Max and Ruby

This is just a guess....Quantum class (Ovation) Izumi and Oasis class (Wonder) have slightly different menus? We ate at Izumi on Anthem and I could have sworn that the menu on Wonder had more items. I didn't eat at Izumi on Wonder this time so I might be wrong. Anyone else know for sure?

Yes. Unfortunately. Now that wasn't ALL kids and teens. My teen stayed with me and we had a lovely time. She hasn't seen the teen club for years. She and I did excursions, trivia and enjoyed our balcony. If crowds and the above type of behavior bothers you, please look to cruise at another time. If you are a teacher and have to cruise at that time, just learn what everyone else does on the cruise and you do the opposite! That does really work. 🙂

YES! This past year was my second "cruise end on Easter morning" (Anthem in 2023 and Wonder 2024)and I am rapidly looking forward to last year being my last time doing this. Daughter graduating HS in 2025 and we can be free to cruise in May when she's out of college.

I first started sailing with Carnival and I would like to go back at some point. Actually booked a Havana cabana in 2020, but of course that cruise didn't happen. What keeps me with Royal lately is the extra point for being a solo cruiser and the Cape Liberty port. I see Venezia sailing out of NYC and once I get someone on board with going on that cruise I will try it. Also want to try that Havana cabana cabin category sometime as well.

My time with the Big Box store agency was a nightmare...I'm glad it is in my rear view mirror. May I also add that for both cruises I booked I was supposed to get 5% cash card back. Well I had to chase that both times as well. My original agent was like "I just don't understand why this is happening....." in reference as to why I didn't get my card X weeks after the cruises.

Something like this happened to me when paying for my daughters' cabin. Apparently the card was declined because both girls were under 18, but their cabin was next to our cabin and our agent didn't note this on the reservation. So Royal's "system" saw it as a free standing cabin with under 21 as passengers. Thank goodness I called weeks ahead of final payment because the "pending" that you see on your credit card statement will fall off eventually. Pay again, bottom line you should not be charged double. IF you are charged double, you then just have to have agent call Royal back , explain and then get a refund issued. That is what my agent told me. All worked out fine. Although.... I had a big box store agent and had to sit on the phone every time she called Royal. That was my last time dealing with the Big Box stores. Good luck!

I saw that shower and bathroom and hope that the bathroom is the new norm for new builds!

THIS. We are planning our first trip to London this summer and I admit I am a bit paranoid. This fear has more to do with pick pockets although you can be pick pocketed anywhere. I bought a RFID blocking neck purse to wear under my clothes. I also bought something that attaches to my phone and on my wrist so I'm a bit of a challenge if you want to take my phone. I've also heard stories of people leaving their Passports in hotel safe and staff "being in on it" and stealing right out of safe or leaving hotel room doors open for a long period of time as they clean so others can come on in. And now someone in this thread said to keep Passport physically on you on plane since someone's was stolen while on the plane. I know, I know, don't leave home. So since it has been a while since I have actually gotten off the ship in Nassau I thought I'd ask for some opinions as how to handle Passports. Mine was recently renewed and was $$$$ to get it in time!

Thanks all. I know it is 50/50, but in hearing some explanations it reminds me of things or gives me ideas (like the take a photo on your phone). This is my umpteenth cruise, but my last few I have only gotten off ship for private islands or USA ports (Canaveral, Alaska). And you would *think* I'd remember if I brought my passport to Victoria this summer (probably did), but I don't remember! LOL!

No passport cards here. Use driver's license for the photo id. So I am good for getting off and on ship. I always take my driver's license even on private island .

Yeah, I forgot that a picture of Passport could be a back up so glad I posted since that gives me another option.

Hi all, It has been a while since I have gotten off the ship for more than a private island stop or walk around the port. What do you choose to do? Bring passport off the ship or just driver's license for the photo ID? Right now, only have excursion through Royal in Nassau. I know I can also bring a photocopy of Passport and leave original in cabin safe, but I want to hear your thoughts. Thanks in advance!

My cruise prices for VOOM are pathetic and I'm American. 🙂 Dec Anthem is 18.99 pp, March Wonder is 21.99 pp and Utopia early Nov is 22.99. I don't need access to 3 or 4 devices and that seems to be where the sales are for my cruises.

I bought Chacchoben Mayan Ruins in Puerto Maya for $95.99 pp in September. Was really hoping for sales on Atlantis Submarine- Cozumel and King Kong Zipline- Roatan. KKZ was as low as $108.99 pp in the past but in the past Black Friday was THE sale to save money. 😞 So glad that I did save money on dinners with the Crown and Anchor sale though.

Disappointed that my March Wonder of the Seas excursions that I did not book already are the same price as yesterday. The 1 I did book for a decent price months ago is now that same sale price. Only saved on a few lunches. Even internet is the same price as yesterday.