JimmyCamp Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Has anyone tried calling customer service? I want to change cruise date due to pregnancy. I tried calling and no dial, I tried online chat and it doesn't work. Let me know the best way to reach out to reach out to them. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaydav19 Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 minute ago, JimmyCamp said: Has anyone tried calling customer service? I want to change cruise date due to pregnancy. I tried calling and no dial, I tried online chat and it doesn't work. Let me know the best way to reach out to reach out to them. Thanks, 800-256-6649 JimmyCamp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 I'm certain their employees are overwhelmed with calls. I'm sure their lines are absolutely jammed. A little patience is warranted at this time. PRebecca, RWDW1204, Vancity Cruiser and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 I called this morning and was immediately placed on hold, it was 0745hrs. I placed the phone on speaker and went about my day, probably 12 minutes later I was speaking with a representative. This was a follow up call from last night at about 2230hrs when I was on hold for just minutes. Maybe try an off time if you can. Good luck! shaydav19, JimmyCamp and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleW2 Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 They just hung up on me after waiting for multiple hours on hold after answering, confirming my reservation number and then just hung up Royal Caribbean will have to deal with my credit card company. Not dealing with this again. Poor customer service. Neesa and Psycho and Barb 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 minute ago, KyleW2 said: They just hung up on me after waiting for multiple hours on hold after answering, confirming my reservation number and then just hung up Royal Caribbean will have to deal with my credit card company. Not dealing with this again. Poor customer service. #1) the value of having a travel agent #2) I'd arrange to call back another time before ever waiting on hold for multiple hours. #3) it's very easy to accidentally disconnect a call that you pick up - I've done it myself without ever meaning to. That's not poor customer service, that's simply human error. #4) they are insanely busy! I can't believe people are judging them harshly during this cluster**** (choose your own word). PRebecca, Mikeb1892, RWDW1204 and 6 others 4 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: #3) it's very easy to accidentally disconnect a call that you pick up - I've done it myself without ever meaning to. That's not poor customer service, that's simply human error. Failing to take steps to reconnect with the accidental disconnect is, in fact, poor customer service. They have access to the number from which you are calling. They have access to your contact information from the reservation they just confirmed. Failing to correct their error is inexcusable, even during a cluster****. ebeck88 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said: Failing to take steps to reconnect with the accidental disconnect is, in fact, poor customer service. They have access to the number from which you are calling. They have access to your contact information from the reservation they just confirmed. Failing to correct their error is inexcusable, even during a cluster****. They probably do (I don't always have access to the number from which someone is calling, so very often I cannot call back if a line is dropped), but when lines are ringing off the hook it isn't always easy to see a lost one or remember which one was lost. I'm just saying that it's a bit hasty to be pissed off about one incident like this. RWDW1204 and Okgladgal 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 My take on it is this (for what it's worth, I'm a nobody). We are trying to deal with our vacations. VACATIONS. The people on the other end of the line, whether they are cruise line employees or travel agents, are dealing with the prospect of "what's going to happen with my job, this is getting out of control". Would it be great if every single person was able to put that aside and handle 100% of each interaction perfectly? Sure. But not everyone is equal. And I'm sure they are trying, and nobody wants to intentionally let a customer down. But I believe they have to be under a great amount of stress, and it just wouldn't hurt to extend a little understanding. I'll say no more. Neesa, Okgladgal, Rene Desmarais and 6 others 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteJackson Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 All of these listed above.... is my life daily for all travel suppliers - that can happen when many people are calling into one phone line. They tell you in the beginning of the call that if you are not traveling in the near future you can wait and call so many situations can wait for a couple of days or weeks depending on your sailing. The call center sometimes sees your phone number that you called in from and other times they do not see that. Royal has hired outside help to help them with the call volumes so will there be mistakes made - oh ya - but right now the travel industry as a whole is overwhelmed with lots of wait times, holds - so this is not just Royal . I mentioned today to one of our agents that everyone calling in to cancel or change is kinda like every one grabbing Toilet paper and cleaning supplies - EVERYONE is trying to cancel or get the upgrade. So no one is waiting to call in. Hang in there guys..... this will pass. Sweety, PRebecca, Neesa and 3 others 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleW2 Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 51 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said: #1) the value of having a travel agent #2) I'd arrange to call back another time before ever waiting on hold for multiple hours. #3) it's very easy to accidentally disconnect a call that you pick up - I've done it myself without ever meaning to. That's not poor customer service, that's simply human error. #4) they are insanely busy! I can't believe people are judging them harshly during this cluster**** (choose your own word). Can’t call back as my cruise leaves Monday. I spoke with them yesterday to which they did not cancel my cruise like requested as I have gotten no confirmation of any kind whereas others are at least seeing a refund for their onboard stuff (like drink packages, excursions etc) whereas I am still receiving emails telling me to reserve drink packages and stuff. Just frustrating. I am on hold again and will give them another chance and see. Edit: Got ahold of them again. Lady confirmed that it is indeed cancelled. I asked about the lack of confirmation emails and she said it takes a few days to go through along with the refunds being delayed (approx 10 days for the FCC and 7 days for the beverage packages). Not quite what I read online. Still concerning since my cruise leaves Monday to have no type of confirmation or information proving the cancellation, but we will see. RWDW1204 and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Curtis Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 I waited over 20 minutes yesterday, finally gave up. But I get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnetteJackson Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Dan Curtis said: I waited over 20 minutes yesterday, finally gave up. But I get it. I would give anything for a 20 minutes wait.... we are holding for an hour plus to get thru and that is just with Royal. There are other suppliers that have taken longer. We are just working as a team to call take care of what we have as a group and start again. I just wish they would improve the hold music! PRebecca, Sweety, Vancity Cruiser and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Desmarais Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 54 minutes ago, HeWhoWaits said: Failing to take steps to reconnect with the accidental disconnect is, in fact, poor customer service. They have access to the number from which you are calling. They have access to your contact information from the reservation they just confirmed. Failing to correct their error is inexcusable, even during a cluster****. I know for a fact that some call centers are not allowed any outbound calls. That's frustrating as hell.. but RCL is beyond busy due to what's going on right now. Can't blame them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melmar02 Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, HeWhoWaits said: Failing to take steps to reconnect with the accidental disconnect is, in fact, poor customer service. They have access to the number from which you are calling. They have access to your contact information from the reservation they just confirmed. Failing to correct their error is inexcusable, even during a cluster****. I worked in a call center in college. We couldn't, not we shouldn't... but there was no way to, dial out from the phones lines connected to the computer that had all the contact info on it. Once a call hung up - on the customer's side or mine - all info disappeared from my screen and the next caller's info popped up on my computer. I had a regular old desk phone that I could use, but I wouldn't have had the customer's info written down to call them back. ellipses127 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 Michelle was just on the line trying to help me and she said the lines just went “dead” so I know it’s happening. There’s just nothing that anyone can do right now. It’s a big fat Charlie Foxtrot and a hot mess. Nobody’s fault. I just thank God that it’s her doing it and not me ! Sweety, Neesa, YellowBrickRoad and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, KyleW2 said: They just hung up on me after waiting for multiple hours on hold after answering, confirming my reservation number and then just hung up Royal Caribbean will have to deal with my credit card company. Not dealing with this again. Poor customer service. Your credit company will not help in this situation. First question they will ask is “have you cancelled with Royal?” “Did they ignore/deny your request?” The answer is no on all counts. Put on your grown up pants, call back, put the phone on speaker, pour a glass of wine, and wait like everyone else. RWDW1204, Morganno and Sweety 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 9 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Michelle was just on the line trying to help me and she said the lines just went “dead” so I know it’s happening. There’s just nothing that anyone can do right now. It’s a big fat Charlie Foxtrot and a hot mess. Nobody’s fault. I just thank God that it’s her doing it and not me ! I gave my travel agent a standing ovation. WAAAYTOOO, Rene Desmarais, Neesa and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweety Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 I am glad that I was able to book my family group cruise for next year. Working with students have given me the patience of Job. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YellowBrickRoad Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 34 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Michelle was just on the line trying to help me and she said the lines just went “dead” so I know it’s happening. There’s just nothing that anyone can do right now. It’s a big fat Charlie Foxtrot and a hot mess. Nobody’s fault. I just thank God that it’s her doing it and not me ! I used Michelle with your recommendations and she has been amazing in helping me after I cancelled on my own! WAAAYTOOO and SpeedNoodles 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morganno Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 31 minutes ago, TXcruzer said: Your credit company will not help in this situation. First question they will ask is “have you cancelled with Royal?” “Did they ignore/deny your request?” The answer is no on all counts. Put on your grown up pants, call back, put the phone on speaker, pour a glass of wine, and wait like everyone else. A glass of wine certainly sounds nice. Our TA is overwhelmed they are only accepting cancellations buy mail. Luckily my cruise is 65 days away and if I cancel before 57 days (UK/Europe) I get a cash refund of everything apart from my deposit which I understand will be a FCC (if RC survive.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 1 minute ago, YellowBrickRoad said: I used Michelle with your recommendations and she has been amazing in helping me after I cancelled on my own! So happy to hear that. She’s such a great agent. SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 waited on hold for an hour, disconnected. on hold again and its been over 1 hour. April 1st 2020 (no this isn't a joke), its actually frustrating.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedNoodles Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 And now you know why most of us now use a good travel agent. Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombia20102018 Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 6 hours ago, BBB said: waited on hold for an hour, disconnected. on hold again and its been over 1 hour. April 1st 2020 (no this isn't a joke), its actually frustrating.... 2020 or 2022? I called today and I was speaking to a representative in less than a minute. Unfortunately the last few times I have called the representatives seemed to be a little out of touch. They are just probably tired of my silly questions or too busy. I like to book things myself but might have to find a good travel agent soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotwheels Posted April 1, 2022 Report Share Posted April 1, 2022 have you tried calling the C&A number? I seem to have better access when I call them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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