You can have a much better WJ experience on embarkation day if you are willing to wait a little bit. 15 minutes after they announce rooms are ready no less than half the diners in the WJ will clear out. We usually just get a snack when we first get on board at a complimentary venue and a drink (or two) and chill until they announce rooms are ready. Then leisurely head to the WJ for a much more manageable experience.
@sariel84062 жыл бұрын
Why not eat in the dining rooms instead of wind jammer cafe?
@Dearheart2462 жыл бұрын
@@sariel8406 the dining room is not open on embarkation day for lunch
@jamesfearn33992 жыл бұрын
When we cruise we have so far always requested a check-in time of 1-1:30 so we have never had to wait for a “rooms are available” announcement. This is helpful when cruising with an elderly parent.
@jamesfearn33992 жыл бұрын
FYI, not impressed with the WJ on the Oasis. For a ship of that size, there should be more than 4-5 kiosks of food (per side). Carnival does the buffet much better. Can’t say enough about the main dining room (My Time Dining), the service and food was beyond excellent!
@javainstaller66412 жыл бұрын
That is actually pretty amazing advice and I am gonna try that when we go on our next cruise!
@violetbilleter7274 Жыл бұрын
First cruise coming up and we did NOT know you can call to get around buying the drink package for both adults! I’m pregnant so my husband was a little bummed we couldn’t get the package for just him but this is going to be a game changer!! Thank you!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Жыл бұрын
Glad this helped!
@Aboutthatfarmlife Жыл бұрын
This helped me as well. Question @royalcaribbeanblog, so I don’t purchase and just call them with the request and how soon should I call and request this workaround, we sail 12/22?
@ryansouthworth668 Жыл бұрын
Me and my wife did this definitely a good tip
@joshgadbery1873 Жыл бұрын
Im gonna add you do have to buy a non alcoholic drink package instead. Also the drink package is only worth it if you drink alot. Takes about 6-7 beverages a day to make your money on it. If he only drinks 4 -5 drinks a day its probably cheaper not to buy the package
@andreatuckman10842 жыл бұрын
I always ask if anchovies are available for my Caesar salad, and of course they always are, they just never appear on the menu. I can never compliment Royal’s staff enough. We sailed Wonder ots last April and I couldn’t locate sandwiches in the Windjammer. An officer noticed that I seemed a bit lost and asked if he could help. After explaining my issue, he asked for my patience as he located my requested food item, but returned empty handed. Apparently there weren’t any sandwiches. He left but returned a few minutes later with three sandwich options for me to choose from which he acquired from the Park Cafe located on another deck. I was blown away by this officer’s outstanding customer service. I’m definitely loyal to Royal.
@ModernMyths2 жыл бұрын
I learned this from one of your previous videos. There are tons of Walk through of ships online. It's a good way to get a better understanding of the ship as well as what's on the ship. Did that for Radiance of the Seas and saw we could go on the helipad. Super happy about that. This little tip I learned about myself. When you're on the ship. If they have an open area with little light at night. Usually in the Adults only area. If you go out at night, and look up. You can see the stars so well, it's breath taking. I had to shield the sides of my eyes some times, but I swear I could see the milky way. Even saw some shooting stars as well on a couple cruises doing so.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tip!
@karolyq54402 жыл бұрын
I always make it a point to go up to the top deck and look at the stars, it truly is breathtaking!! This is a great tip!!!
@shayj5124 Жыл бұрын
Regarding the beverage package, if your cabin mate has a Dr. Note stating that they cannot drink alcohol or sugary drinks RC will NOT force any drink package on your cabin mate. This is seldom mentioned and it should.
@chrisharwood5448 Жыл бұрын
Lmao sugary drinks. 🤡🤡🤡
@MissTXTee Жыл бұрын
@@chrisharwood5448 what's so funny about that?
@jeffdinter6002 жыл бұрын
I saw on another KZfaq page now with all of the flights being delayed a simple GPS tracker inside of your luggage when flying is a good way to keep track of where your luggage is. Because the airlines don't always scan those barcodes so at least you'll know where your suitcase is if when you arrive and your poor destination and they say your suitcase is still where you took off from but you can see that it is where it's supposed to be the cruise line as a cruiser then you can show them at the airport the suitcase is somewhere here I see it on my phone so get a GPS tracker and place it inside your suitcase
@clarizpro2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt for the wonderful tips. There's one though, avoid going to the guest service during embarkation day. The queue is really long and we probably might spend more time queuing than getting the issues addressed. There was once there is no towels in my stateroom, so I just called up the housekeeping using the phone in the room. We told them we will be out for lunch and they sent us the towels by the time we got back from lunch.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Great tip!
@christinevillela27102 жыл бұрын
Great job as always. Appreciate this summary video to give to my friends that are considering cruising for the first time.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@JC-lm3bb2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for including the off-season months for Australia! The south pacific, Australia and NZ aren't as big a market as the Caribbean but RCI has a significant presence here sailing out of Sydney, Brisbane and Perth.
@newbris Жыл бұрын
He mentioned April but that includes school holidays in parts of Australia so imagine that is a peak time.
@edobkin2 жыл бұрын
Didn’t know my kiddos are young enough to be complimentary at speciality dining locations! Awesome
@iluvutube48862 жыл бұрын
Book packages, excursions, and onboard gifts around Black Friday... I got as much as 50% on some things.
@ash19662 жыл бұрын
I was on Royal Caribbean last week until Friday last week and it was the best cruise I have ever had and it was so fun because they had bumper cars a indoor pool a outdoor pool nice restaurants and I went to Alaska on it for my first time last week while I was on it and they do game shows on the cruise like the broken link and love and marriage and so much more if you go on it. Last week when I was on royal Caribbean I was on one of there ships called the ovation of the sea and there are 16 decks for you and 1-2 more for the crew on the ship.
@crystaleyes7511 ай бұрын
Wonderful tips..Thank you so much! Thanks to your videos I feel super prepared for my 1st ever cruise.
@TheMikeD428 Жыл бұрын
This video was perfect! When I took my first cruise about 10 years ago, I did a lot of research months in advance. I did many of the same things presented in this video and it made my first cruise immensely enjoyable. My favorite tips: 1. Bring your swim gear and essentials for the rest of the day in your carry-on. You don’t know when your checked luggage will show up at your stateroom. 2. Get on the ship as early as possible. Ride the heck out of the Flowrider and water slides. Do the rock climbing wall and zip line. This avoids the brutal lines on sea days. 3. Eat lunch on the ship on embarkation day - you paid for it! If the Windjammer is too busy, not a problem, there are plenty of other places onboard.
@midnite87912 жыл бұрын
I am going to Alaska on Quantum in a week! Can't wait, thank you for the videos!
@normajeanjohnson9122 жыл бұрын
18 days to quantum of the seas to Alaska, getting excited, appreciate all your tips and tricks
@jimroscovius2 жыл бұрын
We're doing the same thing next year or the next.
@yvonneziemba42162 жыл бұрын
Did you lose going to see the glaciers because of one of the engines dying😢 we booked a balcony suite so we could see the glaciers from our balcony.
@normajeanjohnson9122 жыл бұрын
@@yvonneziemba4216 I have not received any itinerary changes yet
@dianekurtz27542 жыл бұрын
I think Quantum cruises in August and early Sept are ones likely to be most affected by the engine repairs. We are on the Sept 5 sailing and considering moving to another ship during that time period if we can find alternate airline tix.
@geophphrey2 жыл бұрын
We are going in august and lost the glaciers but they compensated us with a refund of 1 day of our cruise fare per person in ship credit that can be cashed out if not used. Not perfect but better than nothing.
@tkzapp2 жыл бұрын
You just found yourself a new subscriber! Hoping to sail on my first Royal cruise in 2024 so I will be watching past and currents video’s you put out! Thank you!👏👏
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@mattmerchant35432 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. 77 days till our honeymoon cruise to Hawaii on Radiance!
@EverybodyLoveCeCe Жыл бұрын
Tip number 2 just saved me nearly $400 🤩 TFS!❤
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Жыл бұрын
So glad!
@tomkile2952 жыл бұрын
Check in at your muster station as soon as you get on the ship. It is usually on one of the lower decks and you can knock it out and not have to worry about it anymore.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Great idea. If you have a very early boarding time the muster stations may not be open yet
@itr08632 жыл бұрын
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Very good point. We embarked at 11:15 and there is no muster at our station so we went to the WJ and ate lunch and sorted out some guest services issues and still waited for a muster worker. No biggie. They came like 10 min later
@lorilaubach77172 жыл бұрын
We sailed on Oasis in May, and the muster drill was done on the RCCL app. We only had to show proof of its completion to a staff member. Super quick and efficient!
@lighthouselover2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt! Awesome video!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@beachymamaadventures2 жыл бұрын
I sure appreciate your videos Matt!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it!
@Cindyvktravel Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your wonderful compliments for travel advisors. We work so hard and want our clients to have the best possible experience.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!
@sbeiring762 жыл бұрын
Great job with all the tips and reminders. Another good tip is to be sure to have some type of identifying marker like a colorful ribbon or string on your suitcase as it can help you find it quicker if the suitcase doesn’t end up at your door and is down the hallways
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea!
@vonricter222 Жыл бұрын
I do this every time I fly as well so I can always tell which one is mine at baggage claim 👍🏻
@davidweissman70502 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt for the tips. I was a travel agent for 17 years. I took the time to make sure my clients had all the information needed for a great cruise. I booked pre and post stays as well as checking fares to see if the price went down and got the rate locked in.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
It's amazing how many people refuse to use a TA or are completely unaware of their benefits.
@gkolejr8 Жыл бұрын
that's great. I had one once and she didn't do a good job. poor communication and didn't check for price changes. never used another agent again.
@tombyrne64332 жыл бұрын
My biggest tips from 4 cruises are always going to third-party excursions and book yourself. You can beat the crowds and see amazing things, like Unesco Dolphin/ray/turtle Shows, climbing the waterfall before anyone gets there, and eating jerk chicken with a red stripe with the locals, all day private island. Sure it's not guaranteed, but hey I did it with no issues. Everlasting impressions away from others. So far in 2022, the only "deals" I see are the Ultimate food plan (with a 40% wine discount) since the food quality is down in free areas overall (from what I read) with all these specialty restaurants added. The drink package is a stretch unless non-alcoholic or a great deal
@emmybushman Жыл бұрын
We were on a RCCL cruise once, an excursion was delayed due to a mud slide. The ship waited for them to get back. However, another group on a similar 3rd party excursion, who also got caught behind the mudslide, didn't make it back in time and all got left behind.
@uptowns1stlady Жыл бұрын
@tom what third party places did you use I am going to Jamaica and the Bahamas next year and all the excursions look way overpriced online
@sariel84062 жыл бұрын
Cruises are so popular and so fully booked where i live that repricing is unheard of.
@lindazamal73062 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips Matt! We sail on Adventure if the seas in 23 days. (We did Anthem in 2019) Even though we’ve sailed before we always can benefit from new tips!
@aveshnewshog31202 жыл бұрын
You are the best KZfaq on cruises!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@rosecollura2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the true & tried tips, Matt! So super helpful 👍🏼 we will be on Wonder of the Seas embarking out of Barcelona end of August.
@annabuther923 Жыл бұрын
Txs so much. Taking G’kids on Oasis in July. I wrote a note to try Johnnie rockets for Bfast 👏👍🏼😋
@abrown4green2 жыл бұрын
Always top notch information. Sending to my parents who are going on their first cruise
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@susanlieberman90122 жыл бұрын
I take my makeup, shampoo etc and put it in my carryon. We fly so we have to pack it in our checked bag. I also put a change of clothes or what I am going to be wearing at night in my carryon. This is so if my luggage comes to my cabin later I have everything I need. We never eat in the windjammer the first day. The exception was on the Wonder where the windjammer is bigger and there are more tables.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Good idea!
@erikagholston66102 жыл бұрын
I will follow these tips on my next cruise.
@christinaspringer13402 жыл бұрын
Thank You so much for all the information we are going on Freedon of the Sea on Aug. 8th and it's a family of about 10 of us some of course children and it is their first time lol Also took your advice and fling in the day before. So thank you Matt for all your help!! Glad your are feeling better
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Wonderful!
@myraleatherman62872 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for ALL your helpful videos!! We leave in one week for a cruise on the Ovations of the Sea to Alaska. You videos have made preparing for our cruise less stressful!!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@designdoctor2472 жыл бұрын
the star gazing tip is priceless!!!
@nichtsistkostenlos6565 Жыл бұрын
I book my cruises 18 months to 2 years in advance. It helps immensely in getting great pricing and the cabin we want. The only time you can reliably get a better deal is if you're only a few days out and you're willing to book the absolute last minute to fill a spot, but obviously, there are lots of downsides to that method. Unless you're retired and live right next to a cruise port, you're going to have a lot of trouble making that work.
@MissTXTee Жыл бұрын
I actually should take advantage of the last minute deals. I literally live an hour away from a port in Galveston, but have never gone on a cruise. I will be going on my 1st one in December and made the mistake of just now reserving. I'm sure I've lost quite a bit of savings by waiting this long.
@elenamarie2722 жыл бұрын
Another fabulous video filled with tips and tricks! Thank you so much!!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@kpalmer492 жыл бұрын
Great video!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@puskyfam2 жыл бұрын
You are the best
@WeepWoop1999 Жыл бұрын
My parents booked our cruise on their honeymoon 19 months before the sailing so they got a wicked deal
@maries70582 жыл бұрын
Great tips!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@spookycatladytravels2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Hopefully mine will be as good some day.
@ICBLACKINU Жыл бұрын
The meme got my attention 😂
@lorihughes88732 жыл бұрын
Good tips Matt! Thanks!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@kodiak72 жыл бұрын
I have a bit to say on a few things. But post Covid you want to fly in 2 days in advance. Until the airlines get their act together. My flight to Miami was delayed 25 hours. And my bag was lost. If that had been the day before I would have been doomed.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately your example is exactly why it's so important to fly in early
@kodiak72 жыл бұрын
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Yeah. I don’t think a day before cuts it these days. Also always travel with your passport. ALWAYS. Had a bunch of Europeans denied boarding because they showed up at Jewel without passports. I guess pre Brexit they didn’t need it 🤷♂️. But they need it now.
@thegrumpydragon76012 жыл бұрын
My cruise ship I booked is almost at cap Also If you fly in early make sure you book hotel very very far in advance The hotels in Vancouver is going for almost 400 a night
@jeffbonniewa2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, Jeff!
@indriamoores65562 жыл бұрын
You kept saying to book through Travel Agent. We did and got so confused and had a terrible experience. we ended up go back to do it ourselves online. Easier to do it online yourself than book it thru a travel agent you don’t know and they don’t know you.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Not all travel agents are the same, just like not all car mechanics, lawyers, or barbers are the same. You have to find a good one that works well with you. I can recommend a great agent to use.
@gkolejr8 Жыл бұрын
I had a similar experience as you. poor communication, lost credit for a future cruise because of her and asking her to do things didn't go over well. will not use a TA again. easier to do it myself. less stressful.
@veronicaa.25692 жыл бұрын
GREAT INFO 👍🏾👍🏾
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@shaggydogg36412 жыл бұрын
me and my family are going on an october cruise
@saraclemons10922 жыл бұрын
Johnny Rockets wasn't open for breakfast in April on Oasis ☹️
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
That was a temporary staffing issue, not a policy change.
@robertdejardins77632 жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, big fan here. Do you think you will ever do a tour of a vision class ship? Thanks!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
That's the plan!
@cruisingwithkristen2 жыл бұрын
May I add one to the Shore Excursions? Book early! I've missed out on a few when I waited to book onboard. By the time I got on the ship, many of them were sold out!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Another good tip!
@jmarietownsell470 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Matt for all the information for a fool-proof cruise. We are first time cruisers and am so excited to board the Allure of the Seas. Celebrating our first granddaughter's graduation and accomplishments (she deserves it). When you can if possible, can you please forward a paper copy of the Cruise Compass. I know they are going to do away with paper, but we just wanted to discuss it with our grands and group. I am a visual learner and just wanted a recent paper copy. Thanks! Have a wonderful day.
@micnation Жыл бұрын
What are some of the best places to stay before the trip at port Canaveral?
@JaniceCrowell Жыл бұрын
Does Johnny Rockets have burgers for breakfast? I’m not crazy about breakfast foods.
@bobbidulanski41582 жыл бұрын
I chose my time dining assuming that meant I could go on my time, when I'm ready, but you said make a reservation when you get on ship. Is this for all days or each day you have to make a reservation?
@cindyskitchen2082 жыл бұрын
My time dining always has a long wait time.
@joerodriguez94842 жыл бұрын
In the past we have made a reservation for the same time all week. Go see the Maitre d' when you embark and try to get a reservation for the week. At dinner ask the waiter if you can just come back to that table each day that way you have everything set, and may be able to bypass the line. That was pre-COVID. Not sure if that still applies but you can give it a try. We've been doing main seating since getting back into cruising so I'm not sure how that will work.
@jmarietownsell470 Жыл бұрын
oops I just got my answer about the cruise compass.
@coldhunni8142 жыл бұрын
I wish we could book shows online before boarding. I’m not seeing the point of not being able to.
@deborahgibney67462 жыл бұрын
When school starts back and vacation time is over the cruise lines are facing very choppy waters! They should know what’s in store for them and they’ll be begging people to cruise, vaccinated or not!!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
We shall see, but I don't think that will be the case.
@dianej17142 жыл бұрын
Lots of people can't wait for kids to go back to school so they can cruise without 100s of kids onboard.
@MB-uy5kh2 жыл бұрын
Totally disagree. I now refuse to cruise during school vacation times as normally too many kids on board. My next three cruises are in non school vacation months. Yes, I do have grown children who did cruise with us when they were young. Both daughters were Diamond Plus before they graduated from high school.
@at7999 Жыл бұрын
Hi Matt! Do you know if the repricing rules have changed for Australia? Is it true we now only have 48 hours to reprice?
@jonathanpace53122 жыл бұрын
In regards to choosing a travel agent the only downside is that if you book a suite classr oom you do not get the double points advantage. That is why I book on my own but I do see the benefit of having somebody do all the leg work for you if that's what works for you.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
You're incorrect. Booking with a TA or not will get you double points. Not sure why you believe otherwise, but I can assure you you do get double points booking a suite.
@rhassard2784112 жыл бұрын
i just booked a cruise for Feb 2024 (taking advantage of the EARLY booking discounts), but there is no packages available to purchase. any idea on when that stuff starts showing up to add on and purchase?
@jamesanspaugh60302 жыл бұрын
can you talk about those with mobility issues .... ie walker scooter, or wheelchair . what assistance is available and is there shore excursions they can do
@JaniceCrowell2 жыл бұрын
Third party excursion companies often guarantee refund if ship schedule changes and also guarantee you will not miss the ship or they will pay to fly you to the next port to meet the ship. In St. Martaan, we arrived 3 hours late. I contacted the company and was told as soon as they confirmed that the ship arrived too late for the excursion, I got an immediate refund. I have loved every private excursion I have done. I’ve been extremely disappointed in every cruise line excursion I have done.
@coldhunni8142 жыл бұрын
I am so over the cruise line excursion. They’re way to comfortable trying to juice you for money by charging for extras like pictures of activities you’ll want pics of. Private excursion usually include photos.
@uptowns1stlady Жыл бұрын
Where can you book private excursions? I like this idea better
@JaniceCrowell Жыл бұрын
@@coldhunni814 I paid extra for photos when feeding stingrays at stingray city in grand cayman on a private excursions. But we were actually allowed to feed stingrays. Most excursions were not. We were a small boat, not overcrowded like the cruise line excursions were and we went to the same place.
@davidfranklin47892 жыл бұрын
I just finished a 8 day cruise on Alure of the seas. Windjammer never had an omelet station. Very disappointing.
@Pattylove8262 жыл бұрын
Are we allowed to take our suitcase on ship ourselves?
@ash19662 жыл бұрын
They take up to your deck and they leave It in the hallway near your room and you find it and bring it to your room I know that because I was on one of there cruises last week.
@margueritag.19932 жыл бұрын
Do you get double loyalty points when sailing solo in a double cabin on RCL?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@kimtodd97122 жыл бұрын
As a solo traveler, is it still Important to make reservations for my time dining?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Yes, it only benefits you
@garrettstafford212 жыл бұрын
Any tips on Parking at ports? Going on my first cruise in a couple a weeks and I was wonder if I should buy parking in advance at Port Canaveral or wait till I get there. Thanks!
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
I always recommend parking at the port for the convenience
@madlorraine16 Жыл бұрын
If you go to the helipad in Galveston, you are likely to see dolphins!
@aracelismedina20312 жыл бұрын
Do you need a passport for the Caribbean cruises?
@Rahaf-world Жыл бұрын
Yes
@austinadamson13692 жыл бұрын
Is allure going to be refurbished this year?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
No
@lane20632 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips Matt. We’re on the Odyssey in a few weeks and I’ve done everything you suggested. Packages are purchased as well as excursions and we have the earliest check in time. I’m running into one roadblock. We’re sailing out of Rome and are flying in on Saturday for a Sunday sailing. I called RC about a transfer from the airport Hilton and they couldn’t help me because I didn’t have a Sunday flight to give them. Now I’m trying to find a private transfer to the port. I’ve not been to this port in about ten years and from what I’ve seen on KZfaq it looks like RC has a new embarkation area. Do you know how close a private vehicle can get to this area? I’m very frustrated that the RC rep was unwilling to give me any help or information specific to the port. Thanks in advance to anyone who has information.
@grarycat19842 жыл бұрын
do you have any recommendations for a travel agent....im so overwhelmed
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
I recommend, and personally use, MEI Travel
@jeffreyclinard20022 жыл бұрын
The problem is, the pre-purchase option for shore excursions, drink packages, etc. don't work. I've tried it a dozen times over the last month, and it always errors out when trying to complete the order.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
You probably have a browser plug-in or anti virus that’s blocking it. Try a different web browser
@jeffreyclinard20022 жыл бұрын
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog That went even more poorly. It kicks you back to the password screen.
@teepeejamboree4732 Жыл бұрын
where do we find past cruise compases?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Жыл бұрын
www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass
@PeartDisicple4812 жыл бұрын
Can you find past cruise compasses online
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/cruise-compass
@trentburton9280 Жыл бұрын
Is it 12 bottles of water per person? Or per stateroom?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Жыл бұрын
Per stateroom
@craigtannenbaum38212 жыл бұрын
Love the tips Matt. We have 4 upcoming cruises. Question though. We just made Diamond and was wondering if you know if we bought the drink package, can we use the vouchers for someone else? Thanks.
@jackmortimer3292 жыл бұрын
Craig, Congratulations on Diamond. AFAIK, you will have 4 drinks per day on your card. As an experiment, you can try just going with the C&A drinks on your card. If that is not enough after the first few days of your cruise, you can always pay as you go, or get the package for the remainder of your cruise. FWIW, on my last few cruises, I only used my full card allowance one day but I am not much of a drinker. (Now that Matt has said how good the lava flow is, and it is, I could see an extra glass or two ) Hope this helps.
@amyrogers94782 жыл бұрын
Never knew about not getting a dinning package for kids.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Never bought one for my kids!
@meowlover11422 жыл бұрын
do you hook people up with jobs ?
@BrianAlt2 жыл бұрын
Is NA beer allowed? I didn't think that could be brought on board.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
I don't think so because it's technically still beer
@BrianAlt2 жыл бұрын
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog yes, that's what I thought. But you were saying "NA drinks", which makes it less clear.
@virginiamcdaniel54822 жыл бұрын
how so you find a "good" travel agent
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Word of mouth. I recommend MEI Travel
@karendeangelis13582 жыл бұрын
Do you not get charged if the port is skipped?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Correct
@danregovich16712 жыл бұрын
When did they start enforcing check in times? We always get there as early as we can and they never make us wait until our official check in time. Our last cruise was pre covid though.
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Since cruises restarted in 2021
@chazwale2 жыл бұрын
Good information but what in the Heck is the Wind Ja Mare??
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Windjammer!
@GLOCKDPLUSFlowriders2 жыл бұрын
It is a family joke, hilarious!
@anahitanamiranian19812 жыл бұрын
is it weird that the water slides and thrill rides are deal breakers for me?
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
Nope!
@jonesyokc2 жыл бұрын
Assuming that is Eddie Murphy in your thumbnail, I'd recommend rethinking the use of that image. Your channel can get dinged for it. A famous KZfaqr (wildlife) lost his channel because his intro had (small and brief) a cutout of a snakes head that apparently was used without permission. The owner of the image abused the KZfaq complaint system and used one image to file three complaints and the channel was taken down permanently for violating the 3 strikes policy.
@wood81762 жыл бұрын
It is a person, Kayode Ewumi, who is mistaken in a popular meme as Eddie Murphy.
@jonesyokc2 жыл бұрын
@@wood8176 Ah... that clears things up 🙂
@colleenruf71392 жыл бұрын
Is it just me or was he saying “Windjammer” weird?
@jackiebyers34242 жыл бұрын
It’s a long-standing inside joke with Matt. He pronounces it differently for effect.
@tarikharun12092 жыл бұрын
Don't book royal caribbean horrible experience bad bad bad service special from Rome . Bad food after 10 pm only horrible pizza . No fun on board. Bumper car only for 2 minutes . Go for other like NCL or Carnival .
@TechGeekTXDad2 жыл бұрын
Another fool proof tip is to use apple AirTags in your luggage, they made it so easy to track our luggage on the symphony. 🛳
@RoyalCaribbeanBlog2 жыл бұрын
I'm trying AirTags out next cruise
@gkolejr8 Жыл бұрын
yes! we did that too. also left one in our car to help find it in the port parking lot.
@uptowns1stlady Жыл бұрын
Where do you purchase air tags and what’s an average cost?