skibyrd

Anyone have any thoughts on things to do on Vila and Mystery island in Vanuatu?  Going in February on Quantum of the Seas out of Brisbane.

Anyone know if there is food in the Concierge Lounge on embarkation?  We love that on the Oasis class - have never been on the Anthem class and going next week.  

Yes it was, and we were thrilled.  Got the email from the concierge and still was not sure.  Full gold card! Enjoy!

Full suite when we were on! Enjoy the space and the rooms btw - on the Europe cruise, we were fine with no balcony!!  loved all the space!

I guess they had no groups taking a longer cruise. Hope you won't miss all balcony.

 

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For SURE will miss the balcony - my biggest fear! Really wanted the 2 cruise credits though also.

That is surprising. Why do you want that cabin for just 2?

 

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We have it booked before you on the TA with only 2. Large room and no JS available when booked. Got a good deal for so much room!

Cabanas at Barefoot Beach are limited to suite guests (GS and better) and Pinnacle C&A members, and can only be reserved via the Concierge/Genie.

 

Cabanas at Nellie's Beach are reserved via your Cruise Planner on Royal's website. If you don't see them there, it might be too early.

Any idea when the Nellie’s beach ones open? Looking for january and not there yet

Got an email from RCL and this is NOT a full suite FYI. Seems to be along the line of a Junior Suite with no gold card.:( Oh, well, still get lots of extra room for just 2 of us on a 12 day cruise!!

I just booked 2 cars in Seward for a drop off in ANC the same day. Did it on line, not sure why it would not let you. Anyone have an idea of a large van to do the same thing? We have 8 of us.

Usually will use points to fly one way or the other in business/first. Have preferred to use the lay flat seats going over to Europe.. arrive rested and ready to go. Always find something to do/read/watch on the return. Would vote for the way across the pond!!

We will be following. Just 14 months away from our 12 night Med cruise. I think we depart on 10/24/18. It seems so far away.:eek:

Haha - that is our sailing also and already reading these threads!!! I’m excited!

Hoping it is full suite as I had to pay the full suite down payment and the new cancellation policy for full suites!! Doing the 12 night Med late October and very excited!! Was hoping for the tiny balcony and doors that open in some of the pictures earlier. Anyone know for sure? Either way, looking forward to this room.

Have done this a few times and although need to be aware with driving on the left, it is cost effective and lots of fun. We can get to various beaches and if one crowded do another. Have one rented for our Allure cruise end of the month. If do Hertz, they delivered the car to the cruise ship (although the airport is very close to port). Also, roads not well marked in many areas. :cool:

Just booked a flight from Minneapolis to SYD late October for $500 - could not pass that up! Got a short 7 day RCL cruise to Tasmania booked. Then found this site with all of the Sydney suggestions for the pre and post cruise - wow!! I am getting very excited - already!! thanks for all of the great ideas.:D

Thanks all! I think it is the idea of going as an only kid and worried about finding others. We think he will have a ball!!

There is a night club open to 18 and above. The casino is another option. There are usually singles get togethers too, check the Cruise Compass (daily schedule) and Community Bulletin Board near Guest Services

That helps, thanks!

Looking to take 21 yo son on AOS over spring break next spring. He is worried he will have nothing to do. Anyone with experience if this age kid on AOS? He would like to try some bars I am sure - but not necessarily with his folks!!

The reserved pool seating is only the tip of the iceberg of the extras you get when you book a suite. Enjoy it! http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do?pagename=enhanced_program_for_suite_guests

Whee - thanks so much!!

Oh, thank you! That is the area I was thinking and glad it is still there. Whew!!

We are not crowd people either and love the balcony. That said, there are so many places that you would never imagine would be without people!!! All the sites mentioned about are great. The reason we love cruising is he fact that you CAN find a number of places to find alone time!

We did book a suite on Adventure and with 3 sea days, I hate searching for chairs around the pool. Is there an area reserved for suite guests on Adventure of the Seas?? Any info appreciated....:confused:

I'm not bothered by " kids who act like kids"... I'm bothered by parents who bring kids onboard and then act like they are CHILDLESS. Your responsibilities and problems dont become MINE when you go on vacation.if your children are as priceless as you say they are, pay as much attention to their whereabouts as you do your wallet...aren't they worth the effort?

I agree!! I am a pediatrician also and prefer to cruise when there are fewer kids but as I can't turn off my "pediatric me" am very agitated with kids alone in the pool and feel the responsibility the parents SHOULD feel.:eek: Ugh!!!

Diamond C&A members staying in a suite can use the diamond or concierge lounge.

 

Technically, your sons would be allowed access to the concierge lounge only, as they are not diamond members.

 

It might be a good question for the diamond concierge once you are on board if you decide you prefer the diamond lounge. It may depend on the number of diamonds/diamond plus on board.

That was what I was thinking. We'll wait and see, I'll ask concierge if needed. They may not want to do what parents do anyway!;)

We will be traveling in a family suite with our 2 adult sons. We are diamond and they are not. From what I see, we are thinking the diamond lounge on Adventure of the Seas and the outdoor space looks better for evening. Are suite guests allowed in the diamond lounge or do we go to the concierge lounge with them? Thanks for the help. Any thoughts in Adventure concierge lounge?

Kind of what I figured. Thanks!