lswilmot

Thanks to all for the info. Tater tots would be good too, as the kiddo loves them! Right now we are planning next August to Bermuda on the Grandeur.

Has anyone taken a 3 year old on board? We are contemplating a Gramma and Grandson trip and are interested in hearing of your experience on cruising with a 3 yr old. We are thinking the end of August 2018, and he will just be 3 earlier that month. Any info on the tot programs available would be extremely helpful and appreciated. Ship and itinerary are undecided at this point, but possibly a short cruise and short visit to Disneyworld.

Thanks,

Thank you, just what I've been searching for.

We have the 3 day specialty dining package as a promo. We are on the Breakaway. What restaurants are included in this package, or what ones are specifically not in the program? TIA

I posted this on another board, but it's applicable here too:

We just returned from a repositioning cruise on the Vision OTS. One stop was Costa Maya. We use to love this port, a really relaxing day at the pool and beach right at the cruise port. WOW what a change!! There were at least 4 ships there at the same time, two really big ships, one RCCL and one NCL. The port itself now reminds me of the hustle and bustle of Nassau. No more outdoor theater for folkloric shows, now everything is shops. The area was "body to body" just to walk around.The pool is still there, and if you can get to it, you're doing better than we did. What a disappointment. From now on, we have to plan to be anywhere else but in the port area. Ah, progress!

It's on the RCCL Vision of the Seas.

Lori

How about a re-positioning cruise from Port Liberty, NJ to Galveston, TX? Leaves on October 23, 2017 and ports in Galveston 14 days later on November 6th. We're booked, love the itinerary: Labadee, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, Costa Maya, and Progresso, MX.

Lori

We will be on the re-positioning cruise from Port Liberty, New Jersey to Galveston, TX in October of 2017. Trying to figure out the hows of getting to NJ from upstate NY and return from Galveston. Plan to fly Houston Hobby to Syracuse, NY (possibly Albany or Rochester).

Anyone with experience with HOU and airlines there?

Thanks in advance.

Hi,

We are going on a 5 day cruise to Bermuda and are considering shore excursions. Has anyone ever done RCCL "Bonfires on the Beach"? Feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Also be aware that there are security cameras all over the ships, not just on the insides but on the outsides too.

Thanks so much. This is just what we need to make some decisions and reservations.

Lswilmot

Is there anywhere to find copies of the menus on the Jewel? We are in the process of deciding which specialty restaurants to make reservations for? Thanks

We are booked on the October 2017 re-positioning cruise on the Vision of the Seas. Departure port is Port Liberty, debarking port is Galveston, TX. We live in upstate New York, about 4 hours drive from Port Liberty. Can't plan to drive because we will be flying back from Galveston. Any help regarding transfers etc. to Port Liberty? Thanks.

Thanks for the site. I see the menus are from 2014, but at least we now have an idea where to make reservations. Thanks again.

We are sailing on the Dawn on July 22 and have the 4 specialty restaurants plan. We would like to review the menus to decide on which restaurants to make our reservations. If you have any menus that you could post, we will be truly gratefully, and will return the favor for others when we return.

Thanks so much.

Forgot to add that we are ported in Falmouth. Transfers are included in both by the transfer to Jewel Paradise Cove is about 15 minutes further than Hilton Rose Hill.

On our April 18 RCCL Independence of the Seas cruise we will be stopping in Jamaica on Thursday April 21st. We are trying to decide which Resort For A Day tour to take, either Hilton Rose Hill or Jewel Paradise Cove (adult only). Both are all inclusive and basically around the same cost. We are 3 adult women, ages between 58 and 91. Which would you choose?

Well, I got the response from RCCL regarding the entertainment on the Indy. No "Grease" until july. too bad, we were really looking forward to seeing it again.

Dear xxxxxx:

Thank you for your email. We apologize for the delay in our response.

Please find below the entertainment information we were able to locate for your sailing:

04/18: Rodney Johnson, Comedian

04/19: Production Show

04/20: Craig A Meyer, Impressionist

04/21: Production Show

04/22: Dan Gabriel, Comedian

Additionally, Dan Davies will be the featured entertainer in the Schooner Bar while Porsche Smith will be the featured entertainer in the Pub.

The following Production Shows are featured onboard the Independence of the Seas:

Under The Big Top

Center Stage

Invitation to Dance

Once Upon A Time

The following Ice Shows are featured onboard the Independence of the Seas:

Strings! A World Adventure on Ice

Freeze Frame

Please refer to your Cruise Compass for additional entertainment offerings and times. No reservations are required in advance as everything is set up onboard the ship itself.

Kindly note, Grease will not be debuting onboard the Independence of the Seas until July of this year. We apologize for any disappointment this response may cause.

From a quick breakfast to a late-night snack, Café Promenade is the perfect spot for casual dining and coffee on the Independence of the Seas. Bring your friends for an afternoon snack or enjoy a dinner of pizza or a sandwich and some pastries for dessert. There is terrific coffee available to keep your energy levels up as you take on a fresh new day of excitement.

Ms. XXXXXX, thank you for choosing Royal Caribbean International. As a Diamond Crown & Anchor guest we appreciate your continued loyalty and look forward to welcoming you aboard the Independence of the Seas next month.

Sincerely,

Jesse Krichbaum

Customer Service Representative

I sent an e-mail to that address and hopefully will hear back soon. When I receive a reply I will post results.

I am looking for the evening entertainment for the Independence. Old reviews and info from RCCL indicate that "Grease" the musical is playing, but I can not get any other info. I think the info i have is from when the Indy was doing the 7 day, but we are on the 5 day in April.

Anyone out there on a 5 night Indy and can let us know about the evening shows? Thanks for your help.

lori

We too are looking for a RCCL Panama Canal cruise. Nothing comes up on their website. My travel agent is also searching for us. Right now we are booked on the transatlantic Jewel OTS in November, but really wanted Panama Canal instead. Family coming from NY and HI, so Panama would be a small saving on HI airfare. Also, none of us have ever done the Canal, but some have done Europe.

We are also on the November 8 sailing on the Allure, and can't book any entertainment except OceanAria for Day 2. I keep checking daily though.

Thanks for the info

I have read here that RCCL is offering a free beverage package. I can'[t seem to find anything about this on the RCCL website. We are booked (through Casinos at Sea) for the Allure , leaving on November 8, 2015. Any assistance with this free beverage package would be helpful.

TIA

We just returned from the Liberty OTS, and really enjoyed the Broadway show. Is there a similar show on the Freedom? We sail her in September.

Thanks