Jim Lamb

Does anyone know if the SS United States will have a working transponder on her when she leaves Philly? I would love to see the track that she takes when heading for the Gulf Coast and being that she will be towed to her final location she might just be close enough to the coast on her way around Florida that we might just get to see her on the Atlantic side....

Why hasn't anybody done the simple thing and asked their cabin steward?

My wife and I endured Thanksgiving dinner on the Conquest in 2022. It was horrible! It was like they forgot that Thanksgiving was a thing and threw together a menu at the last minute. The turkey was very dry, no stuffing, choices for the other veggies were limited. Would not do it again!

I would definitely recommend prebooking before getting onboard. The larger ships especially! The shows on the newer ships are better and the seats fill up for them.

@Moonbaby1974, was it gastrointestinal or respiratory? My wife and I were on the Radiance August 30- September 6th and we both developed upper respiratory problems. Mine only lasted a few days after the cruise but hers went on for about 4 weeks after developing into bronchitis. We noticed several other people onboard with coughing and congestion problems as well.

That could be the indication that they have sold out. Although, I have noticed in the past few days that Royal's website has been experiencing issues.

Yes, you do have to purchase them in the cart asap. They won't be in your cart if you don't. And, check to make sure they are still available before check-out so you're not disappointed when the cart rejects your purchase.

Keep in mind that your days in port when off the ship are not included in the cost of the drink package. Anything you drink off the ship is also out of your pocket so to make the cost of the drink package break even you will have to either stay on boards at the ports and drink or go onshore and then power drink once back onboard! Party on!

Members 3 Posted 19 hours ago (edited) I read today where RC has banned more electrical plugs such as multi plugs and extension cords etc. On the older ships the plugs are at the desk/mirror (away from the bed). What are people with CPap machines to do if their cord won't reach???? Edited 19 hours ago by Map When you arrive in your stateroom, simply tell you stateroom attendant that you have a CPAP and you need an extension cord. One will be delivered to your room before you turn in for the evening. It's that easy.

Hey Cruising Caribbean, you must have never been to Labadee. It is a private section on the northern tip of the nation that Royal has control of. There are no excursions other than water based that leave the protected area. It is fenced off from the rest of the island and has reasonably heavy security at the entry points. The only time that a Royal guest is off the property is if they are riding the shuttle for the zip line up to the top of the mountain via the road that borders the Royal property. So, there are no random taxis or areas to roam around in that may be unsafe. The reason I started this tread in the first place way back was in the event that the locals overran the gates when the unrest first started as we had a cruise scheduled to stop there.

Hey Cruising, that was sarcasm, not a compliment. Carnival is the worst for kids running wild. For the most part the parents that book a "family" vacation on a Carnival ship are looking for someone to babysit their brood for a week so they don't have too! The last Carnival we were on there were 4 young teens in the room next to ours that were unsupervised as their parents were staying in another cabin halfway down the hall. The walls were shaking all night every night and reporting it to the ship made no difference in the behavior, if anything, it got worse! Carnival equals "Walmart" cruising! Pajamas in the main dinning room, people breaking in line at shows, and all around bad behavior. Carnival has unfortunately been it's own worst enemy in this subject.

You know, It isn't just a problem on Royal. In fact, I have found that Royal is probably more responsive than the rest. Why don't you try Carnival next time and see just how much you enjoy the joys of unsupervised children! Just sayin'!

You should be on the phone Royal Caribbean ASAP. Thay will probably reroute you to a nearby port for the cruise.

This just in.... Dear Guest, Due to the evolving situation in Haiti, we’ll now visit Nassau, Bahamas, instead of Labadee, Haiti. We’re terribly sorry for the last-minute change – your safety is our top priority. Nevertheless, we’re excited to explore a new port with you! Below, please find our revised Allure of the Seas April 29th, 2024, itinerary. Date Day Port of Call Arrive Depart 4/29/24 Mon Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida 4:00 PM 4/30/24 Tue Cruising 5/1/24 Wed Nassau, Bahamas 7:00 AM 6:00 PM 5/2/24 Thu Cruising 5/3/24 Fri Orlando (Port Canaveral), Florida 6:30 AM Your Day in Nassau In Nassau, lounge like a local at Junkanoo Beach and sip on tasty Bahama Mamas under clear skies. Get a more hands-on maritime adventure by taking a short boat ride to Pearl Island and spend the day kayaking, paddleboarding, or playing on inflatable water obstacles. Whatever you decide to do, you’re sure to have an amazing time! Shore Excursions Any pre-paid Royal Caribbean International shore excursions booked for Labadee will automatically be refunded to your original form of payment. In the meantime, you can browse all the exciting shore excursion options for your sailing in My Royal Cruise to level up your vacation. Feel free to use this letter for insurance purposes. Thank you for your understanding. We can’t wait to welcome you onboard Allure of the Seas! That's just fine with us since it's been a while since we were in Nassau.

Our cruise isn't until April 29th so as of yet, we are still showing Labadee as our destination. Our fingers are crossed that we head to Coco Cay instead. Thanks for asking Emrys!