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I went back and forth about aurea or fantastica and decided against it. Don't care about anytime dining as we want to eat early, do not really like the cabin locations as we prefer midship, might use the thermal spa 2-3 times but I know we will miss the top deck area. Glad to see we might be able to buy access.

Ask nicely with a tip in hand and I'm pretty sure she will have no problem.

How rough was your embarkation yesterday? I work on CCSFS about a mile from the port and we were in a tornado warning. Crazy wind, rain, thunder lightning, hail, and tornadoes! 

Unless it has changed if you have a wifi package the first device you connect is the only device you can use. You cannot log off with your current device and then log in with a different device. Found this out the hard way.

I'm on Seaside in June. We have drinks and wi-fi but I checked and if I wanted to add it as an extra it is $427 for easy plus drinks and $72 for one device wi-fi. not sure about any surcharges if you add the drinks package after booking.

I'll be in black linen pants or shorts and a tommy bahama shirt at night. Never had a problem on many cruises 

6 hours ago, steveru621 said:

You need to cruise more.

 

The fact is it's costly to desalinate ocean water.  That's why it's rarely done in the USA.  If it were cheap, California wouldn't have a water shortage.

 

Next time you are on a cruise ask the environmental officer.  RCI does absolutely buy municipal water.  Plus water on the ship is chlorinated, you are just nose blind to the smell.  I spent 40 years with a well, with no chlorine.  I can smell it instantly.

 

Sorry, you don't agree, but what I posted is 100% true.

 

"seawater
Yes. All drinking water is either distilled from seawater or loaded onboard while the ship is in port. Royal Caribbean adheres to Vessel Sanitation Program standards published by the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS)."

I don't disagree. I definitely need to cruise more. 🙂

I did not know they bought water so I was incorrect. I thought I remembered seeing a show that explored all the parts of the ship we don't see as cruisers and them saying they had to desalinate all their water.

4 hours ago, steveru621 said:

It depends on the ship and location.  Frequently RCI purchases municipal water in ports.

 

I've noticed a strong chlorine smell on some ships.  That's why I prefer bottled water.

Why would RCL BUY water from a municiplaity when it has UNLIMITED amounts of water it can desalinize and purify for consumption? I have NEVER tasted water on a ship of any cruise line that had a chemical taste or even a smell. Just keeping buying and they will keep selling. I grew up drinking water out of a garden hose, Maybe that's my problem.

14 hours ago, Cruise a holic said:

I would purchase the non-alcoholic package.  Why drag water?  This is your vacation.  Enjoy.

Why buy water when it is free and available all over the ship?

3 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

If a smoker is in the non-smoking section I call one of the staff members over and they have to do something.

Do Something? Like what? 

Pathetically splitting a casino to smoking/non-smoking without physical barriers is like having a peeing/non-peeing divided pool.

8 hours ago, orville99 said:

Have seen several people using these on Coco Cay.

Were they rentals or brought on the cruise? My complete iSUP fits inside a large backpack and as the cruise lines keep raising prices to ridiculous rates, $35 an hour, I can take mine and save enough to almost pay for my iSUP. crazy!

8 hours ago, reallyitsmema said:

 

Prohibited list says no sports gear which is a very broad statement that they might say covers paddle boards.

 

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/prohibited-items-onboard-policy

Thanks. This is the info I need. Everything fits in a large backpack, surprisngly. Living near Port Canaveral we never have to worry about travel to Florida ports. I have considered stuffing it into a large duffel bag but I have concerns about damage.

10 hours ago, not-enough-cruising said:

Never have, and seems a hassle. I don’t know what time limit you are referring to, the ship’s departing time kinda controls all of that. 

I'm referring to the $XXX per hour they charge. You seem like one of those people that answer a specific question by saying I have no ZERO experience or knowledge of what you ask but feel compelled to give a completely ignorant answer.

I really intended to get off the ship in the Bahamas and paddle board back to Florida so thank you for telling me how the ship's departure time my affect my plans.

Anyone take their own? Everything fits inside a large backpack. Would love to take mine this summer to paddle around and not worry about getting back inside a time limit. Great way to get on the water.

Our experience is also it is the same device only during the cruise. No switching from original device to another. 

WOW!!! Been twice for around $60-70 pp and even at that price was not convinced it was worth the money. There is absolutely no way I would pay $232. Plenty of nice free areas. 

Sorry for the bad news but the Starlink 6-1 launch moved to Monday. I am a range scheduler and I knew yesterday when I posted the launch was not happening but could not release the information until we released the information to outside agencies. Anyone cruising Monday should get to see it though.

17 hours ago, Arya23 said:

There’s apparently a launch on Feb 26th between 1 pm and 6 pm at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Does this affect the cruises that are departing from PC that day? We’ll be on WOS which is supposed to depart at 4:30 pm. Will we be able to see the launch from the ship? This is our first time cruising from PC so we’re excited to go on this new adventure. 😊

If the rocket launches the weather should be nice and you will definitely be able to see and hear the launch. The trajectory of the rocket should not cause any delays. 

2 hours ago, Merion_Mom said:

The scheduled liftoff time is actually 1:45 A.M. Feb 27

I'm sorry but you are talking about a different launch, Crew-6. Starlink 6-1 is currently scheduled at 1:12 PM on the 26th.

9 hours ago, Bluemymind said:

You might want to search on "why not to ever use a debit card" for anything ever, never ever. Your money is not protected by using debit cards where as your credit card will protect you from yourself and others. 

I think ATMs are safe for debit cards and that is the only place I use mine. AS you pointed out credit cards have much more protection.

13 hours ago, HappyTexan44 said:

To be fair to the OP, they did just reach for the wrong card, and realized their mistake right away.  

 

That is clearly NOT what they said.

4 hours ago, taglovestocruise said:

Cruise lines need to get together and make the Grats part of the fare. 

And then service goes in the toilet.

7 hours ago, J0Y0US said:

 

Yes

 

Just like I will pay more at a restaurant if tips were not expected either.

 

Paid a ton of money at Sandals with the benefit of zero tipping outside of our butler. Others will get fired if they try to solicit tips. Pay a good wage, make the employees happy, and make it so that if someone doesn't perform you have others lined up for paying so well.

Why did you tip your butler if they were properly compensated like other employees?

3 hours ago, MoCruiseFan said:

 

The 499.00 is the average per person double occupancy cruise fare only.  You still have port fees and taxes, and as you say you took the FAS offers which means you pay the gratuities on the drink and dining packages.  No bait and switch, you just failed to read the terms and conditions of the offer before jumping in.  Still 2104.00 for two people to sail a9-day cruise with open bar and specialty dining for however many days is not a bad deal.

So when I looked at Escape before the "SCAM/sale" it was arounf $3400 for 2 people during spring break. During the sale when it was 2nd guest sails free $3500. Stright BS marketing but I guess some people do not know or are ignorant about how "SCAM/sales" work.

On 10/14/2022 at 2:39 PM, MotownVoice said:

Maybe we should leave the second opinion diagnoses to their family doctor.

 

I think all medical advice obtained viamessage boards is perfectly legit. 🙂