Royal Caribbean Cruisers -- How Are Things Where You Are? (was "Routine" ​ 😁 ​day in lockdown... how was yours?)

[Luckynana]

@helen haywood  Thanks for the info on Jimmy Buffett, Marian!

[George C]

44 minutes ago, maggieq said:

@George C.   How’s the entertainment?  Do you need to book shows pre cruise?  Any comedy shows/areas?

We was surprised on how good it was , in the yacht club there is live music from 5 to 11 , either a solo or duet , on piano or guitar players , they play for a hour or so then gets replaced with another performer . There are reserved seats in main theater and butler will escort you , went to a couple shows that were really good , they also had a opera one night . There was a small jazz group that we listened to several nights across from there sports bar . I don’t recall any comedy, I think that there are lots of Europeans that might not be fluent in English. We rarely used butler on celebrity but they are handy , they will escort and make reservations for you if you want a specialty restaurant. I know they sail from Brooklyn also. 

[Ozark_Kid]

12 hours ago, dani negreanu said:

John @Ozark_Kid 

 

How r u feeling? Noticed that you're posting less, missing your grandkids pics

 

6 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

+ 2  @DaniDanielle, @h20skibum 

 

I was also wondering about @Ozark_Kid.  I did a search for your most recent post.  cc brought up the great review you did on the Allure with @brillohead.
So at midnight (I had just come home from dinner with girlfriends) I started reading your combined review from last year.  Miss your gorgeous grandkids & dad jokes but maybe you are just spending more time with your beautiful family and making precious memories ❤️

 

I haven't felt that good lately.  Life is more challenging after losing more mobility and energy.  But God's love being shown to us through so many has kept my spirit good!  

Thanks for asking. 

[firefly333]

George I saw nov 2025 msc will be in Galveston. 

 

I saw a eye surgeon yesterday. I have had a long time problem with a discharge from my eyes and nose and have told my gp but this time said it's worse something has to be done. Seeing commercials for all these eye diseases scared me thinking I could have something I will go blind from. Like I'm having sneezing fits where I cant stop and then I breath in and .... cant breath for about 5 seconds, cant get oxygen. My eyes are glued together in the morning etc. My eyes itch so bad I want to scratch out my eyeballs.

 

Well I have globbed up oil ducts in my eyes. The oil is rock hard. And he wants to do cataract surgery. But we cant until we get my eyes so I quit rubbing and scratching and ready to tear them out. He prescribed drops 3 times a day and I put a heating pad on my eyes about 5 minutes to melt the hardened oil and then wash out my eyes with hot water and baby "no more tears" shampoo. In 2 weeks I go back to see if I've gotten back to normal and he can do surgery. I'm still set to move by may 20, and have a cruise may 6, 7 days on mariner. Each eye surgery is separate. Going to be tight schedule. At least it's not a disease, just oil clogged up in my eye ducts. That's a relief.

Edited February 24 by firefly333

[firefly333]

Posted duplicate. 

Edited February 24 by firefly333

[Ozark_Kid]

So here are some pics.

Kenzie asked mom to send me this pic today.

 

Last week she wanted to sit with Gpa.

 

And they enjoyed the Icon puzzle. 

 

Finnley was with us at the eye doctor today. 

 

Then she went home. 

 

where Millie was waiting 

 

And some more of her pets.

 

Their cool cousin Lottie coming home from school. 

 

Then napping

 

And her brother 

[Ozark_Kid]

7 hours ago, aussielozzie18 said:

Miss your gorgeous grandkids & dad jokes

If you are looking for advice on where to make great investments it might work to asking people from Ireland.  Think about it,  their capital is Dublin. 

 

[MJSailors]

@Ozark_Kid John-Thank you for posting photos of such sweetness!

Your grandchildren must lift your spirits and brighten your days.

Wishing you comfort and peace.

MJ🙋🏻‍♀️

[ReneeFLL]

 

On 2/22/2024 at 9:51 PM, Sea Dog said:

Yes I want to try Celebrity. It is more expensive than Royal but depends on the ship. I mocked booked the Ascent and it was 7k for a sunset veranda.

 

Yikes, 7k? Prices are insane. Was that coming up soon? We booked a SV on the Ascent for Nov 2025 for about 3200.00. It includes Wi-Fi and drinks, but this is an interline rate and refundable.

 

Just looked at our date of Nov 13, 2025 and for the SV balcony with drinks and Wi-Fi included it’s about 4000.00. That’s on the Celebrity website. 

 

Edited February 24 by ReneeFLL

[ReneeFLL]

18 hours ago, George C said:

Only recent cruise was on seaside , it’s fairly new , MSc has built many ships in last few years . They have a very nice Caribbean island which had a private area for yacht club, private island had waiter service for their lunch . You would love their private lounge huge bar with a piano and live music from 5 to 11. Yacht club is similar to celebrity suites on Edge class . If you want to see a show in main theater butler will escort you to the theater . Outdoor area has a pool and hot tubs bar and you can have lunch and breakfast there loads of very comfortable lounges never an issue on finding seats . Currently wife has a very good job but when she retires in a year or two we will need to budget , but I rather do less trips and do suites and fly first . If you are diamond on rccl , MSc will give you matching status which gives you a 5 percent discount, I get a ten percent discount because I am a veteran. MSc is also moving to Galveston at end of next year.

Will they let you stack discounts? The veteran discount and the status match discount?

[ReneeFLL]

4 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

 

I haven't felt that good lately.  Life is more challenging after losing more mobility and energy.  But God's love being shown to us through so many has kept my spirit good!  

Thanks for asking. 

Many hugs to you.

[ReneeFLL]

Has anyone seen Bethany from Dallas post lately? Maybe I’m just not seeing her posts since I don’t always look to see who posts what. Can’t remember her exact name. Traveling dallas girl? Dallas traveling girl? I searched and can’t come up with it.

 

Edited February 24 by ReneeFLL

[dani negreanu]

31 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

Has anyone seen Bethany from Dallas post lately?

 

@TravelGirlinDallas  She's more active on Bella's Faces of Books 😎

[dani negreanu]

55 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

Many hugs to you.

 

@Ozark_Kid John + 1, and I was really hoping that it will be a very very slow progress, or at least, a complete "standstill" with the new medication 😢

Edited February 24 by dani negreanu

[Arzeena]

13 hours ago, Sea Dog said:

Sunset Verandas are always more expensive since they are on the aft and really only a true balcony as all the others are infinite verandas that are basically a window. 

  @Sea Dog

Greg, we have a port hole verandah on the Beyond in April (kind of like a hull verandah as Carnival and NCL term that) which is like the first couple of balconies with round openings in the front on the Anthem if any one knows about those (quantum class) and it is a real balcony, no window like infinite v. The first few front and back on the E class. Way cheaper than sunset afts. These are not big or luxurious like the sunsets, and therefore much cheaper. Also get sold out fast. No lounge chairs, only a table and two chairs like the infinite v, but are an "actual" balcony. Our cabin is way aft and lots and lots of walking. These are on deck 6, 7, 8 and 9 very forward and aft.

I will post pictures when I go, if anyone is interested.

[Ocean Boy]

7 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

 

I haven't felt that good lately.  Life is more challenging after losing more mobility and energy.  But God's love being shown to us through so many has kept my spirit good!  

Thanks for asking. 

I'm really sorry to read this. I know you have a medical team and family behind you for support but if there is anything I can do to help....

 

OB

 

 

[Arzeena]

6 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

If you are looking for advice on where to make great investments it might work to asking people from Ireland.  Think about it,  their capital is Dublin. 

 

Hugs to you. Keep them Dad jokes coming!

[Ocean Boy]

7 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

So here are some pics.

Kenzie asked mom to send me this pic today.

 

Last week she wanted to sit with Gpa.

 

And they enjoyed the Icon puzzle. 

 

Finnley was with us at the eye doctor today. 

 

Then she went home. 

 

where Millie was waiting 

 

And some more of her pets.

 

Their cool cousin Lottie coming home from school. 

 

Then napping

 

And her brother 

Beautiful pictures.

[Arzeena]

7 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

 

I haven't felt that good lately.  Life is more challenging after losing more mobility and energy.  But God's love being shown to us through so many has kept my spirit good!  

Thanks for asking. 

You are always in my thoughts.

Like for Marietta, I remember you in my prayers.

Keep your spirits up, be positive.

[Momof3gurlz]

12 hours ago, bobmacliberty said:

 

Sorry about the less than ideal temps at Jax Beach. That’s why we went to Punta Cana. 😁 Glad you enjoyed TacoLu. You’ve got my email so feel free to share it with your daughter if she has any Amelia Island area questions. 

Thanks Bob. They’re staying with her in-laws who live in your neighborhood so they should be all set, but I appreciate the offer. 

[Momof3gurlz]

1 hour ago, Arzeena said:

Hugs to you. Keep them Dad jokes coming!

@Ozark_Kid and keep those pictures of your beautiful grandkids coming also, we love seeing them.  

[Sunshine3601]

3 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Has anyone seen Bethany from Dallas post lately? Maybe I’m just not seeing her posts since I don’t always look to see who posts what. Can’t remember her exact name. Traveling dallas girl? Dallas traveling girl? I searched and can’t come up with it.

 

I, too, have been thinking of her and couldn't remember her CC name either.  

[Vibe]

8 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

 

I haven't felt that good lately.  Life is more challenging after losing more mobility and energy.  But God's love being shown to us through so many has kept my spirit good!  

Thanks for asking. 

Sending hugs and prayers 🤗🙏

[bobmacliberty]

29 minutes ago, Momof3gurlz said:

Thanks Bob. They’re staying with her in-laws who live in your neighborhood so they should be all set, but I appreciate the offer. 

 

Small world.

[Sea Dog]

8 hours ago, Ozark_Kid said:

 

 

I haven't felt that good lately.  Life is more challenging after losing more mobility and energy.  But God's love being shown to us through so many has kept my spirit good!  

Thanks for asking. 

Thanks for posting the beautiful pictures of the grandkids. You have a strong and beautiful spirit that will remain strong even if your body doesn’t feel that way. I am with you in mind and spirit for continuing strength! 
 

 

8 hours ago, firefly333 said:

George I saw nov 2025 msc will be in Galveston. 

 

I saw a eye surgeon yesterday. I have had a long time problem with a discharge from my eyes and nose and have told my gp but this time said it's worse something has to be done. Seeing commercials for all these eye diseases scared me thinking I could have something I will go blind from. Like I'm having sneezing fits where I cant stop and then I breath in and .... cant breath for about 5 seconds, cant get oxygen. My eyes are glued together in the morning etc. My eyes itch so bad I want to scratch out my eyeballs.

 

Well I have globbed up oil ducts in my eyes. The oil is rock hard. And he wants to do cataract surgery. But we cant until we get my eyes so I quit rubbing and scratching and ready to tear them out. He prescribed drops 3 times a day and I put a heating pad on my eyes about 5 minutes to melt the hardened oil and then wash out my eyes with hot water and baby "no more tears" shampoo. In 2 weeks I go back to see if I've gotten back to normal and he can do surgery. I'm still set to move by may 20, and have a cruise may 6, 7 days on mariner. Each eye surgery is separate. Going to be tight schedule. At least it's not a disease, just oil clogged up in my eye ducts. That's a relief.

 

Sorry to hear this Jane. I hope it gets better for you. My optometrist recommended this which I got. It’s an eye mask that you heat up in the microwave and the heat loosens up your tear ducts. It’s very comfortable and feels very soothing.

https://a.co/d/2QLcINZ
 

 

 

5 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

 

Yikes, 7k? Prices are insane. Was that coming up soon? We booked a SV on the Ascent for Nov 2025 for about 3200.00. It includes Wi-Fi and drinks, but this is an interline rate and refundable.

 

Just looked at our date of Nov 13, 2025 and for the SV balcony with drinks and Wi-Fi included it’s about 4000.00. That’s on the Celebrity website. 

 

The mock booking I did was for April of this year so being close might account for the high price. 4K would be more in line to expect.

 

 

1 hour ago, Arzeena said:

  @Sea Dog

Greg, we have a port hole verandah on the Beyond in April (kind of like a hull verandah as Carnival and NCL term that) which is like the first couple of balconies with round openings in the front on the Anthem if any one knows about those (quantum class) and it is a real balcony, no window like infinite v. The first few front and back on the E class. Way cheaper than sunset afts. These are not big or luxurious like the sunsets, and therefore much cheaper. Also get sold out fast. No lounge chairs, only a table and two chairs like the infinite v, but are an "actual" balcony. Our cabin is way aft and lots and lots of walking. These are on deck 6, 7, 8 and 9 very forward and aft.

I will post pictures when I go, if anyone is interested.

 

Yes I would be extremely interested in this. I would like to know what cabin code this is to look up.