BrianB

Hello!
I'm booked!

Hello!
I’m booked!

Hello!
I’m booked!

I’m on this cruise also.
I’m onboard the Anthem now and the Chief Engineer said the engine overhaul procedure will be completed by the end of November. Beginning on the Dec 3 sailing, we should be back on our original itineraries.
Fingers crossed.🤞

Each port operates differently on boarding process.  Currently in Barcelona for my cruise.  Check in was 1130 but boarded ship 10am.  Actually was 1st passenger to board and was at munster station in a flash and had 🍸by 1015am.
Barcelona doesn't even go by check in times and everyone got a number to board after documents verified.
Now i am plopped in solarium with my view of the ocean relaxing for the many days ahead
Wish all of you could be here enjoying the ship as i am
 
 
 

I was up at midnight for my Anthem on Dec 17th and got 10:30.  I expected 10 based on the fact that this itinerary leaves port earlier than many in FL.  Oh well.  Just interesting to see this thread so I know what to expect on my future cruises.  I have a Wonder and Odyssey in 2024. 

Flat out refusing to wear a life vest even after watching the video cannot be corrected by the Coast Guard or any other entity.
Panic and reality (I can't believe this is happening!) can cause confusion and disorientation. It's ultimately up to the individual, with the help and direction of competent boat crews, and others, to do whatever is needed to safely handle themselves in an emergency situation.
We can speculate, but we don't yet know all the facts and should wait until condemning the crew, or anything else, until then.
Nobody really knows what they would do in a similar circumstance...until it happens.
Condolences to the family of the victim...may she rest in peace.

Flat out refusing to wear a life vest even after watching the video cannot be corrected by the Coast Guard or any other entity.
Panic and reality (I can't believe this is happening!) can cause confusion and disorientation. It's ultimately up to the individual, with the help and direction of competent boat crews, and others, to do whatever is needed to safely handle themselves in an emergency situation.
We can speculate, but we don't yet know all the facts and should wait until condemning the crew, or anything else, until then.
Nobody really knows what they would do in a similar circumstance...until it happens.
Condolences to the family of the victim...may she rest in peace.

You don’t want to deal with the typical agent on the phone with something like this. Many are just booking agents and not versed in dealing with complicated issues. Most will recognize that and transfer you, sometimes to a supervisor who may eventually transfer you to Resolutions, but why go through it over and over.
When you call…ask to be transferred to the Resolutions Department.
This is one of those times when booking through a good travel agent really pays off. A good travel agent is experienced in handling these issues for you. I say ‘good’ travel agent, because there are some that don’t follow up very well or are hard to reach.
Also, if you booked through the casino, then you will be transferred to them. Only they can service your booking.

Cruising in December…the only ship in port at that time is the Anthem. So it’s a pretty sure bet that you’ll park in the garage.

I checked in yesterday for a cruise on the Anthem on December 31st. This is the first time I can remember seeing 10:00 being offered. Took it!

You don’t want to deal with the typical agent on the phone with something like this. Many are just booking agents and not versed in dealing with complicated issues. Most will recognize that and transfer you, sometimes to a supervisor who may eventually transfer you to Resolutions, but why go through it over and over.
When you call…ask to be transferred to the Resolutions Department.
This is one of those times when booking through a good travel agent really pays off. A good travel agent is experienced in handling these issues for you. I say ‘good’ travel agent, because there are some that don’t follow up very well or are hard to reach.
Also, if you booked through the casino, then you will be transferred to them. Only they can service your booking.

I checked in yesterday for a cruise on the Anthem on December 31st. This is the first time I can remember seeing 10:00 being offered. Took it!

You don’t want to deal with the typical agent on the phone with something like this. Many are just booking agents and not versed in dealing with complicated issues. Most will recognize that and transfer you, sometimes to a supervisor who may eventually transfer you to Resolutions, but why go through it over and over.
When you call…ask to be transferred to the Resolutions Department.
This is one of those times when booking through a good travel agent really pays off. A good travel agent is experienced in handling these issues for you. I say ‘good’ travel agent, because there are some that don’t follow up very well or are hard to reach.
Also, if you booked through the casino, then you will be transferred to them. Only they can service your booking.

You don’t want to deal with the typical agent on the phone with something like this. Many are just booking agents and not versed in dealing with complicated issues. Most will recognize that and transfer you, sometimes to a supervisor who may eventually transfer you to Resolutions, but why go through it over and over.
When you call…ask to be transferred to the Resolutions Department.
This is one of those times when booking through a good travel agent really pays off. A good travel agent is experienced in handling these issues for you. I say ‘good’ travel agent, because there are some that don’t follow up very well or are hard to reach.
Also, if you booked through the casino, then you will be transferred to them. Only they can service your booking.

Flat out refusing to wear a life vest even after watching the video cannot be corrected by the Coast Guard or any other entity.
Panic and reality (I can't believe this is happening!) can cause confusion and disorientation. It's ultimately up to the individual, with the help and direction of competent boat crews, and others, to do whatever is needed to safely handle themselves in an emergency situation.
We can speculate, but we don't yet know all the facts and should wait until condemning the crew, or anything else, until then.
Nobody really knows what they would do in a similar circumstance...until it happens.
Condolences to the family of the victim...may she rest in peace.

Flat out refusing to wear a life vest even after watching the video cannot be corrected by the Coast Guard or any other entity.
Panic and reality (I can't believe this is happening!) can cause confusion and disorientation. It's ultimately up to the individual, with the help and direction of competent boat crews, and others, to do whatever is needed to safely handle themselves in an emergency situation.
We can speculate, but we don't yet know all the facts and should wait until condemning the crew, or anything else, until then.
Nobody really knows what they would do in a similar circumstance...until it happens.
Condolences to the family of the victim...may she rest in peace.

Flat out refusing to wear a life vest even after watching the video cannot be corrected by the Coast Guard or any other entity.
Panic and reality (I can't believe this is happening!) can cause confusion and disorientation. It's ultimately up to the individual, with the help and direction of competent boat crews, and others, to do whatever is needed to safely handle themselves in an emergency situation.
We can speculate, but we don't yet know all the facts and should wait until condemning the crew, or anything else, until then.
Nobody really knows what they would do in a similar circumstance...until it happens.
Condolences to the family of the victim...may she rest in peace.

Flat out refusing to wear a life vest even after watching the video cannot be corrected by the Coast Guard or any other entity.
Panic and reality (I can't believe this is happening!) can cause confusion and disorientation. It's ultimately up to the individual, with the help and direction of competent boat crews, and others, to do whatever is needed to safely handle themselves in an emergency situation.
We can speculate, but we don't yet know all the facts and should wait until condemning the crew, or anything else, until then.
Nobody really knows what they would do in a similar circumstance...until it happens.
Condolences to the family of the victim...may she rest in peace.

Flat out refusing to wear a life vest even after watching the video cannot be corrected by the Coast Guard or any other entity.
Panic and reality (I can't believe this is happening!) can cause confusion and disorientation. It's ultimately up to the individual, with the help and direction of competent boat crews, and others, to do whatever is needed to safely handle themselves in an emergency situation.
We can speculate, but we don't yet know all the facts and should wait until condemning the crew, or anything else, until then.
Nobody really knows what they would do in a similar circumstance...until it happens.
Condolences to the family of the victim...may she rest in peace.

What does the e-muster drill have to do with this terrible incident? 

I'd choose Radiance, lol.

Tonight in the live YouTube they talked about when a ship was Dry Docked.  @Matt told them they could Google and find it.  I was working on the computer anyway and did the Googling.  Now I just need all of your people that really know fix the ones I have wrong.  Then Matt and post it and keep it updated.  Or we can just keep it updated here as a RCL group.
 
 

I’m on the Anthem now on a b2b. I’m in a balcony forward on deck eight port side.
I also hear a banging sound. It sounds like someone hitting a water pipe with a hammer. It happens about once every ten to twenty seconds. I thought  it was something loose which made the noise with the motion of the ship…but, when we were docked the noise was still there. I tracked it down to the forward crew only door on the port side where it sounded the loudest. My cabin attendant said the noise sounds like it’s in the wall by the crew stairs and has been there for quite a while and he notified his supervisor as other guests have also been complaining but nothing seems to have changed.
Fortunately for me…it isn’t really that loud in my cabin and I can ignore it, but I feel sorry for those who are closer, especially the interior cabins. I did find out that it’s a structural issue that cannot be corrected easily. I was offered to change my cabin but, as I said, I’m able to ignore it because it isn’t too loud. And changing cabins would be more annoying to me.
Hopefully everyone who is impacted by this can go to Guest Services and change cabins and/or get some compensation. Better yet…hopefully they can find some way to fix it…as soon as possible. I’ve already booked more cruises in this cabin…and others near it!
 

Yep, TA provided OBC works the same @BrianB