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I checked on an accessible room and none are available. That would have made me much more comfortable with committing to the cruise.

That is encouraging! What about not bending more than 90 degrees for 6 to 12 weeks? I can't even imagine getting dressed without help or maneuvering in and out of a variety chairs or booths, much less a lounger.

It looks like I'll have 8 weeks to recover before our Harmony cruise. Am I crazy to think that I can actually enjoy the cruise? We are in a GS and that tub is a bear to negotiate under normal circumstances. Does Harmony have a public shower I can use if I can't get in and out of the tub? I've had knee replacement before so I know healing can take a while, but everyone says that hip replacement has a much easier recovery. My surgeon is of course vague because everyone takes different paths to recovery. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for me? This was booked under cruise with confidence so I can easily move the sailing out a few months. Thanks.

Yes, it is the standard RCCL policy (or so I've been told). I feel 3rd party insurance coverage will be costlier, as we are older. Also, if you cancel before final payment, RCCL insurance is refundable, 3rd party is not. Cruise with confidence cruises are easy, things are more complicated now that things are returning to normal.

I have several casino cruises booked. Some free, some with upgrade fees, some with cash off. The charge for the travel protection is all over the place. The coverage varies from $29 for an inside cabin upgraded to a grand suite that cost me $3000. Today, I added travel protection for a free inside and it was $109. 😯 Can someone shed some light on this for me? I searched the travel insurance and casino forums and found nothing. Whenever I question the casino royale reps (after waiting for a loooong time on hold), I get some vague, hesitant answer about different ships, and itineraries. The $29 grand suite coverage is on the same ship and itinerary as the $109 inside. The only difference is the date. What gives? Thanks for the help!

We were on the same cruise. A shorter cruise than we usually do, but really enjoyed it! We've only been on Oasis or Quantum class before. Mariner's style was a bit dated, but it was in great shape and we had great service throughout. It was a fun itinerary. I am getting hip replacement in June, so I just relaxed and enjoyed the views and perfect weather. We were in a suite and the suite lounge was lovely with wonderful views. Well stocked with snacks and great happy hour drink service. We enjoyed the dining room. Windjammer was okay. Playmakers had great food with large portions. The casino slots were tight, but I still gave it my best try to get ahead. The only real negative was the voom surf and stream, which was totally down a good portion of the cruise and was only usable for email at best.