Royal Caribbean?

[Bay_Kat (Premo)]

Got an early Christmas present, a cruise on Royal Caribbean. The cruise is in January, 4 nights, one stop in Cozumel. I've never been on a cruise before and a short one seemed like a good idea to start, plus it leaves from Tampa which is less than an hour drive for us. Anyone have opinions on Royal Caribbean?

[itsbob]

Originally Posted by Bay_Kat

Got an early Christmas present, a cruise on Royal Caribbean. The cruise is in January, 4 nights, one stop in Cozumel. I've never been on a cruise before and a short one seemed like a good idea to start, plus it leaves from Tampa which is less than an hour drive for us. Anyone have opinions on Royal Caribbean?

What other Ports?

[BadGirl (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Bay_Kat

Got an early Christmas present, a cruise on Royal Caribbean. The cruise is in January, 4 nights, one stop in Cozumel. I've never been on a cruise before and a short one seemed like a good idea to start, plus it leaves from Tampa which is less than an hour drive for us. Anyone have opinions on Royal Caribbean?

Love, love, love Royal Caribbean. You will have a blast.

PLEASE have a passport to take on the cruise.

[Bay_Kat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by itsbob

What other Ports?

Just Cozumel.

Originally Posted by BadGirl

Love, love, love Royal Caribbean. You will have a blast.

PLEASE have a passport to take on the cruise.

Definitely have that, was in Cancun 2 weeks ago, loved it.

[Gummie]

DON'T DO IT!!! Cruises are like Lay's potato chips, you can't take just one!

[TPD]

Originally Posted by Gummie

DON'T DO IT!!! Cruises are like Lay's potato chips, you can't take just one!

You can't take just 1 for 4 days! Hell, even a seven day cruise is too short for me now. I've been on a cruise ship for a total of 29 days this year, more than 5 months in my lifetime.

Originally Posted by Bay_Kat

Got an early Christmas present, a cruise on Royal Caribbean. The cruise is in January, 4 nights, one stop in Cozumel. I've never been on a cruise before and a short one seemed like a good idea to start, plus it leaves from Tampa which is less than an hour drive for us. Anyone have opinions on Royal Caribbean?

Royal Caribbean is a good starter, Jewel of the Seas is a great size ship and Tampa is a great port to leave out of. Spend the extra money one night and do a 'specialty restaurant' - well worth it in my opinion. If you like to drink, buy the unlimited alcohol package if available. Make the most of Cozumel - lots to do there. Oh yeah - it's not a real cruise unless you gain at least a pound per day!

[Nupe2]

Originally Posted by TPD

You can't take just 1 for 4 days! Hell, even a seven day cruise is too short for me now. I've been on a cruise ship for a total of 29 days this year, more than 5 months in my lifetime.



Royal Caribbean is a good starter, Jewel of the Seas is a great size ship and Tampa is a great port to leave out of. Spend the extra money one night and do a 'specialty restaurant' - well worth it in my opinion. If you like to drink, buy the unlimited alcohol package if available. Make the most of Cozumel - lots to do there. Oh yeah - it's not a real cruise unless you gain at least a pound per day!

Just returned from a seven day cruise to the Bahamas and even though we were unable to disembark at the beach (Cocoa Cay) due to rough seas, we had a ball! One bit of advice is that you should research any available excursions and then book in advance. The good ones go early. Also consider getting a gym membership...no joke about that pound per day thing!!!

Can't wait to go again! Bring on those Bloody Mary's and Dirty Martinis!

[TPD]

Originally Posted by Nupe2

Just returned from a seven day cruise to the Bahamas and even though we were unable to disembark at the beach (Cocoa Cay) due to rough seas, we had a ball!

Let me guess - you were on the same cruise I was? Enchantment out of Baltimore last week? Missing CoCo Cay was a disappointment, especially for my friend and his family since it was their first cruise. It is our favorite 'private' island!

[Nupe2]

Originally Posted by TPD

Let me guess - you were on the same cruise I was? Enchantment out of Baltimore last week? Missing CoCo Cay was a disappointment, especially for my friend and his family since it was their first cruise. It is our favorite 'private' island!

Yes! WOW!!! We had breakfast one morning with a nice lady from lower St. Mary's County. She was amazed that I had heard of Ridge! Hahaha! This was our first cruise too but despite not being able to go to Cocoa Cay and the COLD in Cocoa Beach...we had a ball! I am STILL working off those extra pounds! LOL! I also learned that I need to brush up on my trivia! Hope you enjoyed the cruise as much as we did!

[DQ2B]

Was on RC Oasis 2 years ago. They practically had to drag me kicking and screaming off the ship when it was time to leave...

We got a good deal in Cozumel on a package to swim with the dolphins. It was a lot cheaper than places in the States.

I don't know if your ship has pre-reservations available for the more popular shows, especially where seating is limited i.e. comedy shows, but if so you may want to do that as sometimes they fill up for the time you want.