First cruise since 2017 and first time in Caribbean since 2006

[savva0122000]

Hey Cruise Critics,

 

It's been a while since we've been able to get aboard on a cruise ship (indy in 2017) so would be interested to hear how the line has changed since then.  No doubt the prices are even more extortionate and the sell up is more relentless but would value any hints and tips.  We are seasoned cruisers especially with RCCL; going on Serenade for B2B cruises in October ex. Tampa.

 

Not been to the Caribbean since 2006 - so especially interested in how 2 of our fave stops (St Thomas and St Maarten) have changed and where to go!

 

TIA

[smokeybandit]

Search this forum for those ports. There is a lot of info.

[savva0122000]

That's the plan but looking for the barn door stuff!

[kruzerci]

There’s countless posts about this recently. Expect worse food, only once a day room make up, and no more cruise compass- a lot more app focused. 

[Crazy planning mom]

We were just in both ports.  St. Maarten has been really affected by hurricane and some building damage is still visible.  We still had a great day.  Hubby is into planes so Maho beach was the favorite for him.

 

[George C]

St Thomas and St Maarten are two of our favorite ports , some of the stores in St Thomas have closed but still a great port .

[sgmn]

Make sure you have the Royal Caribbean app. So much info on there.  You can access it on board even if you don't have an Internet package. 

Paper copies of the daily cruise compass are only available if you specifically ask your room steward for one, otherwise all the information is on the app. 

[savva0122000]

On 3/6/2024 at 6:32 AM, sgmn said:

Make sure you have the Royal Caribbean app. So much info on there.  You can access it on board even if you don't have an Internet package. 

Paper copies of the daily cruise compass are only available if you specifically ask your room steward for one, otherwise all the information is on the app. 

Thanks that is useful - I definitely want a paper Compass.

[OldCaver]

2 hours ago, savva0122000 said:

Thanks that is useful - I definitely want a paper Compass.

You can also go to Guest Services and get one, in case Stewart forgets to bring one.

[taglovestocruise]

1 hour ago, OldCaver said:

You can also go to Guest Services and get one, in case Stewart forgets to bring one.

Stewart the Steward is a great guy.