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Linda R

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    Linda R got a reaction from RCIfan1912 in Hotels in Newark NJ? Springhill Suites by Marriott?   
    I often stay at Springhill Suites on trips.  I like them.  But have not stayed at the one in Newark so cannot comment on specifics there. 
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    Linda R got a reaction from Suchacruiser in GTY Cabin passenger's cruise cancelled day of sailing   
    I agree, always book travel insurance.  I also do not do GTY cabins.  I do not want a cabin in the bow, so always book the cabin location.
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    Linda R reacted to Lovetocruise2002 in Was that all for phase 2 of 7 night Caribbean?   
    Going by the deployment release, probably February. 
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    Linda R reacted to OCSC Mike in Was that all for phase 2 of 7 night Caribbean?   
    SY out of the northeast should be released the week of 2/12 (along with all northeast sailings).
    SY listed under “other Caribbean” the week of 2/19.
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    Linda R reacted to BrianB in 10:30 unofficially gone.   
    Doing back to backs gives us a good idea of how quickly they do the turn around after reaching a zero count.
    In Bayonne on the Anthem and Liberty…after virtually all the other passengers have disembarked, we are escorted off the ship and through the CBP facial recognition screens (when they’re working) and then stand in line in the baggage hall. Sometimes there’s a straggler or two coming off the ship behind us.
    Then, immediately after the zero count…which usually takes just a few minutes…we’re escorted back aboard.
    General boarding begins shortly after. Usually around 10:30 and sometimes before.
    There are times when there is a delay that keep us in the baggage hall for an extended period. Usually it’s a Coast Guard or Public Health inspection. Then all boarding is pushed back until the inspection is completed. Sometimes disembarkation can be delayed due to a late arrival time back to port…or an issue onboard…or with the port facilities or staffing. Anything can happen to cause a delay so it’s best to just expect it and hope for the best.
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    Linda R reacted to Mark_A in 10:30 unofficially gone.   
    Bummer - two weeks ago I was on Allure and drink in hand at 10:38!!
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    Linda R reacted to BrianB in Teenage Cruise Passenger Died on Allure of the Seas   
    I appreciate the company’s position of withholding information out of respect for the family…and the process.
    I agree that they have more substantial evidence including cameras and witnesses. But there’s no immediate need to satisfy curiosity or quell rumors at the expense of prematurely reaching an official conclusion until all of the investigative processes are complete…from all agencies involved.
    Then they can issue a carefully worded statement addressing the cause. Litigation will likely follow, as usual…a life was lost and all avenues need to be explored as to how it happened, what preventive measures were reasonable to ensure it didn’t happen, and can anything be done to prevent it from happening again.
    Condolences to his family and friends.
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    Linda R reacted to TXcruzer in Teenage Cruise Passenger Died on Allure of the Seas   
    Exactly, if there was even the slightest hint of liability on the cruise line's part, it would be splattered everywhere already by our legal friend in south Florida.
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    Linda R reacted to smokeybandit in Teenage Cruise Passenger Died on Allure of the Seas   
    I'm sure everyone involved already knows the truth.
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    Linda R reacted to HeWhoWaits in Teenage Cruise Passenger Died on Allure of the Seas   
    Royal Caribbean cannot protect individuals from themselves.
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    Linda R reacted to Ditchdoc in Teenage Cruise Passenger Died on Allure of the Seas   
    Probably a teen just being reckless.
     
    Already some are saying "RC needs to do a better job protecting us".
     
    Its truly sad and unfortunate but we have got to stop blaming others for our own ignorance.
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    Linda R reacted to Lucky in Teenage Cruise Passenger Died on Allure of the Seas   
    This is certainly very sad and unfortunate, but you'll have a hard time convincing me it was accidental.
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    Linda R reacted to bretts173 in GTY Cabin passenger's cruise cancelled day of sailing   
    Passenger has updated after a few emails they have offered a free cruise with drink package.
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    Linda R got a reaction from PPPJJ-GCVAB in How many people   
    I think most ships now are pretty full.  I never have felt overwhelmed with the amount of people on ships.  There is definitely times and places there are lots of people at one time but also are places to get away from people.   Even though the larger ships have more people, they also have more space.  So it all equals out. 
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    Linda R got a reaction from Jamie SC in How many people   
    I think most ships now are pretty full.  I never have felt overwhelmed with the amount of people on ships.  There is definitely times and places there are lots of people at one time but also are places to get away from people.   Even though the larger ships have more people, they also have more space.  So it all equals out. 
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    Linda R got a reaction from RCIfan1912 in How many people   
    I think most ships now are pretty full.  I never have felt overwhelmed with the amount of people on ships.  There is definitely times and places there are lots of people at one time but also are places to get away from people.   Even though the larger ships have more people, they also have more space.  So it all equals out. 
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    Linda R reacted to WAAAYTOOO in Non Suite Diamond Plus Priority Embarkation   
    I haven't seen/witnessed a C&A priority boarding (aside from Pinnacle) in many years.  I am amazed that they still give a C&A boarding priority.
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    Linda R got a reaction from foxrunner in Central Park view vs Interior Oasis   
    I would go for CP view personally.  I like having a window and the light.    CP balconies are nice too.  Less money than an ocean view balcony and can get fresh air and some sun.
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    Linda R reacted to PatsFanBrian in Horrible experience   
    You wouldn’t like it at my house.  In the winter, 62 at night, 68-70 during the day.  In the summer, anything above 75 is too hot for me.
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    Linda R reacted to Bruin Steve in Air2Sea Nightmare Experience   
    I have been usung Air2Sea--or its Celebrity counterpart (same people) for most of my last several cruises.  I have found a great many advantages--like being fully changable and fully refundable until final cruise payment date.  But, yes, there can also be a few issues.  I have learned how to easily deal with these.
    First, understand that there can be multiple reasons for cancelations and flight changes...and, more often, these are the fault of the airline, not Air2Sea.  ALWAYS best to check your flights OFTEN--usually by going onto the airline website and logging in.  Make sure you have the airlines 6-digit code--which may be different than the one you get from Air2Sea.  Also helps to have this for thing such as seat reservations.
    The one major issue that is an unfortunate quirk with Air2Sea is that they do not actually ticket your flights until after they are paid for...and with SOME airlines, this causes a cancelation issue.  The airlines' computer system assumes they are abandonned reservations.  Check your reservations to see if this is the case.  There are a couple of ways to deal with it.  One is to pay for the tickets up front and ask Air2Sea to ticket them immediately.  But I have never needed to do this.  I've always alerted Air2Sea about the issue and they've always either gotten an extension with the airline (the cae with my current upcoming March Japan cruise where the airline extended the thing until mid-January...or...they've just ticketed in advance without my paying.
    In the event nothing works, I have found that the best way to handle it is to escalate the case to the Royal Caribbean Executive Offices and get them to step in.  Of course, if the reason for the cancelation was the airline and not Air2Sea, the airline is required to find you alternate flights.
    In your case, I would have to know more of the reasons to know how you might have proceded.
    As to Customer Service, I've found that ALL dustomer service has gotten pretty bad post-pandemic--cruise lines (all of them), airlines, etc.  Everyone laid off their reps, then hired new ones when things kicked back up--and threw them out there with little training and support.  Everyone's wait times have gotten horrific and many reps lack answers.  When you run into that, smart to quickly escalate.  Ask to seak to a supervisor...and failing to find a competent person at that level, get in touch with corporate HQ.  Keep trying until you find someone with knowledge and authority.
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    Linda R reacted to AshleyDillo in The $300 question   
    I think it's only reflected in the Cruise fare line item on the invoice in that it doesn't say NRD (non-refundable deposit)

    If you didn't pay the refundable premium it would say NRD.

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    Linda R reacted to RCfan1005 in Royal Up - Room Switched on Oasis   
    Thank you both. I checked out Harmony and saw the same layout with that room, too, so I think you're right. I also went back to "book a cruise" for the March sailing (mine is December 3-10) and it listed 3806 as an option to book, so I'm feeling a bit better this morning. Thanks again m
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    Linda R reacted to happy cruisers 2 in Frequent cruisers and travel agents   
    We started in the U District up in the Green Lake and Ravenna area.  Then we moved to Tukwila, Kent and Federal Way.  Lastly, and the best, we were in West Seattle.  Beach Drive and Harbor Avenue.  We had friends in Issaquah.  Great memories.  Nice area to live in at the time.
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    Linda R got a reaction from CruiseGus in WiFi   
    I have not had any issues using Wifi on any of the ships.  
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    Linda R got a reaction from RCIfan1912 in Dining plan issue   
    Also limited seating in Hibachi.  Used to be they gave you a credit there, now is a surcharge.  And I have also been on ships where Hibachi is not in the dining plan at all.  
    Some ships Hibachj has lunch also.  A better time to go I think.
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