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47 minutes ago, BND said:

We just got our latest block on Wonder a couple of weeks ago.  When we boarded, there was a form that we had to fill out.  Basically it said whether we wanted it or not and if we didn't claim it, we couldn't get it later.  It was delivered to our cabin.  We now have 7 (should have 8 but gave one away as it was a duplicate).  This was the first new colored one we've received.  They are no longer mailing them.  Either you get it on the cruise it's offered on, or according to the form, you don't get it.

Glad you got one. I never did receive my Wonder block from Oct./2022 cruise. Oh well, win some, lose some. I did fill out a form on the cruise, as they were out, but it was never mailed either. Guess it won’t be now.

6 hours ago, doghog said:

Been there, done that. Bummer it is now permanently closed. 🍺🌮

That’s too bad. I heard it might be. What a fun place it was.

3 hours ago, RobInMN said:

 

New "Voyager" class? That makes zero sense. Did you mis-type or did they mis-speak?

Oasis, could be talking about Utopia or even a 7th (maybe?)

Icon - They could be referring to yet unnamed Icon 3.

Project discovery? It would have to be closer to the Voyager size,

There has been talk/ rumors about building another smaller ship. I had heard about it about a month or so ago.

2 hours ago, island lady said:

Weather in Cabo looks good for tomorrow.  Hopefully get to actually take a tender to port.  😉  We lowly quarterly subjects required to collect tender tickets in Safari lounge this afternoon.  😉 

 

70 degrees, cloudy, with light winds.  Ahhh...perfect!  No tour scheduled, we plan on just walking around to enjoy the port city (we love Mexico)...and have a few subjects lined up to check out for a lunch spot.  🤗

 

 

 

 

I don’t know if he is still open, but Gordo Leles was my go to spot to eat in Cabo. I had heard he had some medical issues.  He’s just a block up from Cabo Wabo and is a cheap authentic place to get tacos. I stay away from touristy places. His little place is decorated with Beatles posters and if you’re lucky, Javier may sing for you. His place will come up on Google Maps.

17 hours ago, DandDM said:

looking forward to it getting better! 

 Tomorrow is coco cay so I think that will be deck 2 again 😞. 
 

my current trick is to do three or flights, then cross over to the other side for a few more.

Unfortunately for some of us, it’s the knees that start throwing out the F Bombs after a couple of flights. 😉

1 hour ago, island lady said:

Cheers with an officer" Pinnie lunch today at 12:15.  I will skip the steak this time (not looking for a repeat of the bad ones from the last two mini legs)..

Is there a separate “Cheers” lunch for the 340+ days cruisers, or do they combine? Or does it just depend on the numbers? Thanks Patricia.

7 minutes ago, ChelleDean said:

What is the difference between check-in time and boarding time?

You don’t get a board time when fill out the info online. But if you are one of the earliest  check in times, there may a slight wait before you board. But if you choose a check in time after the ship has started boarding, you will walk right on. 
 

34 minutes ago, BRSPelham said:

That's the whole "ride"  just that little bit?  Or is there more to it?  I can't imagine paying $90 for a quick swing about. 

 

I think I read the price was lowered to $39 for port days, and maybe a bit more for sea days. No more $90. I read it elsewhere, so maybe someone can check that’s on board.

10 minutes ago, stobe1 said:

Some people cruise just to cruise and don't care about the ports/itinerary (yours truly included). West coast cruise options are very limited. I 100% understand the need to just book a cruise to get away for a weekend

I agree, and for those that don’t have to fly, it’s a good way to build up points. Some people in Florida do the same short cruises over and over to the same destinations.

1 hour ago, orville99 said:

Any word from the top of the mountain?

I saw a couple of YouTube videos that said MP was cancelled, but not sure if it was all groups cancelled, meaning Royal excursions, independent.

There is a refundable choice (more expensive), but you have to go through the booking page, filling out traveler info, and the last page will offer things like prepaid gratuities, dining, refundable fare, etc. Suites are non refundable.

If you cancel on an NR fare, you lose $100pp, and the rest will be held for another booking. If you choose not to rebook another cruise, you lose full deposit.

19 minutes ago, Softball20 said:

It just seems odd that one can't get into the My Time dining room until 6:45 p.m., which it the earliest time it let me book on the app.  

Many have had luck (I know 2 personal situations) going to dining room about 6-6:15 and seeing if you can be seated. They backfill empty tables from early traditional. They don’t have a separate dining room anymore. 

I never take my picture beforehand, since they seem to always retake at the port. It’s not mandatory.

3 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Every Anthem cruise I have been on has a kettle in the cabin.   Maybe bring your own instant coffee to make in cabin or you can order free continental breakfast with coffee, no room service fee.

I have sailed the Ovation numerous times and there were always kettles in the cabin. Last year coming from Australia (B5B), they were on the first 3 legs until we got to Hawaii and they started removing them. My stewardess left mine since I was on for 2 more legs and I asked. It seems like such a waste of time to remove and put back depending on where they’re sailing to and from. 

25 minutes ago, Shawn5 said:

If my companion and I have two devices total (an iPad each) can we buy the less expensive “two devices for one person” internet package or do we have to purchase the more expensive “one device for each person”?

 

This is for an upcoming cruise on the Symphony of the Seas.

Yes, this is the best way. You will share one login, but both of you can be logged in at the same time.

5 hours ago, bigeck said:

Not sure if this has been mentioned

Quantum cancelled the Vancouver to Hawaii cruise on October st '24.

Now available to book Seattle to Tokyo and Tokyo to Singapore as it's due a refit.

I was going to book the Hawaii one as a back up to Anthem Rome to Dubai. Lucky I held off

Tokyo to Singapore looks a good cruise.

 

If only the Seattle-Yokohama was leaving just a few days earlier. I’m on the Carnival Panorama Singapore-Long Beach on Oct 12 and would have definitely booked the Seattle-Yokohama and then flown to Singapore. A lot shorter flight.

1 hour ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Wonder what Rover thinks of all this, must be an overwhelming day for him

He is a she.

That’s right, a female golden retriever named Rover is now living on board Icon of the Seas.

In a short video posted on Royal Caribbean’s social media channels, the line introduced Rover as “everyone’s favorite new crew member” and “family dog” of Icon of the Seas. 

I’m a solo traveler and never eat in the MDR. When I eat, I like to be left alone and control my portions. I always find something I like in the Jammer, and if I want to try something new, I can just take a little bit and not waste a lot. I can eat quickly and be off to do other things. I have noticed it’s starting to get more crowded, and sometimes it can be a game of dodging other humans while getting food, but I usually go when it first opens for dinner, so it’s not to bad.

19 minutes ago, Cruiser _M said:

Call RCL directly you can book this cruise right now directly with RCL!

If you go to the website, the cruise does not come up. If you are talking about Quantum, the cruise is cancelled for everyone. Even if the reps try to book it, it will not go through. 

13 minutes ago, elkie20000 said:

We got the cancellation email also, but just saw this for Quantum leaving 3 days later w/o San Francisco.

I think that sail date is same as Ovation….weird. I see nothing coming up for Quantum on Royal website for Oct/2024.

22 minutes ago, Randy_b said:

Royal Caribbean has just announced itinerary change to the October 2024 Hawaii. The two days in Lahaina Maui will be skipped and they replace that with 1 day in Vancouver before departing, then head to Honolulu before going to Napali, then back to Honolulu for disembarkment. Don’t know what’s the point of spending the day in Vancouver and the ship will sails at 1pm. Very disappointed with this new itinerary. We’ll probably cancel to get a refund for this trip.

Quantum or Ovation? 

13 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

So the Vancouver to Hawaii was canceled, but the cruise out of Singapore on Nov 19 is still there. Maybe non-revving from Vancouver to Singapore for drydock, then continuing down to Oz?

Unless that gets cancelled too…

I have used this technology back in 2021 on Carnival Panorama, but you had to hit the deck number for each person in your party. It’s just me, so it was simple. I never had any issue with anybody messing around with it. Of course, I saw plenty of confused people, so I would always stop to help. I thought it worked very well. 

28 minutes ago, bonsai3s said:

 

@crzndebthank you.

 

What's your best guess as to where it may go?

 

* Hoping it stays in the westcoast...sorry to all my lovely Aussie friends. 

21 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

Quantum doing a west coast run? Or going to China?

There have been so many rumors about a Quantum class ship going to Los Angeles, so anybody’s guess is as good as mine. I’ve given up guessing what Royal will do with their ships 😉

1 minute ago, Mum2Mercury said:

What can't you learn from You Tube!

I'll check it out.  

Here’s a short

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/kul1I2m5ehQ