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👁️ 192 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 36:51
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Fall · 4 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're on a four night cruise and are looking forward to just being away for a few days

it's our anniversary of the first cruise that we took ago right when we were able to return to sailing

the biggest noticeable differences last year we sailed with just under 900 people today 3 900

we did not have to test that's a huge First Time For Us in all of this sailing that we've done since the restart

Creator's Tips & Advice

Give yourself extra time to navigate traffic to the Port of Miami due to road construction and congestion.
Check in online early to secure a preferred boarding time.
Complete the muster drill via the app as soon as you board to avoid delays.
Be flexible with your itinerary during hurricane season.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Testing requirementsVaccinated passengers on cruises under nine nights do not need a pre-cruise test for Royal Caribbean.
Embarkation process with crowdsUse the online check-in to get a boarding time and arrive at that time to avoid long lines.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key changes in cruising a year after the restart?
QHow does the embarkation process work with increased capacity?
QWhat is the current COVID-19 testing policy for Royal Caribbean?
QHow has the crew masking policy changed?
QWhat should travelers expect during hurricane season?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4 Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3 Happy BaconSafety Medical2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Happy BaconShip Condition3½ Happy BaconKids Family4 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Miami3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We will be LIVE in the Port of Miami aboard the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas