New to RC. What do I need to know?

[terri1020]

I've been on many cruises with NCL, Carnival and Princess. October I will be on my first RC (Liberty) cruise. Is there anything I need to know with RC that might be different than the cruise lines mentioned above?

 

Thanks in advance for your answers!

[dpostman]

If you like to have a few or more drinks when you cruise, You might need to budget for it :D

 

dp

[Clarea]

I've been on many cruises with NCL, Carnival and Princess. October I will be on my first RC (Liberty) cruise. Is there anything I need to know with RC that might be different than the cruise lines mentioned above?

 

Thanks in advance for your answers!

Royal does not allow you to purchase bottles of hard liquor for onboard consumption.

Edited April 29, 2015 by clarea

[dpostman]

Royal does not allow you to purchase bottles hard liquor for onboard consumption.

 

Sure they do! But only 1½ Oz at a time :p

[dpostman]

You are allowed to bring 2 bottles of WINE on board per stateroom that has at least one guest that is at least 21 years old. You may bring this wine with you to restaurants/MDR and there is NO corkage fee.

 

This wine should be brought on board in your carry-on, not your checked luggage

dp

Edited April 29, 2015 by dpostman

[dpostman]

If you choose to purchase a Beverage package for yourself, you ARE NOT required to purchase one for every occupant of your stateroom. You may choose to purchase a different package. Ex: You could get an Ultimate package for yourself and a Wine only package for your wife/partner or the other way around.

 

dp

[cb at sea]

If you have successfully sailed all those other lines, you will not find any "surprises" on RCI!!

[The Sunset Glow]

There are no self-serve laundry or ironing facilities on any RCI ships.

 

The only toiletries provided are a small bar soap at the sink and some mystery soap in a shower dispenser unless you're in a suite. No bathrobes either but you can ask - sometimes they have extras.

[dpostman]

There are no self-serve laundry or ironing facilities on any RCI ships.

The only toiletries provided are a small bar soap at the sink and some mystery soap in a shower dispenser unless you're in a suite. No bathrobes either but you can ask - sometimes they have extras.

 

Yes. that is very true. Also, Like other cruise lines, you cannot bring an iron onboard, but now, you are also not supposed to bring a small travel hand held steamer. But some have reported not having any problems if they did but I won't say who

 

dp

[blueteam]

The ships are AMAZING! Try an Oasis or Freedom Class... :)

[bluegirlum]

Your roomkey/charge card is called your "Seapass" and the daily planner is called the "Compass." I know each line has a different name for each.

[Karma5]

I've been on many cruises with NCL, Carnival and Princess. October I will be on my first RC (Liberty) cruise. Is there anything I need to know with RC that might be different than the cruise lines mentioned above?

 

Thanks in advance for your answers!

 

Nothing ……just enjoy yourself…………..