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I'll be in a Panoramic OV on Deck 12 dep 4/28 for Barcelona and will report back at some point. My guess is the thudding of equipment will be noticeable, but not nearly as bad if it was overhead. There is a chance of deck chair scraping noises from the sun deck above. And of course, the various screaming from the beauty and health treatments in the adjacent Vitality Spa. 🙂

Hey there! No I won't be aboard Odyssey until November

Excellent link! Thank you!

Yes, I'm told she is the person. Thank you!

Thank you for your input. Cheers!

Perhaps I have potential business that is outside the usual category.

As I did not offer a reason, I reject this comment and choose to not take it personally. Have a nice day.

Ahoy! I want to email the cruise director of Explorer of the Seas in advance of April 28th transatlantic sailing. Contact info would be appreciated.

That site also lists the other ships in embarkation port--a good feature!

Great website. The 14 day forecasts are handy. Well laid out. Create a free account, and list your various ports for easy access. Time and date info, too! 🙂

If traveling Solo in a cabin where two small beds are combined to make something queen size, can I request entirely removing one of the small ones? I would guess a lack of storage for housekeeping would nix this idea... but it would really help create some space in smaller interior and OV rooms. cheers

I'd like to know where on the Explorer of the Seas a grand piano can be found. Other than backstage in main theater--this is regarding regular public areas. The question also pertains to other Voyager class Adventure--Mariner--Navigator--Voyager of the Seas. Thanks!

That's a great question, but my guess is no due to Customs requirements. Or...(based on reading a RCL .pdf from some time ago)...you would claim your luggage shoreside in the usual way, do the declaration, then leave it nearby with the vendor who takes it to the airline for you. Anyone able to confirm?

I suggest contacting them via their website https://bagsvip.com That's the company that does the contracted work at the airports. Of course, the cruise line may have different ideas...

This was via Fort Lauderdale, right? And longer than four nights? Thanks

Follow up: Luggage Valet was NOT available on this cruise (Silhouette 1/25/24 FLL-Key West-Nassau). Customer Service explained that was because it was only a Four Night Cruise.

Ha! While looking at deck plans I suspected such a thing! Thanks for confirming!

SHIP NAME Silhouette CABIN # 9405 DECK # (3-14) 9 CATEGORY: 7-12, 1A-1C, 2A-2D, A1-A2, C1-C3, CS, FV, PS, RF, RS, S1-S2, SG, SV IS-Single Interior LOCATION ON SHIP: Port (left), Starboard (right), Bow (front), Stern (back) or Inside and Forward, Midship (between the forward and aft elevators), or Aft (For example: Port-Midship, Bow-Forward or Inside-Aft) Port Midship BED NEAR (Bath, Balcony, Window, N/A) N/A QUIET? (Yes/No/Usually) Usually BALCONY VIEW (Good, Great, Obstructed?) N/A BALCONY SIZE (Standard, Oversized, Other) N/A WIND A PROBLEM? (Yes/No/Sometimes) N/A SOOT A PROBLEM? (Yes/No/Sometimes) N/A PROBLEMS/COMMENTS (Explain all Noise (including crew door issues), Wind and Soot Problems here, plus all comments and information regarding things like connecting or accessible cabins) No noise from adjacent elevator. Music from Deck 3 via atrium gets loud during some sets, such as an entertainment staff show. Roomy enough for one. Adequate storage. Desk/chair. No couch. Annoyed by bedside lamp switch as you have to get out of bed to turn off. PICTURES (Attach pictures in your review) DATE OF CRUISE AND "REVOLUTION" COMMENTS 1/25/24 Four of these cabins replaced Card Room. 9402 and 9405 do not face passageway.

Disregard

I'll be on Silhouette. I inquired about general availability, not a specific ship.

While this pic (much appreciated) shows a 6pm cut off time for SWA, I contacted Bags, Inc. and was told that has been changed. My 7pm flight out of FLL in Jan 2024 is eligible for Luggage Valet. Also, read a tip worth repeating: take a print copy of your airline reservation for signing up on board.

Thanks, everyone, for the excellent input! Cheers!

Some reviews reported Epic has no USB outlets and minimal AC sockets in an inconvenient location. Has that been improved during refurbishment? Are there power outlets near beds? Thanks in advance

Yes, near outdoor pool on Deck 11. 🙂 Go Team!