brian_md

I just got off Liberty. While the Speedtest results were very fast, not a lot of improvement with page loads.

Just to put a bow on this thread a few weeks later - not that it wasn’t earned already - but RC earned my loyalty with this cruise. Not being able to dock at coco cay, diverting for medical - none of it under their control. Some might say they bought us off with stateroom credits and covering flight fees, but at least they kept us informed, issued timely updates, and adjusted to the interruptions in a seamless manner. never been so at ease with a major travel delay. Being on the wonder definitely helped.

Morning flights are still expensive to some markets, afternoon not so much. As far as departure times, people can depart as late as 9:30. WJ opening at 3:45am for breakfast.

We received a few updates. Packages are being extended at a rate of 50% of the average daily rate - this goes for internet, dining, and beverage. Guests without packages can purchase day passes at discounted rates - 50% off internet, 20% off dining. They are covering up to $250 for change fees for domestic flights, $400 for international. Extra loyalty point(s) as well.

There was an announcement around 1pm on 11/25, we turned toward San Juan. As we approached, a small coast guard boat came up alongside and someone boarded the ship. We stopped for like 30 minutes or so at the port in old San Juan. At that time of the announcement, a 4pm arrival was what was estimated. I guess after the overnight, they realized they weren’t making good time or something, and adjusted the arrival.

I maintain flexible credit card point currencies for these situations, in lieu of insurance. Not the most economical, but it works for me. we also got another update that arrival is now Monday morning 11/28. 11/27 cruisers cannot be pleased. Not completely, but this kind of makes up for not being able to dock at perfect day.

I have not typically taken out coverage. I’ll have to see if any credit card I used covers it.

Luckily, I was able to make all flight changes without too much added expense. Good to know it will be close to a normal day. No new compass yet, but probably tomorrow morning I am guessing. And if anyone else out there, hope you get home without too much added trouble.

Posting to see if anyone else is on this cruise. We got notice around 1pm today (11/25) that we had to divert to San Juan for a medical emergency, and now our estimated return to Port Canaveral is 4pm on Sunday 11/27. Just curious what happens in these situations - will we have access to recreation, dining, etc. on Sunday after breakfast? Would RC still depart on the evening of 11/27 for the next itinerary?

not sure if they still have this system in place - but they introduced a google form based service request feature. you enter all your details and what you want done. in my experience they have been pretty good about responding within a reasonable amount of time. much better than waiting on hold for 45-60 minutes. i used it for repricing a couple times and linking dinner seating between parties. boats are going to be pretty full for a while, so while the option of royal up seems nice, i prefer cash in hand, as i shop their for groceries/produce regularly.

You did get lucky with the lifting of the test requirement, cause you may have been in for an extended stay. A PCR test would not have helped. I used an emed test day before flight and was negative. I am guessing I got infected on the plane ride home from rome - carelessly fell asleep with mask off and it was a united flight so there was no mask requirement for other passengers. Sinus headache day after return and took PCR test 2 days later. Wife and 2 kids kept masks on and were negative (and continued to test negative). I continued to test positive on the antigen (rapid/home) tests for 2 full weeks after the flight, testing every 2-3 days. On the day I tested negative, I had a PCR done that afternoon and it came back positive. From what I read, after infection, there is residual viral RNA that can stick around for 4 weeks or more, and this small amount will return a positive PCR.

In a couple years (hopefully) - virgin trains!

+1 on the grand hyatt, but mostly cause i prefer hyatts, but it has a great location. if you hold hyatt's credit card, or have any category 1-4 certs, starting march 22, most of the hyatts in seattle will be category 4 or lower. the thompson is the only place you cannot use a cert. most places in the downtown area are easily walkable. if you have to go further, light rail easy to navigate.

Thanks. I’ll give it a shot.

We left from Sydney, AUS a few days ago. I don’t see the ability to load my account using room charge on any slot machines. Is it a specific one?