Explorer of Seas Questions Please

[njkate]

Hi All

Usually I sail NCL but in looking to book a Greek Isles cruise in May of 2020 NCL is not stopping in Malta a port I would like to visit.

Royal has it as a port stop so questions:

 

When should I buy the drink package?

Is there a designated smoking area on board?

If for some reason my daughter can't join me can I remove her and add someone else at same pricing as long as it's before final payment?

 

Thank you

[Chiliburn]

Usually it’s cheaper to buy the drinks package before the cruise but prices fluctuate.if you see it cheaper just cancel and rebook it no question asked.

smoking is in a area near the pool and on the promenade deck.

you can easily change one in your cabin but usually a small charge.

[Ken at the beach]

Royal does not charge a fee for name changes and they may be done up to 24 hours prior to departure.

[njkate]

22 minutes ago, Chiliburn said:

Usually it’s cheaper to buy the drinks package before the cruise but prices fluctuate.if you see it cheaper just cancel and rebook it no question asked.

smoking is in a area near the pool and on the promenade deck.

you can easily change one in your cabin but usually a small charge.

Thank you

[njkate]

7 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Royal does not charge a fee for name changes and they may be done up to 24 hours prior to departure.

Thank you

[Chiliburn]

Agents in Australia change about $80 fee for name change.

[Ken at the beach]

3 minutes ago, Chiliburn said:

Agents in Australia change about $80 fee for name change.

The poster was from the US.  No fees for North American bookings 

Edited February 2, 2019 by Ourusualbeach

[njkate]

Thanks again!! Looking ahead to sailing a different line, will have to read your boards to see what may be different 🙂