Katibear7 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Posted May 28, 2019 When can we reserve the North Star and IFly for the September 13th Ovation of the Seas Cruise? Quote
SpeedNoodles Posted May 28, 2019 Report Posted May 28, 2019 Keep checking your cruise planner as there's no set time, and once they are released they fill fast. For my June 21st sailing, IFly opened up about 12 weeks prior to sailing (and was booked within about 4 hours). NorthStar opened up last week for us, and the best times were taken within about an hour. HOWEVER, @twangster posted his Ovation sailing in the live blog section (take a look at it if you haven't had a chance, it's FABULOUS), and he went on North Star many times just by going at open, non-reserved blocks of times when there was a very small line. It doesn't look like it will be a problem to get on it more than once if you wish. Welcome to the forum, and happy sailing!! twangster 1 Quote
Guest toodle68 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Posted May 28, 2019 For my recent Anthem cruise, they never opened up bookings via cruise planner. Had to do it on the ship. Never had an issue getting on though. Quote
Jzx1103 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Posted May 28, 2019 We're on the same cruise (9/13). Been checking everyday. Seems like its completely random when they put them up for booking if at all. But you can go do it once on board. It'll be the first thing we do once we get onboard if I don't catch it on the cruise planner. Katibear7 1 Quote
Vacation Crazy Posted May 28, 2019 Report Posted May 28, 2019 10 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said: Keep checking your cruise planner as there's no set time, and once they are released they fill fast. For my June 21st sailing, IFly opened up about 12 weeks prior to sailing (and was booked within about 4 hours). NorthStar opened up last week for us, and the best times were taken within about an hour. HOWEVER, @twangster posted his Ovation sailing in the live blog section (take a look at it if you haven't had a chance, it's FABULOUS), and he went on North Star many times just by going at open, non-reserved blocks of times when there was a very small line. It doesn't look like it will be a problem to get on it more than once if you wish. Welcome to the forum, and happy sailing!! I've been checking now multiple times a day for our Aug 23rd sailing and still nothing. So you are saying I have a 4 hour window to catch IFly!!! Ugh....come on!! Someone at RC just enjoys messing with us! Quote
Jzx1103 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Posted May 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Vacation Crazy said: I've been checking now multiple times a day for our Aug 23rd sailing and still nothing. So you are saying I have a 4 hour window to catch IFly!!! Ugh....come on!! Someone at RC just enjoys messing with us! The reason it book up so fast is because they reserve majority of spaces for people to book once onboard. I guess they feel its unfair for those who aren't internet saavy or people who are super busy and don't have time to check everyday to not have a chance to book. Quote
Vacation Crazy Posted May 28, 2019 Report Posted May 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, Jzx1103 said: The reason it book up so fast is because they reserve majority of spaces for people to book once onboard. I guess they feel its unfair for those who aren't internet saavy or people who are super busy and don't have time to check everyday to not have a chance to book. I know I won't have a problem booking IFLY or North Star once on board. I just like the idea of having it all booked and not dealing with it as soon as I board. It's just the type A planner in me!! JennyB and Katibear7 2 Quote
uniongodess Posted May 28, 2019 Report Posted May 28, 2019 I must have missed our window for July 5th sailing! Quote
SpeedNoodles Posted May 28, 2019 Report Posted May 28, 2019 4 hours ago, Vacation Crazy said: I've been checking now multiple times a day for our Aug 23rd sailing and still nothing. So you are saying I have a 4 hour window to catch IFly!!! Ugh....come on!! Someone at RC just enjoys messing with us! I was checking twice a day, and I'm on the FB page for the sailing. Once I gave them a heads up, another time someone else did. Quote
fmlsprtsfn Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 Were you able to reserve yet? I am on the Sept 12th sailing of Anthem and I was able to book both activities. Go to cruise planner, select onboard activities and select each activity. Good luck Cheryl Quote
chrgrfndan Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 14 hours ago, toodle68 said: For my recent Anthem cruise, they never opened up bookings via cruise planner. Had to do it on the ship. Never had an issue getting on though. I was wondering about this...we're sailing on Anthem on July 4 and nothing has been opened. I wonder if they are trying this to get more people to download the Royal IQ app. Quote
Matt Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 9 hours ago, chrgrfndan said: I was wondering about this...we're sailing on Anthem on July 4 and nothing has been opened. I wonder if they are trying this to get more people to download the Royal IQ app. I'm on same sailing. I think it's less nefarious than that. I'm assuming it's just them being behind schedule. Quote
Guest toodle68 Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 10 hours ago, chrgrfndan said: I was wondering about this...we're sailing on Anthem on July 4 and nothing has been opened. I wonder if they are trying this to get more people to download the Royal IQ app. So we tried to reserve via the app and kept getting an error. In a frenzy I hit reserve 15 times in a row since RC software is so crap I thought 1 might go through.. but my wife slapped my hand and took away the phone.. so maybe it will work after 16 attempts? Quote
Kyle Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 On 5/28/2019 at 8:13 AM, uniongodess said: I must have missed our window for July 5th sailing! No you didn't! Reservations just opened this morning for our sailing. Quote
Carlos A. Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 North Star Just appeared for August 2nd sailing. I can only see days 2, 4 and 6 available (Sea day, Skagway, sea day) Hours from 9 am to 12 pm aprox. @twangster You're an expert on this topic! What day and time would you choose? Quote
twangster Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 53 minutes ago, carlosalonsor said: North Star Just appeared for August 2nd sailing. I can only see days 2, 4 and 6 available (Sea day, Skagway, sea day) Hours from 9 am to 12 pm aprox. @twangster You're an expert on this topic! What day and time would you choose? Port day. The views of Skagway from North Star were captured in this post: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/12630-ovation-goes-north-way-north-to-alaska-11-nights-may-13-2019/&do=findComment&comment=126313 On sea days it's cool but nothing to see. Keep in mind that using the RoyalIQ app on board you can cancel any North Star reservation made now if you see a better or more desirable time offered on board. By all means grab something now but adjust it on board when even more slots are made available. Carlos A. 1 Quote
Carlos A. Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 Thanks so much! I will do that! I hope they release better slots once onboard! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote
twangster Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 3 minutes ago, carlosalonsor said: Thanks so much! I will do that! I hope they release better slots once onboard! Look for the first "free" time slot right after the paid reservations are finished in Endicott Arm for views like this: SpeedNoodles, Carlos A. and tmp916 1 2 Quote
Katibear7 Posted May 29, 2019 Author Report Posted May 29, 2019 20 hours ago, fmlsprtsfn said: Were you able to reserve yet? I am on the Sept 12th sailing of Anthem and I was able to book both activities. Go to cruise planner, select onboard activities and select each activity. Good luck Cheryl Not seen it yet on the Ovation. Quote
CMad4Cruisin Posted May 29, 2019 Report Posted May 29, 2019 Heads up for those on Ovation in Alaska this summer....NorthStar and iFly opened for booking for our July 12th sailing today! So excited I got to book these in advance! Quote
Vacation Crazy Posted July 11, 2019 Report Posted July 11, 2019 IFly just opened for booking for our Aug 23rd sailing on Ovation. Stalking the cruise planner has paid off! I was able to get the day and time I wanted. 6 more weeks to go!! Quote
Jzx1103 Posted July 11, 2019 Report Posted July 11, 2019 On 5/27/2019 at 9:46 PM, Katibear7 said: When can we reserve the North Star and IFly for the September 13th Ovation of the Seas Cruise? Sept 13th sailing is available now for booking, both complimentary North Star and Ifly. Days 2 and 6 only. Katibear7 and ChessE4 2 Quote
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