BigMac3001

Ok all, categorize this as a first world problem.

I collect the ship keychains/ornaments from each of the ships we are on. On Adventure of the Seas last week, I grabbed one of the ornaments without looking, and found out today they were mistakenly selling some Explorer of the Seas ships. Anyone know where I can purchase an Adventure one now that I'm off the ship (can't find one in ebay at this time)? Thanks! 

We are less than two weeks out, so I'm giving this a bump. 

Following as I'll be there in June.

Hey all, seeing if anyone us booked on this one as well. We were booked on Voyager until they did the redeployment. 

I also have created a Facebook group for the cruise dates at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1249977842506980/?ref=share. 

It seems they are making the corrections. I'd give it a bit. 

My planner finally updated. Luckily, my joined balcony rooms stayed the same. Woot. 

You are all lucky. My eastern carribean from Ft. Lauderdale still says its three days less out of Galveston. Imagine how confused people are who aren't a part of a community like this. 

You are getting something together alright...

Welp, Royal is having a lot of fun with us at this point. My 7 night Voyager out of Fort Lauderdale is now a 5 night out of Galveston. Baby steps, I guess. 

18 minutes ago, Melbae9 said:

I was booked for the 6/3/22 on Voyager to the Eastern Caribbean. Not only can I not find that sailing for the Adventure yet, but my cruise planner is showing a 5 night out of Galveston on Voyager still. I'm hoping they just haven't finished making changes yet. Anyone else with the same issue? =/

Mel

Hi, cruise buddy. See you in June! 

Thanks for the info, and the increased heart burn

As I've stated many times, I'm a planner, so I am working on planning out our next (second for all of us) cruise in June. We booked Voyager, but I see we are going to be moved to Adventure. https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/07/28/royal-caribbean-redeploys-cruise-ships-2023-2024-cruise-season-due-new-speed

In the past, when they do these ship changes, how long does it usually take to get the new reservation? My reservation is still showing Voyager. My big concern is if they will change the actual ports/dates as I'm already starting to figure excursions out. 

Thanks all. 

I'm booked on Voyager June 3, 2023. It's still showing up as so on my reservation. I wonder when they will roll us over to Adventure. 

It's been an interesting first day for Symphony. We started a day late due to the storm, and the app was pretty much useless most of the day. I spoke with one of the IT leads, and the issue was the delay in sailing led to them not setting up any of the financial portfolios for the guests. Basically, the app didn't know any of us were paid guests. 

This forced everyone to line up at the box office to reserve any show that required advance registration. We got on the ship at 10:30, and the line already snaked out of the Attic and down the art gallery hallway. I've heard from folks that there were some who waited for hours in line. In fact, they came over the intercom around 3pm and said that they had cut off the line. 

The same issue caused shore excursion issues. No excursions could be bought or amended for most of the day. There was a line in the excursion area all day, and staff reported to making notes on pads of paper in hopes of entering in the changes once the system came back on line. 

In short, the day was full of long lines and upset guests. Customer service confirmed we have over 6,000 on this sailing, so it looks like full capacity didn't help anyone. Royal should know how to make things run more smoothly after a delay. I'm sure it's not their first one... 

This is why I decided not to go with a package. For my wife and I next week, it would cost us a grand. That's insane. 

Newbie here, so sorry for the dumb question. What's the towel situation on Cocoa Cay. Can they be checked out like on the ship, so should we bring some from the ship? Thanks. 

5 hours ago, San Diego Garrett said:

Great. I have a 10:30 on Symphony for June 25, so I'm very curious.

Also, if you are making UDP reservations I'd be curious how that went as well.

7 hours ago, luv2sail said:

Will be sailing on Ovation and Allure this summer.  After having lost 30 pounds, I am hoping to keep an eye on my vacation weight gain so it doesn't get out of control.

Right there with you. I'm 55 down, and I know it's not going to be pretty after next week's sailing.

I'm boarding at 10:30 on Saturday for Symphony. I'll see if I can ask someone. 

17 hours ago, 10-42 said:

What can a nearly 12 year old do?

Well, let's see:

1.   Knock on cabin doors and run like hell (I used to do that in hotels when I was a kid)

2.  Pull fire alarms

3.  Make prank phone calls

4.  Run around the dining room and run into people, servers and serving carts creating a mess

5.  Pushing all the buttons on the elevators

6.  Ordering Room Service to be delivered to other rooms (not smart these days)

7.  Jump out from behind things and scare people

8.  Play games in the stairwell lobbies.

9.  Throwing up anywhere/everywhere

10. Yelling and screaming anywhere/everywhere

11. Much more

 

<This is intended to be a little humorous, not an indictment> 

You obviously have never met my child. You see, she has a parent who actually taught her how not to be a brat. 

4 hours ago, Matt said:

What can a senior citizen do?

Well, let's see:

1. Take up all the seating for dinner between 4pm and 5:30 for the early bird special.

2. Complain it's too cold, hot, and then cold again all over the ship.

3. Complain the shows are too loud

4. Complain cruising isn't the same as it was in the 1970s

5. Complain there are no mints on the pillows anymore

6. Get inebriated and annoy people around them

7. Wear far too much perfume.

8. Sneak in cigarette smoking where it's not allowed (balcony, outside decks in non-designated areas)

2 hours ago, MLH said:

I dont think pcr test  is needed for  proof for recovery, only the initial test needs to be a pcr.  Then you can get a certificate of recovery from your physian which would negate the need for any test to board.

That's what I meant. Once you have the positive PCR, that's really all you need. My initial positive was antigen, which is why I got the pcr. 

2 hours ago, wordell1 said:

She should plan to be at the meet and greet that typically happens on the 1st night at 7 or 8pm.  This is often where kids will form groups.  There will be plenty of kids in her age range.

Thank you! Good to know!

You are my hero! 

So, my antigen test was an at home. I did the drive thru at Walgreens to get the PCR, which I'm waiting on the results. I assume it will be positive, but my symptoms are already gone (hurray for the vaccine!). I intend to get the all clear from my doc next week, and get my antigen test two days from the cruise. That way I have the proof of recovery if my two day antigen comes back positive. Yes, I am a planner.