JBC1

Are there no speciality dinner packages available. looked on the cruise planner but nothing offered. We are sailing on the 29th April Russia Japan cruise.

Normally by now on all other RC ships dinning packages are offered.

Any input would be grateful

Thanks
John 

4 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Are there Genies in Golden Class ?  Do you have unlimited drinks and dining ?  Reserved seating for shows ?

No Genies. Drink and internet packages are extra. You have reserved seating for main shows.

JOHN

20 minutes ago, F1guynz said:

Grand Suites are part of golden suites and have access to the gold dining areas and amenities.

Thank you F1guynz 

Thanks for a very quick and very useful reply, really helpful

John

Hi, does any one know if the Grand Suits on Spectrum of the Seas qualify for the Gold level perks. IE- separate dinning and spa etc.Or is it only Silver level.

Many thanks

John

Is Voom Internet included with a Gold suite booking?. I can't see any where that it is.

Thanks

JOHN

22 hours ago, F1guynz said:

Hi John,

hopefully this link will provide some of the answers you are looking for.
https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-are-the-benefits-of-the-golden-suite-program

A great link thank you so much

John

Hi

I have looked all over the RC web site but can't find an email address for the C&A department. Can anyone  help with this please.

Much appreciated

John

We will be in Golden suite next May, but don't know what the extra benefits are apart from separate dinning. Any input would be gratefully received.

thanks

John

This link maybe of interest to any asian cruisers, as I live in Thailand, it could be great news for me. please see link below.

https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1811899/thailand-tipped-to-become-chinese-cruise-hotspot

JOHN

On 10/13/2019 at 11:26 PM, Noonstar said:

Hello everyone, I am a new member here.

I am booked for my first 5 nights Quantum of the Seas cruise which will be starting on 30 November. Can't wait for it and so I have trawled the internet and various blogs for information and advice. So far, this is the best website both in terms of depth of discussion as well as breadth of topics.

Read that they will be adding an escape room and laser tag on Quantum too!  

Unfortunately, I have just found out about the royal suites class categories! 

I am on the same cruise

John

I have Hannah Johnson later this month on Ovation. So far been great with Communication. Any feedback or tips greatly appreciated 

Thanks

John 

On 4/7/2019 at 2:53 AM, Bish said:

I grew up in the 70's, so for all you youngsters out there, I remember this song from SESAME STREET, never mind the Muppets!  Google the Sesame Street version.....its classic!

received a Royal Caribbean survey this week and sent it in; RCI followed up with a phone call to thank me for doing that.  So..sigh......I guess it's all officially over.  

Hi Bish,

thanks for great blog the best yet. We are doing a 12 day cruise from Sydney late October and staying in your same room. Our Genie is Hannah, did you meet her and any feedback on her positive or negative. Your post have been so informative felt like we were with you.

thanks

john

I would also love to know how this programme works

John

Hi Guys,   Once cruise is fully paid can I change the name of the second person travelling with me, plus would there be a charge. And if I have already checked in, can a name change still be done.

Thanks for any feedback

John

Each terminal has its own immigration and customs areas.

John

Very good video looks like you all had a great time

john 

Great info.

thanks

John

22 minutes ago, bhageerah said:

I would say absolutely!  We were not star class and made it off the ship in no time once we were docked.  Unless the boat is delayed in docking an  hour and a half should not be any issue whatsoever! Once the boat was docked we were off the ship in less than 20 minutes, and the ship was practically full, there was a small line getting off the ship but that was about it! 

Many thanks for the info.

John

Really looking forward to our Alaska cruise in May 2019 OOS. A quick question, the ship docks at 9am in Victoria, the whale excursion I want to do leaves at 10.30 am and is approx 10 mins away via taxi, is this feasible or not. Thanks for any answers given.

PS- Will will be travelling Star Class, so hoping this may give us priority disembarkation. 

john

Hi, did you tick the box?

john

Booked 24th May, was on Ovation in May, so would love to know what changes could be made

JC

49 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

JBC1, I have not cruised in Star Class in Asia so I am not entirely sure that the processes are the same.  I can tell you what we do here in NA though.

Since your cruise is 5-27, I would expect your Genie to reach out to you any day now.  Did you receive the [utterly useless, IMO] questionnaire ?  I will say that for all of my Star Class cruises the Genie would have already reached out to us by now.  I'm sure it's just a difference between east and west.  If your Genie does not contact you by the end of this week, I strongly encourage you to contact the Suites Concierge on Ovation.  They should be able to put you in contact with your Genie.  Try OV_concierge01@rccl.com.  The email naming convention for genies is inconsistent or I would have you try that.  We had 2 different email styles for the same ship !  2 of our Genies on Harmony used HM_GOTLX@rccl.com and another was HM_Royal GenieX@rccl.com so I have no way of knowing which one they use on Ovation or if they use something completely different !

For us, here in NA, there are no more mailed luggage tags, even for Star Class.  You will need to print your own luggage tags by opening your cruise documents and going to the very end where the luggage tags are located.  You must print out as many luggage tags as you have, pieces of luggage.  While not entirely necessary, we always print out luggage tags even for our carry-on luggage.  Many people (including us) like the plastic sleeve that you can purchase from Amazon.  I'm sure someone will provide the link.

Have a wonderful cruise !  Please give us a review when you return.  I am very interested in hearing about Star Class on the Asian sailings.

Hi WaaaTooo, many thanks for the helpful feedback, I have just emailed concierge on Ovation, so will wait to hear back, it is now 10pm here. I did not receive the questionnaire you mentioned, but I am not missing out there by the sound of things. Will update once I hear back. cant wait to try the star class service.

Thanks, John   

Hi all, I am travelling on Ovation of the Seas on the 27/05/2018 in Star Class, really looking forward to it. When does the Genie make contact with you, as yet no email has bee received.

I have checked in, but there are no luggage labels to print, is this because I am Star Class, on all previous cruises I have always printed the luggage tags a few days before departure.

any replies would be most grateful.

Will give a report on my experiences on my return, only 12 more days to go, not as of I am counting!!!

Thank

John 

Same for me, cant get into C&A site from any link

John

I tend to agree, not easy at all now.

JC