Spang1974

Contact Royal direct. Once you are switched to My Time Dining, go back and make reservations for times/days you want to dine at/on the Cruise Planner.

Not the case for Southampton, UK where they were losing $5000 in taxis fares each day when the port was closed to cruise traffic. That was just taxis, no mention of port crew wages, cruise ship resupplies, etc.

Have you tried the online chat feature from the UK website (not sure if the US site has it?)? It is very quick to sort many issues with it., and you can stay connected while they email you new documents. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/gbr/en/resources/contact-us

This is who I poked previously: [email protected]

Unfortunately there is no lingering around the ship these days, they want everyone off as soon as possible to deep clean for the next cruise. You will probably feel rushed.

Not sure how it would work in person on board, but I know the online cruise planner system blocks out two hours with any dinner reservations made through it. Even complimentary stuff, if you book main dining room for 7:30, you can only book another dining venue at 5:30.

What's the price of 3 night or 5 night dining package on your sailing? They usually price the single night high to get people to buy the multi night packages. For instance on my sailing it $65 for one night and comes down to $40 with the 3 night package, and lower to $37 if I buy the 5 night.

Anthem's drinks are priced at $14 from Southampton because they do not add 18% gratuity when sailing from the UK. I can 100% confirm that the Deluxe Beverage Package, when sailing from Southampton will cover ALL drinks $14 and below:)

This deal is only for EU/UK passengers for the 2022 season sailing from EU/UK with some exclusions. Not everyone can partake in this offer.

You would have to google your cabin number once it was assigned (unless you booked through Royal direct, it's on your invoice). You are right it's a bit of a lottery, you have to decide if the location and view of your cabin is worth the savings, as you have no say in these.

I have a sneaky suspicion they are from the UK (or London, Ohio). Unfortunately persons who booked in the UK are unable to book refundable deposits, or at least I have never seen the option. We do however have very good consumer protections in place when it comes to package holidays(which Royal sells its cruises under here).

It really depends on where you booked your cruise? When you booked your cruise? Best off contacting your travel agent if you used one, or Royal Caribbean directly.

Bear in mind, Ocean View Balcony cabins on some ships include obstructed balconies, with a limited or partially blocked view.

Same here, even with the wife drinking less than me (she makes it up in bottled/canned water). Between, sodas, coffee, water, juices, and alcohol, we easily get our money's worth.

I think the answer is no you cant, but at least you will know that your luggage didn't make it, and then you plan to get it to you on the next flight out to your destination?

My comment is in regards to testing - they will only be asking guests if they have had a negative result from a self administered test, no supervision or certificate of negative result required. My post has nothing at all to do with vaccination status.

Yes, you can use on board credits for the casino, it might be easier to redeem through the slot machines though.

Sounds like the same virus going around here at the minute, I felt the same way as you for a week, and tested almost everyday....negative x5. I think this a case of as long as you remain COVID negative and feel well enough you should be good to cruise.

Looks like P&O have gone with testing on the honor system. Starting 24th July they will not require certificates, just a negative test result which is part of the boarding questionnaire. https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-with-confidence/preparing-to-sail#before-you-board

Not True. Boots, Lloyds Pharmacy, Dam Health, and many others still testing and taking bookings through the end of the year. Several proctored tests being sold as well in the UK, you could order and take with you.

NO, your test results have be from the test centre that does the test. You have to have a supervised test to board. Supervised/administered in person or proctored by video. You cannot do an NHS test at home and use the results to board.

I would use google chrome with a totally made profile with NOTHING connecting back to the REAL you:) [email protected] maybe? Really screw with thier cookies and ad profiling

Just a heads up to anyone from across the pond: If departing from Southampton, they accept both the EU and UK digital certificates.

In my opinion Royal UP is only good if you want to upgrade your already booked room for a higher category at a price you set. For any reason you get assigned a cabin by Royal Up you don't like, you are pretty much stuck.

I'm not flying ANYWHERE with checked luggage ANYTIME soon:)