tdcackler Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 We are set to sail on the Adventure of the Seas next January (2018) and I keep checking to see when I can book things like excursions, drink packages, etc. It won't let me book anything. Is this because we went through a TA? Or, am I just too eager? Thanks! tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 You're probably just too eager. :D It doesn't matter if you book through a TA or book directly. You will be able to book things through your Cruise Planner once they become available for booking. Good luck ! tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamw Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 If they have your email they will contact you when the time is right tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I was experiencing the same frustration not long ago, and my cruise is even further out than yours! (March 31, 2018) I even posted about it here, just like you, only a few weeks ago. And magically, a day or two after posting, I was able to start booking excursions and spa treatments. Still can't book beverage packages, internet, dining plans, or other on-ship things besides the spa, I guess they don't unlock until more like 3-6 months out from sail date. But at least the doors cracked open a little. ;) I don't know if it's a matter of their system needing a certain amount of time to work your account info through their systems, or each cruise has its own timetable of what opens up when, but I can say that it will happen eventually. And I also booked through a TA, so that definitely doesn't play any role. tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I don't think there's any rhyme or reason to when they open up bookings. I have had bookings where they didn't open up bookings until 90 days before sailing and I have had ones (like on the Harmony that I took 2 weeks ago !) where the bookings were open more than 6 months ahead of time. Actually, I think it was almost a year ahead of sailing for the Harmony. I don't know what parameters cause them to open up reservations. You just have to hunt and keep checking. tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks everyone - I just find their website very frustrating (honestly, most websites are frustrating as a former IT guy, I know how it SHOULD be done). I'll just keep checking. coneyraven and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLMoran Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 Thanks everyone - I just find their website very frustrating (honestly, most websites are frustrating as a former IT guy, I know how it SHOULD be done). I'll just keep checking. I laughed out loud when I read this. I'm a current IT guy and my day job is making well-designed and useful web applications, so I seriously feel your pain! :D tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 I have a cruise booked in June and there are currently only a smattering of excursions available. However, I expect more as the sailing approaches. My guess is that they'll all be loaded within 90 days of sailing and it's even worth checking back even if you've reserved others in advance just to make sure something better hasn't come along. tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I laughed out loud when I read this. I'm a current IT guy and my day job is making well-designed and useful web applications, so I seriously feel your pain! :D I totally get it - I left IT and entered the ministry because God is easier to understand and deal with than computers. ;) bcarney, RestingBird and DocLC 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 I totally get it - I left IT and entered the ministry because God is easier to understand and deal with than computers. ;) Of course, there are priests that are in IT, too. tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcackler Posted February 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Of course, there are priests that are in IT, too. They must be blessed more than I am - because I couldn't take IT anymore. :D WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 I think this blog post will be helpful: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2016/07/23/first-time-cruisers-when-can-i-prebook-entertainment-dining-and-more-my-royal-caribbean tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint180 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Thanks everyone - I just find their website very frustrating (honestly, most websites are frustrating as a former IT guy, I know how it SHOULD be done). I'll just keep checking. Well I'm not an IT gal and I find their site very frustrating too. tdcackler 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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