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Bathing suit, extra outfit, meds, travel docs, jewelry (even though not that expensive) and chargers.  Size differs depending on if it’s overseas or Rt from a drivable port.

I just went on the app to look at what’s available to book for our b2b in Oct ‘25.  Our second cruise shows up and I’m able to look at excursions, etc, but when I click on “select a different cruise” the first one just shows the res# and our names and when I click on it I get a message saying something like they’re working on it. (This has happened for several days now) I went on the website and it says I have one cruise coming up (the second one).  I added the first and it said it may take 15 minutes to show up.  It’s been over an hour and I’ve logged off and on the app and website several times but nothing has changed.  I called Royal and the person I spoke with assured me both cruises show up on her end.  She recommended logging out and back in, etc so I did it again but still it doesn’t show up. 🤷‍♀️

Thank you for this review!  We are thinking of a similar cruise on Odyssey next year and all your pre cruise tips and tour descriptions will come in very handy. 

I’ve noticed the bags of linens under the bed but we could always fit our two suitcases and carryons so it hasn’t been a problem.

We cruised out of Bayonne in November and it was already dark when we left.  I believe the captain said he had to get permission from the harbor master to go closer to the Statue of Liberty. It was breathtaking!

I’m very excited to follow along this cruise!  I can’t imagine going away that long but am looking forward to reading about everyone’s adventures!

We cruised as diamond for the first time last month.  9 nights.  We got 4 water bottles in the room first day (maybe quantity depends on length of cruise?) and after a few days a plate with 3 miniature cupcakes.  We’ve gotten chocolate covered strawberries and a plate of cookies on a cruise before we turned diamond (pre Covid). There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason to it.

We just got off Jewel and didn’t even meet our steward till day 3. We just weren’t around a lot so he would just clean sometime in the morning.  We are like loman in that we keep things neat and I fixed the bedding in the morning. We only asked for wine glasses which he brought.  He did leave us extra towels.  He said if everyone was like us he’d be out of a job 😂.  Everyone’s needs are different.  You need to figure out what works for you!

Yes, just off Jewel and we don’t drink a lot so got drinks for friends with our vouchers, no problem.

We are doing a repositioning cruise on Jewel which arrives in SJU November 18.  I believe she’ll be sailing out of there after that.

Hi all!  Does anyone know what this stands for? I’m pricing out a cruise and last week got a price of 2781.90.  Today I get an extra 100.00 off and it says  “Kicker NRD -100.00”.   Just wondering, thanks!

Thank you so much!  These responses are so helpful.  Yes, Jewel leaves on a Thursday.  I appreciate the local input and will now book our car.

Thank you!  

My husband and I are taking a repositioning cruise in November out of Cape Liberty.  The cruise ends in SJU and we’ll be flying back to Hartford.  We would like to rent a car to drive to NJ.  Avis has a location at 180 E 22nd St in Bayonne, not far from the port.  Has anyone dropped a car off there and how did you get to the port?  The # for the local office there is impossible to reach and corporate Avis says there is no shuttle.  Any help is much appreciated!

We will be sailing for the first time as diamonds.  Do we still get a couple of days of free wifi each?  We used to get the package because my husband needed to keep in touch with his office but he will be retired so don’t need to but would like a few days to keep in touch with kids and grandkids. Thanks!

We received our refund today in about 5 different credits.  Requested refund online March 24 for April 25 cruise.  All credits added up to correct total.  Now to work on Aer Lingus...

Just wondering, where would all the ships go if they cancel all cruises?

Do they do the navigational talks on all TA’s or is this because you had to change course?  Going on our first TA this spring and my husband would enjoy interacting with the officers.

I believe if RC cancels they refund the money.  If you cancel a FCC is issued.  Correct me if I’m wrong.

Thanks!

Thanks for all the responses!  I guess I will be prepared for anything!  Evandbob what a terrible experience!  I have read about this problem in Barcelona and we will be vigilant.  

Thanks, but I booked directly with Royal.  I found my original printout I made when I paid the deposit but it is a bit annoying to not be able to view it online.

I knew I was nearing final payment but when I went into my reservation on Royal’s site, I couldn’t find an invoice anywhere.  You used to be able to see what dining you requested, other preferences, as well as what you’d paid and when final was due.  I had to go into make a payment before I saw a date.  Is there no where in my reservation now that I can see these details?  I know I could look on the invoice emailed to me when I made the original deposit but that took some time to find.

Thanks!  I guess layers are the key!  

My husband and I are going on our first transatlantic cruise at the end of April on Vision from SJU to Barcelona.  What can we expect for weather on the crossing?  I know the first part will be warm but wondering about mid Atlantic temps.  Also know there are variables such as storms, but what have others experienced? Thanks!