Charles4515

In Texas both US and Texas flags are everywhere. It has to do withTexas with Texas being a republic before it was a state. My condo has both a US flag and a Texas flag on the roof. Back east in Maryland we had no flags flying on the roof. On Royal cruises out of Texas it is a good marketing move.

I figured the reduced schedule was going to lead to that. At the end of the month when the Bermudian returns to service I hope they can add back the later return run.

That is why I have been mentioning the steps in the many threads that ask about the caves. I went a second time to see Fantasy cave which had been closed the first time I went. I got to do Crystal again because people were bailing and someone who bailed gave me their ticket. Anyone who has mobility issues should not do the caves but most people can do them. It is a moderate activity, not extreme. I could still do them although I see no reason to do either again.

It is in guided groups only. Both caves are small so there is a limit to the number who can go in. It is only about 20 minutes so not excruciating. They are recommending making reservations.

I have served but not sure yet what I will do when I have the option. I don’t have the age yet to get an age exclusion. I was recently summoned, postponed the date, rescheduled, and then a day or two before got an email I would not be needed. I have been stressed every time I received a jury summons because of upcoming travel so I can see opting out permanently as reasonable since I have answered all jury summons and served on a jury.

government statement said Monday: “The Bermudian, which can carry 700 passengers, has been refitted and will return to service at the end of this month. [There will be] added weekday ferry services to St George to provide an additional 1,100 seats to Hamilton and St George compared to last year.” FYI. That is from a Gazette article today. I did not post it as a separate topic because some of it might confuse people but feel free too. 😀. https://www.royalgazette.com/local-business/business/article/20240507/tensions-over-transport-cruise-policy/

Here it is automatic if requested over 75. If you don't request it you will be in the jury pool. I believe once requested then the exclusion from the pool is permanent from then on.

Horseshoe Bay, Tobacco Bay and Clearwater have chairs and umbrella rentals. Some others sometimes in the summer June to September. If the day is windy the beaches won't rent umbrellas for safety reasons.

In post #9 OP says that it is a closed loop cruise to Bermuda. What more details would be needed. Seems pretty clear.

We do know it would have been sufficient. The cruise is a closed loop cruise to Bermuda.

They could have used their valid passport because it had not expired or a Birth Certificate but many people get panicked by the cruise lines unhelpful wording. The only problem with using a birth certificate like your family is if there is an emergency and someone in your family has to fly back. Can’t fly back with a birth certificate. If you have done 5 cruises and plan more it really is time for family to get a passport. There is a whole world of cruising beyond closed loop cruises.

I think you meant stairs. I think people will be okay with sneakers with rubber soles. Flip flops might be problematic. If anyone gets claustrophobic they might want to skip. Really though the only people I would advise to not do the caves are people with knee or hip problems.

If you have been to caves in Kentucky you might be underwhelmed. Much smaller than east coast caves. I was but Crystal Cave is small and interesting. The tour guides provide good stories. Fantasy Cave is pretty meh in my opinion. You don't have to do both.

Sneakers are fine.

TripAdvisor (sorry Cruise Critic) is wrong. Calico Jacks is open. They do close in the off season but I can tell from the port cam they are open now.