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Those eagles look so striking........and even with somewhat crap weather, Alaska looks breathtaking, or it could be the photos that captured it.

5 hours ago, Dono said:

And you can check in multiple linked reservations on either/both the App and the Website??

I know for a fact you can check in multiple linked reservations on the app; can't say for sure on the website.

7 hours ago, Pooch said:

Well if we can at least get an FCC, hubby & I have an October cruise booked on Explorer he can join.  Ok but maybe I don’t want to deal with the stress of that again!!

Also, if he gets FCC, you can have it transferred to you......if he doesn't want to sail again. 

6 hours ago, CrznTxn said:

September of last year they were $34 each way per person. Seems like a lot but it is a long way from LAX to the cruise terminal.

It doesn't seem like a long way. 20-30min depending on traffic, whereas it is a good almost hour from MCO to the PC terminal. 

Be wary of the Royal transfers as they will not only wait until they are full but will pick up from other spots as well.

12 hours ago, BigMac3001 said:

Hmm? 

Whatever washing soap used in combination with the very insanely hot water, gives the clothes a very medical/sanitary smell. My brother likened it to cooking elbow maccaroni in bleach.

I think maybe OP has sailed on none commercial lines or even Disney. With RCG, NCL and CCL, they take photos and it is attached to your seapass card, which will display drink package, so no need for an ID. 

You can technically order a drink without having your seapass card by giving your room number, but again there are photos of everyone in the cabin.

So as long as the child(ren) are under 18 they share status, while traveling. Once they turn 18, they get the status of their points.

There was another post about this where a person child didn't keep the Diamond status when they turned 18 because they didn't travel with the parents and earn all the points. 

I thought I read on FB that it is just being cancelled on Alaskan sailings because of that port cannot accommodate the Key's perks.

It is available for all my sailings: I have Nav form LAX, Odyssey/Liberty from FLL, and Oasis/Grandeur from Miami. I don't see value in the Key, so I get VOOM. 

9 hours ago, loving2cruise said:

Good Morning

My next cruise isn't until August.  I just paid the final payment, and wanted to bid on a higher class cabin (I have a balcony now).  I logged into the website where you are supposed to bid, but when I do, a message tells me something about "within 30 days"  Do I have to wait within the 30 days of my cruise in order to be able to bid?

 

I am new at this...any tips?  

 

Thank you! 

I know a few of the other poster replied. But forgot to mention that not everyone will qualify for a RoyalUp. Some people will continue to get that message and be within the 30-day time frame. RoyalUp is a third-party service, and their selection criteria is unknown. Prior to capacity increasing, I have been able to bid in Oct for a Jan cruise, which was more than 60 days. I honestly doubt much will be available for an Aug cruise because the summer seems to be selling pretty well.

Pretty much every restaurant aboard the ships, with the exception of Chops, allows multiple of everything. In some cases, like when dinging solo, you can ask for smaller portions of everything so you can try multiple items. I don't know any restaurant that limits desserts

I am sure RCG will take any test as long as the standards are met. That site says to make sure this meets the testing requirements if you are cruising, so I would call and verify that all the pertinent info is on there before you waste money. 

They also won't smell too great.

I am sorry but many reps don't appear to be fully trained. The girl I was talking to sailed in Jan, and it seems like the C&A have updated their FAQS since then.

I guess I always read it as once the child become 18, they get their own status based on points. Hence why they cannot get Pinnacle status, like a spouse or life partner does, even when they don't sail. 

I looked it up and it says they share tier until they turn 18. So, it sounds like they last rep was right.

I took this from the FAQs.........

19 Children share the same tier (up to Diamond Plus) as their parent until age 18. Children of Pinnacle Club members enjoy select onboard benefits of their parents, however, not the tier. Children will be removed of a relationship with a parent or guardian upon their 18th birthday. If it is found that a dependent or child is not immediately removed from a relationship upon their 18th birthday and accumulates a higher tier status outside of this time period, the dependent's record will be adjusted back to the appropriate tier status

I was talking to a girl on one of my last cruises who had this issue. She said her status reverted to her point level because she hadn't sailed as many nights as her parents who were diamond plus. We were on Mariner and the LA told her she maintained that status until she turned 18, at which point she would need the points to match her levels. So, it seems that they match status until 18, which is what the FAQs mention.

She had 32 and was Emerald.

They may not have any shows, but they may do exhibitions. Which isn't a cohesive act, more like chunks of the performers showcasing their talents.

If you change your booking, you will be booked at the prevailing rates and anything promotional will be lost. If your TA (Or rep) didn't tell you this, they should have. As the loss of OBC could be a factor. If I have OBC I always weigh that against any savings. 

9 hours ago, Lexster said:

If this is the case, Royal Caribbean and the CDC are going to have to seriously reconsider the testing procedures. If people can't get tested two days before at any pharmacy, then the only option is the eMed tests which are pretty expensive and not full reimbursed by most insurance.

Not really as travel is a leisure expense, so not having free testing for cruises/travel isn't up to the government. Those free testing perks were for people who needed to be tested to go back to work. 

Children are considered children as long as they are under 12. So, I believe the same age you would pay full fare price is the same age the $10 cover charge becomes full price.

5 hours ago, XtremeGK said:

On another thread he notes that he was on the Allure sailing that missed CocoCay due to diverting to FLL for a medevac.

I saw that and realized they really want us to be sympathetic or help them as if we are RCG. That being said, if they choose to offer compensation, it is a gesture of goodwill.

At my company we sign NDA's 50% of the time, and I am SHOCKED at how few people actually read these legally binding documents. I always read the fine print on something that will cost me money, time and have possible negative effects on my life. 

Thanks for this.

I have B2B on Nav from LA in Sept, right after Labor Day and I am looking forward to hearing about your experience.

Check in will be done way prior to when the ship sails, it used to be at 90 days when final payment was due. It makes sense because you wouldn't pay for something unless you were sure you are going. With the covid stuff, which could potentially change plans, they have reduced check-in times to half that. The last part is the health questionnaire 24hrs before you board. If you test positive beforehand than yes, they offer a refund, but no refund for not having completed the testing requirements. 

2 hours ago, LovetoCruise87 said:

Has anyone gotten the water can package before? It seems strange that for the same price you get either 12 or 24 cans. Is that correct?

I have and the price will change based on the number of cans. It shows you the price for 12 can first and then when you change to 24 the price will update.

You will need to input names and basic information to get to the check-in time screen. But that will be a placeholder. Then later you can input vax card and passport info, just make sure the reservations are linked.

I sailed a lot solo during and before the restart. I think certain attributes will be personal as what is "best." It is all about how you make things. Although I am tired of St. Maarten and Nassau, a great ship can make it the best even with that itinerary. Traveling solo means you can snorkel for hours, eat when you want, not have to wait or deal with other people's moods. You can chat up soon to be friends or spend your time reading in random places about the ship. Plus, as a solo person, you often get to do a lot more things because they only have to accommodate one of you.