Cruising to Retirement

We booked an Oceanview Guarantee Stateroom.. When I booked it for the Utopia 9/9 4 night sailing for $1500. there were only 2 cabins left- we got 10100.. looking forward to it..  

Was able to book all of the Shows today for our Sailing... Only 6 days to go.. looking forward to it..Party Hard on Utopia then relax on Serenade of the Seas afterward.. 

13 minutes ago, h20skibum said:

Today is travel day.  Time to load the suitcases and backpacks in the SUV.   Our original plan was to all travel to the airport in our Highlander because it has seating for eight.  But after six of us traveled to fly to Myrtle Beach a few weeks ago, we realized we would not all fit with our large suitcases.  So now, we are in two vehicles for the drive to Pittsburgh airport.  

 

Trouble already

 

 

 

 

Now that the kids are older, they are always jockeying for the shotgun seat, or as I call it, the death seat!

 

I expected that of them, but not Daryl. 

safe travels

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20 hours ago, Another_Critic said:

I've sailed Quantum 1 time and Anthem 8 times, so very familiar with the class, but looking forward to the changes on Odyssey (Playmakers, El Loco Fresh, "traditional" Main Dining Room), but will miss the outdoor WJ seating, and indoor pool (when it's bad weather).

You will not be disappointed.. 

1 hour ago, Another_Critic said:

Will be sailing Odyssey for the first time in November, from Rome to Cape Liberty.  Sailed Oasis in April from Miami to Barcelona.

Beautiful Ship... Enjoy

Sailing her from Barcelona to Port Canaveral in November- Did Odyssey in April from Ft. Lauderdale to Rome.. Hope Voyager will be as enjoyable as Odyssey was.. 

If you go the week after, the price will probably drop by almost half.. 

23 hours ago, FlGoodShips said:

Just call RCCL direct and have a rep schedule for you. Thats what I did.

They were unable to do so also.. 

Have been trying to schedule a reservation time for My Time Dining on the 4 night Utopia on 9/9/24.  Not being given an option to schedule-  anyone else having this issue.. Thanks. 

Any suggestions for getting from Port Canaveral- off of Utopia on 9/13 and going to Port of Tampa to go on Serenade of the Seas on 9/13?  Thank you

On 6/12/2024 at 6:03 PM, Charles4515 said:

Snorkel Park iss a dump. You did good going to Somerset Long Bay. I hadn't been recomending it for a close to the Dockyard beach because they had not had chairs or ports potties for years. This is welcome news.

 

As for the rest of your experiences if you had done research you would have been prepared for the ferry and bus system. Bermuda is small, 60,000 so there limitations to how many buses and ferries they can support. Compared to any other island destination I have been on what they have is better. If you had asked about the caves on this board you would have known that reservations are recommended. But thanks for confirming that. 

Curious about Long Bay-  how were the ammenties, distance from the Bus drop off spot-  any issues getting a bus back to the Dockyard- travelling with 6 adults and two little ones... Thanks  Will be there on 8/3 and 8/4. 

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Looking to purchase Annual Travel Insurance for my wife and I (65) and (63), mostly for Cruising- Any thoughts, pros, cons are welcome- Thank you

1 hour ago, trivia addict said:

How old are the little ones? 
We are just now disembarking the Norwegian Joy after a week in Bermuda, which we have visited several times.

I agree with the poster above who advises skipping St George if you are only there for one day. It is too far to do comfortably. But why would you want to take little ones into Hamilton? Its attraction is mostly shopping.

With little ones, I would grab a shuttle off from the boat and visit one of the beautiful nearby beaches.

18 months and 10 months

Is there another option to get to St. George?  I assume by bus or Taxi... Any idea on suggestions- Thanks.  

Will be arriving on Royal- Liberty of the Seas on 8/3, looking for a Ferry to St. George and maybe Hamilton, to see the Island from the water.  Travelling with two little ones.. Any info is appreciated including cost, etc... 

Will be on MSC Meravigalia in a couple weeks- want to go to Cocoa Beach for a few hours from Port Canaveral after we dock for the day- Any suggestions are appreciated for Transportation options and approximate cost.  Best place to be dropped off for chairs and umbrella?  Thank you- 

On 5/24/2024 at 1:19 PM, Charles4515 said:

Probably but if you plan to take a bus I don't think the drivers will allow you to bring chairs. I don't know about the $7 shuttles.

What are the $7. Shuttles?  Through Royal Caribbean

What is the latest if you purchased an Unlimited Dining Package or a 10 or 5 night Package- heard Royal is starting a way to reserve Dining prior to sailing and embarking?  Anyone have any info.. Cruising on Odyssey of the Seas Trans Atlantic in April.. Thanks... 

Trying to arrange flight home- looking at booking an American Airlines flight that departs SNA- John Wayne Airport at 11:40am.. Want to walk off with Bags and catch an Uber.  Can anyone assist with the first available time to walk off the Ship.. Arriving on 5/24 after a 4 night cruise... Greatly appreciated

Is it doable??? Thank you  

We will be on Navigator of the Seas on May 23rd from 8am- 6pm... Any ideas to do- Tours, Sights, Etc... Thank you 

We will be in Catalina on Royal Caribbean Navigator of the Seas on May 22nd for the day-  Golf Cart Rental?  Any suggestions are welcome-  Thanks

9 hours ago, colesc15 said:

I really want to do Spencer's boat to sugar beach, but the time is 8:30-3:30 and the ship is in Port from 7-4 so 3:30 feels like it's cutting it pretty close, no? 

Did you email them, he may adjust tour due to the Ship's time- worth a shot.. 

11 hours ago, jbreitlow said:

For platinum members the tier benefits state "dinner for 2", as well as "dinner for 2 with a bottle of wine".  I just want to confirm with a platinum member that this is 2 separate "specialty" dinners.

 

Thanks.

When and where can you redeem the Dinners?  New to Platinum status.. Thanks