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Review the Checklist below to see if there is anything you need to prepare ahead of time so your cruise experience can be as stress free as possible.
We have the privilege to travel to many ports of call where the travel documents required may be more than you normally expect. We and Royal Caribbean put the responsibility on you to make sure you have done the research and applied for the appropriate documentation and have it on hand BEFORE you arrive at the cruise port.
That being said, we have done some preliminary research and have the following information to share (for those of you seasoned and well-traveled cruisers, if you feel like we have missed something in any of the information below, please email info@qwyx.events):
FOR ALL Passengers - Passport BOOK - Some have asked about a Passport Book vs. a Passport Card - The BOOK is the requirement and it must be valid for 6 months following travel.
US Citizens
Per the United States Department of State - US Citizens traveling to Australia will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before visiting these countries.
Also for US Citizens, if this is your first time to this part of the world and you have some anxieties and want to make sure you are covered in an emergency, we recommend enrolling this trip with the STEP - Smart Traveler Enrollment Program - This program alerts the various US Embassies that you will be in the area; will provide you information and alerts regarding the countries you are visiting; and can help family and friends to get in touch with you in an emergency.
Non-U.S. Citizens
For our Non-U.S. citizens, we do recommend researching the necessary travel documents associated with traveling from your country to these ports of call. Per Royal Caribbean:
Visa Guidance for All Nationalities
Guests of all Nationalities should contact the Embassy (Consular Services) of each country on your cruise for specific visa requirements, information, forms and fees for your nationality. Guests may then contact a company that assists with securing and processing visas for travelers.
Review the Optional Add-Ons to purchase activities and excursions.
Group members from the USA, except the state of New York, wanting Travel Protection must purchase this through our group. This cannot be purchased from Royal Caribbean directly because of our group contract.
Travel protection, if purchased, must be purchased for EACH and every guest in the same cabin. Pricing is dependent upon the cabin type and the number of people in a cabin, and it can range from $59 per person up to $279 per person or more.
Travel Protection requires one purchase of the $10 processing fee (per cabin) and the remaining amount will be collected separately as you work with Jeff on the specific quote for your cabin. After purchasing this item, call +1 (469) 490-0415 or email info@qwyx.events us directly to get an exact quote for your cabin.
NOTE: New York state residents and international guests who wish to purchase the product may visit Aon to enroll directly with Aon Affinity.
Policy details can be found HERE.
It is helpful to review the weather forecast for our port destinations, as well as the nature of your excursions to plan your packing. You may want to consider packing layers to allow for all kinds of weather and room temperatures.
Also, because this is a 6-night cruise, the cruise ship generally schedules a "formal" night. On formal nights, dress recommendation is nicer than normal in the Main Dining Room - you'll see suits and ties, cocktail dresses, tuxedos, formal wear, etc. but also slacks and polo shirts - whatever you're comfortable with.
Dress recommendations for other nights are slacks/pants, casual, business casual, but no shorts/swimwear in the dining rooms. RCCL Dress Code
Games - We will arrange to have several games on board for everyone to play. If there are additional games you would like to play you are welcome to bring those yourself. See our Library details here for more information.
Food/Drink: What kind of food or drinks am I allowed to bring onboard? | Royal Caribbean Cruises
Prohibited Items: What Items Are Prohibited Onboard A Cruise Ship? | Royal Caribbean Cruises
Special Needs If you have any special needs that will need accommodation from the cruise line, please see here: Guest Special Needs | Royal Caribbean Cruises
If you are looking for an accessible cabin type, please contact us directly.
We strongly recommend getting the Royal Caribbean App installed on your phone. The app provides the required emergency drill information, an up-to-date calendar of ship activities, stays on "ship time", has a map of the ship, the ability to help you book excursions and onboard activities, and has a chat feature that can be used with members of your group on the cruise ship so you don't have to use cell phone data.
The Royal App is also the preferred method for "check in" beginning 45 days before (and no later than three days before) your cruise. You can review the following Royal Caribbean FAQ's regarding the check-in process:
If you have never cruised with Royal Caribbean before, please create an account on the Royal Caribbean site. Attach the cruise to your account with your booking number (see your badge information). Once your cruise booking is attached to your account you then have access to purchasing dining/drink packages, excursions, wifi packages, etc.
Your account will also have a Crown & Anchor Society number tied to it. As you cruise, you accumulate points that will increase your status and privileges in the Royal Caribbean system.