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Does Royal Provide Shuttle London to Southampton?
hancock replied to looking4info's topic in Royal Caribbean International
The earlier you book the bus from London to Southampton, the cheaper the ticket. They will not depart the station until all have put on their safety belts. Our driver was kind enough to call our car rental as we didn't have a cell phone at the time. -
A cruise from Australia 🇦🇺
hancock replied to little britain's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Did our 'once in a lifetime' cruise out of Sydney on 2020 just as Covid raised it's ugly head in China. DH insisted that we fly business class from the U.S. We flew on Qatar Air and it was amazing! We stayed in Sydney for 4 days before cruising around New Zealand. Returned to Sydney, sailing up into the South Pacific before returning to Sydney. In Sydney for 3 more days before flying back to the U.S. Wish we had spent even more time in Sydney. Would have loved circumnavigating Australia but it just wasn't feasible for us. Highly recommend the trip if you can afford it! -
What is all the paperwork I need to fill out?
hancock replied to Minuet888's topic in Royal Caribbean International
One item hasn't been listed. The day before the cruise you will have to answer a health questionnaire on the app. Every thing else has already been mentioned. -
Symphony on ship Liquor Store Bourbon?
hancock replied to E23NK1's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Don't know about bourbon. The best prices in St. Maarten are found away from the port. I buy my liquor in a small shop on Front Street. -
Woodwind on Bonaire! Excellent!
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They don't show up until 30 days before the cruise.
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On our last cruise, the pictures that turned out the best, were the ones taken at dinner. The picures taken in front of the backdrops appeared as uncomfortable poses. I think the change in the announcement is the 30% off photo package and photo book.
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Is it now "rude" to be five-ten minutes late to dinner in the MDR?
hancock replied to Z'Loth's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
Did a transatlantic a few years ago. We were at a table for 8. One couple came to dinner 30 minutes or more late every night. We has to wait for them to catch up. That was definitely rude. -
Guest Relations Call - Offer of Room Changes
hancock replied to Bfsroyal's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I am on that cruise. Emails have been sent to few booked offering a deal to change to another cruise. It does appear that the ship has been overbooked. -
Blame it on RCL's IT department. The FAQs haven't been updated. Mask wearing is up to your preference. Do wash hands frequently.
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i sailed on the Enchantment in May. I will be sailing on her in a little more than an week for 28 days. If the ship was like the above observation, I wouldn't be sailing on her.
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There is a manditory shuttle bus to the port exit at LaSpezia.
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Purchase insurance outside of cruise lines policies
hancock replied to Suzcruz57's topic in Cruise/Travel Insurance
I use www.squaremouth.com. Many policies are listed there. On an upcoming cruise, I bought a policy to cover major medical issues but not the entire cost of the cruise. Can afford to lose the cost of the cruise but not a major medical bill outside on the USA. -
Tropical storm warnings this weekend?
hancock replied to tomahawk246's topic in Royal Caribbean International
The Emerald Princess sailed last night from Red Hook, Bklyn but stayed north of the Verrazano Bridge until this morning. They are skipping Newport and heading to Boston. -
Love the coconut cookies, oatmeal cookies and the white chocolate chip/ macadamia cookies. They make a great late night snack. They should grab them when they see them. Take back to cabin. Can be found in Windjammer, Solarium cafe and the coffee cafe(not sure of deck).
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This will be a port intensive cruise. The Enchantment is different in that the buffet is forward and the spa and solarium are aft. I have sailed and will be sailing her again next month (28days). If they have booked My Time dining, they can expect lines and waiting. My personal preference is late dining. Set table waiting for me when I enter the dining room. The Enchantment has been stretched, 75ft added to the middle. Great view of the wake from the rear of the walking deck 5. Ask for a printed copy of the daily from cabin attendant. Leave passports in safe. Be sure to check safe before disembarkation. Be careful with any valuables they bring off ship.
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There will be days when you will be without wifi. This is from previous experience. I don't know what it will be like with the new wifi. Someone can answer with newer experience.
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Buy a bag with an unusual pattern. Easy to find!
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Boarding documents- changed last name
hancock replied to LT4221's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Your marriage license is your bridging document. You should be ok as long as you bring your marriage license. -
There are hotels that will provide you with free parking and a shuttle to the port. Do look into those.
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Make sure your wife's status is connected to your C&A account. She will the be Diamond as well.
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9 Day SOTS Ultimate Dining Cost?
hancock replied to Happytime22's topic in Royal Caribbean International
You can cruise without booking a dining package. The main dining room and the buffet are both included in the price of the cruise. There are some new cruisers who don't realize this. -
How many days until your next cruise??? Part 2
hancock replied to Host Kat's topic in Ask a Cruise Question
3 days