Shane D

Sorry, another question as no one has mentioned it yet, does the Grand Suite include internet whilst onboard?

55 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

You mean, "this will be the norm from now on, yes dear"

Probably right Lol

Thanks everyone for their input, it’s been much appreciated!  I have previously only cruised in an inside room so know this experience is going to be mind blowing! Lol.

This is my wife’s first ever cruise, she’s going to think this will a the norm
 

Lots of great advice already, thanks so much

Hi all,

This morning we found out that our Royal Up had been successful and we are moving into a Grand Suite 1 Bedroom.

I’m hoping the wealth of knowledge in here can help me to understand the perks and how to make sure we maximise them.

We are departing Australia tomorrow for our Voyager of the Seas cruise on May 1st so being contacted by the concierge (by phone anyway) isn’t going to happen.

Thanks in advance  

33 minutes ago, 1st Mate said:

Ya, I don't see the tags availability on the App.  But, no problem on the full website.  

This worked!  Thanks so much!

51 minutes ago, 1st Mate said:

Did you log-in to your account?  This is where you hit "View Boarding Pass" and it will take you to the page I posted above, "View Luggage Tag".  That's just one way to view/print the tag.  

Yes, I’ve logged into the app and also my account on a laptop, unless there is a further site to log into (this wouldn’t surprise me as the app and the desktop are so different)

1 hour ago, smokeybandit said:

Is it a guarantee cabin and it just hasn't been assigned yet?

No it’s not a guarantee cabin, we chose and paid for a selected cabin

1 hour ago, ChessE4 said:

As an aside, our travel agent always sends us a packet with all of the documents, including luggage tags.  Another reason for having a TA.

I’ve sent the TA an email too, but I’m expecting a delay in responding due to Easter 

Thanks everyone for the help and advice, frighteningly I can’t see most (any) of the screens/options being posted on my app or when I sign in….

14 minutes ago, 1st Mate said:

But, at least in my case, the luggage tags weren't available until about 30 day out.  

We sail in 14 days, I can’t find them 

20 minutes ago, KenCP said:

@Shane D Go to your cruise planner click view boarding pass, then click print luggage tags.

I’m lost, I can’t see this option?  I can view Set Sail Pass?  But can’t see view Boarding Pass anywhere?  I’m in the app, is there a different way to access what you are referring to?

Getting closer to our May 1st sailing, I’ve seen many references to people accessing their baggage tags.

Newbie question, how or where do I find them?  I’ve done the check in but obviously not the health questions yet.

I hadn’t heard this news, hopefully for the people of Finland, and everyone else this is nothing more than a bluff.

Hoping it doesn’t affect our Baltic cruise on May 1st

Hi all,

First time sailing with Royal, do they have theme nights?  If so how can I find out what the themes are?

We are on Voyager of the Seas departing Copenhagen on May 1st.

Thanks!

5 hours ago, Traveling Mike said:

A lot of the test centers in Copenhagen are shutting down.  It is my understanding the airport is still doing quick test to get you back home.  

This is my fear, I have identified a test centre just down the road from our hotel for the pre-departure antigen test and hope it’s still operating when we arrive (April 29th)

Hello all,

We will be on the Voyager out of Copenhagen departing on May 1st.  Having never sailed Royal before, nor having sailed in a very long time I’m wondering what the cost of drinks are whilst onboard (indicative anyway) for soda, beer and cocktails.

With that info I feel I’ll be better able to make a decision about a drinks package or not.

I’ve heard (antidotally) that a beer is now around $10 each??!!  Cocktails between $13 and $15.  No idea for soda yet.  Are these prices roughly correct?

Thanks in advance 

13 minutes ago, KevinJ said:

It's also easy to cancel and then repurchase if you see a better sale. If you have used On Board Credit for a purchase it is immediately returned. If a credit card, it can take some time to be credited. I recently repurchased our beverage packages. It only took two days to get the credit card refund. I think they've gotten better at this as last year it could have taken weeks.

I have to be careful doing that though, being an Aussie and buying multiple times on the credit card, even after refunds, the poor exchange rate and bank fees really add up quickly.

In regards to refunds, I’m still waiting for my St. Petersburg canceled tour refund to come through….

Ah yes, ok I see what’s happening, I thought everyone was referring to all sailings!

2 hours ago, FionaMG said:

You're not missing anything. Royal practises "dynamic pricing" which means that prices can just as easily go up as down on any given sailing. So while one sailing might have the drinks package at $50, another could have it at $80. It's all down to supply and demand. The more people purchasing any item, the higher the price goes.

What you have to do is be obsessive about checking your cruise planner because prices can and do fluctuate not only during sales but also when there are no sales on. If you check once a day (it only takes a couple of minutes) you may be lucky and snag a bargain. 

Thanks for this, I’m checking the pricing multiple times a day in hope.

The link request was for the buy 1 get one 1/2 off as I’ve never seen a sale advertised for such things.

This is my first time with Royal so wondering if I’m looking in the right place. 

16 hours ago, luiiismdo said:

there's a buy 1 get 1 1/2 off deal going on right now on the drink packages..

Can someone send me a link for this please?  My drinks package has actually gone up
 

I must be missing something somewhere

21 hours ago, luiiismdo said:

hmmm that's interesting. we sail the 28th of May & i was able to schedule my times last week. make sure you're doing it while online, not from the app. the only other thing that might have happened is that you booked too close to the date & are waitlisted, meaning your  "my time dining" isnt confirmed yet.

Did you book through RC directly or through a travel agent?

Just tried by looking online and I can see it there now, but has been using the app previously (I assumed they would be the same )

We booked through a large booking company, so I assume that’s the same as a travel agent.

I’d love to see some of the drink packages come up for sale though

Just read the news (might be a bit late with this as it was dated yesterday) stating that Norwegian has cancelled their Northern Europe cruises for this season.

We are travelling from Australia to join the Voyager for a week in the Baltic before spending the following 4 weeks touring Europe and the UK.

Scared to ask the question, but, what’s everyone’s thoughts on the likelihood that Royal will follow suit?  Fingers crossed they don’t cancel, this was/us to be the highlight of my trip

5 hours ago, luiiismdo said:

you gotta get on the cruise planner
click on dining
scroll all the way down you'll see "my time dining"
click reserve
select your guests
you can then select different days & see what times are available

if you don't see it yet, it might be bc your sailing is too far out & the times aren't open yet
hope this helps
 

Thanks for this, we sail the 1st of May, I’ve found the cruise planner to be very lacking to date, that or I’m not using it properly. 
 

Lots of options still don’t appear available (uploading docs etc). I can see the Main Room Dining options but no option to book anything.

Thanks for your assistance though

New to Royal, our booking is for “Open Dining” which I believe is Any Time Dining?  Is that correct?  Do we just go to the dining area whenever we want?

Thanks

I’ve seen many posts that refer to “sales” or %off, where are these?  When I look at my booking options they always appear to be the same??  I’ve certainly never seen a mention of a sale anywhere  Happy to save some me money if I can!