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They've done it like that the past 4 years on the Anthem, so I expect the Odyssey would follow suit.

You don't have to loop back.

Is Labor Day in Canada a holiday, and is it the same day as in the US?

On 4/13/2024 at 2:02 PM, rjrpar said:

We ran into very similar scams in Cozumel and Roatan last month right at the port side shops.  They always try to get you inside their store/booth to demonstrate the product and then complete the scam

The cruise lines must be aware of this but resist telling everyone that their port stops are risky

You fell for it, plain and simple.. That old saying still carries weight today. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. 

FYI.... Four more states just joined the United States, NJ, NY,NH, and NM. It only took them 4 days to fix it.

How about Hooked?

He's an acquired taste. Not fur me. It seems he does the same show every time.

First time on her when she comes to Cape Liberty in the fall. How are the production and ice shows? How similar is she to the Anthem?

I got a 10:30-11:00 time slot at 12:05 this morning.

5 minutes ago, wrg said:

The app isn't working for me and I can't check the family in.

 

Try on-line, not working right but you can at least get checked-in.

Royal's IT staff has just outdid themselves. I did  a check-in for our upcoming Symphony cruise in May. I used the drop-down menu for state and guess what, New Jersey was missing, along with all states starting with "New". I guess geography is not their strong suite either. So I used Nevada just to complete the process. There's no cross checking between zip and state so I got through.

You Should be on the Carnival board and name your ship and ports of call.

Does anyone know if there are any breweries near the cruise port? First time in this port and am to get a feel for the area. Any good local bars near the port?

Try Junkakoo (sp?) Beach. It's about 3/4 to the right when you exit the port. Or you can get a jitney to there from the Straw Market.

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Bottom line is that what happens today may not happen tomorrow. 

On 3/30/2024 at 10:39 PM, DragonOfTheSeas said:

During dinner tonight, one of the crew-members dressed up and walked through the various dining rooms, entertaining the kids while they were waiting in line and at the tables.

 

it appeared when he was walking that the alien was carrying him, and then he had a baby doll in his arms that moved its arms and head. It was really something. Ha ha ha.  As if the “my time dining” lines weren’t crazy enough already.😜

 

he was happy for me to take his picture

 

I've seen him outside the WJ greeting breakfast passengers three different cruises this year. Always friendly and happy.

6 hours ago, Beer Belly said:

Looking forward to your semi-live review, will be boarding April 15. Interested in if it is possible to park in parking garage.

Yes in the fall/winter when there's only one ship in Cape Liberty. In the spring/summer where multiple ships are sailing from there, it is usually just for handicap parking. April 15 should be fine.

1 hour ago, DragonOfTheSeas said:

This is the actual itinerary. 😊

 

 

 

We have been to each of these ports, so we know what to expect.

 

At Port Canaveral we have booked the Ron Jon shuttle.  This takes us to Cocoa Beach. I was able to book this on Black Friday for ~$15/pp.  Even with 3 people it is not that much more than RT Uber.  YMMV

 

 

This is a picture of Shepard Park.  the bus drops off a parking lot just across the street from the park--which is really just a small square with a nice bath house.  The small gray tent at the beach entrance is where you rent chairs/umbrellas.  There is a restaurant beside the park and a 7-Eleven beside the bus parking.  We have found this to be a very convenient location and not much parking.  

 

At Cocoa Cay we have day passes to Hideaway Beach.  I originally bought the for $75 each on the day the opened.  However, the priced dropped twice since then and we got them for ~$29. That seemed like a good price for an adults only area with a heated pool. Woo Hoo!

 

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I will likely just get off and walk around the new port area in Nassau.  It is not one of my favorite port.  However, I want to see the improvements.

 

 

 

 

About a block from the 7-11 in Cocoa Beach is a store called The Lime Shop (or something like that). Great selection inside. You got to try their ice, key lime pie is fantastic.

We're supposed to visit Labadee in August on the Liberty. I wouldn't mind being diverted to Grand Turk. Jacks is my favorite beach dive bar.

2 hours ago, elizabethbp said:

There were issues getting off for the ports using the walker.  It was very  disorganized, and  I know people in wheel chairs and some  with strollers were having  issues as well.   Most of the staff actually were very nice but the system to get off was not.   Getting back on using a walker also took time. I had been on the Oasis in August and after having issues, and discussing with Guest Services,  the staff then was wonderful when getting off and on the ship.  Not so on the Anthem.  

 

   I also found some other cruisers pretty rude because of my using a walker,  but that is not the fault of RCCL.   I  do. not use the  walker all the time but it has amazed me how horribly people who are handicapped can be treated.

Don't try to get off the ship as soon as it docks, but wait a hour and there's less crowds. The same holds true on return. Sorry to say but you need a NJ/NY attitude to deal with rude people. Don't put up with them.

40 minutes ago, elizabethbp said:

I was on the  Anthem for the last Thanksgiving cruise and I  use a walker.  I suggest you make sure Guest  Services knows about any disability if you did not already let them know.

 

 I did not find the ship particularly handicap friendly.  

 

  There is a special tram for handicapped on CocoCay- thought you may know about it already from all your cruises.   

 

     I really liked the   Anthem.   I am sure you will too.

 

    

 

   

We found it quite the opposite. My wife is a stroke survivor. I get her into our room in her wheelchair, and there is a scooter that we rented waiting for her. The whole staff is very accommodating. There's accessible seating for all the shows and designated tables in the WJ. And we always have a table right by the doors in the main dining room. What were your issues?

Will the Anthem be delayed in any way because she was diverted to P C yesterday morning due to a medical emergency. We sailed the Anthem at least 20 times as well. Live about a half hour from the port too.

But it must be in your carry-on bag, and not in your check in bags.

JR onion rings are shaped and formed, not real onion rings. The only good thing is that you can get them alla cart for about $2.49.  But they close about 8:30 these days.

i've seen it on and off for the past couple of days. I attribute it Royals world class IT staff.