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12 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

According to a recent Adventure captain's corner, Adventure's next dry dock won't include anything new.

1000% accurate.  Captain was asked. Response some windows minor paint and decor.  Very minimal.

Idk and it should be self serve.

3 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

I got off Adventure on Saturday, and it was fine.

 

I find it hard to believe the ship was rocking all over the place in calm seas.

Echoing this statement.  Just got off Saturday as well.  No issues.  The captain at the captains corner answered a question about this.  The pitching and rolling is speed related if my memory serves me correct about the response.  Thursday last week we had decent pitching and rolling.  Very slow though.  Friday seas were decent and little rolling.  Idk.  

On 3/21/2024 at 11:16 AM, pstone1 said:

Yep!  We’ve only taken two cruises on the mega ships, and they were immediately after the Covid comeback, so much reduced capacity.  We enjoyed those two cruises, but won’t be booking again with regular crowds.  Just not for us.

 

If they do build the smaller “Project Discovery” ships in the future, I’m sure they will follow the new norm and debut with ridiculous prices.

Today at captains corner that was brought up.  Jarret on adventure said 2029 a new class of ships “medium” around the size of voyager class would come out.  He said Florida Europe and Alaska. 
 

stay tuned…

6 hours ago, JWR1011 said:

Did you just rent them when you got off? Or did RC post excursion options?  I am not sure what we should do while be are there on Saturday.

Rented couple days prior.  Viator.  Not from cruise line 

A few asked about grand Turk.  Currently on adventure.  Grand Turk was a total success yesterday. 2 ships can dock. Only us there yesterday.  Lot of folks talks about Labadee on board and safety.  We are a party of 8 and rented golf carts and drove around island.  Drove to secluded beaches on other side of island.  Totally safe and a great choice for labadee. 

We did both.  The ifly not so worth it.  The north star extended was SOOOO worth going over the water!! Kids also didn’t like the simulator. 

The 20 year old does not require documentation from parents/guardians.  I brought a 16 and 17 year old for my daughters sweet 16 cruise last year which required the form.  The 20 year old no. 

The additional garages are being built for the west side of the port.   Terminal 1 has additional parking being paved across the street.

Royal just like any other company in business to make money.  If someone is willing to spend they will gladly sell it.  Every company just like car dealerships has gimmicks to entice buyers of their product and service.  Do what makes you happy!  

Been on oasis 3x and odyssey once.  Odyssey feels more modern.  Music hall, 270, sea plex playmakers, promenade felt more organized.  It would be a tough choice as I love both style ships.  Itinerary be the deciding factor 

1000% book them now!  Have you seen the price of cruises lately?

Maybe it goes to china but what ship replaces allure on short cruises from PC? 

15 hours ago, UnregisteredUser said:

How old are your daughter? I assume she is younger than 18?

My 19 year old daughter was NOT happy that she didn't get matched to our two last cruises done after she turned 18 but her 17 year and 11 month brother was 😂

Yes, they are almost Diamond themselves so no biggie in a few years.

Also save in your Apple wallet as well

Hit or miss on odyssey.  It would always disconnect and reconnect 

Negative.  No test needed.  Just there 

LA on previous cruise 2 weeks ago echoed the decision from original poster.  My kids are Diamond based on our status.  When they turn 18 they are on their own.  Granted they will be Diamond when they do turn 18 but the decision remains.  He said they earn own points.  

2 hours ago, jbrinkm said:

 

And why were YOU at the confiscated table last week, hmmm 🤔 

Lol.  I wasn’t there.  We had to walk by it in port Everglades.  There was a large sign.  Couldn’t miss it. 

The steamers were lined up at the confiscated table last week.  Kinda comical 

2 weeks ago on odyssey, we stopped by loyalty desk and he instantly matched our Diamond status to my daughter who was gold.  No questions asked.  Maybe try that route 

Quest is back!! 

We were just on odyssey and opened all the time! Kids on multiple times during cruise.  Sad to hear 

There are a couple examples.  Who knows who actually broke them.  My wife and I personally saw several families disembark at Aruba with their luggage.  We said that’s odd.  Later we found out.  Also I didn’t video the fights in the seaplex with the teens.  We were too worried about removing our kids from the area.  Security is non existent and parents are too!! 

I’m on this cruise.  I’ll grab some pictures! 
after the music hall though.  Also the number of teen fights in seaplex has been alarming.  Sorry I didn’t video.