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Yes - US currently works on board. M

Give yourself a couple weeks to take care of the Bermuda travel authorization. Ours took about two weeks turnaround. Of course Royal has no control over what another country might require. m

Correct, they really don’t like to give you lots of small bills from the casino. We have started bringing a (100) pack of 1’s and plenty of 5’s. We find it so easy to have the small bills in the cabin, and not have to worry about going to guest services or the casino for change. m

B2B on Harmony last week we went to the suite lounge 3 times and rarely saw anyone tipping the bar servers. We tip for each (complementary) drink regardless of where we get it. (Lounge, bar, casino, pool etc.) m

There is a site where you can login( make an appointment) and use the free government issued tests.I believe there is a $15 fee per test. Sorry I don’t recall the name. It is something like On point or One Point. You can Google it. Folks have reported good success. The past couple of cruises, we’ve used the RCCL tests with good results. m

Not sure they've thought that through, but likely no test required. You are B2B and they have eliminated the B2B second leg testing. And who knows what the protocols will be in October? M

Seems few ships are offering a B2B lunch. Mariner had one recently (last month), Harmony did not (last week). I hope that someone responds regarding Independence. We have a B3B coming up. m

Many of the items on the vegan menu are delicious and often ordered by those NOT following a vegan diet. M

Just came from a dr. appointment and one question on their new computerized profile was "how many days on the past year have you had 4 or more drinks per day?" I was tempted to answer, " As many days as I cruised!" It actually allows you to input 366. (this was the second time I've had that question - the two Dr's must use the same program) The actual number is more like never. M

Many of Mario's cruises are b2B, and B2B testing was eliminated a few months ago. He, of course, had to test for the first cruise. I don't know his testing requirements, and it is none of my business. M

yup - we have a B3B - 4/3/4 coming up, so no test! Weird that a 7 day needs a test, but we will not. I guess because every B2B leg is a separate cruise. Separate booking #, set of taxes/fees, etc. Normally, because B2B testing was eliminated I would have only tested for the first 4N cruise anyway. M

No, it is not. m

Everyone said that but we didn't seem to have that experience. We were right at the Hamiliton street party main intersection at Flanagan's, a second-floor Irish pub. We had a great view of the festivities. Our drinks, (a rum swizzle and a beer ) were about the same price as on the ship. Burger and a large bowl of chowder were about $25. Food was delicious. Next day at the beach, prices were comparable with other beach bar/restaurants. I think I paid $10 for a dark and stormy. Perhaps we got lucky with our restaurant choices. We heard about $30 burgers from friends on board, but thankfully didn't experience that. M

The walk to the ferry is about 1 block. There is a Taxi stand in the same area. There are some mini busses a bit closer, but i don't know all the routes. We took one to Horseshoe beach. I also don't know if there is a shuttle that can take you to the ferry. M

You can purchase insurance at any time. The rccl insurance has to be purchased through their 3rd party vendor if you are within final payment. That is cruise insurance and likely will not provide emergency travel assistance if you need to travel home. Go to a site like "insure my trip dot com" to looks at plans that meet your needs. Best wishes.

You can wear anything.....anything. sadly, the bar is so low that they have to suggest you not wear a wet swimsuit to dinner. Enjoy M

Sorry you had an issue. We've never had any luggage crushed. We use hard and sift sided luggage. So I would say, "No", they are not still crushing luggage. M

Yes - the ferry station is across from where the ship docks. If you are there on a Wednesday, you might consider a ferry to Hamilton that night to enjoy the Wednesday night street party. The ferry ride over to Hamilton is beautiful. We had a fun dinner at a second floor restaurant overlooking all the festivities. enjoy

Probably not on Vision. But, does anyone recall the room size of the Sovereign class OV/interior cabins. 120 ft.² pops into my mind. Tiny does not describe it. The room is so small you can’t even change your mind let alone your clothes. There’s not enough room in between the bed and the wall to even climb into bed. You either have to climb in from the foot of the bed or separate the beds. m

Labadee only has one ship on any day. Coco Cay can have one or two. m

Park Cafe on Enchantment has some breakfast sandwiches, bagels and spreads, fruit, and a few other offerings for breakfast. Lunch offers the roast beef sandwich, pre made sandwiches, fresh or pre made salads, soup, some small desserts. Late night offers pizza. It is located in the back of the solarium. m

Perhaps cabin 9062 on Brilliance of the seas. You may recall that was the cabin of George Smith who met his untimely death on Brilliance in 2005. Perhaps the ghost is drinking Jager Meister. m

On Harmony now. There is some sort of body wash or shampoo/conditioner in a container on the wall. So weird, sometimes it is labeled as body wash, and some as shampoo/conditioner. I don’t know if it is a different product. But, it is one single product. They also provide a soap for the shower as well as the sink.. There is a shelf in the shower so you can leave your own products there all week. Glasses are provided in the bathroom. Tissues are provided as well. A month or so ago tissues were scarce, but now it seems to be no problem. m

Creative and clever. I hope you wear it to the pinnacle luncheon. m

Very nice. I guess that’s the difference in loyalty ambassadors/ Hotel directors. Or maybe, you are “well-connected”. Our three night on enchantment was NOTHING. As I mentioned previously, we were offered a photo op. Thank goodness, the celebration was not important to me, honestly at that point I just wanted to get to 700. m