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It might be important to the grandparent, whether or not the grandkids can remember. Happy cruising to you and all here. 🚢
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Everyone is different. We don't like to miss grandchildren births or birthdays either. Go with YOUR heart and preference, @CruisinRoxy
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Can you let me know the executive office email? I am currently trying to resolve a billing issue and might need it. Thank you.
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@firefly333 It looks wonderful!! I think you will love it. Sometimes I wish I bought my dad's condo in Pompano Beach FL when he died. I am one of six children. We sold it. It was on the intracoastal, but his specific condo faced the ocean from a couple blocks away ... ocean visible and picturesque. But now we have grandchildren and it is hard to consider being that far away. Like you, we would seriously consider a condo (vs. another house). Wishing you much happiness in your new place!
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Any tips on cruising with toddlers?
mets07 replied to pampaul's topic in Royal Caribbean International
If there are books or stuffed toys they are used to at bedtime, bring them. Buy magnets for the walls of the stateroom. There are lots of them on Amazon with cruise/sea themes. See if Adventure Ocean has a playroom (adult attendance required). If you are on a ship with a carousel, take full advantage. We went on it endlessly. Enjoy. -
I added italics to your comment. That is exactly what we did recently on the Carnival Venezia.
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We still prefer the flexibility of MTD and hope they continue to offer it on Royal. We don't make reservations. However, the process could be vastly improved. At minimum, the ability to do what is done on Carnival, as others mentioned, would be great.... you see the current wait time in the app and simply click to check in. It alerts you when your table is ready and indicates the table number.
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Spacious Interior or Boardwalk Balcony Any Good?
mets07 replied to CruiseNerd2123's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I would prefer a Broadway balcony near the aft to any interior forward. Nice both to have a balcony and see the action below. I recommend a higher deck (we stayed on deck 12 and had no issue with noise). I recommend you select a deck that has staterooms above and below you. Whatever your decision, enjoy! -
I think you will be happy IF you sign up for excursions (for example, boat tours that take you close to icebergs) or do the types of things (hikes) you have mentioned. Hikes are mostly on your own. We did not see any wildlife. We went in September on Royal. We enjoyed it but it is certainly very rustic. Sometimes you see things you are surprised by e.g. a lot of discarded junk next to beautiful water and scenery. We saw the Northern Lights, but they were not vivid. Best wishes.
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Very fair review. We have sailed Carnival Horizon and Venezia (and many more Royal). Agree that the complimentary food options on Carnival far outshine Royal's. And on our recent 12-night Venezia, there were probably six different comedians and sometimes 4 shows a day. We did not go all the time, but enjoyed that experience and the variety of times of day available. My (Your) time dining was great. You checked in on the app, it gave you the time estimate for the current wait and then you could decide when to check-in. So we could do that from our favorite bar and then walk into the dining room when we were notified our table was ready. It is always going to be difficult for us to miss our included loyalty program drinks on Royal. So, we always have to take that into consideration. And some of the entertainment on larger Royal ships is hard to beat. Finally, we have had not had any issue with Carnival guests. Friendly and fun. I'm sure there are some exceptions on every ship. Thanks for the feedback.
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We were able to get the last slot online for an excursion for 1 person and the other person on a waiting list. Additional spots never opened online or on the ship.
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Favorite Production Show on Royal Caribbean??
mets07 replied to Host Jacquelyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Saturday Night Fever. Great dancing. Very enjoyable and kept our interest vs. many other shows. -
Hello all! You might recall I posted many months ago a photo of the Carnival Venezia as we saw her departing from Manhattan. It got us interested and we just completed a 12 night cruise on the Venezia that went to Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, and St. Maarten. The ship is beautiful and we enjoyed Carnival's complimentary food options. If you are big on pools, it is probably not the ship for you.... they are small in number and size. Here are some photos, primarily from the various ports of call. Antigua: Dominica: Grenada: St. Lucia: St. Maarten:
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Just wanted to add our experience with Aurea and dining on Meraviglia in November. We had absolutely no problem getting a 2-top and we never had a line. We always had a table in a nice spot. I think we typically went between 6:45 and 7:15pm. Have a great time!
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Thoughts on Boardwalk Balcony Cabins
mets07 replied to Colorado Buffalo's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We enjoyed 12th deck Boardwalk balconies on Oasis. We liked being high up and not too far to one end or the other. Staterooms above and below. We had connecting balconies. Our son and 3 of his little children were in the connecting room to us. It was not too noisy. If by ourselves, we would choose Central Park or ocean view balcony, but had no issue with Boardwalk. Have fun whatever you decide.