Allancy

The increase may have included an internet device. You can cancel if the price drops before sailing and rebook.

19 minutes ago, LogicallyLazy said:

As someone from a country where tipping isn't the norm, it gives me a little anxiety whenever I'm tipping. Am I tipping too much, or worse, too little? I feel like the staff are in the back scowling because we short changed them.

Are there still signs in airports. No tipping. The only way to hail a taxi is to show $bills before they would stop. Mind you I am going back a few years.

49 minutes ago, CruiseGus said:

Swim suits don't have pockets. 

Mine have.

My apologies for hi jacking the Genie thread and thank you for responding to my query.

I have always had a problem about tipping. In Singapore your are fined for tipping, particularly for taxis, whereas in New Zealand they are insulted being offered a tip. That was the case a few years back. Where I currently live small change is left in restaurants but in the States 20% is normal. With cruising I have been on all inclusive fares, (food, drinks, service), tipping not required unless someone goes well out of their way. Royal has tipping which I always pay in advance but the envelopes left at the end makes me feel uncomfortable. In GS $17.50 pp daily has been applied already. For normal service do you guys still put something in the envelope ? I have only been on one Royal cruise (envelope empty) the second will be in October. I don’t want to be mean.

Not wishing to add to your problem. Is it possible to cancel by calling Royal & then book again online using fcc etc ?

Nov 3 is a ways off. Be positive something may happen before boarding.

I am no expert but I had similar issues between using phone, iPad etc. Initially I had to log out first before I could access on another device.  Also try to access your account from the main Royal menu eg manage my cruise rather than the app. You may have to create another account with your or any partner name and reservation number (the same number used for all names in the booking)

Re Jewel, I also read the negative stuff about deck 10 but I still wanted GS for the balcony space etc. The ones under the main pool area looked more of a problem and decided on one under the solarium area, less above traffic/noise. Heard nothing on the cruise but that could also be due to capacity restriction. 

We are on the same sailing date but not sure if we can help you in view of Covid restrictions Casino options may be more rewarding.

10 hours ago, Scoular said:

Thanks. What are TUI cruises like? Similar to Royal at all?

It depends what you are looking for. They have a number of ships including adult only. Check 'tui.co.uk/cruise/' They also offer cruise only from a number of ports.

Tui has sailings in Europe and Middle East. Smaller ships than Royal. 

12.30-1.00 for Jewel Oct 2. Was 1.30-2.00 in July.

21 hours ago, spellman said:

We used the messaging feature on the RCI app on Anthem (without Voom package) and it worked really well when there was no cell service. The only downsides were the messages don't generate notifications on your phone, so it was easy to miss new messages as you have to have the app open to see if anyone has messaged you!

 

That's what we discovered after trying to explain to delay/missed messages. Pointed this out later in one of their after cruise surveys.

We tried the message on the app which did not work for us. Messages were late if they went through. My wife thought I was avoiding her

It appeared on Jewel cruise planner recently but I already have some of the benefits from my cabin selection.

I got 12.30-1.00 on Jewel Oct 2. A little earlier than my Jul 17, 1.30-2.00, which was supposed to be the first slot but many had arrived earlier and were being processed. It was the second week of the cruise starting up so testing etc new to everyone. Hopefully Oct 2 will be more organized.

It was on our menu at Jewel but when we asked for it the made some excuse they didnt have all the ingredients !

Things change so fast. We thought we would do excursions on the Greek island ports as locals were all or nearly all vaccinated but when we arrived there were hordes of tourists arriving from ferries  and this put us off. The ship was the main attraction for us, despite mask wearing and not being able to sit at any bars. 

We went on Jewel July 17, it was our first time on RC. There were only 300+ guests. We were very impressed with all, particularly the condition. They must have spent the whole of the lockdown sprucing things up. Despite the lack of a TIa Maria & Martini Bianco it was the best cruise we have been on (smaller 6* before). We have already booked another this Oct.

The obc is not part of WOW sale so I have just been told. The base fare had gone up but the obc would have exceeded the difference by over $100.  

Cruise with confidence must only apply to base fares.

The cruise exceeded my expectations except there was no Tia Maria or Martini Bianco (sweet) other than dry. The beverage manager, from Italy, was convinced they had but after searching, none. The items are readily available in the home port. At  least they had the local beer 'Keo' on board, which my wife appreciated. Pity RCI didn't respond to any of my emails before the cruise, other than one auto reply. I have followed up with another re my disappointment.   

On 7/9/2021 at 8:16 AM, Allancy said:

No

Mine came through yesterday.

10 hours ago, HBCcruiser said:

Did you happen to book flights through A2S?

No

We sail July 17 too (Jewel) and our eDocs not ready yet.