They have a worldwise cruise brochure yet after looking through it, it doesn’t have a section on world cruises. Also, if anyone could send me a link to prove royal caribbean do do world cruises I would be so grateful. (Its to help me with an assignment I am doing), i have looked everywhere on the net but cannot find nothing.
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We are going on a seven day cruise on Allure of the Seas in August of this year and Mariner of the Seas in February of next year. We need to know how much money we need to bring and what is included and what isn’t. Also I heard about a daily fee for something per person so I need to know what that is going to be.
First, all purchases on the ship are charged to your account (this can include tips), so you don’t need cash on board. So as far as cash goes, you only need it for what you would buy while in port.
All food in the buffet and main dining room are free. If you want to eat in the specialty restaurants you can, but you have to pay a cover charge (how much depends on the restaurant). Most (if not all) entertainment on board is free. All drinks in the buffet are free. Soda and alcoholic beverages are NOT free (but will be charged to your account). Photos, and the spa are not free.
How much you spend every day really depends on what you want to do. I usually figure on about $75. a day (per person) to cover excursions, drinks, souvenirs, and other miscellaneous things. Most of which is charged to my on board account (which ends up on my credit card). We don’t on average go over that amount every day, but its just what I plan on.
What you need every day really depends on what you want to do on your cruise. You could spend nothing extra (except tips about $10. a day per person, which IS optional), or you could go hog wild.
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We are going on a seven day cruise on Allure of the Seas in August of this year and Mariner of the Seas in February of next year. We need to know how much money we need to bring and what is included and what isn’t. Also I heard about a daily fee for something per person so I need to know what that is going to be.
Thanks
The basic cruise fare includes your room, meals in the regular dining rooms and buffets, room service, shows, and most ship facilities. Many ships also have free pizza, ice cream at various times, sushi, and hot dogs and hamburgers.
There are usually 3 choices for free dining. There is traditional dining where you are assigned a time and table for dining. They range from 2 to 10 seats and you have the same diners each time. There is anytime dining which allows you to go dine any time and you are seated with others dining at the same time. Both are held in large dining rooms with waiters. Then there is the buffet which is usually on the top deck. It is open to all and many people always use it for breakfast and lunch.
The extras are first tips. Figure about $10 per day per person for the tips to the room steward and wait staff. This is optional and some cruise lines automatically charge you. It can be adjusted or reversed at the end of the cruise. You should also tip a few dollars if you use room service. All bar drinks will have 15% added for a tip.
Many ships have alternate dining facilities that have a service charge of $15 on up. It may be a steak house or an Italian restaurant for example. There are also specialty coffee bars that have a charge. All bar drinks including sodas have a charge. The only free bar drinks are at the Captains Reception and the Repeat Cruiser Reception. Do not assume that the drinks being offered when you board are free. They are not. Bar drinks are $6 and up. Some ships are even charging for juice at any meal other than breakfast.
Megaships are now including "name" restaurants such as Starbucks or one of the hamburger chains. You will pay for any meal there. There are even full scale production shows that charge huge prices for dinner and a show.
Some cruise lines sell a soda card for about $4 a day. It is only for fountain soda. Unless you have 3 sodas a day it is not worth it. You can also buy a specialty coffee card which gives you 15 for about the price of 12.
There is a charge for any personal service such as laundry, salons, private trainers, etc. Spa treatments are very expensive, $50-$100. There is also gambling which includes the casino, bingo ($10-$20 per session), and sometime deck games such as horse racing. A ship photographer will be taking pictures all over the ship and at special occasions. They cost over $10 each. Phone calls in the room are about $8 a minute. Some ships have cell phone service. You are charged for international roaming by your phone service at about $2.50 per minute. Internet will cost about $50 an hour for a package. It is higher by the minute.
Sundries are very expensive. Figure at least double the normal price. Many ships also sell works of art for lower prices than you will find in a gallery.
Off ship excursions are expensive. They start at about $30 and can be in the hundreds. You can book them on the ship or go on your own. The ship will not leave without you if a cruise excursion is late. With one you did on your own they will not wait.
In addition to these costs be sure to plan $1 a bag for porter service and over $10 a day for pier parking.
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on the cruises for ROYAL caribbean cruises, is there pre-assigned dining, or are there restaurants available, because i want to go on a caribbean cruise sometime in march
what about carnival cruise ships?
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Okay, so for Royal Caribbean, you have assigned seating in the dining room. This means that every night you will have a table at the dining room that you can come to. When you book the cruise, they ask if you want main or late seating. Main seating is at 6:00, and the late seating is at 8:30. Just because you have a seat in the dining room DOES NOT mean you have to eat there every night, it is just an option. There are 3 other restaurants and a cafe also available. There is the Windjammer Island Grill, which is open from breakfast, lunch and dinner every day. It is free, and buffet style. This is where 95% of people eat for breakfast and lunch. Then there is Portofinos, which is an Italian Eatery. It charges, but it is well worth it. This restaurant is only open for dinner. Then there is Johnny Rockets, which you probably know about. It is a 60’s burger joint, that is open every day all day except for the last day, and first day at lunch. It is only open for lunch and dinner. And lastly is Cafe Promenade which has pastries, fruits, pizza, sandwiches, and drinks. This is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, everyday of the trip, starting from when you get on at lunch. These are the options for a Voyager Class ship (standard size).
Hope I helped, have a great cruise!
Courtney 
(P.S., when I say last day, I mean the day you get off the ship, not the day before that)
1. Im a 17 year old guy going on a 5 night Royal Caribbean cruise to Mexico in February. I would like to know, preferably from people around my age what the possibility of making out is on this cruise?
2. If I go buy alcohol in mexico, do they check you before you board the ship again?
1. yupp! cruise hook ups happen all the time. on the last cruise i was on i hung out with a group of like 12 people and by the end of the cruise everyone was in couples. just be hella outgoing and flirty with her then make your move
2. yupp they check. the only way ppl get it sometimes is if their parents buy some on the cruise and give it to them.
i am going on a Royal Caribbean Cruise in February 2008 and it is called the Freedom of the Seas…if you are going on this cruise please tell me because that would be so cool
I just came back from my first cruise on Mariner of the Seas. The trip overall was pretty good, but there were too many kids on the ship (went during Spring/Easter Break). The worst part of the trip (and I do not hold the ship/company responsible) was the kids that were running around, playing on the elevator and running around all over the ship. Kids were trying to buy alcohol and attend the adult shows and dance club. The parents need to be held responsible for letting their kids run rampant, assuming, "we’re on a ship where could the kids go?" and thinking that the ship would watch the kids.
One piece of advice: There were incidents of people "losing" their SeaPass and finding charges placed on them (allegedly by kids finding/stealing them). While the cruise line should have been more diligent in reviewing who were submitting cards for purchases (and checking the signature on the card), I would keep close watch to your SeaPass and monitor your balances (you can do that via the TV in your room).
Overall, I enjoyed my trip, (be careful of those charges and the mandatory gratuities, they add up!) my bartender was the best! The entertainment was nice, though a bit hokey. I enjoyed the trivia contests and my sisters dropped money at Bingo and at the Casino. The food is pretty good, service was nice (our waiter knew everyone by name), and while a bit of a burden, please DO dress up for the formal nights. While Freedom and Mariner are different ships, I think that they are in the same class and you will have a good time.
I would do some things differently (leave from NY to avoid having to fly and worry about weight of liquor and souvenirs you bring back), but I would definitely go on another cruise.
Check out the website below also where you can read editor and traveler reviews of your ship.
Would a child be from infant to 12 or to 18?
That’s a difficult question to answer because the cruise line has different requirements for kids on their ships. In general a person age 18 and above is considered an adult. However:
-If you are booking a cruise the fare for an adult and a child will be the same. For example, if a mother and one child under age 18 (i.e. 15) want to cruise they will pay the exact same fare, regardless of the child’s age. If a family of 4 is cruising together in a cabin the first two people pay the same fare and the next two people pay a lower fare that is also the same. One of those additional two could be 19 and the other 13 and they will still pay the same fare.
-If a person wants to book a Royal Caribbean cruise he/she must be at least age 21 and there must be a person that age in the cabin.
-On the other hand, the programs that the cruise line runs for kids are from age 2 through age 17. So persons age 18 and older are not considered kids and would be considered adults.
-If a person wants to gable on ship the can do that at age 18. However, persons under the age of 21 cannot buy or consume alcoholic beverages on the ships.
My fiancee and I are planning to go on a cruise after we get married next month. And we are trying to decide which cruise line has the best perks for honeymooners?
We have read good reviews about Royal Caribbean and we were wondering about the perks this cruise line has for honeymooners. The ship we are particularly looking to book is the Sovereign of the Seas for a 3night cruise to the Bahamas.
Thank you.
OMG I love Royal Caribbean!!!! I have been on 3 of there cruises!
Gift Baskets
Maids
Free bar service for honeymooners
My family consists of my parents who are 57 and 51, my brother who will be 21 at the time and myself at 18 years old. I’m planning our vacation for this summer and we’re taking a Royal Caribbean cruise somewhere in the Caribbean–probably the western islands. It’s our first cruise but we have no idea which ship is a good choice since there are so many of them..any suggestions?
or even a different cruise line if you think a different one would be better for my family.
I would say any of their Voyager class ships–these include the Explorer, Adventure, Navigator, and Mariner of the seas. Also I heard the Freedom is great. I have been on a 7 cruises and the Adventure of the Seas was favorite, however it sails the southern Caribbean out of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The best thing to do is find a destination you want to go to and go from there.