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19 hours ago, Luckynana said:

How long ago were you on Adventure? We board on the 29th.  Did you do MTD?  

We were on Sept 1 through Sept 10th. We did do MTD. We had reservations..there were 5 of us and really had no issues at all. We loved Shon and thought he did a great job getting us to a table!

I thought they were no longer required to cruise out of Florida? or isn't every cruise line doing that?

15 minutes ago, LindaConn said:

Have not sailed since pre Covid….do you need resies for all shows now? If so, can you make them the first day? Is there an app for this…or what is the procedure? Thank you!

you don't need reservations for the shows. You just go. Just the larger ships require reservations for their shows. 

5 hours ago, runner2013 said:

We're on the same sailing. Our first on Royal since the pandemic. 

it was our Second since the pandemic. We were on the Adventure. We came home with Covid. We didn't wear masks but now sure wish we had. We are all ok only mild symptoms, but still a pain. We did just fine no covid at all after cruising this past March.

Which should we stay at for 1 night precruise in March? Embassy Suites Westshore or Chase Suites Rocky Point? thanks for any input.

2 hours ago, bajathree said:

Since it's only one night I would recommend staying in Tampa closer to the port....also more to do IMHO. I would suggest looking to stay in the Downtown/Channelside area. These are both within a very short distance from the port....depending on which hotel some you may be able to even take the free trolley from hotel to port. Some hotel recommendations would be Marriott  Water St...JW Marriott Water St...Embassy Suites Tampa Convention Center...Westin Tampa Waterside...Home 2 Suites and Hampton Inn Channelside. All of these hotels I suggested are in walking distance or a free trolley ride to many restaurants and bars....also within 10 minutes or less to the port....some you can also just take the free street trolley from hotel to port.

As for transport from airport to hotel...I would suggest Uber XL or Lyft. Depending on traffic you are looking anywhere from 30 minutes up to get from PIE to Downtown Tampa. 

Thank you very much. Now another question. We are also staying 2 days after cruise, should we stay in one of the same hotels or somewhere different? 

I need help. We have cruised several times but never out of Tampa . We will be flying in to PIE rather than TPA, so have some questions. Should we just stay in the Clearwater/St Pete area for the night before or a hotel in Tampa? Which hotels are recommended in either area. Another questions is what is best to use for transportation from the airport to the hotel and then also from hotel to the port? There will be 5 adults. thank you in advance. 

never tire of that view:

5 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

It’s just not right at the cafe promenade.  They don’t let you go in to the Windjammer wearing that why would he think that’s appropriate for the promenade.  I just had to take a picture since it’s in a public space at a cafe otherwise you guys probably won’t believe me 😂 

oh i agree not appropriate. I would have believed you...lol...It shouldn't be allowed many times what they consider cover ups in the Windjammer either!! Although he isn't even covered up and really doesn't seem to care, does he?

3 hours ago, BennyBrun said:

Day 7

 

Not proper attire for the cafe promenade at all!!  This should not be allowed!

that is just disgusting! Seriously!!?? Does he not have a mirror in his room?

1 hour ago, BennyBrun said:

I am only in a spacious balcony and all I get is a pump with the 3 in 1 stuff that I won’t use except to wash my hands.

that's what I  figured. thanks. that is also the room type we have.

I like to leave home what I can when we cruise, so, I have a question. We will be on the Adventure Sept 1. Have they upgraded the showers as they were doing on the Allure in March? Do they now have the pump containers of body wash, shampoo and conditioner? AND before you ask yes I do take the small sizes of 3 oz..:)

9 hours ago, SNJCruisers said:

Cruise less? 🤣

OMG i laughed at the price of that soda! Holy cow...Guess I won't complain here anymore. I actually had our son and daughter in law guess at the price. Justin was way off, but Shannon actually said 20.00! I was shocked...lol

thanks for all the pics. Do you have to get tickets for the ice show or just show up?

14 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

They do not have to post the gas prices so I could not see but I was told it’s insane!!!

so if you live there and drive in you are surprised? of course I guess if prices are that high you aren't driving around comparing!

Holy cow those are some high prices!! How about gas prices?

3 hours ago, SNJCruisers said:

Otherwise known as those who are entitled, those who are really entitled and those who are above entitlement.

We had a friend once go sit in the spot where Mr above entitlement sat every night in the theater🤣 We kept saying get back here! lol

27 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

Day 1

 

So the captain announced that we will be leaving around 4:15 PM and unfortunately we did not leave on time… we are still tied up at the dock… wondering what happened…

Hope everything is ok! thanks for taking the time to post your adventures.

25 minutes ago, BennyBrun said:

Day 1

 

So this cruise is mostly retired / senior folks very few kids … 2300 is what I have been hearing but will need to confirm that number.  The staff if fully aware that it’s full of D, D+ and P members!  I was blinded by a few badges already 😂 

I have to laugh at that. I am a retired nurse and wore a badge just like Mr's and Mrs's Pinnacles wear. I laugh and say I would never ever wear a badge again. I worked for 44 years and that was long enough to wear a badge! I won't have to worry because we will never make Pinnacle anyway 🙂

On 5/7/2022 at 9:10 AM, njhorseman said:

I assume you're traveling to the Hyatt House from somewhere in the nearby area such as EWR or Cape Liberty .

I'd say UberXL or Uber Black SUV would work.

I'm sorry, yes, from Cape Liberty. Thank you.

There will be 5 of us with luggage needing to get to the Hyatt House Jersey City. What should we use for transportation? 

thanks guys..never mind...I have everything all figured out now. thanks for your help

54 minutes ago, Got2Cruise said:

Purchase ahead of time for sure. You might be shut out if you wait. You’re leavng from Liberty State Park in NJ, correct? Usually not as busy as Batttery Park in Manhattan but purchase the time you want. 

yes leaving from Liberty State Park.. If I can buy them now, I can't find them. I'm guessing maybe the schedule doesn't go that far yet? We aren't going until September.

i did notice that...that is why my initial question was can I purchase ferry tickets ahead of time or do we just get them that morning?

12 minutes ago, njhorseman said:

Click on the links I gave you. I can assure you they are working. I just did a mock booking. What you clicked on appears to get you to an older no longer active version of the website.

ok. I had booked on that site and went back to check my email. it says boarding time is 9:30. So does that mean boarding for the ferry then and I am all good to go?