Most of the time I travel alone, so I bring a bright orange waterproof bag. I keep my towel, and everything in it. When swimming I have a tether to my ankle and it comes in handy when snorkeling, etc. for added safety so I am more visible to boats.
i have one of these toooo we were all told to have one when i trained for a half ironman...it has been a blessing ... mine is also a small floation decvice...just enough to help keep me steady in rough sea weather if i catch a cramp swimming.
We just got back from Adventure of the Seas to Bermuda & we purchased a set of two triple-seal waterproof waist pouches from Amazon. Hubby kept IDs & cash, I kept the phone. They were nice & flat & mine actually fit nicely under the shirted portion of my swim top.
Hi Judith, quick question. Do you remember which brand of pouches you bought? Also were you able to get into the water with it and everything stay dry?
We bought the AiRun Tech Waterproof Pouch with Waist Strap 2 pack on Amazon. They worked great. We tried them at home with paper towels & no leaks. When we went in the ocean, everything stayed perfectly dry.😊
Keep an eye on your bag everywhere you go. 20 yrs ago my son & I were in Florence, Italy. We went into a very nice, almost upscale, cafe for lunch. We chose that place because it had A/C and didn’t seem to have “sketchy” people working and eating there. I draped one of the straps of my day bag over the back of my chair & sent my son up to the counter to order for us. I turned around, in my chair, to face the counter. My back was turned for MAYBE a minute or 2!! I turned back and my bag was gone!!! We searched the restaurant, bathroom, etc. EVERY THING was in the bag: passports, credit card, cash & hotel room key!! I was a seasoned traveler and should have known better TO KEEP THAT BAG ON MY BODY…even when sitting at a table!! We walked to the US Embassy, hoping for help. The door was opened by a man who told us it was lunchtime and they couldn’t help us. We then walked and walked back to our hotel. I had copies of everything in the safe in the room….credit card, passports, etc. I spent hours and hours that day dealing with credit card….wasted day. We went on to Rome the next day and spent another wasted day at the American Embassy, getting new passports. THEY ONLY WOULD TAKE CASH. Luckily I had some back at the hotel!!! I had a 2nd credit card which we used for the remainder of our trip, but I felt sick and stunned the entire time!! POINT OF STORY: KEEP YOUR BAG ON YOUR BODY CONSTANTLY!! Later found out that the thief charged $1,300.00 for jewelry on my card. Lolol I never would have spent that much for myself!!! 😱😱 (credit card company removed the charge from my account because I had called their toll free number immediately & reported the theft when we returned to the hotel. Phew.
@@skeletor9121 Thank you for your empathy. The thief actually lifted my day pack strap off the back of my chair and the bag disappeared, like a magic trick. I “trusted” the nice-looking” tourists sitting next to us; we later wondered if they hadn’t grabbed my bag and slipped it into a larger bag of theirs. Unbelievable how upsetting it was!!! After that I carried my bag or purse on my chest. You can’t trust anyone!!
@@nsloane5384 You are correct regarding being careful. I’ve heard of stories of groups of children surrounding adults distracting them enough to pick their pockets clean. Happened to an uncle of mine in Rome.
Portable safe to lock everything in after taking pics and purchasing food. We attached our beach loungers together and enjoy the ocean. Very convenient when the beach is crowded
The water tight bag is a great idea. We have used it in pools and the ocean, attached to our wrist like a bracelet. We have one we bought in the Royal gift shop and another from home.
4:19 Thanks Matt. The portable safe pictured certainly looks the business, but may also attract unwanted attention. Just bought a FlexSafe soft pouch. "Water, slash and RFID resistant". Great tip!
A great piece of advice from a pro photographer is do not keep expensive gear in breanded camera bags. Cameras are the most commonly stolen things at airports. Thieves look for the Nikon, Canon, Sony logos. Get a Case Logic /Amazon Basics case. They're just as good and thieves will generally leave those and go for the known commodity.
I always attach one strap of my backpack to my chair. It won't stop a determined thief, but it will slow them down if they're trying to grab and run. I also try to never keep everything in one place. Like my wallet and phone are never in the same pocket or bag. Might lose a couple things but not everything.
Hi Matt how are you doing how can you ask people from your boat to watch your personal belongings while you go in the water ok sure they may be fellow Royal Caribbean passengers however they are still strangers regardless they aren’t even friends they are acquaintances that you may have passed by on the bus or on the boat at least that was the example you supplied in this video
Anyone cruising this feb out of galveston tx on adventure of the seas Sail date Feb 11th with young kids? Wouldn't mind hanging out with another family cruising.
Royal Caribbean used to have great Black Friday sales, but in 2022, it has only been 30% all year long, including their WOW sale which was typically 60%-65% off. I booked all of my least expensive Christmas/New Year’s cruises for the last four years during Black Friday. Post COVID, everything has changed. Buy earlier, then reprice like Matt recommends. I hope RCL gets serious about their sales again. Enjoy! 🚢
@@gamingwithaiden9751 You can reprice up to 90 days prior to your cruise. I always speak with an agent to get that date, and I put a reminder in my phone and on the paper calendar. Always verify with an agent, and make it a habit to check the pricing.
Like you, like heat but not a SUN WORSHIPER. 🕶🕶🕶 QUESTION: DIRECT SUNLIGHT - Matt, do you have a video: Best places on each/some ships for shade. DESTINATIONS: Which direction/destination/port/starboard does the sun shine more or less on the balconies, morning or afternoon. I prefer morning sun because it goes away for the rest of the day. 😀
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Thanks for the advice. In February, I'm going on my first cruise since I was a teenager 33 years ago! Can't wait, and want to be prepared.
Put them on my wheelchair in a bag usually because someone have to push me which means unless we are in the water a person would have to be sure enough nuts to take it with someone standing right there holding the chair.
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Most of the time I travel alone, so I bring a bright orange waterproof bag. I keep my towel, and everything in it. When swimming I have a tether to my ankle and it comes in handy when snorkeling, etc. for added safety so I am more visible to boats.
i have one of these toooo we were all told to have one when i trained for a half ironman...it has been a blessing ... mine is also a small floation decvice...just enough to help keep me steady in rough sea weather if i catch a cramp swimming.
We just got back from Adventure of the Seas to Bermuda & we purchased a set of two triple-seal waterproof waist pouches from Amazon. Hubby kept IDs & cash, I kept the phone. They were nice & flat & mine actually fit nicely under the shirted portion of my swim top.
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Judith, quick question. Do you remember which brand of pouches you bought? Also were you able to get into the water with it and everything stay dry?
We bought the AiRun Tech Waterproof Pouch with Waist Strap 2 pack on Amazon. They worked great. We tried them at home with paper towels & no leaks. When we went in the ocean, everything stayed perfectly dry.😊
I have used these in Hawaii and on cruises - they are fantastic. You can also shorten up the waist strap and turn it into an over-the-shoulder purse!
Keep an eye on your bag everywhere you go. 20 yrs ago my son & I were in Florence, Italy. We went into a very nice, almost upscale, cafe for lunch. We chose that place because it had A/C and didn’t seem to have “sketchy” people working and eating there. I draped one of the straps of my day bag over the back of my chair & sent my son up to the counter to order for us. I turned around, in my chair, to face the counter. My back was turned for MAYBE a minute or 2!! I turned back and my bag was gone!!! We searched the restaurant, bathroom, etc. EVERY THING was in the bag: passports, credit card, cash & hotel room key!! I was a seasoned traveler and should have known better TO KEEP THAT BAG ON MY BODY…even when sitting at a table!!
We walked to the US Embassy, hoping for help. The door was opened by a man who told us it was lunchtime and they couldn’t help us. We then walked and walked back to our hotel. I had copies of everything in the safe in the room….credit card, passports, etc. I spent hours and hours that day dealing with credit card….wasted day.
We went on to Rome the next day and spent another wasted day at the American Embassy, getting new passports. THEY ONLY WOULD TAKE CASH. Luckily I had some back at the hotel!!!
I had a 2nd credit card which we used for the remainder of our trip, but I felt sick and stunned the entire time!! POINT OF STORY: KEEP YOUR BAG ON YOUR BODY CONSTANTLY!!
Later found out that the thief charged $1,300.00 for jewelry on my card. Lolol I never would have spent that much for myself!!! 😱😱 (credit card company removed the charge from my account because I had called their toll free number immediately & reported the theft when we returned to the hotel. Phew.
I’ve heard Italy is notorious for pick pockets. Sorry to hear of your story. Be careful out there people.
@@skeletor9121 Thank you for your empathy. The thief actually lifted my day pack strap off the back of my chair and the bag disappeared, like a magic trick. I “trusted” the nice-looking” tourists sitting next to us; we later wondered if they hadn’t grabbed my bag and slipped it into a larger bag of theirs. Unbelievable how upsetting it was!!! After that I carried my bag or purse on my chest. You can’t trust anyone!!
@@nsloane5384 You are correct regarding being careful. I’ve heard of stories of groups of children surrounding adults distracting them enough to pick their pockets clean. Happened to an uncle of mine in Rome.
Make sure you buy travel insurance. Depending on the policy, they'll cover the cost of your valuables
Portable safe to lock everything in after taking pics and purchasing food. We attached our beach loungers together and enjoy the ocean. Very convenient when the beach is crowded
The water tight bag is a great idea. We have used it in pools and the ocean, attached to our wrist like a bracelet. We have one we bought in the Royal gift shop and another from home.
4:19 Thanks Matt. The portable safe pictured certainly looks the business, but may also attract unwanted attention. Just bought a FlexSafe soft pouch. "Water, slash and RFID resistant". Great tip!
can u link it?
Ziplock bag is a great tip! I had not considered it for cruising. Thank you!😊
I use a large lockable beach bag from Vaultz and lock it to my beach chair.
Awesome advice👍🏾
Thanks for the tips
Great! I would like to see more security subjects for videos.
We bought the waterproof phone cases and put our Sea pass, ID and cash (if we bring any ashore) in with our phones. They stay around our necks.
A great piece of advice from a pro photographer is do not keep expensive gear in breanded camera bags. Cameras are the most commonly stolen things at airports. Thieves look for the Nikon, Canon, Sony logos. Get a Case Logic /Amazon Basics case. They're just as good and thieves will generally leave those and go for the known commodity.
On the ship, i kept my sea pass card in my cellphone case. The staff wasn't thrilled my idea worked. 😊
Does the portable safe attach to the beach bed?? It's my first cruise haha
Zip lock bags and a fanny pack.
I’ve heard people will also put their items buried in a hole under their towel or beach chair. In a bag safe for burying in the sand of course.
How do the Coco Cay lockers work? Do you have to pay to use them? Do you pick the combination or do you get a key to carry?
Thanks Matt
I always attach one strap of my backpack to my chair. It won't stop a determined thief, but it will slow them down if they're trying to grab and run.
I also try to never keep everything in one place. Like my wallet and phone are never in the same pocket or bag. Might lose a couple things but not everything.
Clayton ODonnell, Great Advice.
Have you considered posting a photo of Laura with the note "She will come after you after being deprived snacks"?
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Another great tip! Hangry Laura is the best security!
This is always a concern for us. We purchased waterproof pouches from Amazon so we are ready for rain and excursions.
We bought them and they worked great last week in Bermuda.
I tried several and they all leaked..
@@tduck828 as Judith recommended in another comment (and I use too), try these: AiRunTech Waterproof Pouch with Waist Strap
@@pianointhedesert ok. Thank you. I will look them up.
Nice video. Quick question: Is it a good idea to wait for Black Friday sales to reserve the drink package for my Christmas cruise? Thanks in advance!!
Wait a sec Christmas cruise????? It is for Singapore cruises too?
No buy now and you cancel if less.
He always says buy early to guard against price raise. You can cancel and rebook if the price drops
No! Book now and reprice later if price goes down
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Thanks!
We have a beach chair safe, they are awesome.
Hi Matt how are you doing how can you ask people from your boat to watch your personal belongings while you go in the water ok sure they may be fellow Royal Caribbean passengers however they are still strangers regardless they aren’t even friends they are acquaintances that you may have passed by on the bus or on the boat at least that was the example you supplied in this video
Anyone cruising this feb out of galveston tx on adventure of the seas Sail date Feb 11th with young kids? Wouldn't mind hanging out with another family cruising.
do you also think that cruises will be cheaper with black friday deal or just on cruise purchases
In short, it doesn't matter
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Royal Caribbean used to have great Black Friday sales, but in 2022, it has only been 30% all year long, including their WOW sale which was typically 60%-65% off. I booked all of my least expensive Christmas/New Year’s cruises for the last four years during Black Friday. Post COVID, everything has changed. Buy earlier, then reprice like Matt recommends. I hope RCL gets serious about their sales again. Enjoy! 🚢
@@carolm4545 i was reading and it says u can only reprice in 48hrs
@@gamingwithaiden9751 You can reprice up to 90 days prior to your cruise. I always speak with an agent to get that date, and I put a reminder in my phone and on the paper calendar. Always verify with an agent, and make it a habit to check the pricing.
@@carolm4545 okay I will call thank you for the help!
Like you, like heat but not a SUN WORSHIPER. 🕶🕶🕶
QUESTION: DIRECT SUNLIGHT - Matt, do you have a video: Best places on each/some ships for shade.
DESTINATIONS: Which direction/destination/port/starboard does the sun shine more or less on the balconies, morning or afternoon. I prefer morning sun because it goes away for the rest of the day. 😀
No video, but the answer to your question depends greatly on the day and direction ship is traveling. So can’t really draw any generalizations
Can you buy a wristband on board that acts as your seapass card. So you don't have to use a landyard
No, they haven’t brought that back since 2021
you can, but you cannot use the wristband to leave the ship.
I wear a lanyard that has a thin pouch. I don’t carry much
which water proof bag do you like.
AiRun Tech Waterproof Pouch with Waist Strap (Amazon)
Is it necessary to bring your passport with you on day excursions off the ship?
I always do. What if you got stuck somewhere? Best to be prepared
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Take a copy of the passport not the original.
@@RoyalCaribbeanBlog Thanks for the advice. In February, I'm going on my first cruise since I was a teenager 33 years ago! Can't wait, and want to be prepared.
We had to pay for the locker at Labadee while on the zip line.
would you be able to do a wonder of the seas vs harmony of the seas? im torn between the two
Just read the deck plans wonder has 1 flowrider and an extra kids thing otherwise they’re pretty much the same
@@Nr15121 thanks for replying i appreciate it
The safe is a bit excessive. I just have zippered pockets when I'm in the water.
Put them on my wheelchair in a bag usually because someone have to push me which means unless we are in the water a person would have to be sure enough nuts to take it with someone standing right there holding the chair.
Note to thieves. Look under the towels. 😂
I wear Tilley pants. All the pockets (even the inside ones) close with Velcro.
You ain't gettin' in.
When at the beach: Put your valuables in your shoes near your beach towel! Wallet,phone & wallet. No one will ever look in a shoe. :)
Potable safe tumbler vs. sand?
I’ll bet on sand.
Cash …. What’s that?
Why you speak so fast? The ship still at anchor
This is why I always turn on the subtitles.
I wont trust a soul!
Can you talk any faster???