
HeWhoWaits
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Your ArriveCAN form is for just that - arrival into Canada. Once you're in Vancouver there is no new arrival into Canada requiring another form.
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It is required for closed-loop cruises, even if you don't intend to leave the ship in Canada. The current requirement is to complete the trip-specific form prior to embarkation (but not more than 72 hours before said embarkation).
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This isn't a block cruise for us but it will make it easier to plan the next block on a specific desired ship. After our last cruise currently scheduled, we'll be one 7-night suite away from that block.
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https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/05/18/how-use-the-arrivecan-app-your-alaska-cruise
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Freedom of the Seas - July 4-8, 2022
HeWhoWaits replied to HeWhoWaits's topic in Freedom of the Seas Roll Calls
I'll be sure to report out on our experience (especially the highlights). -
Freedom of the Seas - July 4-8, 2022
HeWhoWaits replied to HeWhoWaits's topic in Freedom of the Seas Roll Calls
Just my wife and myself. This cruise ends on Friday, July 8 and we board Explorer on Saturday, July 9. Almost qualifies as a side-to-side. -
The one time we had a "repeat offender" it was stopped with a simple statement: We understand that there is a survey. We will fill it out. Just be aware that every time you mention the survey starting NOW, the score for your department will go down. Never heard another word about the survey from that individual.
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How strict are they on boarding times
HeWhoWaits replied to Murphy143's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Jersey attitude at play there. -
We added our first-ever visit to Coco Cay last night. Part of the strategy to get a crystal block on a particular ship in the not-too-distant future.
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Added what will be our first cruise that visits Coco Cay. All part of planning to get a crystal block on a particular ship. Freedom OTS July 4, 2022
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Crown & Anchor On Board Offers - 2021/2022 Edition
HeWhoWaits replied to twangster's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Thanks for sharing the updated offer sheets, @twangster. -
How strict are they on boarding times
HeWhoWaits replied to Murphy143's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
The safest bet for boarding together if this is important would be to all show up together at the latest boarding window. Coming early is less likely to work in the ports where they are being strict about times. Being "late" can be a reality caused by transportation delays so they know they have to allow some flexibility on that end. -
Correct. "Perfect" is the only acceptable score. 4/5 or 9/10 is considered failure. I believe some of them would consider 99/100 failure if the scale was 0 to 100. When a survey follows up on rating something less than perfect with a question about why I have a standard response. Example: Please tell us why you were not highly satisfied. "I chose satisfied because I got what I expected. Highly satisfied requires something special and is reserved for exceptional service. You should be happy with a response of satisfied. I do not operate under an everybody-gets-a-trophy mentality. If you want a highly satisfied rating, do MORE than the standard expectation. By the way, once you do MORE a couple times, that becomes the new expectation and continuing to provide that level of service will return you to a response of satisfied."
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Seattle Hotel and transportation recommendations
HeWhoWaits replied to KevinJ's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
I saw those too. Notice I didn't recommend any of those so-called "limousine service" companies. -
The lifeboats are more spacious than the crew cabins. Add a toilet and shower and it might be considered an upgrade.
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Seattle Hotel and transportation recommendations
HeWhoWaits replied to KevinJ's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
We booked Premier Airport Shuttle to a downtown hotel for $50.60 for two people. They give the option to prepay a gratuity with the booking or to pay a cash gratuity at the time of service. -
Eat fast. Then get another one.
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Funnel cake is worth going out in the rain!
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We're all still dealing with changes to cruising that may not match our expectations, which are based on previous experiences without the restrictions required by our current world situation. I'm just happy to be getting onboard Ovation on Friday. If it's "not quite as good as my previous cruises" it will still be a cruise. If the experience is at the same percentage level vs. "normal" expectations as everything else in our lives, we will still have a great trip. It takes ten minutes to get a drink instead of seven? Okay. Fifteen minutes to get that late-night slice at Sorrento's rather than ten? So what? The drive-thru at Taco Bell last night took twenty minutes whereas it usually takes less than ten. That's the current reality we live with.
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Arrival Time for Wellness Check vs Check in?
HeWhoWaits replied to Brandon1979's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
What you're seeing in the app now means that 1:30 is the earliest time currently available to select if checking in now or trying to update your check in time. Your app should be showing you as checking in at your original time.- 5 replies
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- covid testing
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