4 hours ago, twangster said:

I've flown with at least ten of them in checked luggage.  Never had an issue.  

Just askin Why?

1 hour ago, Pattycruise said:

@Matt  Do you know how/if bartenders get gratuities from the free Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnancle drinks?

 

I personally give them cash tips for drinks.

Quick Question Do the bid prices ever go down or up or do they stay the same?

Right now anything goes be prepared for anything. Canceled ports, Canceled shows etc.

We go for the love of being on the ocean and relaxation. Do not sweat the small stuff! 

4 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said:

If we started to show symptoms .. if we had a close contact who tests positive...

Yes I guess its a gamble. especially if it happend on day 2.

22 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said:

Ugh, the thought of being moved out of my Owner's Suite due to a positive result on board just sickens me.  I have some thinking to do....

I'll never be able to get a deal like this ever again.  

Why would you be tested? Ive been on 2 cruises no random testing that I was aware of.

Would they pay for the 10 night stay in the hotel?

Another Covid/ Mask/ whatever. Cruise Dont cruise. Most of us dont care.

We want to hear about the food the service the ports if any.

Am I wrong? 

We will hopefully will be on the Allure January 22 and 30. Sounds like a shit show right now. We will not cancel no matter what no shows no ports just kick back and chill!

4 hours ago, Ampurp85 said:

Please don't follow this advice. Unless you want to be waiting for hours in questionable weather. RCG has been sending out email advising people to arrive at their schedule check-in time. Granted one or two ports will put you in a line if you show up early but most will not.

The Advice was to get there as fast as possible but don't freak out if you can't. What else can you do?

We have been on 2 cruises since the restart of cruising both Freedom of the seas.

Concerning mask wearing most people were adhering to the ships policy. every now and then we saw somebody without a mask no biggie.

Guest services all ways gave us a mask when we asked.

Do not worry to much about your check in time. Get there as soon as you can I guarantee you will board the ship.

Have a great cruise!

I will be on the Allure January 22, 8 nights and January 30, 6 nights B2B.

Looking forward to a great vacation.

Hope to see you all aboard but if no one shows up I will enjoy my own private Yacht!

Signed

Masked, Mask less or whatever

RCL is relying more on massive family oriented ships as there destinations than actual ports in the Caribbean.

6 hours ago, twangster said:

I imagine he has an annual travel policy like many of us do.  

Ah someday maybe I too will have an annual travel policy.

I wonder how Super Mario handles his health insurance? Does he buy travel insurance for every cruise?

I have many more ?s

I find that most of the time RCL customer service is good. But a call back for a second opinion never hurts!

If you don'tgets satisfaction from a Royal Caribbean customer service agent call again and talk with another. Seems like everyone has a different answer or result.

The link to C & A benefits    https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/crown-and-anchor-society-benefit-grid.pdf

Thanks, We were on the September 20 Freedom cruise. I back up everything you posted RCL did an excellent job!

Hi, We just got off of the Freedom Sept. 20 with 2 stops at co co cay. On the ship as others have said getting around inside requires a mask in halls and elevators. I saw a few without but no biggee. 

No masks outdoors on ship or coco cay! We had a Great time. Enjoy!

Almost every mixed drink is 13 dollars.

Formal is all but dead at this time.

Just got off of the Freedom no traclets just a blue wrist band for the vaccinated.

Dont worry about it.

So Far so good no change in RCL policy!

Be ready to board

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