Scooter6251

Why not tag your bags?  It's not much trouble, just to be sure.

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

Just got my FCC from the most recent round of cancelations. Which is odd since I thought the TA got them when a TA was involved. Unless he got them too

You both get them.

What's the plan for Harmony's test cruise?  Will it be required?

18 minutes ago, Matt said:

Technically, the CSO expires before Harmony arrives, negating the need for Harmony to do a test cruise.

Of course, it's entirely possible for the CSO to be extended, and then I would assume that Harmony would have to do a test cruise.

A test cruise would result in cancelation of it's first cruise (I'm booked on it) or two.  Oh well, what's another canceled cruise or four.  

Since Harmony is in Europe until it arrives in Florida the day of it's first cruise from the US, how does it get CDC approval for sailing from Florida?

4 hours ago, DanielB said:

I am checked in for the Nov 14th Harmony sailing and the only check in time available was 3-3:30 so I would be willing to bet that that time frame is "sold out" and preventing you to continue.  More times should be added closer to the sailing.

I have the same situation as Daniel.  I'm checked in and only time slot was 3-30.

17 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said:

Anyone else getting an error when checking Royal Up status (“This page has sailed away”)? 

When I enter name & booking number on that page it just spins.

According to the CDC, as of 2019, only 13.7% of all Americans smoke.  And since it has declined every year since 2005, I assume less may smoke today. That seems a small percentage for Royal to cater to.  Over 86% of us would prefer 'no smoking'.  

https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/fact_sheets/adult_data/cig_smoking/index.htm 

On 6/23/2021 at 8:48 AM, smokeybandit said:

Yes, as long as the ducks wore masks

On their quackers !

23 hours ago, twangster said:

Celebrity now includes basic internet. 

SilverSea also includes internet.

Royal Caribbean does not include internet.  

 

Since I do not want or need internet service on board, I'm glad it's cost is not built into my cruise fare.  No cruse line gives it for free.

8 hours ago, twangster said:

Okay number 2.

Having to re-enter my details over and over again when searching for a cruise.  CAS #, age, state of residence, etc.

I should be able to enter that once per session or login and it already knows my state, my age, my CAS#, etc.  

Actually, as on any run-of-the-mill website, once you sign in to your account, it should bring and populate all your information that is entered in your account profile.

Attached parking garage similar to the one at Port Canaveral.  More expensive but very convenient and probably the safest available.

4 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

No.  Only the cruise fare itself is included in the 125%. Everything else (including grats) will be a cash refund.

Thanks, I thought that was the answer

I included prepaid gratuities when I paid for a cruise for Nov 2020, that RCCL has cancelled. I am taking the 125% FCC instead of a refund.  Are gratuities included in the 125% FCC or do you get a refund of the gratuity amount like drink packages, etc?

21 hours ago, Frogfanatic said:

Fingers crossed for our April '21 sailing on her.  If she is anything like, and I know she is, Symphony of the Seas then she will be an amazing ship.  

We're on Oasis April '21 too.  And hoping all is working by then.  And we're on her again Mar '22.  Our favorite ship.

7 minutes ago, CruisinForABruisin said:

Good on NCL for not dragging their customers along when their sailings were less than 30 days out.

I certainly agree with you.  We're scheduled Nov 1 and I'm sure that won't happen.  But it's just over 3 weeks and it's ridiculous that they keep avoiding making it official.  And people with Thanksgiving cruises probably need to change their plans.  It's very unfair and shows a big lack of customer consideration when I think Royal's customers are some of the most loyal in the world.

3 minutes ago, cruisellama said:

Have you been following any ship blogs (crew) to see status of crew compliment?  Many ships are minimally manned, others are closer to operational levels - that would be another signal to watch.

No, but thanks for the suggestion.

19 minutes ago, cruisellama said:

Were your e-docs made available/published?

 

Yes, almost a month ago, 9/13.  But a lot of people got their Oct e-docs before their cruises were cancelled.

18 minutes ago, Andrew72681 said:

If that’s the case and they only have a small slate (based on what they e said before, short cruises, etc..) then cancel the others. 7 night sailings don’t look probable for November so let those people know. 

That's my issue with them now.  We're scheduled for Nov 1.  We would really like to know as there are logistical items for us to handle.  Are they trying to make us cancel so they save the 25% FCC bonus if they cancel.

21 hours ago, princevaliantus said:

We will definitely know by the end of this month about all cruise lines.  There's nowhere to hide behind excuses or smoke screens after October 31st.

I surely hope it's sooner than that.  We're scheduled for Nov 1.  Only 28 days and they won't make a decision.  I'm not happy about not being able to make final plans to be gone from home for 8 - 9 days.  Maybe they are hoping we'll cancel before they do, to save the extra 25% FCC

On 9/23/2020 at 2:18 PM, Scooter6251 said:

If you submit a Lift Shift request, do you have to accept their choice of ship and cabin?

UPDATE:

We took a chance and they gave us the cruise we wanted and a perfect cabin location.  Good job RCCL

5 hours ago, monctonguy said:

We boarded HOS out of Port Canaveral last Nov....no key...I believe we may have waited 10 minutes max after we checked in...on the boat and enjoying a drink before 1130...so I wouldn't say its worth it for boarding purposes....but as mentioned...nothing will be the same as before.....

I agree, very fast boarding at Port Canaveral.  We were on Harmony twice last year.  It's my favorite port and have also used Miami and Ft Lauderdale. 

If you submit a Lift Shift request, do you have to accept their choice of ship and cabin?

On 7/24/2020 at 8:50 AM, jticarruthers said:

When i first tried Chops i agreed with this statement and it was definitely a go to ... 10 years later the experience feels much closer to Outback steakhouse for me and just isn' worth it.

With that said one of our travel group is a Chops devotee so when she is along we usually end up going and its never been a bad experience just not what it used to be.

I completely agree.  We loved it 10 - 12 years ago. We ate in Chops last Nov on Harmony.  It was overcrowded, tables very close together, our waitress had too many tables, service not that good, and the steak was very lacking in flavor.  Less quality than Outback in my opinion.  And at $50 plus 18%, extremely overpriced. 

I have saved a few times in the past by repricing, but I just repriced a Nov 2021 cruise on Harmony, and the price is exactly double less $70 of my booked fare.  It's an outside balcony and they don't show many cabins even available.  I guess it's the result of some many people moving this years cruises to next year.