livingonthebeach

Harmony of the Seas on her maiden transatlantic to the US. At that time she was the largest ship in the world. We were met by her two sister ships at time - Oasis and Allure. There was a photo op with the three lined up off the coast of Port Everglades. Was quite a show!

Yes, wine pairings are included. I don't recall an auto tip on my last two CTs.

Thanks for the links - as more and more pharmacies and urgent care centers are now charging for travel tests, this is very good info.

If the price is over a few dollars more than surf and stream then yes. If not, no.

Look in your cruise planner. Water goes on sale from time to time. It will be delivered to your cabin - much better than lugging water bottles around. I just bought 12 bottles / cans for $11.99.

I guess for your peace of mind, tests are better than no tests at all. But bear in mind that there is quite a number of fake tests and false negative test results so testing is not the magic bullet.

200% agree

Correct -- we all know that his e-mails are answered by his executive team. Exactly!

I think Left Right Center and Trash are games everyone knows and not much to carry around. Lots of fun playing these on TAs!

Step 1 Guest Info You'll need to provide your personal information such as address, Crown & Anchor membership number, passport information, emergency contact, travel details, negative Covid19 Test and CDC card. You can also get an arrival window for the cruise port. Here you can upload a security photo. This is a headshot, facing straight ahead with light, plain colored background, like a passport photo Step 2 Expense Account You'll need to set up an onboard expense account. You can allow others in different staterooms such as teenage children to be on your expense account. Step 3 Contract This explains the rights of Royal Caribbean, your rights as a passenger, what refunds you may receive based on dates, etc. RCI can change whatever they need to change including port stops, durations. Step 4 Set Sail Pass The Set Sail Pass is essentially your ticket to board the ship. This is the document can print and take with you along with your passport, negative Covid19 test and CDC card to the cruise terminal to board the ship. You can also sign waivers online - this is helpful if you have kids who want to ice skate, rock climb, bungee jump, swim with the sharks etc. Open skating times can have long lines with people who need to sign their waivers. You can also print off your luggage tags and make copies so that you have enough for each of your bags. Keep your Set Sail Pass, CDC card, Covid Test, your receipts, and the rest of your travel documents together in some sort of folder. Happy Cruising!🛳️

Oh ok - thanks for the explanation.

I've never been able to see mine on the website more than 30 days out. Is this something new?

Not to mention sticking already chewed gum on the backside of the table.....Gross

Both. Here's a link to the website: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/booked/cruise-room-upgrade Yes, 30 days before sail date is about right.

People do complain to the waiters and MDR staff - I've heard them. They typically don't say anything to anyone unless it is causing a big distraction or is clearly inappropriate. I just have a good laugh and go back to enjoying my dinner.

RARE is akin to getting one of these when you win at Trivia:

Clothing is very subjective and there are as many tastes in clothes as there are number of people. What looks fine to someone might look gaudy to someone else. As long as the parts of the body which should be covered are, you won't be turned away. It's a slippery slope when people try to get by wearing cut off t-shirts with vulgar writing, very short hot pants, thong bikinis, bathrobes and a baseball cap worn backwards to boot. Then there are those who dress formal in the most God-awful suits and dresses ever imaginable. There is something for everyone and it should be up to RCI to enforce its policies and not the passengers, IMHO. Personally, I like to people watch and have a good laugh at some of the sights but to complain? Never! It wasn't me. 😇

There is a loosely configured plot - about a cat chosen to be reborn, but few can figure it out. Lots of people hate on Andrew Lloyd Webber, but his other musicals have been much more popular and loved.

Oasis -- anytime?

Agreed

It's not about a good or bad performance of Cats on RC ships -- as far as the performance on Oasis it's pretty good. The problem is most people can't get into the story line or plot as it's loosely defined. Yes there is amazing dancing, lovely songs, silliness 99.9% of the time, and Memory is a terrific song - but that's about it. Your experience?

People either love it or hate it. There is no real story line or plot. It's supposed to be about a cat chosen to be reborn but in the end you don't really know why the cat was chosen or anything about the cat and by that time you have either fallen asleep or walked out.

Which demographic are you referring to? The dwindling smoking percentage vs the increasing non-smoking percentage? Could you elaborate?