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My wife has to use distilled water for her sinuses each night. Do they sell gallon jugs of it on the ship? 

So, I haven't sailed RCI in a while. I just wear slacks and a blazer on "formal" nights on other lines and will on my upcoming RCI cruise. I suppose that is going to be overdressed soon? No complaints. I really don't like formal nights and I'm not bothered by nice shorts, jeans, etc. 

Just change formal night to "no ratty baseball cap night" and I'll be happy.

Yes, but we are traveling with a couple in a suite and want to sit with them in the VIP seats for shows. We will also take advantage of the Chops lunch at embarkation and the debarkation breakfast. I'll probably do some of the activities during specific times for Key holders. The price doesn't bother me much.

We bought it for $29.99/day apiece. I thought it was high, but I wanted the perks, especially the internet and VIP show seating.

32 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

 

See differences here:

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/RoyalSuiteClass

 

Note that a JS is part of "Sea Class" in the description.

Thanks. I think I'll stick to a balcony and The Key.

I worded it wrong. I meant perks.

We haven't sailed RCI in many years. What amenities do the other suites receive that the Junior does not?

I have read on line that you must make reservations for shows 72 hours before sailing even if you have the key. However, I called RCI and was told reservations are not necessary with the key. You just show up. Which is it? Sailing on Allure in August.

Also, one rep at RCI told me it didn't include special hours for activities such as the rock wall, flow rider, etc. Another said it did. I didn't even ask about ice skating or zip line special hours. 

Thanks

3 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Not if you are flexible and make reservations as soon as you board.

Thanks. I consider myself very cruise savvy, but switching lines makes me feel like a newby. Especially on a ship this large with so many passengers and new to me procedures.

1 hour ago, jean-lynd said:

You don't have to make reservations for dinner. You can go when you want. If it is busy you may have to wait just like a restaurant on land. I hope this helps!

Thanks. Is it difficult to get reservations to shows or dining venues if we wait till we're on the ship?

We are on the Allure the end of August and haven't sailed with RC in many years. We are in a balcony and are traveling with a couple in a Suite. We both have ATD and I didn't know we have to make dinner reservations. We're accustomed to Carnival and are Platinum with them. Do we need to have the other couple, whom we are linked with, make the reservations?

We'll just have to book reservations for shows separately because they apparently get priority seating as a perk (also not a perk on Carnival). I'm very much looking forward to the cruise, but things look they are done very differently than on Carnival. It appears like everything has to be reserved in advance.

And, you can book them a very long time before the cruise.

I wonder if it's different for D&Ps if there are no FTTF's sold on a cruise, such as a Journeys cruise.

We booked private tours ahead of time in several ports. Eight people in a nice van each time with a very knowledgeable driver. He handled the admissions. Less expensive and much better than the Carnival shore tours. Another passenger arranged the tours on our first Med cruise. I set everything up on our second. I went to Roll Call to recruit passengers to join us. All had a great time. I can't remember whom I went thru, but just look up private tours or limousine companies at each port. Some companies have private tours at several ports.

We never went on a Carnival tour.

Maybe off subject, but just curious. Is FTTF not offered on Journey cruises?

I went to the art auction many years ago. There was not one Velvet Elvis or Dogs Playing Poker! I haven't been back.

I also avoid the photographers like the plague. They're everywhere. I'm dreading the time I'm one day in the shower and pull the curtain back. The photographer says smile!

So, on our 14 day Journeys cruise, there will be 3 elegant nights? I was under the impression there would only be 2.

We have never been forward before, but will be on our next cruise on the Glory. we will be above the theater, but in 7220. Will the noise from the theater reach us?

4 minutes ago, zabnee said:

 

I did not book directly.  I have a TA that is actually running a group on that cruise (which, incidentally, I originally met here on CC), and has become cruise family.  Saw the difference, and sent her an email.  She took care of the rest!

Thanks. I haven't been able to check it on Carnival's site, so I have no idea if the fare has changed. On the phone waiting for them to answer know.

No. Actually had to go to Expedia to see it. Did you book thru Carnival? If you did, I'm calling them today.

Thanks

4 hours ago, zabnee said:

My cruise for next year doesn't show right now if you put too much information in.  I found it by searching destination: Panama Canal, Date: February 2020.  That's it.  if I put out of New Orleans, it wouldn't find it.

Thanks. That's the one we're going on.

In all my cruises I've never had one removed from Carnival's site a year out from the date. Does this mean the ship is sold out already? There were quite a few cabins left a couple of weeks ago.

We have only done a guaranteed balcony once. We were assigned one that I was not happy with ( very low deck and under the galley, but not obstructed ), but figured that's what I get. Luckily, we were offered an upgrade to a suite for a few dollars more. We took the suite, but have not done a guaranteed since.

2 hours ago, cherylandtk said:

See above where I added to my post and wrote about insurance bands.  Also, if given the option, get your insurance quoted on individual cost for two, not total cost for two. If you are in different age brackets, it makes a difference.

Thanks. Already do this because of my child bride. (We're actually both in our 60's)

2 hours ago, cherylandtk said:

OK, what you are seeing and wondering about is the government fees and taxes, which is refundable.  It is a separate line item on the Carnival invoice from the Cruise Fare.

Thanks