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    Re: Stuff You Wish You Knew Before Your 1st Cruise

    by IcedInferno » Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:16 pm

    All right, one more thing, is the lineup really long to get off the boat (like back in Florida)??? Just trying to see how much time I need to give myself to get to the airport if I go straight there from the cruise.
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    Re: Stuff You Wish You Knew Before Your 1st Cruise

    by deathmetalpat » Fri Jan 15, 2016 9:36 pm

    IcedInferno wrote:All right, one more thing, is the lineup really long to get off the boat (like back in Florida)??? Just trying to see how much time I need to give myself to get to the airport if I go straight there from the cruise.

    It just depends on how you leave ,if you keep your bags you are supposed to leave early like 7 a.m or so.Then you can just walk off and get yourself to the airport.If you let them take your bags off and pick them up ,that is what gets screwed up.Give yourself at least 3 hours for Fort Lauderdale and 4 hours for Miami.I never let them take my bag in the morning of disembarking ,but it was a bin bag size (21" or less) and even ate breakfast (technically breaking the rules ).It only took an hour from leaving the cabin to getting to Miami airport.A lot of that time came from the guy driving back around to fill up his van 3 freaking times.
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    Re: Stuff You Wish You Knew Before Your 1st Cruise

    by germanegyptiangirl » Sat Jan 16, 2016 12:47 am

    Hey!

    This thread is awesome for someone like me who is going on this cruise for the first time! (I went on a cruise more than 10 years ago so I don't remember any procedures and such). Thank you for all the good advice.
    So anyways, the check-in and the drink packages brought up some more questions. They seem extremely expensive, so that makes me wonder how much is pop and tea and coffee by itself if you don't get the Replenish package? I am considering the Replenish package since my boyfriend and I don't drink so it may be worth it for us. What did you guys think of the Replenish package?

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    Re: Stuff You Wish You Knew Before Your 1st Cruise

    by IcedInferno » Sat Jan 16, 2016 6:51 am

    deathmetalpat wrote:
    IcedInferno wrote:All right, one more thing, is the lineup really long to get off the boat (like back in Florida)??? Just trying to see how much time I need to give myself to get to the airport if I go straight there from the cruise.

    It just depends on how you leave ,if you keep your bags you are supposed to leave early like 7 a.m or so.Then you can just walk off and get yourself to the airport.If you let them take your bags off and pick them up ,that is what gets screwed up.Give yourself at least 3 hours for Fort Lauderdale and 4 hours for Miami.I never let them take my bag in the morning of disembarking ,but it was a bin bag size (21" or less) and even ate breakfast (technically breaking the rules ).It only took an hour from leaving the cabin to getting to Miami airport.A lot of that time came from the guy driving back around to fill up his van 3 freaking times.



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    by mbob » Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:59 am

    deathmetalpat wrote:
    IcedInferno wrote:All right, one more thing, is the lineup really long to get off the boat (like back in Florida)??? Just trying to see how much time I need to give myself to get to the airport if I go straight there from the cruise.

    It just depends on how you leave ,if you keep your bags you are supposed to leave early like 7 a.m or so.Then you can just walk off and get yourself to the airport.If you let them take your bags off and pick them up ,that is what gets screwed up.Give yourself at least 3 hours for Fort Lauderdale and 4 hours for Miami.I never let them take my bag in the morning of disembarking ,but it was a bin bag size (21" or less) and even ate breakfast (technically breaking the rules ).It only took an hour from leaving the cabin to getting to Miami airport.A lot of that time came from the guy driving back around to fill up his van 3 freaking times.



    Getting off the ship can be pretty easy and go quickly. Like deathmetalpat says if you take your luggage with you then you can get off earlier. Once you get off the ship then you have to deal with customs and that is a different story. Depending on the number of agents that can take some time. Last year I was one of the first people off so there was no line at customs yet and was at the Fort Lauderdale airport by 9 am.
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    Re: Stuff You Wish You Knew Before Your 1st Cruise

    by J.m.Andersson » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:19 am

    on boarding day bring a bottle of water and something to read :lol:
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    by Jaimie38 » Sat Jan 16, 2016 8:43 am

    IcedInferno wrote:This is my first cruise and I can't wait to meet everybody. People are asking me, are you going there alone? Nope with over 3000 brothers and sisters! Anyway this thread helped me a lot. Just wondering, are the bands still expected to play two sets each, and what are the usual lengths of the sets?

    I'm so pumped, this is a dream come true.

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    Welcome --where in Canada? One thing also is that there are no clocks in the rooms to set alarms. Keep your phone charged for the alarm....you will need naps here and there and I missed some shows due to oversleeping. ha!

    Pace is the key.. the days are long and full of fun. Don't schedule every second, because, like the threads, they get Dutch Derailed!!( inside joke). I go alone every year, but you are never alone. The folks on this cruise are the best people in the world. Wear your favouritelocal band shirt, be respective of the staff, the ship and the beaches... and in true Canadian fashion....FUK"N GIV'R!!!


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    Re: Stuff You Wish You Knew Before Your 1st Cruise

    by Mal2000 » Sat Jan 16, 2016 11:01 am

    J.m.Andersson wrote:on boarding day bring a bottle of water and something to read :lol:


    or bottle of wine and something to play :trashdrink: :mrgreen:
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    Re: Stuff You Wish You Knew Before Your 1st Cruise

    by IcedInferno » Sat Jan 16, 2016 11:29 am

    Jaimie38 wrote:
    IcedInferno wrote:This is my first cruise and I can't wait to meet everybody. People are asking me, are you going there alone? Nope with over 3000 brothers and sisters! Anyway this thread helped me a lot. Just wondering, are the bands still expected to play two sets each, and what are the usual lengths of the sets?

    I'm so pumped, this is a dream come true.

    Hail from Canada!!!!



    Welcome --where in Canada? One thing also is that there are no clocks in the rooms to set alarms. Keep your phone charged for the alarm....you will need naps here and there and I missed some shows due to oversleeping. ha!

    Pace is the key.. the days are long and full of fun. Don't schedule every second, because, like the threads, they get Dutch Derailed!!( inside joke). I go alone every year, but you are never alone. The folks on this cruise are the best people in the world. Wear your favouritelocal band shirt, be respective of the staff, the ship and the beaches... and in true Canadian fashion....FUK"N GIV'R!!!


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    Re: Stuff You Wish You Knew Before Your 1st Cruise

    by cronos23462 » Sat Jan 16, 2016 12:50 pm

    how long between bands usually? like on the pool stage ...a hour ?
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    by Speedy » Sat Jan 16, 2016 1:15 pm

    cronos23462 wrote:how long between bands usually? like on the pool stage ...a hour ?

    Mostly 45 or 60 min breaks between bands on any single stage last year. A few longer breaks.
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    Re: Stuff You Wish You Knew Before Your 1st Cruise

    by germanegyptiangirl » Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:39 pm

    Hey everyone!

    Sorry for so many questions,
    but I was wondering if things like virgin daiquiris, milkshakes, slushies, etc. are included with what we pay for the cruise or if you have to buy a Replenish package to get unlimited of that?

    Thank you very much!

    See you soon!
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    by klons » Sun Jan 17, 2016 5:59 pm

    germanegyptiangirl wrote:Hey everyone!

    Sorry for so many questions,
    but I was wondering if things like virgin daiquiris, milkshakes, slushies, etc. are included with what we pay for the cruise or if you have to buy a Replenish package to get unlimited of that?

    Thank you very much!

    See you soon!


    Pretty sure those are all separate charges, not covered by the package.
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    Re: Stuff You Wish You Knew Before Your 1st Cruise

    by germanegyptiangirl » Mon Jan 18, 2016 9:45 pm

    klons wrote:
    germanegyptiangirl wrote:Hey everyone!

    Sorry for so many questions,
    but I was wondering if things like virgin daiquiris, milkshakes, slushies, etc. are included with what we pay for the cruise or if you have to buy a Replenish package to get unlimited of that?

    Thank you very much!

    See you soon!


    Pretty sure those are all separate charges, not covered by the package.

    Thank you! That's good to know!
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    by mbob » Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:29 am

    germanegyptiangirl wrote:
    klons wrote:
    germanegyptiangirl wrote:Hey everyone!

    Sorry for so many questions,
    but I was wondering if things like virgin daiquiris, milkshakes, slushies, etc. are included with what we pay for the cruise or if you have to buy a Replenish package to get unlimited of that?

    Thank you very much!

    See you soon!


    Pretty sure those are all separate charges, not covered by the package.

    Thank you! That's good to know!



    Virgin cocktails (daiquiris) are included in the Replenish package along with premium coffee & tea, fresh juices, fountain soda, bottled water and sparkling water. Milkshakes are extra and I don't know if they serve slushies anywhere.
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    by germanegyptiangirl » Tue Jan 19, 2016 10:49 pm

    Virgin cocktails (daiquiris) are included in the Replenish package along with premium coffee & tea, fresh juices, fountain soda, bottled water and sparkling water. Milkshakes are extra and I don't know if they serve slushies anywhere.[/quote][/quote][/quote]

    Thanks for the info!
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    by Pellaz » Wed Jan 20, 2016 2:32 am

    germanegyptiangirl wrote:Hey everyone!

    Sorry for so many questions,
    but I was wondering if things like virgin daiquiris, milkshakes, slushies, etc. are included with what we pay for the cruise or if you have to buy a Replenish package to get unlimited of that?

    Thank you very much!

    See you soon!


    As I read the Royal Replenish description, virgin daiquiris and non-alcoholic drinks like that ARE included in the package, but milkshakes and (probably) slushies are not. They have good milkshakes at Johnny Rockets and last year they were open 'til 5 am for us, but they DID charge for them.
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    by germanegyptiangirl » Wed Jan 20, 2016 9:07 pm

    Pellaz wrote:
    germanegyptiangirl wrote:Hey everyone!

    Sorry for so many questions,
    but I was wondering if things like virgin daiquiris, milkshakes, slushies, etc. are included with what we pay for the cruise or if you have to buy a Replenish package to get unlimited of that?

    Thank you very much!

    See you soon!


    As I read the Royal Replenish description, virgin daiquiris and non-alcoholic drinks like that ARE included in the package, but milkshakes and (probably) slushies are not. They have good milkshakes at Johnny Rockets and last year they were open 'til 5 am for us, but they DID charge for them.
    EDIT: someone beat me to it. :lol:


    Thanks! And two people saying the same thing is a good thing. By the way, I totally love your wishlist. There are so many bands on there I would want to see. Also, Agalloch, Amon Amarth, and Moonspell are 3 (out of 6) of my favourite bands! I would be over the moon if Agalloch gets announced. I have never seen them and I don't know when I will get a chance to see them since they will probably never come close to where I live. I have never seen Moonspell live so I am super excited that I will get to see them on the ship. I have seen Amon Amarth multiple times and even have a signed poster of them and a pick from Johan. (My only 2 things that I ever got at a concert from the band).

    Hopefully more of your wishlist (especially Agalloch) gets announced! :viking:
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    by Pellaz » Fri Jan 22, 2016 11:57 pm

    Pellaz wrote:
    germanegyptiangirl wrote:Hey everyone!

    As I read the Royal Replenish description, virgin daiquiris and non-alcoholic drinks like that ARE included in the package, but milkshakes and (probably) slushies are not. They have good milkshakes at Johnny Rockets and last year they were open 'til 5 am for us, but they DID charge for them.
    EDIT: someone beat me to it. :lol:


    Thanks! And two people saying the same thing is a good thing. By the way, I totally love your wishlist. There are so many bands on there I would want to see. Also, Agalloch, Amon Amarth, and Moonspell are 3 (out of 6) of my favourite bands! I would be over the moon if Agalloch gets announced. I have never seen them and I don't know when I will get a chance to see them since they will probably never come close to where I live.....Hopefully more of your wishlist (especially Agalloch) gets announced! :viking:


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    by cronos23462 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 9:16 am

    do they offer steak and lobster in the dining room ,like on regular cruises?
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    by slayergeek » Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:11 am

    cronos23462 wrote:do they offer steak and lobster in the dining room ,like on regular cruises?


    Yes, it should be the normal Royal Caribbean menu like any other cruise.
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    by Rjturtle9 » Sun Jan 24, 2016 10:59 am

    I've never been on a cruise before. Is there soap, shampoo, conditioner provided in the rooms or do guests usually bring their own? Also how many towels are in your room or extra you can request? And is room service included in the pre paid gratuities.
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    by SaraMarie » Sun Jan 24, 2016 11:26 am

    Rjturtle9 wrote:I've never been on a cruise before. Is there soap, shampoo, conditioner provided in the rooms or do guests usually bring their own? Also how many towels are in your room or extra you can request? And is room service included in the pre paid gratuities.


    From what I read, room service is free, but there is a surcharge of something like $5 after a certain hour of the night. If you mean just the tips for room service, I think so. I think all of the dining staff gets tipped out, I would assume so, but I don't know for certain. RC does have a lot of info online, though. Tipping would be the same for all cruises, so that info would apply to us, too.
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    by biertroll » Sun Jan 24, 2016 12:54 pm

    How many waterproof cameras do I bring? :lol:
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    by MissTool » Sun Jan 24, 2016 1:17 pm

    Do they allow to bring any bottles of water in board. That Evian water package is just super over priced and I don´t think the replenish package is worth.
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    by mooyagi » Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:54 pm

    Rjturtle9 wrote:I've never been on a cruise before. Is there soap, shampoo, conditioner provided in the rooms or do guests usually bring their own? Also how many towels are in your room or extra you can request? And is room service included in the pre paid gratuities.


    The showers will have a dispenser with soap and shampoo. I don't think there's conditioner. You can get as many towels as you want, just ask your room attendant.

    MissTool wrote:Do they allow to bring any bottles of water in board. That Evian water package is just super over priced and I don´t think the replenish package is worth.


    I don't believe so. That would go against their offering a water package. Just bring an empty bottle and fill from the sink in your room. It tastes fine.
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    by MissTool » Mon Jan 25, 2016 4:57 am

    mooyagi wrote:
    MissTool wrote:Do they allow to bring any bottles of water in board. That Evian water package is just super over priced and I don´t think the replenish package is worth.


    I don't believe so. That would go against their offering a water package. Just bring an empty bottle and fill from the sink in your room. It tastes fine.


    Thanks. I was just thinking about having one bottle with me while I wait in line for check in and then enter the ship with that bottle. I am not planning on bringing several bottles on board. In my last cruise I think I bought some bottled water on board but definitely the package is not worth for me because I don´t drink a lot of water.
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    by J.m.Andersson » Mon Jan 25, 2016 7:27 am

    you need to have clothes on at the resturants! :oops:
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    by slayergeek » Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:05 am

    J.m.Andersson wrote:you need to have clothes on at the resturants! :oops:


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    by Mr. HCI » Mon Jan 25, 2016 8:40 am

    It's silly to drink bottled water on a cruise ship. All fresh water on modern ships is desalinated on broad. It is just as pure, if not purer, than bottled water, and there is an unlimited supply for free (well, at no extra charge, anyhow).
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    by yardleybates » Mon Jan 25, 2016 1:27 pm

    J.m.Andersson wrote:you need to have clothes on at the resturants! :oops:


    I was actually checking on the whole dress code thing. I thought I remembered hearing (reading) somewhere that there is not dress code enforcement in any of the restaurants on this ship. Not meaning clothing optional LOL but you can show up in shorts and a t-shirt or jeans and it's cool.
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    by mbob » Mon Jan 25, 2016 1:38 pm

    yardleybates wrote:
    J.m.Andersson wrote:you need to have clothes on at the resturants! :oops:


    I was actually checking on the whole dress code thing. I thought I remembered hearing (reading) somewhere that there is not dress code enforcement in any of the restaurants on this ship. Not meaning clothing optional LOL but you can show up in shorts and a t-shirt or jeans and it's cool.



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    by Mikko » Mon Jan 25, 2016 1:58 pm

    About the luggage, the cruise is part of a larger trip we are doing, and as luggage we have two big trekking backpacks which we can easily carry around pre-boarding and debarking.

    Should we pass our luggage to a porter for pre-boarding, only during debarking or take it with us all the time?
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    by bodomdragon » Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:25 pm

    Mikko wrote:About the luggage, the cruise is part of a larger trip we are doing, and as luggage we have two big trekking backpacks which we can easily carry around pre-boarding and debarking.

    Should we pass our luggage to a porter for pre-boarding, only during debarking or take it with us all the time?

    I'd say that's pretty much up to you. My friends and I have always carried our luggage with us.
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    by yardleybates » Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:28 pm

    mbob wrote:
    yardleybates wrote:
    J.m.Andersson wrote:you need to have clothes on at the resturants! :oops:


    I was actually checking on the whole dress code thing. I thought I remembered hearing (reading) somewhere that there is not dress code enforcement in any of the restaurants on this ship. Not meaning clothing optional LOL but you can show up in shorts and a t-shirt or jeans and it's cool.



    They do not enforce the regular dress codes during 70,000 Tons.


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    by yardleybates » Mon Jan 25, 2016 2:34 pm

    Is there any downside to booking excursions on the ship vs. pre-booking them via Royal Caribbean or independently, other than some may fill up?
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    by MrCaptainMetal » Mon Jan 25, 2016 3:39 pm

    I'm pretty confident that this is my only dumb question. I tried to see if it was answered elsewhere but I could not find it.

    Do you use the Sea Pass card to buy merch, or can you use cash/credit?
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    by Sgt. B » Mon Jan 25, 2016 3:41 pm

    MrCaptainMetal wrote:I'm pretty confident that this is my only dumb question. I tried to see if it was answered elsewhere but I could not find it.

    Do you use the Sea Pass card to buy merch, or can you use cash/credit?


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    by cowboy71 » Tue Jan 26, 2016 12:37 am

    Finally got around to checking in, and noticed that the previously available ROYAL REFRESHMENT pack is no longer available :(

    So instead of paying $US29.90 for the entire cruise for unlimited soda plus the souvenier cup, you now have to pay $US90!

    Okay if you are a tea/coffee drinker or want to drink non-alcoholic cocktails but if you just want soda then it is waaaaay too much.
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    by bodomdragon » Tue Jan 26, 2016 1:33 am

    yardleybates wrote:Is there any downside to booking excursions on the ship vs. pre-booking them via Royal Caribbean or independently, other than some may fill up?

    I *think* that the price is the same, so I'd say no. The only thing is that you *might* have to wait in line for a few minutes on the ship, but that shouldn't be a long line at all. Last year we booked the excursion on the ship and we were fine.
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