Royal Caribbean/Questions Answered by Expert Curtis Thorsen
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Cost vx destination of cruise | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: My Husband and I are considering taking our first cruise. He loves hot weather but I hate high ... A: Sorry for the delay in response, but due to medical issues I have been unable to answer all emails ... | |
| free upgrades | 7/18/2011 |
| Q: As a very frequent Royal Caribbean cruiser could you tell me how to get a free upgraded room. I ... A: When you booked your cruise, it is possible that your Crown and Anchor membership status would have ... | |
| Buffet food | 7/1/2011 |
| Q: ..can you tell me what variety of food there might be on a RC breakfast buffet? A cruise from Miami ... A: So happy to hear you are soon to embark on a cruise aboard a Royal Caribbean ship in the near future ... | |
| Time to Sail East Florida | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: We're getting ready to book our first cruise but don't know the weather patterns around Bahamas, ... A: Be aware that October is still considered "Hurricane Season" and weather disturbances are always ... | |
| cruise wear | 9/9/2010 |
| Q: I am going on a carnival cruise to Cozamel on September 18th and wondered how cool it will be on ... A: You do realize this is the HEAT OF SUMMER and going to Mexico is going to be even hotter and humid ... | |
| summer cruise | 3/8/2010 |
| Q: We want to take a girl's trip/cruise this summer (July or August)and aren't sure where to go. My ... A: ..... If humidity is a concern....then I would not compeletly rule out the caribbean in those months ... | |
| catholic mass | 2/17/2010 |
| Q: We recently were on Explorer of the Seas and had a great time. We were so happy to have 2 priests ... A: ... interestingly I have already voiced the concerns on this topic with several cruiselines.....and ... | |
| Cruise in June | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: I would appreciate your insight on taking a cruise to Labadee, Ocho Rios, Caymen,Cozumel in June. I ... A: The further you get into the caribbean, i.e. Ocho, Caymen and Coz, the humidity level is much higher ... | |
| Royal Caribbean Excursions | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: My fiance and I are taking our first cruise this May 2010 to the Western Caribbean for 7 nights. I ... A: Congrats on your 1st cruise ! What better way to relax, unpack once and visit exotic ports of call ... | |
| drinks | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: i have two questions 1st.if i buy a wine package can i drink the wine by the pool and in bars or ... A: The Wine program was designed for in stateroom and dining room consumption... trying to bring a ... | |
| drinks | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: i have two questions 1st.if i buy a wine package can i drink the wine by the pool and in bars or ... A: There is no reason you cannot bring your wine with you around the ship, but you will possibly incur ... | |
| questions | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: my whole family would like to travel together as a group-about 10 of us,is there a discount rate? ... A: Welcome to cruising ! Firstly, in order to qualify for any possible "group" discounts, you must ... | |
| Shore excursions in Cozumel & Belize | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: We are a little short in funds but determined to do EVERYTHING we want while there AND get the best ... A: Personally to Save the $$$ use an independant tour operator. Go to the www.cruisecritic website I ... | |
| Shore excursions in Cozumel & Belize | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: We are a little short in funds but determined to do EVERYTHING we want while there AND get the best ... A: .. depending on how long you are in port will determine what port of cal is best for each tour you ... | |
| first time alaska cruise(r) | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: my husband and i and our 9 year old son are looking to take a cruise to alaska. we live in los ... A: Sorry for the delay in my response, but I have been out of the office and just now trying to catch ... | |
| sunbed on balcony | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: Which ships have sun beds/sun loungers on their private balcony staterooms and not chairs? A: Usually that will be available in mini suites on most newer ships. Holland America has them on most ... | |
| What to Pack for Alaska cruise June 27th | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I've been reading what others have said about bringing many different layers of clothing, but I am ... A: ...You are in for a real treat ! Just have had several clients returned from Alaska over recent ... | |
| Formal nights | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: We are booked on Freedom of the Seas 5/11/08, I know there are 2 formal nights but how do you find ... A: USUALLY the first formal night will be the 2nd night of the cruise.... the 2nd formal night will be ... | |
| dress code | 4/3/2008 |
| Q: hi'my name is liz and AM going on a cruise to Bahamas for 3 days in the sorvenigs of the sea ship ... A: For a 3 night cruise, you will have 2 casual nights for dinner....and 1 formal night. Usually casual ... | |
| dinning | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: The travel agent told us that there will be 2 "formal" nights for dinner. Are these mandatory? We ... A: Freedom of the Seas......"WOW" is all I can imagine you saying when you first pull up to the pier ... | |
| employment | 4/23/2005 |
| Q: My name is Luke, I am a Personal Trainer and Fitness Instuctor, I would like a job on a cruise ship. ... A: Luke you can visit various websites such as www.carnival.com, www.royalcaribbean.com, etc.....their ... | |
| Cruise With 8 Adults, 6 Small Children | 1/7/2005 |
| Q: Miraculously, we've managed to coordinate dates among our extended family and identify a week ... A: .. congrats on getting the family coordinated for a cruise vacation ! A cruise is the best bang for ... | |
| New to cruse ships | 9/24/2004 |
| Q: Sorry Curtis, yes my wife is from Finland, and interested in "Voyager" because built in Finland. ... A: Well Dick it really depends on what type of accommodation costs you are willing to spend. The ... | |
| New to cruse ships | 9/24/2004 |
| Q: my wife is a "Finn". I would like to take a trip on the Voyager of the Seas. What is the best way to ... A: ... well I must say I am abit confused as to "Finn" unless you are refering to a nationality ? ... | |
| Eastern Caribbean | 7/29/2004 |
| Q: We're looking to take an 7/8 day cruise from Fort Lauderdale in Sept. Any recommendations or tips ? ... A: .... great plan to take a cruise !!! Ft. Lauderdale will have various cruiselines departing in ... | |
| Hi, Curtis I would like... | 12/31/2002 |
| Q: Curtis I would like to know wich islands of the caribbean where the main(the only)industry is ... A: .. Happy 2003 !!! Tough question regarding tourism and the caribbean. Tourism plays a LARGE ROLL on ... | |
| Royal Carribbean Panama Canal cruise | 11/17/2002 |
| Q: I am curious if you have cruised this area or know of someone who has. We are departing from ... A: Well Stacey... RCCL is a wonderful cruiseline, and I believe you will find the cruise expereince ... | |
| quiet cruise line | 9/1/2002 |
| Q: My husband and I want to go for a one week cruise this fall to the Caribeans, but we haven't been on ... A: Well Hi Mari..... Welcome to the world of cruising !!! Contrary to your findings, ALL CRUISE SHIPS ... | |
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