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Do the cruise lines offer the shuttle both ways?  Also where is the pick up in Venice?  We are starting to look at hotels for 2 nights pre cruise.

What do you recommend for a flight time home from Venice after debark?  What would be the earliest we could get to comfortably with Royals shuttle?  I found a flight for 11:00 AM and concerned that would be too early.  

Thank you for any help 

Thank you everyone for sharing your cruise.  Safe travels to all.  

We were on the Harmony in February and there was pickle ball in the morning.  You did need to sign up for a time slot at the sports desk. 

I have 1 test that does not have an expiration date on it.  Has anyone come across this?

What is the expiration date for those receiving test this past week?  I was thinking of ordering through emed.com to get the 6 pack. 

What would be the earliest time to book a flight from Port Canaveral?  I would like to book an 11:00 am flight as the next available is 7:30 pm. Do you think it would be doable?  

Thank you!  That is what I kept asking the rep, but he insisted that it was a penalty for cancelling so close to the cruise date.  

I cancelled a cruise last Friday 9/24 that is sailing next Sunday 10/3.   When I received my future cruise certificate, it was less port fees and taxes.  Is this normal?  I did call to get the certificate to take advantage of a rate on a future sailing.  The rep was very helpful getting the certificate quickly, but said I was being penalized for cancelling so close to the cruise and not receiving the port fees and taxes back???  Is this a normal practice.  I assumed I would receive all my payments back.  Thanks for any clarification.  

2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

call 1 866 562 7625  press option 4.  Automated system to get a new booking invoice that should have the new cruise listed on it.  If its still the old cruise then call

After another phone call of 1 3/4 hours it all got situated.  Somehow I have a large credit coming back to me in addition to the cancelled planner items I had purchased.  Time will tell.  Sometimes Royal math doesn't make sense to me.  

Thank you all for your help! 

Yesterday I switched our Oct. 2020 cruise out of Cape Liberty to an Oct. 2021 cruise.  Same ports and itinerary.  I waited on hold for 1 1/2 hours and then another 1/2 hour to be completed by a supervisor.  All was taken care of.  i have not received an email confirming and it does not show up on Royals site either.  When I check the 2021 cruise our cabin is still listed as available.  Do you think I need to call again?  

Has there been any confirmation if package pricing gets transferred also. We have the $18 drink package.  Just trying to decide if I should change it before it gets cancelled. 

We are considering using ship transportation to Disney also but going to Disney Springs instead of a park.  There are many new restaurants there and it does not require park admission since it is such a short time there. Also I just saw there will be a new cirque show coming.  Maybe that could work into your time frame. 

Thank you for the replies. I booked one way to Barcelona tonight. The cost was significantly less than booking with the airline. I was able to log into airline and get my seats also.

I will book the return flight as soon as they become available.

I am looking for airfare for next fall. We will be traveling from Philadelphia to Barcelona to board the Symphony. What are your thoughts on using air 2 sea? What seems to be a fair price? We have never been to Europe and just starting to research. Thanks for any help or advice given.

We are boarding the Ruby on September 2. Your review has been wonderful. Thanks for sharing.

We are staying at the Marriott also in August sailing on Princess. What are your plans for transportation to the port?

Generally speaking, it's best to book the cruise you want when it first becomes available. That way you get the best available cabin at the best available price. IMO, that beats any OBC you would get by booking onboard. If by some chance your cabin is still available at the opening price when you sail in May, cancel and rebook, if you live in a country where that is allowed. (Rules change from country to country and I didn't notice where you are from.)

Thanks, I will probably go with this plan.

I have a booking question. I am interested in booking a European cruise for 2018. I am also sailing on the Anthem in May. Would it be more beneficial to book when the dates are released in the next couple weeks or wait until I am on my cruise in May? Thanks for any help

I currently was assigned 6520 but and thinking about 7646 or 8556. Can I get help with bed assignments? Thank you all.

We are on the same sailing and also selected a balcony quarantee. We were assigned 6520. Should we be concerned with any theater noise? We were also surprised to get an assignment so soon. From what I can tell, there should not be any obstructions.

Great pictures of Labadee. Which beach were you on?

Thanks. I thought it would be fine. I just wanted to ask the experts.

Do you think an 11:35 AM flight is doable after departing the Allure? The next flight is 4 hours later and we would prefer not to wait. Thanks for any advice.

We also ate lunch at Giovanni's on embarkation day on your cruise! Hopefully we were there after you or didn't annoy you too much as we were a big group of 10. By the time we left it was only officers eating in the restaurant. Last year they did the consecutive cruiser lunch in Allure for lunch and they were turning people away. So it does seem like you have a good chance of getting in, but if there's some sort of travel agent lunch or consecutive cruiser lunch it may be trickier.

My husband and I were at the window table next to your group. What a great start to the cruise.

Any ideas which cabins are switching to suites? RCI should at least let you pick an ocean view balcony for the inconvenience. I'm guessing they will be changing the Allure also.