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Hi! I'll be sailing on the Prima next month and was considering bidding for a Spa Balcony Cabin. I see they are all on deck 16 with deck 17 being a fully public deck. Has anyone stayed in these cabins and can comment on the level of noise from above?

Thanks!

Loving your review! Any craft beer spots? My husband and I are really going to miss District Brewhouse from Breakaway-Plus class ships. 😞

I just sailed on the Discovery Princess on Sunday, June 5th from Seattle. I am up to date on vaccinations according the CDC (1 JJ initial vaccine + 1 Moderna booster, both in 2021). I took the eMed proctored Abbott BinaxNow Covid test on Thursday afternoon (so 3 days prior) and had no trouble boarding the ship with my test results.

Hope this helps!

I was able to check-in for my upcoming cruise on Apex a few minutes after midnight on the day check-in opened. This was on Oct. 27 and I'm in eastern time zone, not sure if that matters or not. 😃

2 hours ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

Most airlines no longer charge change fees.

No kidding which is why I quoted YOUR post in my original lol. But as you even stated....the flights will now be more expensive. Good to see Celebrity is taking care of the 1000s inconvienced in order to save 1 life.

27 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

Just curious, what kind of activities?  Only real downer for many is that while you won't get charged an airline change fee, odds are booking a flight last minute will be more expensive than the original flight.

Agree. Any word if Celebrity will reimburse for the extra fees?

I've noticed the same thing but with a cruise in April on Edge. I've been watching the prices daily for about a month now and currently the rates are approximately the same they've been the whole time, +/- $100/person. The sailing has had great resident rates but those don't come with any perks and once I add up the drink/wifi/gratuities on top of the resident rates, I'm saving very little to nothing. There are plenty of IV cabins available so still hoping to see some sort of drop.

For comparison, I've also been tracking Symphony of the Seas and NCL Encore for the same time periods and have seen significant drops in those prices for a balcony cabin, sometimes >$500 per person.

Oh wow, that's frustrating with all the merging they were allowing!

This will be our 25th cruise, so we're well aware of every debarkation potentially being different depending upon the circumstances. I'm trying to figure out what might be the "norm" for this ship & itinerary lately.

Just gotta hope for the best but always be prepared for absolutely nothing going your way that morning. 

Hi All!

Looking into departure options and wanted to hear from any recent Breakaway Eastern Caribbean cruisers, what was the earliest time you were able to walk off the ship (with all luggage in hand)? If anyone has those sheets they give you with all the departure information that would be super helpful!

Thanks!

8 minutes ago, katiel53 said:

Sorry to disagree again, but MTD starts at 5:30 now.

Interesting...directly from my cruise planner for an April cruise on Allure -

16 hours ago, 5thgirl said:

I thought dinner times were different last few times I sailed, like 6pm and 8:30. Are the 5:15 and 8pm times just on these larger ships?

8 minutes ago, katiel53 said:

The OP already has MTD, but can't get the time she wants.  There is no way to wait-list a specific time with MTD.  She was given correct info to either go to see the Maitre D' when she boards or just show up when she wants.  There may be a wait, but there may not be.

That's fine if that's the case, just disregard my post then! 😃 The OP post is confusing though because they asking about my time dining but then mention the fixed dining times (on Allure at least), which are 5:15 and 8pm. My time dining doesn't even open until 6pm. It's a little confusing but hopefully something that has been provided will answer the question they have.

Yes, you should be able to join the waitlist for My Time. I had to pick 5:15 for my upcoming cruise on Allure in April because it was all that was available at time of booking. I agree it's way too early, so I was disappointed!! I asked my TA if I could switch to My Time and they said they had called Royal and put me on the waitlist. Probably 10-12 days later I noticed in my cruise planner I was in My Time. Now I'm able to pick different times for each night of the cruise in the planner. Yay! 😁

Talk to your TA or Royal if you booked directly with them.

I would love to see the latest District draft list too!

I'll be on her in about a month and will post if no one else has by then.

Thanks for all the pics, really enjoying your Live From thread!

Any chance you have a pic of the latest beer lists from District Brewhouse?

Now that Harmony has been on several trips out of Miami, anyone seen any craft beer available?

Thanks!

Interesting...I did the same thing. It said no reports of bed bugs for the Hyatt Pier 66.

I found 2 reports for Hyatt Pier 66 here -> http://bedbugregistry.com/hotel/FL/Fort-Lauderdale/Hyatt-Regency-Pier-Sixty-Six Last report in January 2016.

Oh no! We are supposed to stay at the Embassy Suites for a night in a month before sailing on Harmony of the Seas. We have stayed here the past several trips, so I'm not sure where else in FLL is decent. Any other cruisers have recs other than Hampton Inn Plantation and Hyatt Pier 66?

Thanks!

Maybe anthem has more due to being in the northeast? Haven't seen much in freedom or oasis class ships which is what we almost always cruise on. I did have some special brews of Sam Adams one cruise (and not just the typical summer ale or Oktoberfest) but Sam Adams isnt really a craft brewer anymore although they make some great beers. Being diamond I go with Amstel light during diamond hours which is a nice crispy beer that is very light on calories. That is something I need with all that food. Lol. I'll report back on the beer choices in November if I don't see a better response by then.

Sounds good, thanks so much!! :)

In my experience there aren't many craft beers available on any royal ship. Havent been on anthem however. Given harmony is in Europe I doubt there are many if any American craft beers (right now). I'm on the TA back to the US and can repot after if it helps.

 

I for one wish royal would get negro modelo on the ships. By far the best Mexican beer IMO.

Thanks! Yeah, if it's no trouble, check while you are on your vacation. I'm guessing you're right, what they have in Europe, may not be reflective of what they'll offer while in the US. We aren't sailing until December.

Michael's Pub on Anthem was awesome for some different beer selections rather than the standard. They had Heavy Seas Loose Cannon on tap when we sailed earlier this month, which my husband lived on lol! Before that, we were really spoiled on NCL's Escape with the District.

Best bet would be the Boot & Bonnet Pub.

I'll try to find a menu for Boot & Bonnet, maybe they've got something good there.

Hopefully soon craft beers become much more prevalent on all ships! :D

Anyone know if there are any spots on Harmony to get a craft beer? Really enjoyed Michael's Pub on Anthem and hope there is something similar!! :D

Thanks!

Any recommendations on the best hop on/hop off tour buses in NYC? I've searched many of them but see good and bad comments for all. Anyone have a positive experience with a company recently? Looking for a line that will give a general overview of the biggest tourist sites in NYC over 2 days.

Thanks!

Thanks for the info! Looks like draft beer up to $9 is included in the packages. Do you know what draft beer (particularly the craft menu) is currently available in Michael's Genuine Pub? Have a great cruise!!

Thanks!

Hello!

Was wondering if anyone had the latest version of the draft beer menu, with pricing, for Michael's Genuine Pub on Anthem? Also, anyone know for sure which, if any, of those draft beers would be included in the Select beverage package? Anywhere else on the ship offer craft beer?

Thanks!

Michelle

I would also be interested in seeing a recent menu to see what, if anything has been changed, from the first few sailings! :) Super excited for District Brew House!!!

You guys rock! Thanks so much for the real world experiences! Greatly appreciate it and it definitely helps in narrowing down a good flight time!

Thanks Again!! :D