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How to Get to the
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Plus Other Essential Information
Read Carefully !
LOCATION OF THE CRUISE
PORT
NAME OF
PORT:
Port
Everglades
http://www.porteverglades.net
LOCATION
OF PIER
Port
Everglades
1850 Eller Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
The ship will
probably be sailing from Terminals 21-26, though the actual
location may change. Look for directions to the ship named
"Royal Caribbean Liberty of the Seas." Make sure
the ship is "Liberty of the Seas" before you give your luggage to
the porters, who will be waiting at the curb.
Travel Time: From
the Fort Lauderdale International Airport, travel time is
approximately 10 minutes. From the Miami International Airport,
travel time is approximately 30 minutes.
WHEN TO
ARRIVE AT THE PIER
Not before 11:00 am
to 12:00 noon on April 7, 2014. If you arrive too early, you will
be waiting on the dock, and that is not fun. The ship will sail at
4:30 pm, so get there well ahead of time. You must be onboard the
ship by 3:00 pm. Guests
arriving late may not be permitted to sail. At the pier, you will check in. If you
have completed your online registration in advance at and printed
out your "SetSail" Boarding Pass, then you will "sail through" the
registration process. If not, please arrive early, by 2:00 pm, in
order to complete your registration at the dock.
Guests can complete
Online Check-In (on the Internet) no later than 4 days prior to the
cruise. If you completed Online Check-In, you will go to an area
designated for documentation validation. Look for the SetSail Pass
signs. By checking in online, you will expedite your boarding
process and will be able to start enjoying your cruise vacation
much faster.
At the pier you will need to present:
- Your SetSail Pass
- Identification Documents (proof of Citizenship) for each
guest
- Credit Card to be used for your Onboard Expense Account
- Onboard Expense Account Information (i.e your credit card and
the reservation information that is authorized to charge against
the account)
PRINT OUT
YOUR "SETSAIL PASS" AT ROYAL CARIBBEAN WEBSITE
Check-in online in
advance! It's easy.
When you check-in online, it saves time. You won't have to fill
out any forms at the pier. To register online, first gather the
following information for all the guests you're checking in:
- First and Last Legal Names (as they appear on the passport or
birth certificate)
- Ship, Sail Date and Royal Caribbean Reservation Number (series
of numbers)
- Royal Caribbean's Past Passenger Crown & Anchor Member
Number (if applicable)
- Contact Information (including permanent address and telephone
number)
- Passport Details or or appropriate proof of citizenship and
identification (passport number and expiration)
- Emergency Contact Person (name and phone number)
- Travel Plans (flight details or approximate car arrival
times)
- Credit Card for Purchases Onboard (last four digits and
expiration date)
CLICK HERE to go directly to the Royal Caribbean Online Check-In
page
You may also access this page by visiting
www.rccl.com. Place your cursor
over the yellow tab, third from the top left, marked "BEFORE YOU
BOARD," at the top of the page. Underneath this, select the second
option "Online Check-in" from the drop-down menu.
TIP: For security purposes, the system will
time-out after 30 minutes even though there is activity, so make
sure you have everything listed above before you begin.
IMPORTANT: You must complete and print your
SetSail Pass 4 days prior to your sail date.
NEED HELP? For computer tech support, call this
number: (800) 398-9819. They will walk you through the
process.
Why Check-In Online?
Completing the Online Check-In process for all the guests in your
reservation will save you from having to fill out forms at the
pier. Once you have completed
the Online Check-In process, you will receive a SetSail Pass. It
indicates that you successfully completed the check-in process for
you and other guests listed on your SetSail
Pass.
WHAT IS
THE SEAPASS
ACCOUNT?
All of Royal
Caribbean International ships operate on a "cashless" system,
meaning your boarding card, (also known as your SeaPass card), will
be used as a charge card to make all onboard purchases. To activate
this SeaPass account, most guests provide a credit card, (American
Express, Optima, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and Diner's Club), to
have these purchases charged at the end of their cruise.
Additionally, the SeaPass system may be activated with traveler's
checks, debit cards with a Visa or MasterCard logo, or
cash.
A running tab of all your
purchases will be kept under separate folio numbers for each guest
and an itemized statement left in your stateroom the night before
disembarkation. If you provided a credit card and there are no
discrepancies, the amount will be charged to your account on the
morning of disembarkation. If you have used traveler's checks or
cash to activate the account, you will need to settle the account
at the Guest Relations desk, (to either receive a reimbursement of
the unused amount, or to pay the balance due).
Gratuities:
As a NewLife 2014 Seminar-at-sea
attendee, your incredibly low fee of a total $12 or $14.25 (for
suites) per day, per person, for service charges (tips) to your
steward, waiters, and all other onboard staff was ALREADY PREPAID
when you registered for the
event.
Seminar-at-Sea Speakers Inspirational
Products: On our NewLife 2014 Seminar-at-sea, our
speakers will bring books, CDs, DVDs, and other products. They will
also offer private sessions. They will be selling their wares in
the meeting room in our conference center on the ship. Also, the
Seminar might be video-recorded, and those DVDs will be available.
Those special items can be purchased with cash or a credit card and
will not go through the Seapass account system. If you get short on
cash, all ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet have ATM machines.
There is a transaction fee levied by BB&T, the owners of the
ATMs, plus any other fees your financial institution would
charge.
Royal Caribbean
Cruise Line uses a computerized system for tracking all persons,
both guests and crew, who enter and exit the ship. Upon arrival at
the ship, each guest is issued a boarding card (Seapass) which they
must swipe to be officially logged on to the ship. The system
imbeds a full color, digital photograph together with personal
database information on their SeaPass. With a card swipe, a
computer displays a corresponding photo with database information
and merges time and date tracking information upon entry or
exit.
Your Seapass Card
will serve as your boarding card. This card identifies you as a
Royal Caribbean guest and must be carried with you along with
picture identification when you go ashore. Because the ship is
closed to the public while docked at the various ports-of-call, you
must show your Seapass Card and picture I.D. to the officer on duty
in order to return on board.
If you or one of
the kids has trouble keeping track of that Seapass card, go to the
shops onboard and buy a plastic holder with a lanyard. Place the
card inside the plastic holder and you are good to go. For extra
security, stop by the Guest Relations Desk and get a hole punched
in the card to slip through the security ring that attaches the
lanyard.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU GET
ONBOARD
HAND-CARRY
ONE BAG
Make sure you keep one bag that you
hand-carry onto the ship. Upon arrival at the dock, your
luggage will be taken onto the ship by porters and delivered to
your stateroom, and you will not see it again for several hours.
Therefore, pack a carry-on that you can wheel onto the ship with
all you need for the day, including a swim suit, cosmetics,
medicines, book to read, change of clothing, and/or anything else
you might want.
As soon
as you get onboard, go straight to your stateroom and get settled.
Or go to the Windjammer Cafe buffet dining room on Deck 11 for
lunch.
NEWLIFE SEMINAR-AT-SEA MANDATORY CHECK-IN AND FIRST MEETING
Check-In for NewLife
Seminar-at-Sea: ALL attendees of the seminar-at-sea (including
speakers, staff, and vendors) are required to check-in for the
NewLife Seminar-at-Sea on Deck 2 Forward in The Conference Center,
from 12:30 pm to 5:00 pm, with the exception of the time during the
boat safety "Muster Drill," which will occur at approximately 4:00
pm. There you will receive your cruise and seminar guide and your
unique seminar entrance identifier so you can get into our
seminars. Security on the seminar will be strict, and you will not
be allowed into any events without your unique identification.
Also, if you are attending one of our special seminar-at-sea shore
excursions, you will receive your shore excursion tickets at this
mandatory check-in.
NewLife Cruise Dinner: Dinner
will begin at 6:00 pm in the main dining room. Our group will have
a designated place to dine together nightly from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
for dinner. Make new friends at dinner, or dine with your favorite
speakers! Please note that you can eat anywhere you want
within that general designated seating area. Even though your
"Seapass Card" will have a table-number printed on it, your table
is NOT really assigned, so please move around and meet new people
for each meal. Please arrive on time in order to get a spot.
Otherwise empty tables might be relinquished to general
seating.
Of
course, you are not required to eat with our group, or in our
dining room. There are many places to eat anytime on the ship,
including a giant buffet and FREE room service. See details of all
dining choices on the ship:
www.divinetravels.com/LibertySeasShip.html
MANDATORY First Meeting, Orientation and
Logistics: The first meeting of our Seminar-at-sea
will take place in the Conference Center, Deck 2 Forward, at 8:00
pm that first night. Our first meeting will include a panel with
all our speakers: "NewLife Panel and All-Speakers Introduction."
See the entire TENTATIVE schedule at
www.divinetravels.com/NewLife2014Schedule.html, when available.
Group Photo
At 10:30 pm on April 7, right after our first
meeting, we will meet for a Group Photo.
TRANSPORTATION TO THE PIER
Port Everglades pier can be reached by taxi, from
hotels, airports, bus terminals and railroad stations. You are
responsible for identifying your own baggage and ensuring luggage
is on the transport carrier.
Flight Guidelines: Due to the
uncertainties of air travel, we highly recommend that you arrive
for your cruise the night before, on April 6, 2014, and stay at a
hotel near the airport. We have blocked hotel rooms in Fort
Lauderdale. To make a reservation, contact Adele at Legendary World
Travel: 760-230-5624.
If you decide to fly the same day as the cruise departs, on April
7, we recommend your latest airport arrivals and earliest return
flights as follows:
Latest Flight Arrivals on April 7, 2014:
Arrivals into the Ft. Lauderdale Airport: 1:00 pm
Arrivals into the Miami International Airport: 12:00 noon
Earliest Flight Departures on April 12, 2014:
Earliest departures out of the Ft. Lauderdale Airport: 11:30
am
Earliest departures out of the Miami International Airport: 12:30
pm
Choice Air:
Royal Caribbean offers an easy way to get to and from your ship.
Their enhanced "ChoiceAir" program features guaranteed lowest
airfares, the flexibility to choose your favorite airline and
flights, and peace of mind in knowing you'll get to your ship with
round-the-clock support throughout your vacation.
Custom Air arrangements made though the Custom Air Department
include round-trip air transportation to and from the port of
departure and arrival, an airport greeting by a Royal Caribbean
representative, and ground transportation between the airport and
the Cruise post.
Royal Caribbean guarantees the lowest airfare. If you find a lower
base fare within 24 hours of booking, they will credit you 110% of
the difference to spend onboard your cruise. You have the
flexibility to search different airlines and flights, so it's easy
to find exactly what you want. And they filter out flights that
won't work with your cruise.
If any delays or cancellations jeopardize your plans, they work
quickly with the airline to get you on the next available flight
for your cruise.
Custom Air arrangements allow you to choose a preferred airline,
specific times and/or premium-class seats. They can ensure that
your entire party will travel together; they can arrange for
flights a few days before or after the cruise or for you to leave
from a gateway not offered by their typical air arrangement
service.
The
ChoiceAir Plus fee is waived once per reservation for Platinum,
Emerald, Diamond and Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown &
Anchor Society Members.
ChoiceAir Specialists are available 24/7 to ensure that your air
travel is carefree. They'll do whatever they can to assist. To book
your ChoiceAir flight and transfer, contact Adele at Legendary
World Travel: 760-230-5624 after you have made a reservation for
the Cruise.
Hotel: We have secured a
block of rooms for the NewLife 2014 Cruise Group at special rates.
We will make reservations on your behalf and send you a
confirmation number. Hotel reservations will be guaranteed to your
credit card, and room rate plus tax will be payable to the hotel at
check-out. To book, contact Adele at Legendary World Travel:
760-230-5624.
Airport Parking: Royal
Caribbean Cruise Lines guests are invited to enjoy discounted
off-airport parking rates throughout the Park N Fly Network
offering service from over 65 airports nationwide.
CLICK HERE to book via authorized
site to obtain discount parking. Please be sure to read terms and
conditions in the Park' N Fly site.
Royal Caribbean's Travel
Hotline: If you are experiencing a travel delay en
route to the ship or returning home after your voyage, call their
travel hotline at (800) 256-6649. Their representatives are on call
to assist you with any question or travel emergency.
If You Missed the Boat! Air
travel schedules can be affected by a number of factors. If your
flight arrives at your ship's home port after the ship's scheduled
sailing time due to weather or mechanical problems, contact Royal
Caribbean's Travel Hotline, (800) 256-6649 and/or a supervisor at
the airline's ticket counter for assistance in securing hotel
accommodations and flight arrangements to your ship's next
destination.
In case you miss the departure of your ship due to carrier-caused
delays or other covered reasons, please make sure you have enough
travel insurance to cover additional accommodations, meals and
"catch-up" transportation expenses. You are responsible for any
expense incurred to meet the ship at its next port of call.
For this reason, we highly recommend that you arrive a day prior
to sailing and stay in a hotel the night before to avoid any
possible delays. We offer pre-cruise hotel reservations near Port
Everglades where you board. And we offer travel insurance. Contact
Adele at Legendary World Travel: 760-230-5624.
DIRECTIONS TO THE PORT
Port Everglades is located on the southeastern coast
of the Florida peninsula within the cities of Hollywood, Fort
Lauderdale and Dania Beach, as well as unincorporated Broward
County.
The Port
is conveniently situated near the Atlantic Ocean shipping lanes,
Florida East Coast Railway, the state highway system, Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and the beautiful
beaches of Hollywood and Greater Fort Lauderdale.
Proximity to Other Florida Cities:
Miami - 23 miles south
West Palm Beach - 48 miles north
Orlando - 215 miles north
Port Everglades Entrances:
- 17th Street Causeway, located at Eisenhower Blvd.
- State Road 84, located just off of U.S. 1
- I-595 East
Directions to Port Everglades
From I-95 South: take Exit #26 to I-595 East. Exit 12b, to Port
Everglades
From I-95 North: take Exit #24 to I-595 East. Exit 12b, to Port
Everglades
From I-75 North/South: take Exit #19 to I-595 East. Exit 12b, to
Port Everglades
From Florida Turnpike North/South: take Exit #54 to I-595 East.
Exit 12b, to Port Everglades
From Fort Lauderdale International Airport (5 miles):
Exit the airport and follow signs for I-595 East/Port Everglades.
Continue to the last exit on I-595 East and follow the signs to
Port Everglades.
This will automatically take you to the Port Everglades security
entrance.
From there, follow the directional signs for your designated
ship's pier terminal.
From Miami International Airport (30 miles):
Take 836 East to I-95 North.
Exit I-95 North at 595 East.
Follow 595 to the end; then follow the Port Everglades
signs.
Signage inside Port Everglades will direct you to parking garages
and terminals.
Bus Information
Our Florida Bus Program is provided by Cruise
Connection of Florida. For rates, availability and pick up
locations, please contact their Reservations center at (800)
327-6700.
SECURITY
AT THE PIER
Proper Identification, such as a state-issued
driver's license or passport, is required for anyone 16 or older.
For security reasons, your vehicle may be subject to search.
Please
expect delays related to security and immigration procedures when
arriving at the pier to board the ship. These procedures have been
designed for your safety and all attempts will be made to expedite
you through the process as quickly as possible.
For
additional information on Port Everglades, visit the port website.
For any day of travel concerns you may have, please contact us at
(800) 256-6649 or (305) 539-4107.
PARKING
AT THE PORT
After dropping off your checked luggage at the pier
terminal with the porters and cruise line representative, proceed
to the appropriate parking garage for that terminal. Rates are $15
USD per day for the regular vehicles and $19 for the oversized
vehicles (rates subject to change without notice by the Port
Authority).
For
vehicle size restrictions, parking questions, or additional
information, please contact USA Parking at (954) 468-3680.
Convenient parking is available in the Midport and
Northport Parking Garages and the Midport Surface Lot between
Terminals 18 and 19. All Port public garages and surface lots are:
well lighted, security patrolled, provide disabled parking with
unimpeded access to crosswalks and elevators (See disabled parking
section below).
Parking Fees
$3 for 0-1 hour
$6 for up to 5 hours, and then $1 per hour thereafter up to daily
maximum
$15 daily maximum
$19 daily maximum for oversized vehicles (exceeding standard width
and/or height of a parking space). For assistance, contact USA
Parking at 954-468-3680.
Midport Parking Garage (probably
closer to the Terminal for Liberty of the Seas)
The 2,000-space Midport garage services:
Midport
Cruise Terminals 19, 21, 22/24, 25, 26, 27 and 29
From I-595: I-595 empties on to east bound Eller Dr. Continue
traveling east after the security checkpoint. The garage entrance
will be on your left.
Midport Surface Lots
Cruise Terminal 18: 600-space surface parking lot adjacent to the
terminal
Parking Lot #19: 400-space surface parking lot located between
Terminals 18 and 19 and is used when the Terminal 18 and Midport
Garage are full.
Garage and surface parking rates are the same.
Northport Parking Garage
The 4,250 space Northport Garage services:
Northport Cruise Terminals 1, 2 and 4
Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center
From 17th Street Causeway: Turn south on Eisenhower Blvd. from
17th St. The garage will be on the left side after the security
checkpoint.
From
State Road 84: come east on State Road 84 and enter the Port.
Turning left at Eisenhower Blvd. The parking garage will be on the
right just before the security checkpoint.
From
I-595: I-595 empties on to Eller Dr. Head east on Eller. Make a
left (north) at the light after the security checkpoint (Eisenhower
Blvd). Follow signs for Terminals #1, 2 & 4/Convention Center.
The garage entrance will be on your right just before the security
checkpoint.
FREE Disabled Parking
Any vehicle with specialized equipment or other criteria are
exempt from parking fees in Port Everglades, including: ramps,
lifts, foot, hand controls, vehicle displaying the Florida Turnpike
Toll Exemption sticker.
To
obtain free parking at Port Everglades: At the entry of the Port
Everglades parking garage, pull a parking ticket from the automated
machine. Get the attention of one of the parking agents in an
adjacent exit booth. Advise the agent that you would like a
disability waiver of parking. A parking supervisor will examine the
vehicle to determine if the driver/vehicle meets the criteria for a
parking waiver. After verification, the supervisor will sign the
ticket and record the driver's name, address and registration
number and will be directed to enter the garage. When exiting, the
parking ticket will be surrendered to the exit parking attendant
and no parking fees will be charged.
CRUISE
TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION
Proper travel documentation is required at
embarkation and throughout the cruise. Even though you have
completed registration online, it is still your responsibility to
bring all required travel documents. Check with your travel agent
and/or government authority to determine the travel documents
necessary for each port of call. Anyone without proper documents
will not be allowed to board the vessel and no refund of the cruise
fare will be issued. Royal Caribbean assumes no responsibility for
advising guests of proper travel documentation.
Check
the following website for more information:
www.royalcaribbean.com/beforeyouboard/travelDocumentation.do
U.S. Citizens:
Royal Caribbean highly recommends all guests travel with a
passport (valid for at least six months beyond completion of
travel). Although a passport is not required for U.S. citizens
taking cruises that begin and end in the same U.S. port, traveling
with a passport enhances your disembarkation experience, as delays
may be expected upon your return to the U.S. if you do not have
one. Additionally, passports make it possible for you to fly from
the U.S. to a foreign port should you miss your scheduled port of
embarkation, or need to fly back to the U.S. for emergency
reasons.
The
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) allows U.S. citizens
(including children) sailing on cruises that begin and end in the
same U.S. port to travel with one of the following WHTI compliant
documents:
- Valid U.S. Passport
- Passport Card
Original or suitable quality copy of a Birth Certificate (Issued
by the department of vital statistics)
- Certificate of Naturalization
- Trusted Traveler Program Membership Card, e.g., Nexus Card,
Sentri Card or Fast Card
- Enhanced Tribal Card
- A Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- Enhanced Driver's License (EDL)
Note: Enhanced Driver's Licenses can be used as proof of
citizenship at land and sea ports of entry. However, it cannot be
used to travel by air outside the United States.
There are currently four U.S. states and four Canadian provinces
producing EDLs:
Michigan
New York
Vermont
Washington
British Columbia
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
A
government-issued photo ID is also required for all guests,
including children 16 and over. For a complete list of
WHTI-compliant documents, go to:
www.getyouhome.gov/html/lang_eng/index.html
If
you need to obtain a passport quickly, Royal Caribbean recommends
that you contact ZVS at
www.zvs.com/RoyalCaribbean
or by phone: 1-866-788-1100. Callers should mention that they are
sailing on Royal Caribbean to receive discounted service
fees.
Important:
Baptismal and Hospital Certificates, copies of U.S. Passports and
Naturalization papers, are not WHTI compliant documents, therefore,
NOT acceptable.
Birth certificates from Puerto Rico issued prior to July 1, 2010
are not valid forms of proof of citizenship that is accepted by
U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Guests from Puerto Rico either
need to present a WHTI-complaint document or a government-issued
photo identification with a validated birth certificate issued
after July 1, 2010.
To
debark for more than 24 hours in Mexico, guests must have obtained
a Mexican Tourist Card from either a travel agent or a Mexican
consulate prior to their departure.
When
traveling with a minor and both parents/legal guardians are not
cruising, we strongly recommend bringing an original, signed letter
from the absent parent/legal guardian authorizing the minor to
travel with you. This will expedite processing by the Department of
Homeland Security. Please note that a notarized letter to this
effect is required if debarking with children in Mexico.
Air Travel: Passports are
required for air travel to or from Canada, Mexico, Central America,
the Caribbean, the Bahamas and Bermuda. This will impact all
Canadian guests that travel by air to or from any of our U.S.
embarkation ports. This will also enable guests to fly from the
U.S. to meet their ship at the first port should they miss their
scheduled embarkation and allow guests that must debark the ship
before their cruise ends to fly back to the U.S without significant
delays and complications.
Guest
names on travel documents (passport, Alien Resident Card, birth
certificate, etc.) must be identical to those on the cruise and
airline tickets. Otherwise, proof of name change (e.g., a marriage
license) or a valid driver's license (or other government-issued
photo ID) must be presented.
LUGGAGE
AND WHAT TO BRING
On the first day:
For the first day of your cruise, pack a small carry-on bag with
your travel documents, a change of clothes, bathing suit, workout
clothes, and any medications you may need. That way you don't have
to wait for your checked bags to arrive in your stateroom.
Suggested Packing List:
yoga mat, rain poncho, warm clothing for UFO Starwatches on deck,
nice clothes for dinner, dressy or formal clothes (optional) for
dinner on one formal night on 5-day cruise, long pants and tops,
sweatshirt and sweatpants, jacket or windbreaker, shorts, t-shirts,
underwear, socks, sleeping-clothes, walking shoes, sandals or
flip-flops, 2 bathing suits and cover-up, sunscreen, watch, alarm
clock (or ask for wake-up call from ship Operator), cosmetics,
toiletries, bar soap (optional), medications, sunglasses,
eyeglasses or contacts, hat or visor, camera, laptop or notebook
computer (Wi-Fi is available on the ship for a fee) with chargers,
extra batteries, backpack or fanny pack for day excursions,
binoculars, night-vision goggles for star-watch (optional), post-it
notes and pens (to leave notes on your door or for your cabin
attendant), book to read, journal, notebook.
If
you're planning to visit our onboard fitness center, be sure to
bring extra shorts, t-shirts and socks that you won't mind working
out in - plus a pair of tennis or running shoes/sneakers.
If
you're planning to ice skate on Liberty of the Seas, please make
sure to bring long pants and socks. All skaters are required to
wear long pants and socks for their own comfort and safety.
Dinner attire:
Meals in the main dining room follow this schedule:
For a
5-night cruise, 3 casual nights, 1 smart casual night, and 1 formal
night.
For a 7-night cruise, 4 casual nights, 1 smart casual night,and 2
formal nights.
The
number of smart casual and formal nights is at the ship's
discretion.
We
appreciate your usual parental guidance and cooperation in
observing these easy guidelines with your children.
Suggested guidelines for these nights are:
- Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for
women
- Smart Casual: Jackets and ties for men, dresses or pantsuits for
women
- Formal: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses for
women
We also
offer tuxedo rentals for formal dinners and special
occasions.
Save space: Be sure to leave
some room in your luggage for all those souvenirs and mementos.
Some space-saving ideas include:
- Bring shirts and pants/skirts that mix and match, turning three
outfits into five or six.
- Wear your heaviest shoes during embarkation and disembarkation
so you don't have to pack them.
- Pack small items inside larger ones for efficiency.
- Bring an additional empty bag for those acquired extras.
Dining attire: Remember,
shorts, T-shirts, and bathing suits are not considered appropriate
attire in the dining rooms at dinner. Casual dress dining is
available nightly in the Windjammer Cafe. And be aware you'll also
need smart casual attire for some of our specialty
restaurants.
Onshore attire: You'll need
comfortable walking shoes, as well as a hat or umbrella and
sunscreen for protection from the sun.
If
you'll be touring any museums, cathedrals or churches, it's always
wise to dress conservatively.
In the
unlikely event of rain, you may want to bring a poncho, raincoat,
or travel umbrella.
What Not To Bring:
Weapons, illegal drugs, and other items that could interfere with
the safe operation of the ship or the safe and secure environment
of our guests and crew are prohibited. Do not pack fragile or
expensive items (such as jewelry) in checked luggage.
The
following are examples of items that guests are not allowed to
bring onboard. These and other similar items will be confiscated.
Alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, flammable liquids, explosives,
and dangerous chemicals will not be returned.
-
Firearms & Ammunition, including realistic replicas.
- Sharp Objects, including knives and scissors. Personal grooming
items such as safety razors are allowed. Scissors with blade length
less than 4 inches are allowed.
- Illegal Drugs & Substances
- Candles & Incense
- Coffee Makers, Clothes Irons, & Hot Plates
- Baseball Bats, Hockey Sticks, Cricket Bats, Bows &
Arrows
- Skateboards & Surfboards
- Martial Arts Gear
- Self-Defense Gear, including handcuffs, pepper spray, night
sticks.
- Flammable Liquids and Explosives, including lighter fluid and
fireworks.
- HAM Radios
- Dangerous Chemicals, including bleach and paint.
- Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Beverages. Alcoholic beverages that
are purchased in ports-of-call or from shops onboard will be stored
by the ship and delivered to you on the last day of the sailing.
Alcoholic beverages seized on embarkation day will not be
returned.
Luggage Allowance:
Each guest is permitted to carry a reasonable amount of personal
property (including luggage) aboard the vessel; however, for your
comfort and convenience, it is recommended that you limit the
number of pieces you take. Keep in mind that airlines may charge
for excess or oversize luggage. Charges incurred for excess or
oversize baggage are the sole responsibility of the passenger. Each
airline has a different limit on the amount of luggage they allow.
Check with your air carrier for specific restrictions, such as
allowance of pounds and any additional charges.
Luggage Tags:
When you print out your Setsail pass, luggage tags will be
included on one of the pages. Fold and staple or tape those tags
around your luggage handles just before you arrive at the ship so
your luggage will arrive safely in your stateroom. It's a good idea
to print out extra luggage tags, in case you or another person in
your party loses theirs.
Special
Luggage Tag Program
Royal Caribbean's Luggage Tag program lets qualified guests
request and receive personalized luggage tags in the mail before
leaving home. Ordering your luggage tags in advance greatly speeds
up your boarding experience, allowing you to enjoy more time
onboard your cruise vacation.
U.S.
& Canadian Guests who Qualify for the Luggage Tag
Program:
- Crown & Anchor Society Pinnacle members.
- Guests who have booked the following staterooms:
- Royal Suite (RS)
- Presidential Family Suite (PS)
- Owner’s Suite (OS)
- Royal Family Suite (FS)
- Grand Suite (GS)
Eligibility Requirements
Guests must have their cruise documents available and have an
assigned stateroom in their name. Or, if booked under a Guarantee,
have been advised on their stateroom assignment and are in
possession of their paper cruise documents. Requests for Royal
Caribbean's Luggage Tag Mailer must be made no later than 14 days
prior to the sailing date. If the guest is eligible to request
luggage tags, they will be able to complete the request via Online
Check-in (on the status page) or Countdown to Cruise (on the Guest
Documentation tab).
Additional Details
Guests who take advantage of this program can expect to receive
their ship luggage tags by mail within several business days.
Guests who receive paper documents and have an assigned stateroom
will find their personalized ship luggage tags inside their
booklet.
Debarkation
Tags:
While on board, you will be given numbered debarkation tags to
place on your luggage. Please fill out the information on the back
of the tag and remember your zone number. When your zone is called,
please proceed off the vessel to claim your luggage. It is easy to
pick up the wrong bag, so check to make sure your name is on it. If
your luggage is left at the pier, it will be forwarded to you at
your expense. Claims for lost or damaged luggage must be made in
writing with our debarkation personnel before you leave the pier
area.
"Luggage Valet Program":
Luggage Valet is a service offered onboard which enables guests to
bypass traditional airport check-ins. Guest who participate will be
processed onboard the ship and receive their airline boarding
passes, luggage tags as well as baggage claim checks for their
checked-in luggage.
The fee
for the Onboard Airline Check-in and Luggage Valet Program is
$20.00 per person. This service fee is for the issuance of your
airline boarding pass and luggage handling.
Airline
Extra Baggage Fees for your second or first bag will be charged in
addition to this service fee when applicable per your airline’s
specific rules and policy. Royal Caribbean is not an airline
representative and does not determine the airline baggage
fees.
This
service is available in these selected ports:
Fort
Lauderdale
Port Canaveral
Miami
Seattle
Seward
and on
these selected airlines:
Air
Tran
Alaska Airlines
American
Delta
United
US Airways
Jet Blue
Southwest
Airlines
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