the port. I know you did not ask about breakfast but the Sunflower Café is wonderful and only about a 10 minute walk from the pier.

Will they give you a double shot with the drink package? Last ship, Liberty,  they would only allow a single shot and then had to wait "10 minutes" to get another. Said that it would be about the amount of time to reach another bar. Told them that was ridiculous.

Will be on the Navigator in Nov for the third time. Love this class of ships. Just large/small enough. There is so much to do or not to do, depending on you. Besides what has been mention, go to the Quest, be early. It is a funny show. Say no to the "packages" they try to sell as soon as you get on if you are not interested. Read and mark on the compass. It will help you plan events and tell you if you need ice show tickets and where to pick them up at.(1x had to have tickets second time I didn't). If they offer the pasta class, take it. It was so much fun. Remember most reviews are to complain. Go with an open mind and enjoy.

Blue Hawaiian or coconut Mojito

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(flame retardant suit on). No you cannot use you r drink package to buy for others. This is the reason everyone in a cabin has to buy on if 1 person does. However like posted, you can use your package you can buy yourself one and then pay for 2 extra drinks. It is a nice gesture to want to buy all drinks but it hurts everyone around. If one is caught buying others drinks with their package, the card is revoked and one looses their money. Saw it happen last year. I recommend like others have, place it on their sea pass of get RCCL gift card.

BTW amscene1, I do care. It makes all of us that follow rules get penalized so "your kindness".

May need to look at Voyager class or smaller. Less kids but Voyager has a lot to offer. It is our favorite class. I have seen adults (mainly 25-40ish age) being out of control more than kids. Once on the elevator and had a 25ish man push all the buttons while existing on deck 4 and on the way out stated that he was a kid at heart. Also have seen staff talk to kids and parents. I think it depends on the ship and what the kids are doing.

We are on this same sailing and we are booked at the Hampton Inn Brickell. We got a very good rate too!!

 

According to the locals here on the boards it is in a very nice area and within walking distance to a number of restaurants and shops.

Thank you, I am looking at them also, especially since they have a free breakfast and location.

We will be flying into Miami this Thanksgiving and will board the Navigator the following day. We are currently booked in the Kempton Epic but may change hotels. Looking for one close to restaurants that will be open on Thanksgiving evening. Should we stay where we are or any recommendations.