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I tried to read it, I really did.  I got to day 2 before I just couldn’t do it anymore. What a pompous, egotistical ass that guy is. 

Your email from the concierge will have the word concierge in the email address.  It sometimes is closer to 5 days out.  

We used to cruise “the mouse” pre-Covid.  When “the mouse” said all aboard was 3PM, the gang way was pulled exactly at 3PM.  I think RC is extremely lenient as I RARELY have seen a RC ship leave on time.  And anyone leisurely walking back to the ship after all-aboard reeks of entitlement.

It’s Cape Liberty.  Had the same issue in September 2023 on Oasis with the same plug.  Never made it on the ship.  Have always had it in my carryon at other ports without an issue.  Will go into my checked bag from now on

Look for record locator / booking reference in the confirmation email you received.  

Charge is for a group lesson (usually (6-8 guests) or for private rental (ultimate experience in cruise planner).  No additional charge for boogie, self assist, mixed wave, or advanced stand up sessions 

Cans of soda are available on Harmony but are not included in the soda package.  They are included in the refreshment and deluxe beverage packages.  

Royal suite on Serenade only sleeps 4.  They may have family sailing with them in another room.  And, yes, I know genie perks are only supposed to be for the people sailing in the suite, 

A New Hampshire couple gave a first hand account on our local news 

https://www.wmur.com/article/new-hampshire-couple-bahamas-ferry-sinking/45865912#

They said they still had to take a ferry back once they were rescued so sounds like incident occurred close to Blue Lagoon.  I read it was 10:30 so surmise it was on the way there

Loved the Odyssey junior suites right by the elevators.  While they only hold 2 people, they are spa juniors so have a much nice shower.

35 minutes ago, goldfish65 said:

Well well well, the cruise planner checkout page is frozen, and I called and the phone rep says he can't even get into the system. He said "don't worry, they're working on it. I apologize for any inconvenience." I'm not holding my breath to actually get the Coco Cay thrill pass for $43.99. Grrrrr. Is anyone surprised? 🤣

I had this happen yesterday when using my IPad.  Moved to the desktop computer and everything worked perfectly

Anywhere but Bayonne.  Bayonne’s port staff are the rudest around. 
 

Fort Lauderdale is great - friendly staff, close to airport, direct flights from Boston, good hotels.  

New schedule for 9/7 Liberty.  They are skipping St. John’s and arriving back to Cape Liberty on Thursday (originally scheduled for Saturday)

My Father in law is currently on Liberty. He has not mentioned any itinerary changes to DH.

No. No benefit to being Star on coco cay except maybe your genie getting you off the ship quicker. Still need to pay for beach club if you want to go there 

I have 2 teen boys.  Sorrentos is their “go to” for pre dinner or later night snack.  When they’re feeling like being nice kids, they even bring me and DH pieces back to the room.  Not abnormal for them to get 6 pieces each (none gets wasted).  Even at $1 a slice, I’d be pissed.  

We stayed in 1556 on Indy.  No problem at all with noise.  

6 hours ago, brillohead said:

They can return to the ship alone, they just cannot leave the ship without an adult.  

Experienced this several times with my own son, at more than one port.

Our experience too in May.  Sent 15 and 16 year olds back to ship in Ephesus, Turkey and another port in Europe.  Weren’t tendering ports but there were no problems.  

3 hours ago, seasidemama said:

 

Looking at the current sailings it matches the cruise compasses posted. Nothing else going on. Looks like evenings they are are on their own roaming the ship. I don't know how I feel about that because the only place for them to be would be arcade (gets expensive real fast) or the teen club and I don't know if there's anything interesting going on in the teen club. Worried of the "I'm bored" situation..

The cruise planner does not include all the activities that are offered - only the major ones.  We’ve done 7 or 8 cruises since the restart and it seems like the majority of activities each night are listed on a bulletin / white board in the club each day.    On several cruises there were also “teen” cruise planners available on the ship (Oasis was one but was >1 year ago.).   My social teen has never said he’s bored and was definitely not roaming the ship.  going to Sorrentos with friends, yes but not roaming. 

I have key for my Liberty sailing from Bayonne Tuesday.  My set sail pass check in time is 11, but key letter says to arrive 11:30-12.  So there may be a slight advantage to checking in when it opens especially since Bayonne traffic seems better earlier.  
 

For Odyssey in May, key disembark came after Self carry at roughly same time as suite/pinnacle.  

Odyssey Key in May at Santorini - we were given 3 times (half hour apart) we could meet somewhere on ship (I think Boleros?) and be escorted to tender

2 hours ago, cusematt4 said:

Does anyone know what the Amex benefit is for Royal Caribbean is for 5-7 night sailings in 1) an oceanview stateroom or 2) a balcony stateroom?  I don’t see the amounts listed on the Amex website.

 

I am trying to future out if this would be a $200, $250 or $300 obc per cabin.  

 

Also if any agent has group cabins/pricing, is it possible that Amex platinum benefits can be added onto an agents pricing?

 

Thanks!

$300 OBC is for junior suites and above on a 7 night sailing. 

3 hours ago, Justjrn said:

Which ship was this?

5/6 Odyssey of the seas.  3 days Israel skipped and replaced with Santorini and Chania 

Sitting at Rome Fumicino airport waiting for flight home… 

Hotel Golden family suite was excellent. 250 euro per night   Suite was 2 bedrooms with a foyer with table.  10 minutes to Spanish steps and Borghese Gallery.  Good coffee shop right next door with croissants and pastries.  It is up a big hill so great heading out in the morning, but consider taxi back at night. Would definitely stay here again if we return

Also just used Fast track. If anything it added time for us.  
 

got to line for fast track. Employee told us that we could only use it if we were flying first/business class and it was on our boarding pass.  Showed her our paper work and she said it was for lounges and boarding plane only.  I told her she was wrong and she reluctantly let us try where it “remarkably” worked.  Would not use it again.