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Sorry, I honestly cannot tell you, but I have been on quite a few cruises and continued to have the same thing happen, so for the last several I decided to buy bottled water just to see if it made a difference and found I do not have the swollen ankle issue. There are other conversations on this forum and some comments on what people thought caused the issue for them. Maybe the addition or lack of minerals, I cannot remember. You could try searching. I am not saying the water is bad. It tastes fine and I drink it on occasion, but I drink a quite a bit of water so I tried to see if drinking bottled water made a difference and it did for me, so I drink much more bottled.

You might want to figure out what port you are going out of, find out what ship(s) go out of that port at the time you want to cruise and then review on Royals website what each ship offers and decide what is important to your family. Each class of ship will be similar, but not exactly the same. Everyone has a different opinion on what is the best ship for different reasons.

Thanks for this updated list.

They had the brand TRUE when I cruised a couple of months ago. The water tastes fine on the ship, but I found my ankles swell by the end of a cruise when I drink to much of it which is why I buy bottled. Many people drink the water without issue, if you don’t want to buy some. If you do not mind carrying some on board with you some is allowed. Check FAQ on the website for quantities and size.

@Barbara60Continental breakfast: Cereal, milk, coffee, bagel, cream cheese, fruit, danish, muffin. Can’t think of more off the top of my head. Someone will probably post a copy, or give more info. Having said this, I am talking about a regular balcony. I have no idea about a suite balcony, it might be different.

Lately for me, rooms have been ready around 1 or 1:30 pm.

On Radiance, Rita’s cantina (at least I believe that was the name) area is still in place, although not a restaurant anymore, but used for windjammer seating. The Hot dogs are on the right as you walk into windjammer.

What a great review, I just finished reading it. You have a lovely family? Thanks for taking us along.

Pictures are great. Thank you for sharing.

Thank you @Miloomar I appreciate the response. I sailed on Allure probably 5 years ago ish, and ate at JR for breakfast. I am sure it was on the menu, but did not remember the premium specials at all. I am booked on an Oasis class, but not for a couple of years, unless I book something else in between. I'll have to look for this. Have a good day!

@Miloomar Maybe a silly question, but what is "the breakfast shake"?

Samba is so good. My sister and I went on our January Radiance cruise. We split some of the meats as there was so much to eat. I am booked to go again for Alaska cruise in August.

Back of the ship behind Windjammer. One of my favorite places. When we took Radiance from Honolulu to Vancouver I ate many of my meals back there especially when we were in Hawaii. Beautiful views.

@twangster Great pics of the sunrise and ship. Watching the egg drop contestants get thru the centrum art was fun.

No worries. I sailed on Anthem November 2021. My first cruise after the restart and Anthem’s returned from England. My sister and I got a real good price on a balcony which we thoroughly enjoyed it.

Oh, good one. Enjoy your cruise.

Looks like what my sister and I received. I ate the Brie also, but used crackers we brought with. We some time raid the Windjammer at night for some of the different cheeses and eat them with our crackers and Prosecco.

You would think this restaurant would get more business, but it didn’t have a lot of people when I ate at it either.

Thanks for sharing, so table mates had it on Radiance cruise and raved about it. I am thinking of trying it when I am back on board in August. Thanks for the video and review.

Had not tried it before but really enjoyed Samba Grill on 1/30 cruise. It is only on Radiance and Allure from what I understand and someone said they were going to be removing them which would be too bad IMO. I will go again when I get back on in August. Hope you enjoy your meal.

How exciting for you and everyone able to go. I know it is still months away, but I am looking forward to reading posts from those of you on it. Enjoy all!,

Thanks for the pic. Thanks Thanks for the link, I was able to check my other ports as well. I will be at the RRF dock on 8/21/23 Radiance with a 7 am arrival and 8 am excursion booked thru Royal. By then, I should know what is happening from others who have experienced it. Thanks all Patti

Good to know she is still cruising around. We had an awesome 11 nights on her, so I remember her fondly. Not the landing on the flight home however. A sinus infection caught me near the end of the cruise and although the doctor gave me an antibiotic, he didn’t give me a decongestant. I thought my head was going to burst. 2 Sudafed a 1/2 to an hour before I flew would have taken care of it, but I didn’t even think at the time to take any as the antibiotic had me felling pretty good by time we flew. Safe travels and enjoy!

@twangster Did a turn around on Splendor of the Seas in 2003 in and out of Gatun Lake from Galveston. We were all over that ship looking as we were going thru the locks. Look forward to your pictures and posts as it will bring back good memories.

Sounds like a great weekend. I have sailed on Liberty several times from Galveston and always enjoyed being on her. She is older but a really nice ship and usually good food and an awesome crew.