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a question about included beverages for guests without a drinks package. Question: For adults who do not purchase a drinks package, what beverage options are typically available at no extra cost during lunch and dinner? Specifically, I am wondering: Are juices available in the...

I am currently on a Royal Caribbean cruise and there is some confusion regarding an alcohol ban in Nassau today due to elections. From what I understand, alcohol sales have been prohibited across the island, including at Royal Beach Club. However, Royal Caribbean still sold...

I’m currently on a 4-night Carnival Firenze sailing out of Long Beach, and there has been some discussion in our onboard Facebook group about an incident that occurred during the cruise. According to unverified reports being shared among passengers, there may have been a serious...

We have booked a 21-day Mediterranean cruise with Princess Cruises as a single continuous itinerary (not as three separate back-to-back 7-day cruises). We selected a guaranteed mini suite, and our cabin has not yet been assigned. The cruise departs from Barcelona and returns to...

Every cruise I go on, I look forward to watching movies on the lido deck. Most people are usually respectful. Unfortunately that’s not the case on my current cruise. A couple was letting their 2 children scream and run behind us. For the love of God, if you bring children to...

My friend (25M) and I (23M) are considering doing a 14-day cruise from Port Canaveral to Barcelona in August on the Carnival Freedom. I have already gotten PTO approved and can afford the trip, but I am still a bit unsure about whether it is the right choice. For context, my...

I usually enjoy watching movies on the lido deck during cruises, and most passengers tend to be respectful and quiet, which makes for a good experience. However, on my current cruise, a couple was allowing their two children to run around, scream, and play on the chairs directly...

I cruise every year and recently booked my upcoming cruise a few weeks ago. I paid the deposit and I believed the next payment was not due until about a month later based on what I remember from the booking process. In past bookings, I either had automatic payments set up or...

Achieving Diamond cruise status in 3 years and what people do not tell you Paraphrased Post: I managed to reach Diamond status within just three years, and I often see people treating cruise loyalty status like it is the ultimate goal. Free laundry, priority boarding, and small...

This is just for fun. I’m curious what the strangest thing you’ve seen, experienced, or witnessed on a cruise is. I’ve seen people get kicked off for fighting, and I’ve also seen passengers miss the ship and run after it as it was already leaving port. But the strangest...

I’m sailing with MSC Cruises and planning to arrive at the terminal around 11:30am. I’ve seen mixed experiences with early boarding and luggage drop-off. On a previous cruise with NCL, I asked something similar and was told not to leave bags in the hallway because it can block...

I used to always bring people with me on cruises and even pay for them just so I wouldn’t have to travel alone. I’m currently going through a separation, and in March I finally went on a cruise solo. It turned out to be an amazing experience. I recently booked another solo...

We recently saw the Carnival Horizon depart from Curacao while a group of passengers was still onshore and ended up being left behind. One member of their group was seen walking away with documents and a bag that cruise staff had provided. It got us wondering what actually...

A recent cruise experience on Royal Caribbean aboard Freedom of the Seas raised concerns about hot tub usage. The hot tubs were reportedly overcrowded with unsupervised children, with some behaving inappropriately such as jumping in and even lying on the bottom of the hot tub....

We are a family of four (42M, 42F, 13M, 11M) who are not very well traveled and have only been on one short cruise before. We are planning our first Mediterranean cruise and are looking for recommendations. We are a fairly low-key family. We do not drink alcohol, we prefer quiet...

A passenger on a cruise with Royal Caribbean International is expressing frustration about parents allowing their children to bring and use squeaky noise-making toys during live theater performances. They feel that the constant squeaking is disruptive and ruins the experience...

I was recently offered a bartender role with Royal Caribbean, and while I expected the job to be demanding, I didn’t anticipate the schedule being this intense. It looks like the position requires working 10–12 hours every day throughout the entire contract (around 7 months)...

I keep trying to figure out which cruise line really offers a true all-inclusive experience, but I keep running into the same issue, most options are marketed as all-inclusive until you look closer and see that many extras still cost additional money. At this point, I care more...

This will be my first Royal Caribbean cruise (Star of the Seas), and I’m feeling overwhelmed by all the required pre-booking for shows and dining. On Carnival, I’ve always been able to simply show up to shows and find seating without planning much in advance. I prefer a more...