cdunnintx

19 minutes ago, coffeebean said:

Is this "ribbon" bracelet removable for when spending time in the cabin (such as sleeping)?

It's a rubber bracelet from what I've seen of vloggers on RCCL ships the past couple months. You know like the "live strong" and "WWJD" rubber colored bracelets. Why would you take it off, just to forget to put it back on?

Great review and I agree on the Park Cafe roast beef sandwiches. Yum. 👍

Back in 2001, on our honeymoon we were on the Voyager of the Seas. Our excursion was late coming back. There were several of us and there the ship was with everyone yelling at us. Lucky for us it was a RC excursion and a lot of us walking back. Needless to say, we have never been late again. Casio G-shock for the win!! 🙂

This list/post just proves that first world problems exist and you can't please everyone. 🤣

On 10/6/2017 at 3:29 PM, Merion_Mom said:

No.

 

Not on all ships. Not on all voyages. It's serendipitous. Best course of action is to ask at the bars. Ask and ask and ask.

^^this - We always picks a bar and stick with them throughout the cruise. Make friends with the bartenders and waiters. We were on the Oasis a couple of years ago and they gave us all kinds of good info by the 4th day.

On 6/16/2019 at 12:40 PM, BermudaBound2014 said:

They called rooms ready at 12:45 so we headed to deck 11 where a long line of people were waiting for the door to open. No one had actually tried to open the door though :).

 

 Room is fine- I just sailed Anthem in April and this bathroom is certainly smaller for those that it matters. I booked 45 days ago. Took a neighborhood balcony guarantee. Ended up on deck 11 close to aft with a very good view of the ocean. I’m sure we would have enjoyed a regular ocean balcony better, but this was $800 less as they were running a neighborhood balcony guarantee for $899 and an ocean view balcony was $1399. We ended up with $550 obc between rcl (150), ta (300), and myVEGAS (100). Used most of that to purchase deluxe beverage. We get one night speciality from our TA (thinking of trying 150 Central Park unless someone tells me otherwise). Also get a dinner at Johnny rockets because we were assigned a boardwalk cabin. I’m satisfied with the price paid as oasis class prices don’t move as much as others I track.

 

Verdict is out on the boardwalk balcony cabin. Right now the boardwalk is empty because it’s pouring. 

150 Central Park is A LOT of food. We went there a couple of years ago and after the first two courses, we were done. Everything was good but just A LOT. I hate wasting food but I just couldn't eat anymore.

On 6/9/2019 at 6:03 AM, chengkp75 said:

Just to let you know, if by "cruise approved" power adapters you are referring to the "Cruise On" "cruise approved" multi-outlet and USB hub, then don't take this on any cruise ship.  While their advertising states the device is "not surge protected", their own photo of the back of the unit shows it has a "VPN=800volts".  VPN is a measure of surge protection quality.  Surge protectors should not be used on any ship.  Very few devices that combine power outlets and USB ports are not surge protected.  A simple outlet splitter for power use, and a multi-USB hub are the best way to go.

I got the UBB hub but my only concern is the cord. Will it be confiscated because it has a cord? I also got a European adapter. We think we will just use that. It has two USB ports and one electrical port.

15 minutes ago, hapster85 said:

27 minutes ago, cdunnintx said:

Is that the one you use? The link?

Yes. I've been happy with it. The 2-in-1 design makes it even more useful.

Thank you. You've been very helpful.

5 hours ago, hapster85 said:

If you have one of these, you can utilize the 220V outlet. It is not a power converter, so it can only be used with devices rated up to 220V. This does not include hair dryers or curling irons. Lots of electronics are rated 110V - 220V, but you must always check the specs before plugging anything into a 220V.

Is that the one you use? The link?

I've never asked for a Sharpes container. I just throw my needles in a ziplock and take them home with me and dispose of them. I usually keep my insulin at room temp but do put in the frig if there is one to use. I use the insulin pens and not the vials. I've been an insulin dependent diabetic for 44 years and always find a way to make it work.

Thank you all for the information. 

42 minutes ago, Biker19 said:

Tell them to plan to have only three outlets available.

Well you're no fun at all Biker. 😕 Adding a smiley face too because I'm kidding. 🙂

7 minutes ago, Host Clarea said:

 

So Royal does not use the cancel opportunity to re-price the cruise and to reduce the probability that the stateroom will be changed because of an occupancy requirement.

 

 

6 minutes ago, molly361 said:

Royal has been known to re-price your booking at the current rates if you call to cancel the 2nd person and it could end up costing you a lot more.  If the person is a no show you wll get their port fees and taxes credited back to you

 

Edit  Typed too slowly

Good to know. Thank you. I won't cancel him but I'm an internal optimist, unlike my sister. He'll be there, I paid for their cruise. 🙂

Good to know. Thank you. I won't cancel him but I'm an internal optimist, unlike my sister. He'll be there, I paid for their cruise. 🙂

On 5/31/2019 at 1:07 AM, Suemorganrose said:

we have thoroughly enjoyed the trip.

I am so glad you enjoyed your cruise and thank you for the update. 

On 5/27/2019 at 11:51 AM, Biker19 said:

If you can't find someone to go, leave him be a no show - don't call to cancel the second person.

Okay, now you've piqued my interest. Why?

I recently watched a 2018 room review for the Allure of the Seas. In this gentlemen's review, he showed the US power outlet on the vanity but I didn't see anything regarding the European outlets in the room. Does anyone have pictures to share of all the outlets? I have read that now that RCCL is confiscating the "cruise approved" extra power adapters (without cord) and was looking into taking a European converter adapter instead. 

I also read that just taking a USB power adapter is better and cruise compliant. Sorry to beat a dead horse here but I have a large wedding party going in September 2019 (my daughter is getting married on the Allure) and several are first-time cruisers and were asking me. I just don't know.

All of our party has a Balcony stateroom (eight rooms). TIA

Just now, Biker19 said:

You can still change names up to 24 hours ahead but there's no charge.

Thank you. My daughter is getting married on the Allure in September and my brother-in-law might not be able to go due to work now. He won't know until we get closer to departure. Just wanted to double check. Thanks.

We have an RC credit card. We used our points for Cruise Credit. It's applied to the day you sail not before. It works for us.

4 minutes ago, FionaMG said:

I completely get the OP's disappointment and upset. We (DH and I) are very much the out and about the ship type so we would never spend money on a balcony because it would just be a waste, but we do still want a window. We are fine with the promenade view insides for that reason but I feel uncomfortable with the idea of a "real" inside because I think it would be like sleeping in a cupboard. Never tried one, though, so I could be wrong...

I get it, and I hate elevators but I sleep with the covers over my head, so it doesn't bother me at all and it's super quiet (we take a small portable fan to create some white noise). We really don't stay in the room much with my previous exceptions but to each their own. Be excited you're going on a cruise and have a place to lay your head at night. I guess I'm just overly grateful for the things I have compared to the things that most don't have in the world. I still want to hear what she thinks of her cruise. I hope she's having fun.

I just want to know with the disappointment of having an interior instead of a window, if she enjoyed the cruise. Considering most don't spend a lot of time in the rooms with the exception of showering, sleeping and changing clothes, I don't see what the big deal is. I've had several types of rooms and they've all been enjoyable. I hope she's had or is having a great time. Give us an update Suemorganrose.

Is this still true today or has RCCL changed their policies? Unsure where to find this on their website.