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1 hour ago, Lorey2007 said:

How long is it taking to get the tests from Emed once ordered?  Do they let you know what day they will be delivered?  It is very cold here I would hate to have them sitting on my porch in 9 degree temperatures. 

I ordered from Emed on Monday and they were delivered today. I had them delivered to our hotel we are staying at. They sent an email to me and I was able to track via FedEx site. I called the concierge at the hotel and confirmed they had them 🙂 I hope this helps. 

I can’t say thank you enough for the info in this thread! Including your amazing reviews of food! Great info to help make choices for our cruise on the Anthem January 31 😃

On 1/20/2022 at 7:57 AM, PiperHolliday said:

We did self-walk this morning at 7:00 and getting off the ship was quick, simple and easy. CBP (per usual for cruises) was almost non-existent, which is very convenient for us. 

 

This was my only time sailing from Bayonne, so I'm not sure if it's usually like this, but it seems best to arrange your transportation ahead of time if you didn't drive yourself. Taxis charge $65 plus tolls just to go to EWR, which is comical. We arranged a Lyft XL for $30, tolls included. You can do this ahead of time in the app. When we arrived, we checked availability for Lyft and Uber and neither had drivers readily available. 

 

We got to EWR quickly and are now seated on our 10AM flight home. 

We too are on the 31st sailing 🙂 Our expectations are the same as yours, I expect a cabin, some food in some place on the ship (it may be in my room) I AM VERY EXCITED FOR A FEW DRINKS..... I would love some sun.....it's been -40'C and colder in Calgary over the last few weeks so anything 60'C warmer or above would be phenomenal but just sun, a pool, a bed, some food I don't have to cook and a few drinks are what we are looking for 🙂

Are my expectations to high?? LOL

We are on the 31st Sailing excited to read your review 🙂

We are on the 31st Sailing of the Anthem so excited to read your review 🙂

I have searched and I can not find this answer.... I apologize if already asked or if in a different thread. We are coming from Canada a few days before our cruise in January to New York We are staying at the Hilton Club West 57th. We are struggling to find a place that will allow us to prebook our test for the Saturday (we leave Monday). We can not use the home kits as they do not ship to Canada I am worried if I ship to hotel if they will actually get there and they will have them for us etc..... Anyone have any insight?

We are still going. We will take necessary precautions..... And extra ones 😉

If we are quarantined it would come under sick time and obviously I would have a doctor's mandate to be off. I talked to my manager today... She said to call her if something happens..... I work in a health field.......

Just now, DragonOfTheSeas said:

 

Time to start packing!   😁

Yes!!! You should see the bed in our spare room 🤣  There are clothes, all the sunscreen etc and then as of yesterday......There may be wipes, lysol, sanitizer, more packages of wipes there.... I HAVE NEVER cleaned places extra like the cabin or the airplane seat etc...... I have always trusted ..... This time I have decided to.... I think I caught the fear that is going around 😞

Excited to read this thread! Getting me ready for my cruise in 2 weeks 🙂

I tried searching.... got weird results so....... New thread LOL

If you have deluxe beverage package or the refreshment package do either cover milk shakes at Johnny Rockets? Thanks 🙂

We are a group of 6 (4 adults and 2 teens) going on Freedom of the Seas. After we check our luggage, board the ship we want to get off for a bit and go explore Old San Juan... What is the best way to get there for a group our size? How long does it take?

I am SOOOOO excited for your review! We are doing this sailing Jan 26, 2021!!!! It will be exciting to get tips from you! Thanks for doing this 😀

32 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

It's the price for everyone.  No need to add more than 1 name.

Thank you!

Hi! I am looking to book the ultimate Flowrider Experience for our family and friends (total of 6 of us). In the description it says that you can book for you, friends, family but when I go to add it to the cart it will only allow one person to be selected in the cruise planner. Is this because it is a total price for everyone but it doesn't matter if the 6 of us show up? Also has anyone done this before???

Thanks for any info!

I was on our cruise planner today trying to find info on photo packages and when I hovered my mouse over the section "Internet & More" initially it showed photo packages and the key but then they disappeared and if I selected into this section it was not listed at all. I have two cruises in 2020 I was looking at Mar 2020 and May 2020..... Maybe it's too early for this?  If anyone has any insight I would appreciate it. I did search the forum but couldn't find anything.  Thanks in advance!

Hi, I have been trying to see the cost of a photo package and the  key for a couple of my sailings (Mar 2020 and May 2020) and when I scroll over internet and more main category they are listed but then disappear within a few seconds and if I go to the full drop down it does not show up. Does anyone have any insight? ideas? fixes for this?  Or is it too early for these sailings and that is why they disappear? Thanks :)

Can't wait to read the rest of your review!

We were there end of October 2018 and took the tour that did the two main areas of Santorini through Royal and it included a cable car ticket to get down. We went by a separate tender in a faster boat, took a coach up to the first town(I can't remember. The name) , explored, then A coach to a winery, then onto Fira and were able to explore and go back to the ship when we chose. It was awesome! 

Amazing review to all of those contributing.  We are in Calgary and looking at doing an Alaskan cruise so thank you for all of the beautiful photos, tips, information and sharing your journey!!!!

So excited to read this review!! Your reviews inspire me so much and we are on FOS in march 2020 so this is very exciting!

Just now, ShillyShally said:

Correct, the difference in price plus gratuity (18%) but I also doubt they'll bother for small differences, I feel like most mainstream drinks ordered are included, it's only if you went very specific on liquor off menu that they may do it.

Thank you! I appreciate the response makes my decision a bit easier.... we have two cruises a 7 day and 11 day coming up and I am doing the crazy math for these to see if it will be a benefit 😉

I am thinking of getting the unlimited drink package for our next cruise we have never bought it before... if you buy a drink that is over the max price allowed do they just charge you the extra? ie drink is $15 and max price is $13 they charge me $2?  Thanks :)

Hubby and I have been cruising Carnival the last few years after rediscovering our cruising love for our daughter's grade 12 Grad trip.......

Fast forward to last year we were convinced to try a Royal cruise..... a B2B out of Venice to Greece and Croatia...... so We now leave in 20 some odd days and as I read your review I find myself laughing as soooooooo much of what you say about the websites is true and driving me crazy too :') I can't wait to read the rest of you review!

Loving your review! We are doing a B2B on Rhapsody to Greece and Croatia Oct 20/27, 2018 so very excited for this review! Thanks :)

We are new to cruising on Royal. My hubby and I are doing are first parents only trip !!!! :D this fall. I mean NO KIDS :cool: We are doing a B2B on Rhapsody out of Venice. SO EXCITED... I digress.........

We just got back from a cruise and thoroughly enjoyed a pitcher of Tropical Mule between us many afternoons..... Does Royal sell pitchers of drinks? I have tried looking here.... searched Google, found drink menus but didn't see any buckets of beer or pitchers. If you can buy pitchers of drinks which bars are best to get them at? Thanks for any help anyone can provide.