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What they aren't telling you about going on a cruise right now

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👁️ 219K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 13:29
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

royal caribbean is not going to tell you every single thing to expect before your cruise

you need to wait to get on board the ship to book anything right now

adventure ocean slots are limited and you have to sign up and more importantly they sell out

the wind jammer has not been open for dinner for most cruises in 2021 with limited capacity

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Sign your kids up for Adventure Ocean on embarkation day right when it opens to secure evening sessions.
✓Check if your ship has at least 50% capacity to see if the Windjammer will be open for dinner.
✓Look up port-specific protocols for unvaccinated kids, as some ports limit you to cruise line excursions only.
✓Book before December 17, 2021, to be grandfathered into the Cruise with Confidence program.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing which nights have theme parties — Talk to other cruisers or look at past cruise compasses to figure it out.
Booking activities in advance — You must wait until on board to book entertainment and activities.
Kids not getting into Adventure Ocean — Sign up early on embarkation day and try for evening sessions; if sold out, check back later when parents pick up kids.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat things does Royal Caribbean not tell you before you board?
QHow can I book activities once on board?
QHow do Adventure Ocean slots work for kids?
QWhen is the Windjammer open for dinner?
QHow does vaccination card validation work?

Topics Covered

Booking Process1 Sad BaconKids Family½ Sad BaconDining Buffet½ Sad BaconExcursions½ Sad Bacon
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