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Noticed this in my account with some purchases from last week, but it also happened to me just a couple months ago. I did call that time and they did confirm that everything was fine, showing up as purchased. The charges reappeared a couple of days later in the posted section of my credit card with the original dates listed. I think it's a weird but try-not-to-worry thing.

No idea what the repair entails. The circumstances that I heard for the breakage do sound pretty unique. (which I won't repeat because I have no idea how accurate they are and I heard 2 different stories). Anyway, I was onboard for 2 weeks in September and the transpacific in October and they did not offer any compensation. I also did not ask, so I have no feedback for you there. Have a great cruise though!

One of the rounded glass panels was cracked early this summer in Alaska and was still hearing that it cannot be repaired until dry dock next year. I've been on Quantum 3 times this year and was glad that I got a chance to do North Star in April. It was really cool, but, that said, it's only 15 minutes out of the whole cruise.

It was still called Diamond on Quantum when we got off the transpacific yesterday but heard from a manager that it was supposed to be changed to Crown that first day in Brisbane

Yes, same. They collected our passports last week a couple days before we arrived in French Polynesia and returned them the day after we left those ports. Everyone had to turn in passports regardless of nationality. It was incredibly well run - we dropped off and picked up on the midship elevator lobby of our stateroom deck. They checked the passports in and carefully verified identity when returning. No lines and no concerns.

That person is incorrect. I am currently on the Quantum Hawaii to Brisbane trip. Jullia Kaihatu is our Diamond Concierge and we did not receive that notice as part of our welcome letter. That said, the (still called Diamond Lounge here) has been pretty active and when I stopped by during happy hour yesterday, it was packed. We have 450 Diamonds, 262 D+, and 30 Pinnacles onboard. Pinnacles may also use the Suite/Concierge Lounge on this cruise.

I believe that this particular storm, which caused the advance cancellation of Ketchikan, was similar to what a tropical storm/hurricane formation would be in the Caribbean. I'm not a weather person, and I know this was in Alaska waters - the point being that it was a storm that was building for days and that they could track going right into their route. It was a huge swirling formation, not a normal rainstorm. They stayed in safe waters and left to arrive after the worst of the storm. I was on Quantum a couple of weeks earlier when we had 16' waves and incredibly strong winds and many, many people were uncomfortable.

I always request traditional dining. Once I had my own 2-top right by the railing, very nice. Another time I was seated at a table of single women and did not really enjoy that after the first couple of nights. The 3rd time I had traditional dining booked, but they switched me to My Time Dining without asking. I found that pretty stressful - the lines of people waiting for tables - but was always seated by myself. I have another solo sailing next week. I emailed rccl dining and made my request to keep my traditional dining time and be seated at a 2-top. I got both an automatic response and a personal response that my request was being forwarded to the ship, so we will see what happens! PS - Love sailing solo - have fun!!!

Book! And if the fare goes down before final payment your travel agent should be able to get it adjusted for you. I've had 2 fares adjusted this week (I was pretty shocked to find them lower given the overall up up upwards trend!)

I flew home from Australia in March with an employee of the USDA specializing in beef that was out in Brisbane doing inspections. He flies all over the world. I'm absolutely not saying that he was out there labeling beef as Prime, just saying that there are USDA employees out making the rounds.

Exactly. And by the end of the excursion day everyone that has returned to the bus on time is exchanging roll-eye glances because we all are realizing that it's the same group of people late to get back yet again.

That is insane. I've been on a lot of Royal excursions. Unfortunately, guests are always late to get back to the meeting point/bus (and it's often the same guests over and over). We often have to wait 5-10 minutes for everyone to decide to make their way back or someone will know where they are (liquor tastings!) and run to get them. An experienced guide knows these things and builds in time for it. And also - pissing people off is not good for tips!

There are actually 2 production shows in the Royal Theater: Sonic Odyssey and also Sequins & Feathers. Sequins & Feathers Is usually towards the beginning of the cruise and Sonic Odyssey is toward the end. Both are not usually on port days. Starwater in 270 is performed several days during the cruise and is usually not on the same days as the production shows in the Royal Theater.

We just spent 2 weeks on Quantum and had NOT ONE person mention the survey in the Main Dining Room or any Specialty venue. So pleased to not have to endure the uncomfortable plug for ratings!

I think it’s more that the wind is hitting us at 56 knots and causing pretty high seas. This is our 2nd week onboard and have heard no mention of stabilizer problems so hopefully not that. Captain expects seas to calm late afternoon. Fingers crossed because it’s pretty crazy. I also saw that Radiance was being held in Seward because of 30’ waves there.

We had a fantastic week last week and looking forward to another . Our first back-to-back process was very smooth. The Quantum crew, dining, entertainment have all been absolutely wonderful. Have a great cruise!

Yes, there are 2 Production shows in the Royal Theater: Sequins & Feathers and Sonic Odyssey. There will also be headliners on other nights. They do not do reservations for the Royal Theater but you generally have to arrive early for a good seats. 270 has a lot less seating so they do reservations for Starwater and also perform it more often than the Royal Theater productions

There're 2 threads on CC about this with a couple of people currently on the ship sharing info, but reporting bad azipod and techs flying in to evaluate...

And if you purchase an annual plan you cannot let it lapse if you need the pre-existing condition coverage. I have multiple reminders set for myself because it does not renew, you must purchase a new annual policy and I keep this screenshot on my desktop... (Note that a pre-existing condition can even be anything you saw a doctor for within 120 days!)

I have been an investor for quite a while and have not had any issues receiving or using the OBC. I use the online form listed under FAQ #3 (How do I redeem) to request a couple of planned cruises at a time and the OBC is posted to my cruise planner in 3-7 days.

Yes, this is what I do - I grab my phone in the middle of the night and skip to the section where I can select our times on the app. Then, in the following days...whenever I am ready, I complete the checkin on my desktop computer. I can type much faster and more accurately there. The only downside to finishing on your computer is that you have to manually enter your passport numbers. In the app you can just scan your passports. One note - checkin on the app seems to be more successful for many people if you select the person icon on the top and use the checkin section there instead of using the purple checkin icon on the bottom of the landing page of the app.

Website - yes and also won't auto populate for signing in with my fingerprint (on Mac). App - not yet and would be super annoying as we get on for 2 weeks shortly and I refer to it many times a day BUT also in the app - I switched to the current week of the sailing we will be on to see what performers are onboard, current menus etc as I have done many times before and all it would give me is blank schedules, which is crazy - I know there is stuff happening on the ship at that very moment and nada. I put it down as a hopefully temporary glitch and left.

I have heard a little whisper that Quantum will go to Honolulu instead of Lahaina, then on to Kailua-Kona as currently scheduled, and then back to Honolulu for the start of the October 10 transpacific. Ovation comes in after her and of course would not necessarily do the same thing., but just as a point of interest.... People way more experienced than me would know more about port availability etc....

people prefer the filet at GT.: I had heard that too and we were on a mission to compare them. We did have lunch at Chops one day too (and always visit when we are on board) I think my husband had the filet all 3 times at Gio's and at Chops as well. I also had at both places. Not sure I could reallllllyyyyyy taste much of a difference, but we did enjoy the ambiance and service more at Gio's than at Chops on Liberty. And omg the Carbonara at Gio's was so amazing Diamond Pus - yes, us too! We will earn it after our January sailing. So excited!!!

Yes. We had lunch at Giovanni's Table on Liberty in June I believe on Day 2. We both had filet mignon. The service and meal was so good that we changed out Chops dinner reservation to Gio's as well - ended up eating there 3 times in 9 days. Osso Bucco only on the dinner menu (and was also really good!)