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PhillyLady reacted to a post in a topic: A bad experience
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So your desired outcome is to have "RC Officer overseeing immigration" of a foreign, sovereign entity, or to have a RCL staff member take custody of your children and separate them from you, while you and your wife remain stuck in a custom's office for an indeterminate about of time? I understand this was a frustrating experience for you, but I think you may be overestimate the control RCL has over the customs process...
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There won't be traditional flavoured sparkling waters on Voyager/ships without Freestyle. However, you can soda water from any bar and then add a lemon or lime, some cranberry juice, etc. if you want
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Baked Alaska reacted to a post in a topic: Normal length for refunds?
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I am still waiting on a Nov. 18th refund of about $500 CAD. Their terms and conditions for beverage package refunds says it should take about 3 business days. Email so 10-14 business days. I reached out to Customer Support yesterday, and they said it would be another 5-7 days. I am not necessarily recommending this for everyone, but I disputed the charge with AMEX and they refunded me immediately. I am fine with a delay, but this looks like a widespread internal issue with no clear timeline for a resolution, and is a violation of their own T&Cs. Might be an option for others, especially if it's a significant amount and/or you need the cash flow to pay for repriced purchases.
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Does anyone know what order the new Symphony menus are in? Like which night is which menu? Specifically, I have a 7 night Western Caribbean coming up soon. Thanks!
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AdvanceTripper reacted to a post in a topic: Alaska - Inside Passage Sailing, or Sitka?
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foxrunner reacted to a post in a topic: Alaska - Inside Passage Sailing, or Sitka?
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Alaska - Inside Passage Sailing, or Sitka?
jrey51 replied to AdvanceTripper's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Sitka was probably my favourite port. I think inside passage is nice, but honestly most of the cruise (and especially the ports) is scenic. Personally, I'd rather do Sitka, and then do a wildlife excursion there (whale watching, etc.) -
Royal Caribbean Amex platinum confusion
jrey51 replied to Jakegreena's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
The program is outlined here, but it's exclusively for bookings made via AMEX Travel: https://global.americanexpress.com/card-benefits/detail/cruises-privileges/platinum -
RCIfan1912 reacted to a post in a topic: Buy The Key then Royal Up / upgraded to Sky Class Suite. What Happened ?
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Ripcord also has waivers, etc. that require an adult. But, you can book things on the app for them, if that is helpful. Likely way easier than guest services, which will typically have a line (and most thing book very quickly)
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Has anyone done the escape room on both Harmony and Symphony? Is there a difference between them? We love escape rooms and have done the one on Harmony, and are on Symphony later this year, but don’t want to do it if it’s too similar. Thanks!
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ChessE4 reacted to a post in a topic: Do we need Canadian dollars.
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Canadian here, from Vancouver. 99% of places will take credit cards, including taxis, etc. - that is your easiest bet. If you prefer cash, a lot of places (especially near the port) will accept $USD, but probably not at a great rate (sometimes just at par, ie. you're losing about 30%). There are a very small number of places that might be Canadian cash only, namely some food carts. But that is rare, especially post-COVID, and unlikely to be consequential. My suggestion would be to just use your credit card for most things, and bring a small amount of CDN cash just in case.
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Nothing in Canada, this year or last - must just be US card offer. A real shame - our offers always seem substantially worse.
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RCI Withholding entire deposit for cancelations
jrey51 replied to Lsv's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Yeah, as others have stated it's fairly reasonable, especially since insurance is so widely available. -
I am on the NYE Symphony sailing this December / January, stopping in Nassau. On our cruise planner, I am only seeing two excursions options (one of which is sold out), compared to the usual couple dozen for our other ports. Any particular reason for this - are there added restrictions for Nassau I am not aware of, or should they be adding more shortly? I don't mind booking third-party, but want to make sure I am not missing something that is limiting availability.
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Aron_Ross reacted to a post in a topic: Quantum of the Seas vs Ovation of the Seas
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Quantum of the Seas vs Ovation of the Seas
jrey51 replied to Aron_Ross's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
I just got off the Quantum. There are some hints it was previously in a Chinese market (bilingual signs in some places for example), but otherwise it's pretty much the same. Dining and entertainment were standard/NA targeted. Ex. I think it previously had a hotpot-type restaurant on the pool deck; that was converted to a fairly standard snack stand with chicken fingers, etc. North Star had a free option you could book one time per/sailing, and then a few paid/premium options (usually during best port times, during inside passage, etc.). -
Okay before you yell at me....I fully intend to pay gratuities (and usually tip extra in cash directly to bartenders, etc.) However I have an upcoming sailing that I prepaid grats on, but now have a ton of unexpected OBC (RCL threw me a bunch after a tech issue they had messed up my booking). I have booked speciality dining, drinks, excursions, etc., and have some left over that I don't really have any use for. Does anyone know if I can cancel/refund my gratuities once onboard, then use OBC to re-pay for them?