Missusdubbya

20 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Sometime in February is all I've been told by my account manager at Royal.

Thanks Ken!

It is now February - I wonder when the segments will go on sale?

3 hours ago, njkruzer said:

 

Whether they needed it or not still wouldn't want to have lost it.  I lost a US passport in a foreign country.  Definitely not a fun experience.  Definitely don't lose it on a Friday afternoon when you need it on a Sunday.   Problem was solved but not before we went a little crazy.

nightmare fuel

Bon voyage John!

28 minutes ago, BND said:

We have our steward remove them.  They take up closet space and we don't wear them.

Us too, I like as much hanging space as possible!

2 hours ago, fredmdcruisers said:

Why would anyone let the ship staff handle their clothing knowing that the majority of positive cases are staff?

good grief

4 hours ago, crzndeb said:

I have had a few 30+ days on cruise ships, and have become quite proficient washing clothes in my cabin if I need too. It’s nice having magnetic walls, because I can string my clothesline with clips across with a couple of magnetic hooks.

I will only use the ships laundry for the things others have mentioned, and that’s also a big maybe. 🤔

4 hours ago, joanne59 said:

We are diamond, but will be D+ after our next cruise, before the 4b2b trip begins. We always take advantage of the stuffed bag of laundry, but usually put all types of clothing in it to be laundered. We can carry as much as we want because we are also driving to the port, however, we will be overseas until we return on another TA to get back to the US. We prefer to carry less baggage for our train travel, between cruises, around Europe. I believe hand washing, and those free stuffed bags will be our solution this time around. Thanks all for your input! 

Sounds like a wonderful trip!  
 

We usually travel with smaller bags in Europe also, I take some laundry liquid with me for hand washing and a travel clothesline as Deb does. 

We also put other items in the free bags, and if you are both D+ you will get one each.

2 hours ago, cruisetorelax44 said:

changed the flight to 530am saturday... we are crossing our fingers.

Good luck! Please let us know how you go

4 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

I’m on the first 3 weeks and I was thinking of starting a thread. If I do it probably won’t be that good since I have never done a review before. I’d be up for going and getting answers for people.

please do Renee

Looking forward to the rest of your review, thanks so much. 
 

welcome to cruise critic!

28 minutes ago, mrg0433 said:

Cocoa Beach has wonderful sand dunes and beaches.   

I agree, I have only stayed at Cocoa Beach overnight, however I though the beach was gorgeous.

@mets123 I would uber or take the bus

On 1/23/2022 at 12:58 PM, Tree_skier said:

I'm a real noob so I need all the help I can get

 

Oh me too - thanks for starting such an interesting thread!

I really like this thread 🙂

Glad to hear some good news

Hope it is not CATS....

59 minutes ago, gkbiiii said:

What are Golden Suites, what are their benefits?

They are specific to sailings from Asia, different to the regular suites program. More info:

29 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

I think she just means full suites and they have a gold sea pass card. It's not a actual term I've ever heard of just the color of the card.

^This is incorrect.

3 hours ago, matj2000 said:

Not sure why you are dropping off at FLL.

 

Hertz & Alamo have locations right next to the port.  Both have shuttles.

 

 

ditto this - change your drop to Hertz Port Everglades so you are closer and can use their shuttle (maybe call to check if shuttle is running?)

22 minutes ago, twangster said:

Moving cabins so I have to pack up tonight.  I'm moving up in the world! 

 

I chose a deck 13 balcony for my next cruise as it was cheaper than the obstructed balconies I'm in now. 

 

Love that you are staying on!
Gorgeous pictures, thank you so much for the review.

4 minutes ago, mitz18 said:

 

I just looked at RCL website and there are zero (0) cruises x-Sydney showing for Australia or NZ?  We're booked on a Feb '23 cruise and it is still showing on my account, but not on RCL website.  Interesting

There have been a couple of reports of this from US website users. The cruises are all definitely for sale on the Australian website.

Don’t read too much into it at this time

On 1/21/2022 at 12:57 AM, PiperHolliday said:

We did self-walk this morning at 7:00 and getting off the ship was quick, simple and easy.

thanks for a wonderful review Piper

3 hours ago, Markanddonna said:

We are on the Ovation on Oct. 9 2022. I can't see it as a new booking but it is still there on my reservations.  I think we know what this means but RCCL hasn't announced it yet.

Still for sale on RC Australian website

3 hours ago, cruz_happy said:

 

Is anyone scheduled for one of RCCL's South Pacific cruises that could share what shore excursions there might be?  Is it all scuba/snorkel options?  

I have a December South Pacific cruise booked and there are no shore excursions showing in the cruise planner yet.

Pre-pandemic in both Noumea and Port Vila there were many land tours available (e.g. round island tours, cultural shows etc).

Mystery Island is a very small island - you can walk around the whole island in an hour. 

Thanks for the review!

15 minutes ago, Booking It said:

Cruise Critic has spoken. I booked the extra week on Harmony. I CAN'T WAIT!!!! 😀

hooray! Have a wonderful cruise!

@Starry EyesSolarium sounds like a lovely change from MDR 

Also this might help too (Sea Class)

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/aus/en/cruise-rooms/royal-suite-class

1 minute ago, Vera/Lee said:

Thanks Missusdubbya! We are doing a B2B on Harmony in March. My son and his family will be joining us for the second week. Should we stay onboard for the consecutive cruisers lunch or should we try to get off and meet up with them?

I would stay onboard, meeting up with them in the terminal may be difficult if it is busy. You will see them soon enough 😁

(If staying onboard you will be part of the escorted consecutive cruisers group on and off the ship as part of the turnaround, however when we did this it was early and to a separate area in the terminal)