Walkercruiser Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 How is the messaging feature within the RC app? I know it is $1.99/user per day. My wife and I tried using the app in 2021, but the app would not send a notification/pop up when a new message was received, so we had to constantly check the app for new messages. Have they improved the functionality? What has been people's experience in using the feature? We are headed out on Symphony on 10/15 with another family and want to use this to communicate with each other and our teens. Any advice is much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted October 3, 2022 Report Share Posted October 3, 2022 Nope, still no notification. If you don’t look, you won’t see a new message. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 Apparently it was announced at some point during the Wonder naming festivities that starting in 2023 the messaging on the app will be free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 2 hours ago, Vancity Cruiser said: Apparently it was announced at some point during the Wonder naming festivities that starting in 2023 the messaging on the app will be free. It was also posted on the Blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DunkelBierJay Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 On 10/3/2022 at 4:43 PM, Walkercruiser said: we had to constantly check the app for new messages. Have they improved the functionality? The answer is no....as of the week before last, you had to check the app intentionally for messages. REALLY irritating when you pay extra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted December 12, 2022 Report Share Posted December 12, 2022 For the life of me I can't understand why Royal invested millions in developing the chat functionality in the app and after all that effort they still don't understand that notification of new messages is the single most important part of chatting. SMH. At this point some executive who endorsed the chat feature is just trying to save face and keep it alive to justify their position and all the development costs that went into it. What a waste. FireFishII, Cactus527, jbrinkm and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk-ultra Posted December 16, 2022 Report Share Posted December 16, 2022 On 12/12/2022 at 3:31 PM, twangster said: For the life of me I can't understand why Royal invested millions in developing the chat functionality in the app and after all that effort they still don't understand that notification of new messages is the single most important part of chatting. SMH. At this point some executive who endorsed the chat feature is just trying to save face and keep it alive to justify their position and all the development costs that went into it. What a waste. This. App notifications are a thing. No reason the app has to be the one in use on the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando95 Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 By the way, last week on Allure the chat feature was free in the app. cruisellama, Al Miller and Matt 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 39 minutes ago, Brando95 said: By the way, last week on Allure the chat feature was free in the app. My friends who sailed on the Wonder last week also got it for free. Al Miller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Muster Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 58 minutes ago, Brando95 said: By the way, last week on Allure the chat feature was free in the app. Wondering if you can tell if there have been any improvements in the chat feature. For example, others claim there is no notification of a new message - is that still the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando95 Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 The notifications are still not showing up. If you're in the app when you get a message sometimes a notification banner would appear but otherwise you just need to go in and check to see if you have any new ones. But yeah, if you're not in the app or your phone is locked, whatever, it won't pop up a notification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 2 hours ago, Larry Muster said: Wondering if you can tell if there have been any improvements in the chat feature. For example, others claim there is no notification of a new message - is that still the case? Yes, there was still no notification option for the chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 You know what? I turn off my phone and lock it in the safe. I get messages and notifications clearly and on-time when I actually talk to the people I cruise with. There is no distractions and dinner conversations are face to face. Imagine that!!?? What did you people do before we had cell phones?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvergreenCruzers Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 53 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said: You know what? I turn off my phone and lock it in the safe. I get messages and notifications clearly and on-time when I actually talk to the people I cruise with. There is no distractions and dinner conversations are face to face. Imagine that!!?? What did you people do before we had cell phones?? What did people do before there was a stick and a hoop? cruisellama, Jolly Ogre, Pooch and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayFrosty Posted December 27, 2022 Report Share Posted December 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Jolly Ogre said: You know what? I turn off my phone and lock it in the safe. I get messages and notifications clearly and on-time when I actually talk to the people I cruise with. There is no distractions and dinner conversations are face to face. Imagine that!!?? What did you people do before we had cell phones?? Pretty sure people want it to help coordinate plans, find out where people are, or keep tabs on their kids. Is it necessary? No, but it sure is better than a whiteboard on your stateroom door. FireFishII 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 When you can't figure out how to make it work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 14 hours ago, StayFrosty said: Pretty sure people want it to help coordinate plans, find out where people are, or keep tabs on their kids. Is it necessary? No, but it sure is better than a whiteboard on your stateroom door. Why are they letting their kids go about unsupervised?? If they are older like teens then they can check in from time to time face to face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 31 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said: Why are they letting their kids go about unsupervised?? If they are older like teens then they can check in from time to time face to face. Agreed, check in from time to time. Either find me anyplace I might be onboard or message me to find my location. Which is easier? jbrinkm 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 19 minutes ago, Xaa said: Agreed, check in from time to time. Either find me anyplace I might be onboard or message me to find my location. Which is easier? Parenting is not always easy. Don't take the easy way out. You should and you should teach your children's to put forth effort. Lessons learned when they are young will last them a lifetime. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 19 minutes ago, Jolly Ogre said: Parenting is not always easy. Don't take the easy way out. You should and you should teach your children's to put forth effort. Lessons learned when they are young will last them a lifetime. There's also no need to do it the difficult way for no other reason than "That's how we've always done it." The messaging exists, the phones exist. Use the best tools available. Have fun and check in. EvergreenCruzers, FireFishII, 4ensic and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StayFrosty Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 Never thought I would be lectured about my parenting on this board (especially since I was speaking in hypotheticals as my kids are too young for phones). This used to be a pretty positive place. I guess things change. DoomSlayer and FireFishII 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 17 hours ago, Jolly Ogre said: There is no distractions Do you read a book on a cruise? Watch TV or movie? Those are distractions too. If you don't want to use your phone on a cruise, that's totally fine. I respect your ability to get back to basics. But a phone is no more a distraction than any other form of media consumption. Larry Muster, FireFishII, Al Miller and 3 others 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted December 28, 2022 Report Share Posted December 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Matt said: Do you read a book on a cruise? Watch TV or movie? Those are distractions too. If you don't want to use your phone on a cruise, that's totally fine. I respect your ability to get back to basics. But a phone is no more a distraction than any other form of media consumption. I meant during dinner or a show... I see people on their phones all the time at dinner and during the show and not talking with the other people at the table or watching the show. I did not mean for this to get all blow up... Take your cruise your way and relax and have fun... your on vacation!! Xaa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 This will be great if it’s free for all. I cruised with friends who did not have internet. So we’d pick a few things for the next morning …”look for me here”. However, I refuse to be locked into getting up early or cutting into what I feel like doing because of a “yoh said we’d meet”. So one day I did not make any of the 3 preselected meetups because I slept in, went to the gym and had a late breakfast. I was not about to go through every deck looking for my friend so I saw her at dinner. The free messaging will be a game changer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 19 minutes ago, Pattycruise said: This will be great if it’s free for all. I cruised with friends who did not have internet. So we’d pick a few things for the next morning …”look for me here”. However, I refuse to be locked into getting up early or cutting into what I feel like doing because of a “yoh said we’d meet”. So one day I did not make any of the 3 preselected meetups because I slept in, went to the gym and had a late breakfast. I was not about to go through every deck looking for my friend so I saw her at dinner. The free messaging will be a game changer Chat was free on Oasis 12-18-22. First time it didn't prompt me to accept the charge. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Chat was free on Wonder 12-18-2022 as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 15 hours ago, twangster said: Chat was free on Oasis 12-18-22. First time it didn't prompt me to accept the charge. Perfect. I’ll be on Oasis in May with 2 people who don’t buy internet. I’ll have to walk them through this messaging and tell them to check it as needed. twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marathon Man Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 On 12/28/2022 at 8:59 AM, Xaa said: There's also no need to do it the difficult way for no other reason than "That's how we've always done it." The messaging exists, the phones exist. Use the best tools available. Have fun and check in. Correct. Indoor plumbing, automobiles, air conditioning, smart phones - why deny advances that make life better and/or easier. 4ensic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 So I've seen mixed reviews on the messenger but they've almost all had to do with notifications. I've also seen a few people say the notifications work fine if you tweek a few things in your phones settings (allowing push notifications on the app). Does anyone know if this is the case,and most people claiming it doesn't work just don't know the trick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 On 12/27/2022 at 4:23 PM, EvergreenCruzers said: What did people do before there was a stick and a hoop? While I too hate hauling my phone on the ship. (and prefer leaving in the cabin) I think the app has become pretty useful now that the reservation and calendar features are working well. Since get internet plans, we just used FB messenger. Just when you think you're out, they drag you back in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fox Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 I am definitely looking forward to being able to message. My husband has a tendency to get lost on every ship so I hesitate to leave him alone. This will allow me a little more freedom, without worry. jbrinkm, Pattycruise, Vancity Cruiser and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steffenmande Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 I get notifications just fine on my current cruise Vancity Cruiser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 13 minutes ago, steffenmande said: I get notifications just fine on my current cruise From the RC Messaging tool? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steffenmande Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 19 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: From the RC Messaging tool? Yea - on the Rhapsody as we speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steffenmande Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 19 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: From the RC Messaging tool? Yea - on the Rhapsody as we speak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetPea Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 Wow, it's disappointing that this somehow took a turn into a parenting thread and a lecture on descreening while on vacation. This has the potential to be a great feature for those sailing in groups who do not have staterooms all in the same area. Too bad Royal developed it during amateur hour with no notification feature. That's like App Dev 101. Hopefully steffenmande's report is fleetwide and they have made the necessary changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 58 minutes ago, steffenmande said: Yea - on the Rhapsody as we speak iPhone? What do you have set up for notifications settings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike P Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 If I want to add several people to the chat once onboard, what info is needed? Name? Cabin number? Reservation number? I have a group of 40 and thinking this may be a good way to stay in touch….although with no notifications I’m not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steffenmande Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 On 1/1/2023 at 10:59 PM, Pooch said: iPhone? What do you have set up for notifications settings? On an Android i think my settings are default! I will note that i did not use it a lot - i only know i got notifications because my girlfriend tried to write once and I got the notification about it! As we got Voom every time we cruise we just use our regular social media instead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie M Posted January 10, 2023 Report Share Posted January 10, 2023 It's nice that the messaging feature is now free! Thanks Royal! Looking forward to using it next week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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