CanHardlyWait Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Just checked in for my May 4th Icon. Got a small upgrade from interior to interior plus. Best part, Deck 10 forward residential area. And I like forward. I actually enjoy the motion. Doesn't bother me. Helps me sleep. LOL. Question. I took pictures of our spare passport photos for the photo portion. It didn't say approved or not. Just a blue button for "retake". Did my photos pass muster? Usually don't bother because they never seem good enough. But it was mentioned here to use spare passport photo for best chance at being accepted. I assume they were and retake was just an option? Not sure? No big thing. Just curious. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 If it let you continue it is likely ok. If the people at the port don’t think your photo is appropriate they will redo it. Personally I’ve never read of anyone using their passport photo. RestingBird 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 22 minutes ago, Pattycruise said: If it let you continue it is likely ok. If the people at the port don’t think your photo is appropriate they will redo it. Personally I’ve never read of anyone using their passport photo. Using spare copy of passport was a suggestion from someone here who says it always gets accepted. It will let anyone continue with or without acceptable photo, so that doesn't tell me if it worked. I always just do at terminal, but it's been said if everything is in order in advance, you may get an express pass etc to directly board with no stops. Just not sure if the pictures worked or not since I don't usually bother to do in advance. I did a good copy and a not so great quality copy and system said nothing either way. LOL. So I really don't know? Even at port last time, 3 different people took our photos. Each said fine and to move forward. But the next stop, lady number 2 said let's do again. Then a third lady. LOL. We kept holding up hundreds of people. Just wondering if anyone ever gets a thumbs up or something when uploading a pic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottD Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 56 minutes ago, CanHardlyWait said: Using spare copy of passport was a suggestion from someone here who says it always gets accepted. It will let anyone continue with or without acceptable photo, so that doesn't tell me if it worked. I always just do at terminal, but it's been said if everything is in order in advance, you may get an express pass etc to directly board with no stops. Just not sure if the pictures worked or not since I don't usually bother to do in advance. I did a good copy and a not so great quality copy and system said nothing either way. LOL. So I really don't know? Even at port last time, 3 different people took our photos. Each said fine and to move forward. But the next stop, lady number 2 said let's do again. Then a third lady. LOL. We kept holding up hundreds of people. Just wondering if anyone ever gets a thumbs up or something when uploading a pic? I don't think it ever tells you on the app if its good enough, it just lets you continue, then the agents at the port determine whether they like it or not when you check in. Gilley, CanHardlyWait and PhillyLady 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Many years ago when they first started the check in on the website, I did upload the picture. When we got to the port to check in they had to re take the pictures. They came through upside down and backwards. So now I never do it. It only takes an extra minute, it that long, for them to take them. PhillyLady and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 5 hours ago, Pattycruise said: Personally I’ve never read of anyone using their passport photo. That's what I use. Not the actual passport, but a spare photo that was taken the last time I got a passport. WAAAYTOOO and CanHardlyWait 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey79 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 23 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: That's what I use. Not the actual passport, but a spare photo that was taken the last time I got a passport. I would think that should work. You can view the photo in the app and just look at it subjectively to see if you would accept it if you were them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mturk Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 I used to always take my picture on the app during check in but had to retake when boarding all the time. Now I don’t bother anymore and it only takes seconds to do at boarding. WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB, PhillyLady and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 3 hours ago, barjpoe said: So now I never do it. It only takes an extra minute, it that long, for them to take them. Us too PhillyLady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 5 hours ago, smokeybandit said: That's what I use. Not the actual passport, but a spare photo that was taken the last time I got a passport. You are where I got the idea from. I dug out the spare copy of the photo from Walgreens and uploaded to laptop. I just thought if it was good enough the system would give some indication. Expecting to much of Royal's IT I guess. LOL. But you would think if it's good enough for the passport office, it's good enough for Royal. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando95 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 Just devil's advocate here, but maybe they want a more recent photo since that is what they'll be using to verify your identity once on board. There might be some logic built in where it doesn't want a picture of a picture or something. When you scan on and off the ship, at bars, etc, it's the pic you upload or get taken at the port that pops up. A passport photo could be 9+ years old depending on when your passport renewal date is. I always just take a selfie against a blank white wall in my bathroom and upload to the app. That's been accepted every time so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanHardlyWait Posted March 20 Author Report Share Posted March 20 7 minutes ago, Brando95 said: Just devil's advocate here, but maybe they want a more recent photo since that is what they'll be using to verify your identity once on board. There might be some logic built in where it doesn't want a picture of a picture or something. When you scan on and off the ship, at bars, etc, it's the pic you upload or get taken at the port that pops up. A passport photo could be 9+ years old depending on when your passport renewal date is. I always just take a selfie against a blank white wall in my bathroom and upload to the app. That's been accepted every time so far. Photo only 2 years old and customs allows for 11 years. No change in appearance. My question then to you is...When you took your picture, did the system give you any indication it was acceptable by there parameters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando95 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 I honestly don't remember any indication one way or the other but I've never had to retake at the port. I'm overdue for a haircut at the moment but as soon as I get one I plan on uploading a picture for my upcoming cruise. CanHardlyWait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunny68 Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 I literally just took my photo for checkin. It gave me no indication that the photo was accepted. My options were to continue or retake the photo. CanHardlyWait 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 I upload the same photo each time (I think the app says it should be taken in the last 3 months). It is only used to identify you while you are on the ship and during shore tours, so as long as you look the same/similar, I don't think Royal cares. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastfaller Posted March 20 Report Share Posted March 20 I don't think the issue is how old it is as much as what the background looks like. They want a clear pic with a neutral background. I took mine with light yellow walls behind me.... We'll see if they retake them when I board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Married2Grumpy Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 I will be checking in at midnight tonight and will take a selfie for my photo but what do I do about my family members photos? Can I check in and get my time then add photos of them the next day through the app? I don't want to hold up the check in process but I also don't want to have to round my family up for a midnight photo session Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 1 minute ago, Married2Grumpy said: I will be checking in at midnight tonight and will take a selfie for my photo but what do I do about my family members photos? Can I check in and get my time then add photos of them the next day through the app? I don't want to hold up the check in process but I also don't want to have to round my family up for a midnight photo session You can check you and the rest of family in at midnight and upload the photos later. You can retake the photos as many times as you like until the checkin closes. Married2Grumpy and OCSC Mike 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireclan Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Another option is to skip the photos and they will snap your photos at embarkation. Takes a few seconds per person. Married2Grumpy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 27 minutes ago, fireclan said: Another option is to skip the photos and they will snap your photos at embarkation. Takes a few seconds per person. Ehh, some of those port personel are so darn slow with logging in, taking the photo, switching to the next person, etc. I'd rather waste my time at home taking the photo than in the terminal OCSC Mike, Poolside, Married2Grumpy and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireclan Posted March 28 Report Share Posted March 28 Just mentioning another option, which I have used for the last 10-12 cruises (hmmm, maybe more!) in numerous ports. It has honestly been quick and efficient. Married2Grumpy and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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