Should I pack beach towels??

[vwalk]

I'm planning on visiting the beach on our trip to Costa Maya next week. Will RCI let us take towels from the ship or do I need to bring them from home? Of course, I would expect to leave a deposit. Thanks!

[Pumbaamd]

No deposit needed. Just take the towels that your cabin attendant leaves in your cabin. If none are left there, ask for them. Not a problem.

Rick and Deirdra

[msmayor]

I had asked the same question before our Freedom cruise in November, and was glad I resisted the urge to take my own towel.

 

The ones provided in the stateroom were fine, and it was very easy to get a fresh one either from our cabin steward (who we found quite visible during the day) or on the pool deck...we just swapped the wet one for a fresh one.

 

It would have been nearly impossible to dry out a beach towel of my own with limited hanging space within the cabin.

[want2seaitall]

No...not needed. It'll save some room in your luggage.

[ILoveScotland]

Ditto. Save your luggage space.

[vwalk]

Thanks everyone!

[lurkernomore]

unless you are trying to sneak on a beach...the family at our dinner table used RCCL towels in Aruba (I think they tried to get onto a hotel beach). and they were spotted right away because of the "signature" towel. Don't know if they were giving us the whole story or not.

I use the ship's towels...more room for clothes!

[lovinlife58]

Just back from a week on the Mariner and beach/pool towels are in your bathroom. And the beach /pool towel policy states lost towels result in a $20.00 per towel charge on your final statement. The statment is in the Cruise Compass. Have fun on your trip!!!