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I just did this not too long ago. I asked  to keep the same booking number. The $100 p/p penalty was applied towards my deposit of $500 bringing the total deposit paid on the new cruise to $700

I changed to a complete different itinerary on a cruise. I called and asked about keeping the same booking  number and RCL charged me an additional $200.00 on top of a previously paid deposit and applied it to the cost of the cruise 

Thank you 

The only night I really couldn’t find something I could get onboard with was Mexican Night 

Can you request a certain table scenario Pre-cruise? IE: 2 top at a window? Is there an email I can write with the request? 
 

Thanks for the quick response. At least know I know what to expect if by the off chance the bid is accepted. My bids have never been accepted before with my luck this will be the time it is lol. 

My wife is booked and sailing as a solo. I booked a second cabin  also with me as a solo to surprise her on the cruise. I always wanted to try sailing in 2 different cabins for the convenience of 2 bathrooms to be able to get ready at the same time. A Royal-UP to a suite was offered to me for a great minimum price. I know I have to pay for 2 people if the bid is won. My question is since I’m paying for 2 people could I get a second cabin key in her name with suite benefits while she would still keep her original cabin. 

1 hour ago, The Grumpus said:

The ship is all decked out. 

Fred, 

    We are on the first revenue cruise. Can you tell me who the CD is?

I just had my required Covid test taken at an Urgent Care near me and I was not too happy/impressed with the paper work they gave me as proof of my negative. Basically it was a photo copied generic form with my name,  date test taken and test takers initials hand written. Negative was circled.There was a company letterhead, address and phone number along with a paragraph about the Rapid Antigen test. Has anybody used this type of proof and was it accepted? I’m concerned with the shoddy appearance of the paperwork. If there is any doubt would Royal call the testing facility to verify? 

9 hours ago, coffeebean said:

Someone upthread said Royal is including the 100% vaxxed crew in that 93% vaxxed on board. Passengers are 85% vaxxed. Divide 185 by 2 and that is 92.5% and rounded to 93% vaxxed on board. Royal's numbers give the impression that 93% of passengers are vaxxed. Not so.

Royal math lives in all aspects of cruising numbers not only in discounts and planner offers. 

On a Canada/New England cruise there is a probability of seeing whales for that reason I would go with a balcony cabin over an ocean view. To take it a step further I would try to get an aft balcony cabin if available. 

9 minutes ago, Russ Lomas said:

You would think they would at least put some sort of Royal Caribbean stamp or logo on it so that it was just not a plain rubber band.  Even changing up the band colour for each cruise, they will need a bunch of different colours or you will see people boarding like this like us Canadians keep our ski lift tags on our ski jackets. 

Thanks again (but you cut off the important side of the document - well important to me 😉).  Hope you have a wonderful 4th on the Freedom.

 

Would not work...everyone's butt is 3 sizes larger by the end of the cruise.

 

Great question.  I had read on a blog that it was announced on the ship that 85% of passengers were vaccinated.  That would seem more in line with your math.  I had also read the statement you posted.  Statistics are so easy to manipulate

Just saw a pack of 12 different color generic silicon wrist bands for sale for $6.00. I think Royal should have their own made with the anchor insignia to avoid people buying their own and wearing them.

10 minutes ago, csnarpy said:

Let's get real here.  They are only doing this for Florida and Texas based cruises. Why?  Because at this point they can't sail otherwise. Until those laws are challenged and overturned then they have no choice.

 

All ports in other states are still using the Vaccinated 95% rule.

 

If there is anyone to be disgusted with then it's the Governors of FL and TX.

 

Happy Sailing!

Have you seen this in a release anywhere? I have not been able to find a definitive stance stating this by RCCL. I have 2 ports within driving distance and would feel much better about cruising if this is the case 

Not to mention all the Richard Fain videos with him and his wooly hair promising to protect the people on his ships and employees, that is all but forgotten now.

With this poll at the top of the page being a small but experienced slice of cruisers I wonder if RCCL is aware of the percentages to the 2 answers. If the reversal of their vaccination stance is only applicable in Florida and Texas because of the states issues with the original rules then Royal needs to make a statement. There are other ports available to cruise from so let the people know what your plans are so there need not having to decipher and read between the lines of a vague an open ended previous statement that as widely reported on. That is why people jump to conclusions. If other states are going to follow the CDC guidelines that Royal agreed to with percentages of vaccinated  in order to sail then make it known. 

16 minutes ago, orville99 said:

Interpretational bias is rampant in this thread. Here is what RCL actually said in their press release (the bold is mine for emphasis):

 

U.S. Health and Safety Measures
Travelers can plan their cruise adventure with peace of mind knowing that all crew members will be vaccinated against COVID-19. Guests are strongly recommended to set sail fully vaccinated, if they are eligible. Those who are unvaccinated or unable to verify vaccination will be required to undergo testing and follow other protocols, which will be announced at a later date. 

 

As I read this, when you get to the port, you will be asked (probably on the Health Questionnaire) whether you have been vaccinated, and given a choice - voluntarily present your documentation, or have a swab shoved up your nose and follow a higher level of restrictions on board.

 

All the state law says is that RCL cannot require proof of vaccination, not that they can't accept it if a passenger voluntarily offers to provide it, or enforce stricter health protocols if a passenger chooses not to voluntarily present it.

I believe people who aren’t vaccinated will get tested  before embarking because they have to but the same guests adhering to other protocols after the ship has sailed is a different story altogether. 

With Florida being at the forefront of proof of vaccinations not being required and the State of Washington requiring vaccinations does the state set the rules for RCCL to sail from each state? What comes to mind what does New Jersey and Maryland do now? The seemed to have more Covid restrictions in place than Florida did. I can see NJ wanting proof of vaccines and maybe as well as Maryland.

Here is an outside the box idea on how to satisfy everybody. Royal has multiple ships doing the same durations and similar itineraries, ie: 3&4 night Bahamas out of PC and Miami. Make 1 ship that proof of vaccinations are required and 1 ship where they are not. Then people can make a choice just like we make a choice in what cruise to book. It could also set a delta for the cruise industry as to what the numbers of infection flare-ups are for on each type of cruise. 

Hopefully a Royal announcement is soon as I have final payment coming up and would like to have an option for a long awaited and needed vacation

1 hour ago, Flamingo33 said:

Has anyone who is booked on one of the shortened sailing inquired into upgrades? I am sure some of these sailing will be mostly empty and wondering if there are any good inexpensive options?

Currently on Navigator 8/30 sailing in a junior suite. We thought the same thing about upgrading and was told to come back after the ship pulled away which we did and was told that there were no upgrades were available above our category 

On Navigator now and the listed price onboard is $82.00 per day plus gratuities. 

So just pay the additional amount now before you leave on that other cruise. What’s the big deal?

No big deal , just asking a question. Thanks to everyone who answered.

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I was hoping for some direction. I was booked on a refundable deposit cruise with a reduced deposit for September 2019. I recently changed ships and itineraries to a non-refundable price. I kept the same booking number, do I have to pay the difference to bring the deposit amount up to the normally required $250.00 p/p or does it stay the same. My new receipt says the $500 is due by 9/23 and I will be on a cruise that date.

Thanks

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Can anyone tell me the time that early walk off for disembarking is?

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I purchased the Voom surf and deluxe drink package, can I use my diamond plus internet credit and upgrade to the surf and stream package for free onboard the ship? Thanks

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