Robert Gray Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 I just got off Freedom of the Seas today. This was my 19th cruise with RC. Be advised that this was the first one I’ve been on that a cruise compass was not automatically waiting for you in your room at the end of the night for the next day. Further, guest services does not have them out for you to take on the wall next to their desk. In order for you to receive a printed copy in your room, you must request one from guest services and then your room attendant will deliver one for the rest of the cruise to your room at night. They also keep copies there as well. I see this as a way to push more people into using the RC app, and as a cost savings to RC. This change wasn’t communicated to the guests onboard. Using the app for me isn’t an issue, but my elderly parent it is especially since they are used to having one for the past years. Bob - Diamond Plus PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 We just finished a B2B on Liberty and we always had a Cruise Compass waiting the evening before in our room. Never had to ask. Must be on particular ships. We use the app but my wife still likes to browse the Compass to see all the activities on one easy read page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho and Barb Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 They started that on the second week of our B2B on the Explorer of the Seas last November. When we didn't get them the second week, we asked our room attendant and she explained it was a new policy and they weren't putting them in the rooms anymore and to use the app. We thought it was stupid and asked her if we could request it and she was more then happy to make sure we had it. We will be on the Odyssey the 3rd of next month...So I guess we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby Dick Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 I, for one, will request, if not done automatically, the paper Compass be put in my cabin every night. As stated in other threads, I don't like carrying around the imaginary tether to my phone while I'm on a cruise, especially sea days, most cruises I put it in the safe and don't see it again until disembarkation day, some exceptions apply. I like having the paper Compass folded and in my back pocket for quick reference. Sometimes, I may cut it up a bit so that I only take along the important thing to me. Such as operating hours of venues and entertainment locations and start times. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colombia20102018 Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Yes, they are going paperless so you can request it when you get there. Most of the info is also in the app so it depends what you’re looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 The App is fine for booking stuff but we as a family like to look at it together and decide on what we want to do/see or whatever. It is too had to do that from your phone (my opinion). I guess I am old-school so I will be requesting paper copies if we don't automatically get them. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNO Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Recently on Odyssey, after two days with no hard-copy Compass, we thought they were a thing of the past. Then on day-3, and every day for the duration, we had a Compass waiting for us on our bed. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjac Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 30 minutes ago, whitsmom said: I guess I am old-school Me too! I like the paper CC..... PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Terry Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Just got off the Enchantment last Thursday. There was one in the room every night. I guess I'll see if they're still providing one up our upcoming B2B on the Explorer in May. I like using the app too, so will happily go with the flow either way. I've been on 14 RC cruises and have saved every one of them (don't know why ). The changing times I guess. WAAAYTOOO and KristiZ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesKinetic Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 Just got off of Liberty yesterday and we (except for my mother-in-law, who asked for a paper copy) just had the electronic version. Personally, I like using the app so I can automatically add things to my calendar, and then I just have to look there for the things in which I'm interested. But to each their own. It was good to know they at least still have the paper copy for those who want it. 14Terry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanaC Posted March 21, 2022 Report Share Posted March 21, 2022 I'm all for the app. Anything to eliminate some extra waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ihaoan Posted March 27, 2022 Report Share Posted March 27, 2022 On Adventure this week, Cruise Compass was always in our stateroom waiting for us when we returned after dinner each evening. They were not present in the racks in the hallways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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