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curious if there is somewhere close to the pier or by blue horizon hotel on Robson street were I can purchase my two bottles of wine.[/quote

 

We stayed at the Blue Horizon Hotel and the BC Liquor store on Bute Street is walking distance from hotel. We enjoyed our stay at the Blue Horizon and the restaurants and stores in the neighborhood.

It appears that night #2 is the "formal" night. Is that correct and what constitutes "formal" on this cruise?

 

Is coat/tie OK for men or do most wear dark suits?

Night 2 was the formal night on our cruise in February. My husband has always worn a suit and tie for 7 day cruises. For this 4 night cruise, we decided to pack light and he wore dress pants, dress shirt and tie, and left the suit jacket at home. He was dressed appropriately and we saw a variety of attire on formal night, ranging from suits, sports jackets, dress pants and shirts,to casual pants and polo shirts. Enjoy your cruise. We enjoyed Enchantment of the Seas.

Seasonal Caribbean / Bermuda/ Canada New England 2018/19 Deployment

Open for Sale forCrown & Anchor: March 29, 2017

Open for Sale for General Public: March 30, 2017

 

AdventureCaribbean

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056039_AD_Caribbean_Flyer_final.pdf

 

Brilliance Caribbean

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056048_BR_Caribbean_Flyer_final.pdf

 

Independence Caribbean

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056050_ID_Caribbean_Flyer_final%20.pdf

 

Jewel Caribbean

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056058_JW_Caribbean_Flyer_final.pdf

 

Navigator Caribbean

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056061_NV_Caribbean_Flyer_Final.pdf

 

Rhapsody Caribbean

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056062_RH_Caribbean_Flyer_final.pdf

 

Serenade Caribbean

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056069_SR_Caribbean_Flyer_final.pdf

 

Vision Caribbean

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056071_VI_Caribbean_Flyer_final.pdf

 

Adventure Canada / New England

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056036_AD_NE_Flyer_final.pdf

 

Anthem Canada / New England

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056042_AN_NE_final.pdf

 

Grandeur Canada / New England

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056046_GR_NE_final.pdf

 

Serenade Canada / New England

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056070_SR_NE_Flyer_final.pdf

 

Anthem Bermuda

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056043_AN_Bermuda_Flyer_final.pdf

 

Grandeur Bermuda

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056047_GR_Bermuda_Flyer_final.pdf

 

Serenade Bermuda

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Deployment/2018_2019/17056068_SR_Bermuda_Flyer_final

Thanks for this information. I just checked out RCCL's website for Caribbean cruises in April, 2019 and was able to see itineraries and prices for Brilliance, Adventure, Independence, Navigator, etc. I did not try to do a mock booking because I don't like their website and prefer to check cabin availability, etc. by doing mock bookings on other travel websites before calling RCCL directly and booking over the phone.

We enjoyed the Diamond Lounge on Enchantment during our recent cruise in February. The concierge and server were great and there was a nice selection of appetizers. We also enjoyed meeting and chatting with other cruisers in the lounge.

We use Travelguard trip insurance for our cruises. I believe that you can purchase a policy up to 24 hours before trip departure date, unless you need a policy with a waiver for pre-existing medical conditions.

We always carry on two bottles of wine and a 12 pack of water without any problem. On our recent cruise there was no corkage fee when we brought bottles of wine to the MDR.

On some ships the status/perks for D are nearly the same as D+ Example... the D and D+ use the same Diamond Lounge. You will both be invited to the upper tier event on any ship. You will both have the 3 evening cocktail vouchers. Your D+ companion will have a free wash and fold laundry bag so perhaps you can put some of your items in that bag. When boarding, the D category is called just a minute or two after the D+. As mentioned you will likely be able to board together. Of course, if you arrive at the port after the initial boarding rush, it won't matter as you can both just walk on. Upper level D+ do get a few extra perks ( extra amenities, tours, meal with officer etc.) and as the companion, you will no be included in these events.

 

Is there a specific perk you were wondering about?

 

Enjoy

M

The OP is 1 point away from being Diamond, so she will not get any Diamond perks (3 evening cocktails, etc.).

To counter, my experience on Enchantment at the beginning of February was excellent. WJ was the best I've experienced recently, and the MDR was very good to excellent.

Our experience with food and service on Enchantment of the Seas during the Feb 20-24 sailing was also very good to excellent in the Windjammer and the Main Dining Room.

Newbie here. :) We are going on a 7-night cruise on Oasis in April and I have some questions on disembarkation in general.

 

I read that disembarkation can take hours. It sounds painful and chaotic. We have a toddler and would like to avoid having to endure hours staying in lines if at all possible. I am curious - how are the 'priorities' for disembarkation determined? Are they by cabin classes, decks, family with young kids, disabilities, or else? What are our options if we want to get off early?

 

Question #2:

Can someone explain how self disembarkation works? Is this a better option if we want to be off the ship as early as possible? Also in general, how long does self disembarkation take?

 

Thanks!

What airline are you flying and what time is your flight home? I'd suggest that you check with Royal Caribbean to see if "luggage valet" service is available for your cruise. In April, 2016 we cruised out of Port Canaveral and had an early afternoon flight home on Jet Blue and were able to use luggage valet service. For a reasonable fee, they printed our boarding passes and luggage tags, and handled our luggage from the ship to the airport and we didn't have to touch our luggage until we picked it up at baggage claim when we arrived at our home airport. We were able to disembark the ship early, and going through customs and getting out of the terminal was much quicker, since we didn't have to look for our luggage in the cruise terminal. It was well worth the cost and we will always use luggage valet service when available on any future cruises.

We will fly in to FLL on a Friday' date=' mid-day. I can find hotels in the FLL area we like, with free airport-to-hotel shuttle. But then what are my best options to get to Port Miami Saturday morning? We are a party of 8 - 2 adults and 6 kids.

 

Alternatively, what about getting from FLL to a Miami area hotel for the night? Would that be more/less economical?[/quote']

Our party of 8 ( 4 adults and 4 children ) just returned from a cruise on Enchantment of the Seas. We stayed at the Best Western Airport/ Cruise Port hotel in Fort Lauderdale and hired a private van through QLS to take us to Port of Miami on the morning of the cruise and also to transport us from the ship to Fort Lauderdale airport after the cruise. The cost was $145.00 plus gratuity each way. The cost of their shared shuttle on Saturday is $12.00 per person each way, but we felt that it was well worth it to pay extra for private service. We were happy with QLS. The drivers were on time in picking us up and drove safely. The company provided excellent communication from the time of reservation through service delivery.

I start periodically checking my cruise planner around 149 days before my cruise because I have had several cruises when I was able to make dining reservations that early.

Antigua Conclusion (Day 4)

 

I really enjoyed this excursion and antigua! To me, it's the perfect way to see the island without doing one of those boring city tours. The highspeed boat will keep you awake, get your adrenaline going! The stops are well planned and I think the price per person is very fair, considering this is an ALL day tour with lunch and the sting rays! The staff were wonderful and did a fantastic job, would HIGHLY recommend this company! And if high speed isn't your thing, do the Eco Tour!

We did Eli's Eco Tour and I can also highly recommend this company.

On Royal Caribbean, lunch is served in the main dining room on sea days only. Breakfast and dinner are served in the dining room daily. We cruise both RCCL and Celebrity. We thoroughly enjoyed our Pacific Coastal cruise on RCCL in September, 2015. Enjoy!

On our last 4 cruises we have found the waiter staff in My Time Dining to be a better experience then MDR. We changed from MDR to My Time on our cruise on Legend, because most of the waiters were new to the ship.

I think RCI is trying to make this an extra, to make more money on. If you request MTD when you book, automatic gratuities will be add automatically. If you cancel the auto gratuity you go back to MDR timing

 

 

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Pre-paying gratuities in advance is no longer required for My Time Dining.

Hi everyone. Just found a great deal on a flight into FLL but it arrives at 110PM and the ship departs at 4pm. We are sailing the Harmony of the Seas end of April. Would love your feedback.

 

Thank you!

There is no way that I would book that flight. There is no wiggle room at all for anything to go wrong, such as flight delays, longer than expected time to retrieve luggage at baggage claim, traffic, and time to check in at the cruise terminal. It wouldn't be a great deal for the flight if you miss the ship. It's much better to fly in a day early, or if that's not possible book a flight that arrives in the morning.

I called the Avis number and was connected to the MCO counter. Spoke with 2 different reps who told me i would be charged an additional $35 drop fee. Fr those who have not been charged a drop fee which rental companies did you use/ Did you book directly? So far the best one way prices have been on priceline.

We booked one way with Budget on their website and had no drop off fees. Sometimes I can find car rental discount codes on http://www.mousesavers.com

I don't think that you can book any family cabin on Royal Caribbean's website or any travel website. Instead you need to call Royal Caribbean directly to inquire about availability.

We're cruising in February. My daughter originally booked two inside cabins for her family of 5. When I told her about family cabins, she called Royal and switched her reservation to the only outside family cabin available for our sailing on Enchantment of the Seas. The cabin includes a separate sleeping area with two twin size beds and two upper berths, and two bathrooms.

In April, 2016 we had a rental car and spent $2.00 in tolls one way from MCO to Cape Canaveral. We made sure that we had $1.00 bills and change. It's a good idea to check the toll road website to make sure that tolls haven't increased since then.

While they are big windows, you still don't have a "panoramic" view....the windows are for letting in light..not so much for seeing OUT of...

If you do a google search for "Brilliance of the Seas deck 3 outside cabin photos" it will bring up many photos where you can see the difference between the large round windows on Deck 3 and the small portholes on Deck 2. They are big enough for letting in light and for looking outside.

Here is a link to some reviews on Tripadvisor of different transportation options to get from Fort Lauderdale to the Port of Miami:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34227-Activities-c59-Fort_Lauderdale_Broward_County_Florida.html

Shared shuttle service companies often mentioned on Cruise Critic include: QLS, SAS, and Jiffy Jeff, to name a few. For our upcoming cruise in February, we chose QLS. You might want to check out their website. They will pick-up at a number of Fort Lauderdale hotels, which are listed on their website. They also offer shared shuttles from the Port of Miami to Fort Lauderdale airport after the cruise.

Today Southwest extended their schedule through June 2,2017.

What????

 

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My thoughts, exactly.

OP- It would be helpful if you could reword your post so that readers could understand what you are asking.

Yes Junkanoo was fine. We've been there many times and its a quick easy walk. No need for a taxi unless you have mobility issues. Its no more than a 15 minute walk from the ship. We used to go to Cabbage Beach but like you we figure the taxi fare isn't worth it.

Thanks for your feedback about Junkanoo. Your photo review of your cruise is awesome.

Did you enjoy your time at Junkanoo Beach? I'm also wondering if the walk seemed safe and if there were taxis available at Junkanoo.

We are cruising on Enchantment in February with 4 adults, 3 teens, and a 10 year old and are thinking of going to Junkanoo Beach for an inexpensive beach day. Some of us have been to Cabbage Beach before and it doesn't seem worth spending the money for Atlantis since the ship is only in port until 3:30.

Thanks,

Mary

Thanks Marys350 for the info on a shared shuttle. Are they pretty prompt? How early did you make your reservation for a shuttle? I was concerned about the cab/shuttle fare from FLL so I went with MIA because I am traveling solo. I'm new at traveling solo so I felt more comfortable going to the nearest airport.

I don't know how prompt the shared shuttles are. We have a party of 8 for our cruise in Feb., 2017, so I booked a private van through QLS instead of using the shared shuttle. I called them on the phone before making my reservation and they were great about answering my questions. I made my reservation at the beginning of November.

Here is a link to some reviews on Tripadvisor of different transportation companies in Fort Lauderdale (QLS, SAS, Jiffy Jeff, etc.) that you might find helpful in making your decision whether you want to fly to FLL and use a shared shuttle service:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g34227-Activities-c59-Fort_Lauderdale_Broward_County_Florida.html