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Carlos A. got a reaction from 4ensic in Don't get hurt in Mexico.
Renting a Scooter is a very dangerous activity, no matter where yo do it.
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Carlos A. reacted to TXcruzer in Royal Caribbean 6 months passport validity requirement for Non US Citizen (TX -> Mexico -> TX)
I believe this question has too many nuances for anyone on this board to accurately advise on.
Good luck, and I hope it all works out.
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Carlos A. reacted to OCSC Mike in Don't get hurt in Mexico.
Or don't travel without health insurance and a passport if you want to cover highly unlikely, albeit tragic, events.
Wishing this couple the best possible outcome!
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Carlos A. got a reaction from barbeyg in I always completed my Post Cruise Survey's, until I overheard this!
I just don't get this nonsense corporate customer service culture.
Why use a scale of 1-10 if you are only considering 10 as good and everything else as bad.
Use then a scale of 1-3 and that's it.
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Carlos A. got a reaction from RCIfan1912 in Balcony GTY Booking NOT Ocean View - Please Help
I looked up and this is what I found:
Your invoice should say: XB-GTY, if so, you have an oceanview balcony GTY, if it said XN is a Neighborhood balcony.
I have a GTY balcony reservation for Utopia and it says XB-GTY so I expect an oceanview balcony, not a neighborhood balcony.
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Carlos A. got a reaction from Cgash in Balcony GTY Booking NOT Ocean View - Please Help
I looked up and this is what I found:
Your invoice should say: XB-GTY, if so, you have an oceanview balcony GTY, if it said XN is a Neighborhood balcony.
I have a GTY balcony reservation for Utopia and it says XB-GTY so I expect an oceanview balcony, not a neighborhood balcony.
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Carlos A. reacted to RoyalGreg in Icon 2025/26 is out!!!
Actually...... Icon appears to be worse:
Disney pricing is for 2 guests including taxes and fees:
Royal pricing is based on double occupancy, and then you have to add taxes and fees. That interior becomes $4,782.30 for 2 adults:
Going out to 2026 (Disney hasn't scheduled that far) the same Icon sailing (leaving Jan 31) is $4,471.60 for 2 in the basic inside.
The inaugural Treasure sailing is exorbitantly priced. I figured comparing non-holiday sail dates would be the most fair method.
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Carlos A. got a reaction from Jill in Suite Guarantee Question
Are there any JS on Boardwalk or CP? I think all the JS are Ocean View.
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Carlos A. got a reaction from hikercbg in Best of Ephesus Tour
Ephesos Port Tours is the way to go! Highly recommended for very affordable private tours.
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Carlos A. reacted to HeWhoWaits in Back to Back soda?
Must disagree with @Ryan79 unless something has changed recently.
Once activated, the cups have historically worked for 14 days on the same ship.
Keep in mind that the cups, if active, will only work for beverages from the Freestyle machines. All other refreshment package drinks will be charges.
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Carlos A. reacted to Jill in Best of Ephesus Tour
It took us about 2 hours as we did a private tour for our group of 6. Our guide was excellent! It is a city in “ruins” so uneven footing.
If you have any hesitation, I’d highly recommend doing a private tour where you can go at your own pace and not feel stressed to keep up with a large cruise ship tour.
We booked with Ephesus Port Tours and it was VERY affordable and quite a bit less than Royal’s tour.
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Carlos A. got a reaction from Vancity Cruiser in Question about isolation for virus situations
You're not required but you SHOULD isolate yourself in those cases and Norovirus too.
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Carlos A. got a reaction from Heymarco in Popcorn $$
if you have to take actions to discourage people from getting something (in this case popcorn), it would be better not to offer it at all.
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Carlos A. got a reaction from TXcruzer in Popcorn $$
if you have to take actions to discourage people from getting something (in this case popcorn), it would be better not to offer it at all.
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Carlos A. reacted to twangster in Contacting crew members
No. For privacy reasons that information is never made available.
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Carlos A. reacted to LastingImpact in Contacting crew members
Is it possible to get information about a crew member? Such as a email address or possibly a phone number.
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Carlos A. reacted to Heymarco in Popcorn $$
I don't think anyone is really concerned about popcorn. It's more that Royal Caribbean is slowly exiting cruise industry and becoming more of a ferry service.
ie, Would I expect to be charged for popcorn on a cruise, heck no that stuff is dirt cheap. On a ferry, of course because I expect nothing more than the ship to get me from point A to B. Popcorn is one of many recent changes in that direction...
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Carlos A. reacted to Pattycruise in Toiletries provided on board
Unless you are Diamond plus with 340+ points you would have the standard all in one body wash/shampoo in the shower and a small soap for the sink.
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Carlos A. got a reaction from RCIfan1912 in Contact Royal Caribbean about this charging for pizza
Why? Charging for popcorn is stingy.
Princess doesn't do this.
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Carlos A. reacted to Matt in No baby monitors allowed?
It looks like it has been updated. Enjoy all those baby monitors
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Carlos A. reacted to twangster in 2023/2024 Royal Fleet pdf
All I can think of is that they are trying to make it look good for people who don't know any better. Create confusion when potential guests read they haven't been amped.
Both Explorer and Allure did get some updates. Oasis and Allure both added some new suites and the Royal Suites program was introduced. The Pinnacle Lounge and the Chapel were converted into Star Class suites, the Grand Panoramic and Owner's Panoramic. New merchants were added.
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2015/05/21/royal-caribbeans-allure-of-the-seas-finishes-ship-wide-refurbishment
Yet it wasn't called an AMP, just a refresh or revitalization back in 2015.
Explorer received some new cabins and cabins were updated but it wasn't an AMP.
It seems as though they are trying to apply the word AMP retroactively to any sort of refresh that once occurred.
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Carlos A. got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in 2023/2024 Royal Fleet pdf
I'm confused, Why Allure is marked as if it was Amped on 2015?
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Carlos A. reacted to Traveler in More ideas for Royal how to increase their revenue.
The survey asking if we will pay money for Sorentos made me think why to stop there. Here some more creative ideas for RCL:
Weight the plates in the WJ and pay by the pound.
Want Emuster ? Pay extra otherwise you are back to the regular crowded muster.
All cabin doors to be removed , want privacy ? It's extra, diamonds will get free transparent shower curtains, D+ will get free transparent door and pineapples will get a real door but without a latch.
Quest challenge lidt can be purchased the day before , same for Love and Marriage.
Tender boat tickets will cost money, people will be able to swim to port for free.
For dinner time you can choose between 5 to 5:15 PM , want another slot ? It's extra.
Extra charge the comedy show if you don't want to be the star of the show.
Jacuzzi will be coin operated, the good news, you can use your key to charge it to you room.
The flowrider will still be free you just need to pay if you want it filed with water.
At the end of the cruise at the exit you will need to be weight , every extra pound you gain during the cruise will be charged.
Charge 4500$ for a 7 hour use of the over the water cabanas , oh wait ...
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Carlos A. reacted to Xaa in charging for the pizza possible middle ground
No need for a middle ground. Current ground has it free for all of the hours it is open.
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Carlos A. reacted to CrznTxn in charging for the pizza possible middle ground
The only reasonable reason to charge for pizza at Sorrentos is for those who special order a whole pizza or two to take away to their room or to the pool.