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Interesting. There seems to be an explanation gap between “restricted” and declaring. Like, if you have a seashell and declare it, can it be allowed, or would it automatically be confiscated because it’s a “restricted” “animal product”?

I didn’t save them, but they were all uploaded to the group. I don’t see anything in that day’s compass that mentions bringing things back onboard, one way or another.

And yeah. I was just called “rude, hateful and just as ridiculous as the RC crew” after saying I bet that the truth is it’s not allowed on, but enforcement of that is inconsistent, and added that I hope she can put this seashell thing behind her mentally so that the rest of her honeymoon isn’t ruined. Sounds like an extended Bridezilla experience.

I’m just about there

That was my understanding as well (plus… how about not just helping yourself to the native organic materials anyhow?) but this person was adamant that it’s not illegal, and that RC “stole” the shell from her, and is demanding proof (from fellow passengers) because RC folks on the ship were “lying” to her. I think it’s commmon sense, personally… especially with a conch shell which can hide who-knows-what in it. But I guess once something is “special” snd “sentimental”, common sense flies out the window.

Thanks! I’ve given up on this person who has gotten aggressive towards any response that isn’t cited, and has now declared this her worst cruising experience ever and will never use or recommend RC again. She added “Carnival was much better!” I think she’s be better off sticking with them, if having a conch shell confiscated has ruined her honeymoon.

Yeah I cited what I remembered about Aruba as an example, and was told to present laws and facts, not my “opinion.” I did not disembark at Cozumel this time around so don’t remember what signage may have been there. Honestly this person sounds like a real pushy type, but I can’t find sources yet, to definitively say “not allowed” (sources being laws, regulations, or even anything on RC’s website, and since ai didn’t get off the ship there, I can’t say there was a sign).

Someone elsewhere online was griping that a conch they found while in Cozumel was taken away from them by RC, apparently after Mexican "officials" said it was OK. No details about who inspected it, and when asked this person said they rinsed it off with the saltwater (adding "it's the same ocean that touches the US") so it was "clean enough" to make it legal. Anyone know where to find RC's policy on disallowing found seashells to be brought onboard? This person sounded ready to go to war, so I'm trying to see what info is out there.

We didn’t get the upgrade, so no biggie. What made me laugh is that the REJECTED email arrived while we were enjoying dinner, haha. Like… really, ya think? ?

This was in Galveston for Indy… it was right there at the terminal, so it wasn’t RC folks making the call it was wherever handles that very first check point at the pier.

I guess if you’re bringing a cpap, better bring an extension cord, too. Word to the wise.

We did not get the upgrade. Got the “nope” email in the middle of dinner, lol. The JS right next door seems unoccupied, though (what I bid on) so they must be spacing out the balconied rooms.

IMG_6687.MOV IMG_6687.MOV On Indy now, heading south. Ahhh…

I think it was missing any kind of sign off. A signature or stamp or whatever.

Well sounds like we will have to chase it down then. Had to leave before I saw replies. Don’t think we won the RoyalUp - this room change was from a couple weeks ago, apparently after eDocs we’re generated.

Oh boy. Dot all I’s and cross all t’s. There’s a woman here on her honeymoon, but her husband’s covid vaccination card is missing the signature for the FIRST shot, so sounds like they won’t let them on board. She’s understandably upset and crying. Just rolled off muttering that RC ruined their honeymoon.

We moved to a different stateroom, and the old stateroom numbers are on the luggage tags. I assume the porters will know which room to deliver to, regardless of what's on the tag, or is it better to not print tags now and do it at the pier?

Haha, on hold. The RC person started with “everything looks good on my end”… and when I said I don’t know if it was accepted, and said it was in Pending status, she asked me “why is it in Pending?” Lol. Bottom line: we will find out one way or another when we check in at the pier. It’s like Christmas!

Still pending, lol. It was just a minimum bid on a JS and 1BR GS.

LOL, I assume this is a no, but dang... this is cutting it close on notifying.

We may need some mobility assistance at embarkation... can this be requested in advance?

I was talking about RC employees assisting, not the phone app, sorry. ?

I kind of wondered about this, and I'm a little unclear on how this improves sanitization. Are they just pushing the buttons (this makes sense), or are they also handling the cups (this does not)?

Well I plan to use it as well. There will be plenty of downtime and plenty of activity. We enjoy staying connected, even while away from home.

Ah so Laser Tag is available when there's no ice skating. I bet it's a chill place, hah. I figured the CP is on deck 5, I just couldn't see WHERE - it doesn't show on the RC site's deck plans (though it does show like Sorrento's).