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What is the current COVID testing policy for RCCL as of 1/19/23?

This is a cruise out of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.

Does RCCL still require a RAT for all sailings out of USA ports?

We are Diamond Plus and finally able to cruise again!  We booked a B2B in June and was trying to plan our onboard options and noticed these DP staples aren't listed on the C&A benefit chart. Do these benefits still come with the DP status?:

1 FREE picture?

1  FREE Laundry bag?

2 Days of FREE Voom/on-line internet service?

BOGO specialty restaurant?

Thank you in advance for your insight!

On 7/9/2019 at 3:37 PM, bouhunter said:

Every San Juan hotel we've stayed at it's been a flat rate per night (percentage or $$).  Never heard of a per person resort fee there.

Maybe per room?  

I was told $50 per night pp

21 hours ago, Paulette3028 said:

Mariner does not have Broadway style productions on either of their 3/4 day sailings.  They have the Royal Caribbean Troupe doing a production show.  No matter what ship we have been on that had the Royal Caribbean Troupe Production shows we have always enjoyed them.  We sailed on Mariner in Nov 2018, so nothing would have changed on her.   On another night their usually is a comic.  We have always found the entertainment just fine, even though not the Broadway production shows of her bigger sister ships.

Thank you!!  I appreciate your insight!

We are traveling on the Mariner of the Seas on March 18th.  Does anyone know what entrainment on this 4 day cruise.  Last year we saw Grease on the Independence on anther 4 day trip.  I'm hoping another musical??     Thank you!

Thank you!  

I will look into asap! 

We are on a RCCL cruise in June and want to see if there are any private lobster tours? We booked one through RCCL but they cancelled it.  

The tour was only 2 hours and you only experienced how they catch the lobsters.  Any help with this option?

Thank you! 

Chuck

I am cruising out of Miami and looking for earliest time to fly out of Ft Lauderdale. I have a group of 27. What time would you recommend?

Thank you for your insight!

Carol!

That's perfect information! I appreciate ALL your insight! Now I can make an educated decision!

Thanks Again!

Chuck

What exact date and ship are you considering? Hitel budget? How many people? Bed size considerations? What exactly do you plan to see for your day in NYC?

 

The economics will vary depending on your dates, number of people, and whether you have a car.

We will be staying June 7th, economic budget (not a dump) , 1 room/2 people, and deciding on a car or no car.....If the price is better we will drive.... If not we can fly from Ohio, take Uber to the hotel, port and return to the airport.

I'm not sure on park n drive costs....We could add a day to have a nice NYC experience.

We stayed at the Best Western Robert Treat on Park Street.....Easy location to Penn Station and the Path.

Looking at transportation without a car from the hotel to pier the taxi wants $70 and Uber says $17..??

Lots of questions?

I hope this helps!

Thank you Carol! You are the expert on CC! :)

Chuck

I'm sure I'm missing posts but was looking for options of driving and leaving our car at the hotel for a B2B cruise in June 19. If too much of a hassle, we'll fly and stay! We would like to spend a day in NYC. We plan on taking the Path into the city. Thank you for your insight!

Chuck

Has anyone stayed at the Crowne Plaza??

GREAT IDEA!!! What was the taxi cost for the three hours??

Thank you!

Chuck

Lots of good options to consider!! Personally, we really loved Barbados with its history, character, variety, etc. As my live/blog, plus other links below detail and show, there are nice potentials to consider in the Dutch ABC's. But, it takes more sea-day/time getting over there and back. Personally, St. Maartens can be a little (or a lot) overcrowded and congested. No one cruise schedule is going to be perfect and ideal as there are such differences and variety among the many different Caribbean islands. Hopefully you can spend some added time in and around San Juan, especially its charming Old Town area.

 

Below are a few visuals and ideas related to your options in Barbados that we enjoyed so much.

 

Super loved so different many parts of the Caribbean!!! See more details and lots of great visual samples/examples at this link: "Barbados: Our Pix's, Experiences Feb./2015!":

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2262999

 

For Curacao: Pix's, Fun, Experiences Feb./2015!, see:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2263377

 

For "Aruba: Pix's, Fun, Experiences Feb./2015!", see:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2262154

 

For "Bonaire: Pix's, Fun, Experiences Feb./2015!", see:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2262075

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

From our Jan. 25-Feb. 20, 2015, Amazon River-Caribbean combo sailing over 26 days that started in Barbados, here is the link below to that live/blog. Lots of great visuals from this amazing Brazil river and these various Caribbean Islands (Dutch ABC's, St. Barts, Dominica, Grenada, etc.) that we experienced. Check it out at:

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2157696

Now at 46,571 views for these postings.

 

 

Before boarding our ship, we did a three-hour private tour with a Barbados taxi driver. He took us all over this historic and scenic island, including to the top where the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea come together. Is this a dramatic and scenic location? Does my wife’s smile say it all?:

 

 

 

Here are a few more visuals samples from our three-hour private tour around Barbados. This includes their Parliament building in main downtown, my wife loving this stop at one of their top beaches, visiting their historic St. James church and going through one of their older towns along the coast. Lots of nice homes and areas in this northern part of Barbados.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is one example for what saw when walking from the port to the main part of town in Barbados. This includes the local island fish market where this merchant showed us a look at one of his large fish.:

 

 

 

Here is sample of party boats in the main harbor serving some of the visitors from the Royal Princess and Carnival ships that were in port during this day:

 

Thank you for all your comments.....I will look at each and discuss with the group! Thanks again!

We have a party of 4 adults and are looking for a nice beach to relax and have a few drinks. I've been to Paradise Beach and wasn't overjoyed with it. What are other options besides an all inclusive? We have light drinkers. SO, maybe group rate? HELP!!

Thanks for your thoughts!

OK!!! I'm on it!

Thanks Again!

Chuck

Great!!

Where do I find the post?

Thank you!

WOW!!! GREAT job and very informative!

Where did you place the compass again? My ADD is kicking in and I have no patience to locate the post numbers! LOL!

Thanks Again!

Chuck

I'm looking for a Freedom of the Seas 6 day western compass.

Can anyone help? Thank you!

Hi, slightly-neighbor!

 

C&A is short for Crown & Anchor.

 

This is the "loyalty program" for Royal Caribbean.

 

You accumulate points, and thus status levels, by sailing, at the rate of one point per night, or two points per night if in a JS or above, or two points per night if sailing solo in a cabin intended for double occupancy, or three points per night if sailing solo in a JS or above.

 

Details of the program are here on the RC website:

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/cas/

It is a marketing and selling tool that RCCL uses to keep you coming back.....It works for us!

94 days until the Liberty

Thanks! I found it but.......How can I print it off? I've exhausted my knowledge and need additional help! Thank you!

I can't seem to locate a 5 day Independence compass.

I located a 3,4,6 and 8 day compass but not a 5 day!

Please help!!