need2cruz Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 I just noticed that this became available for my Wonder cruise in a couple of weeks. I was reading the description and it says that a KN95 mask must be worn. Has anyone done the ship tour in the last few months? I don't want to do the tour if we have to wear a KN95 mask. I was hoping this might be an outdated description. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottishRobbie Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 27 minutes ago, need2cruz said: I just noticed that this became available for my Wonder cruise in a couple of weeks. I was reading the description and it says that a KN95 mask must be worn. Has anyone done the ship tour in the last few months? I don't want to do the tour if we have to wear a KN95 mask. I was hoping this might be an outdated description. KN95 mask was required at all times on the tour on Ovation back in November need2cruz and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jax Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 We did a bridge and galley tour on HM 2 weeks ago and no one was required to wear masks. A friend did the all access ship tour on the same sailing and was not required to wear a mask. need2cruz and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruz Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 I wonder if the disparity in mask wearing is because Ovation is down in the South Pacific? Wonder is sailing out of Orlando. They haven't worn masks out of Florida since February. Anyone done the tour on Wonder? I would call Royal, but we all know their phone reps don't have a clue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda_Sarah Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 I saw the same requirement for my August cruise. Do they provide the KN95 mask if it is required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leroyr55 Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 I would love to take that tour but I just can’t spend $158.00 to take the tour. The price just seems really excessive. The tour in May on Harmony also requires KN95 masks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruz Posted January 13 Author Report Share Posted January 13 I went ahead and booked it, hoping that the mask requirement is old info. We’ve never done a behind the scenes tour before. Jax 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevendom57 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 On my first cruise, on Mariner OTS, I did a ship's tour. I really enjoyed it and learned a lot but it is one of those 'one and done' things, for me. Geezer Of The Seas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2cruzing Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 On our All Access Tour on Ovation OTS in Sep, only surgical masks were required. We used the provided RCL branded white mask from our cabin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie M Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 31 minutes ago, new2cruzing said: On our All Access Tour on Ovation OTS in Sep, only surgical masks were required. We used the provided RCL branded white mask from our cabin. Good to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rfk Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 We’re generally avoiding extras on Anthem for April. But AA was an absolute must for twin boys + dad to accompany. Also getting mother-daughter massage to coincide and equalize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Cruiser Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Hi all, what is your experience? Was it worth booking this tour? I have the impression the price for this tour has increased significantly. On the Symphony they now want $158 for it, which is already 20% off pre-cruise. So normally this costs around $200. I think this is pretty expensive for a tour that only goes for 2 hours. What do you guys think? And are you actually allowed to bring a camera? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK6404 Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 44 minutes ago, Mr.Cruiser said: Hi all, what is your experience? Was it worth booking this tour? I have the impression the price for this tour has increased significantly. On the Symphony they now want $158 for it, which is already 20% off pre-cruise. So normally this costs around $200. I think this is pretty expensive for a tour that only goes for 2 hours. What do you guys think? And are you actually allowed to bring a camera? Thank you. We also booked the tour on Wonder this upcoming OCT... I have always wanted to do this tour (missed the pre-Covid days when it was $99 on sale!). Masks/PPE not necessarily required, but they put the disclaimer "if and when provided" I guess for flexibility. Photos and video "may" be restricted in certain areas of the ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Of The Seas Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Our experience on Jewel last year with photography was this: 2 crew from shore excursions were our guides. The rules were everyone stays together, still photos were permitted without restriction, and NO video anywhere we were taken to visit. Got some great stills of the bridge, coaxed my wife to stand at the starboard wing pedestal on the glass floor panels for a photo, followed by a crew member taking one of us together. That is a long way down when the ship is underway............. TexanTwoStep, JohnK6404 and Mr.Cruiser 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexanTwoStep Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 41 minutes ago, Geezer Of The Seas said: Our experience on Jewel last year with photography was this: 2 crew from shore excursions were our guides. The rules were everyone stays together, still photos were permitted without restriction, and NO video anywhere we were taken to visit. Got some great stills of the bridge, coaxed my wife to stand at the starboard wing pedestal on the glass floor panels for a photo, followed by a crew member taking one of us together. That is a long way down when the ship is underway............. Glad you're able to do that! Really hope we're able to do it on Voyager this week! Also, it's probably a long way down when then ship isn't underway as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Cruiser Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 2 hours ago, Geezer Of The Seas said: Our experience on Jewel last year with photography was this: 2 crew from shore excursions were our guides. The rules were everyone stays together, still photos were permitted without restriction, and NO video anywhere we were taken to visit. Got some great stills of the bridge, coaxed my wife to stand at the starboard wing pedestal on the glass floor panels for a photo, followed by a crew member taking one of us together. That is a long way down when the ship is underway............. Thank you! At least this means you are allowed to bring cameras and can make photos not just from your smartphone. Was it worth the price to you? I‘d be interested most in the bridge of course, the other areas not so much. So I don‘t know if it‘s worth the price … Anyone knows if the all access tours are less expensive on smaller ships or is the price the same as on Oasis class? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geezer Of The Seas Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Entirely subjective of course, but since we're new at this my answer is an unqualified YES! Sea day, kinda captive audience anyway. No Deluxe Beverage Package, so maybe the money saved on a la' carte 'hydration' offset the cost. Would loved to have seen all the below deck activities but I get that's not possible. The tour gave us a lot of insight to the 'how in hell do they do this??", and a much greater appreciation of the crew, seen and unseen that made our 8 days so enjoyable. Our collective curiosity satisfied, probably wouldn't do it again; just a matter of scale from across the vessel classes. In the end, some of the better excursion money spent. PS: The billed length of the tour was approximately one hour forty five minutes. It lasted close to 3 hours. tingtang 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rfk Posted May 28 Report Share Posted May 28 Was on Anthem in April, booked it a couple months in advance @ 160 ea. But was like an open secret on board, never appeared in CP. Only one other family joined us. Good experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need2cruz Posted May 28 Author Report Share Posted May 28 Our tour on Wonder was 3 full hours. Yes, it was worth the money. I didn't realize it included behind the scenes at the theater, too. I regretted not taking more pictures in the kitchen. Seeing the 3000 shrimp cocktails they start making at 9am. Seeing how clean everything is and hearing how strict all the food safety standards are. It all made our last couple meals more meaningful. But you feel like a VIP the whole 3 hours. We were so happy we did it. Neesa, WAAAYTOOO, tingtang and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaska mcleods Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 We're on Radiance in July for an Alaska cruise. The all access tour never did show in our CP. Several members of our group would like to take this. Should we ask at Guest Services when we board? The only tour that showed up for us what the sip.tour.brunch. I've kept looking for the all access one but it never showed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Cruiser Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 As it‘s almost June I would call Royal or email them and ask if they offer this tour for your cruise. After boarding it could be too late and more expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted May 29 Report Share Posted May 29 All access tour; These were sold out or not available at any rate the entire time I looked. This weekend I logged in and lone behold it was offered on Sea day 3 and Sea day 7 during our Wonder sailing 6/25! The availability was at a price I felt fair for the offering. I booked it for myself and kiddo as hubby wants to chill.* *Code for sit in the Solarium and be the "vintage magnet" Lol! While I booked day 7 my cruise planner scheduled the two of us day 3. No worries though I'm still going, I'm looking forward to this experience. The one time we booked Star it was offered and then taken away tethered to the changes after the shutdown. I think the education alone will ensure I appreciate my sailings even more! need2cruz and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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