Sail Away Plans

Folks are arriving on sailing day from all directions -- local hotel, Orlando airport, Elaine's house in Vero Beach and Megan's place in Apopka. So meeting up at check-in is going to be a problem. Instead, perhaps we could get together for "Sail Away" - just after the muster drill.

So I am looking for some input on whether folks want to gather at all. And, if so, where would everyone like to meet up. It might be nice to all touch base before dinner -- especially if we need to fix any mix ups with seating and such. So I've come up with several options (but feel free to make other suggestions if you have 'em):

1) My cabin. Nice balcony and no crowds, but also no bartender.
2) Pool bar or Sky Bar. Good access to food and cocktails, but bound to be crowded and noisy.
3) 19th Hole. On deck 14 at the top of the ship. Great view, but it's inside and might be crowded.

Any thoughts, suggestions, etc??

44 Days.....

If you haven't done it already, log in to the Royal Caribbean website and check in online to get you "SetSail Pass". (Naturally, Royal Caribbean had to come up with a cheesy cruise line name!) It only takes a few minutes to complete the forms, but it will speed up your check-in considerably.

First go to http://www.royalcaribbean.com. Go to Before You Board page and choose Online Check In. You'll need your booking ID, and passports and birthdates for all passengers in your cabin. If you like, you can also add credit card info for onboard charges, let them know if you want the queen bed converted to singles, and other onboard preferences. When you are done, you can print out the document and present it at check-in.

The SetSail Pass was not available when we sailed on Jewel of the Seas. But since then it's launch, the check in process at Royal Caribbean is running much more smoothly. You may still have to wait in line for a bit, but the lines are shorter and move much more quickly for those that have checked in online.