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Upcoming cruise (late May 2026) - I just called RC just to see what the upgrade cost would be (we have an ocean view room only) - in addition to what we’ve paid for the room already (around $1400, not including prepaid gratuities):

$716 for balcony.
$1000ish for a suite guarantee.

This is for a 5-nt cruise stopping in Nassau and Coco Cay only.

We only have an excursion planned for Coco Cay, planning on staying on the ship in Nassau or just walking around. We have the Key and the refreshment package (all but alcohol).

While I understand this can be very subjective and personal preference, what do you think/what would you do?

(FWIW I’m traveling with my newly graduated daughter as her grad gift! Only 2 of us so room numbers are not an issue.)

I thought the devaluation went into effect May 1; but I still see posts saying “I want to take advantage before….”

So when does it take effect?

Will be for my 50th birthday celebration with my husband. I’m Emerald status with RCCL but have only done Caribbean cruises so far.

Leaves late May 2027 from Athens - stops are Mykonos, Santorini, Ephesus (Turkey), Bodrum (Turkey), Rhodes, one day at sea and then back to Athens.

Potentially thinking a sunset suite (it is my 50th!), but don’t know much about Rhapsody. Thinking we’d do a few days in Athens before the cruise and then fly out the day after.

Tell me anything I need to know about these ports, pros/cons of the ship or suite, or anything else I should look at for a European cruise! TIA!

Leaving from Miami in about a month - assigned a 1:30pm boarding time but would like to arrive earlier for our lunch. Can we show up around 11?

Also I’m hearing horror stories about the Miami port lately; our hotel is by the airport. How early should we have the uber come?!