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    Future Cruise Credits - checking them online

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted · Edited by Cruise Bug2

    Go into the first page of any new booking and you will see this to check balance:

    Have a Future Cruise Credit?

    Future Cruise Credits can be used to save big on your next cruise vacation. Credits are non-transferable and limited to one per guest. Look up the value of your credits while you plan, and you can redeem them towards your cruise vacation at checkout.

    Check Credit Balance

     

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    Soft Reopening Dates - Caribbean, Europe, Alaska

    in Royal Caribbean International

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    37 minutes ago, Coopdog08 said:

    what constitutes as a cancel? If the airline changes the time of your flight as well as the flight number to a new time and new flight but on same day is that a cancel or change? Our May cruise, which won’t happen, has had our return flight now changed twice. Was a 1pm departure, what I booked, then changed to 1130am, now it is 930am. 

     

    We had flights booked thru AA for our cancelled May cruise.  Flight time and number were changed from 12:15PM to 10:08AM.  I phoned AA to see what my option were.  The agent told me since the flight time was over 1 hour difference I could receive a refund.  He cancelled my flight while I was on the phone with him and walked me thru the website to cancel.  Had the amount posted to credit card in just a few days.  Make sure you choose "other options" and not the voucher on the website.

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    Sony A6500 or Sony Cyber Shot RX10 IV

    in Photo & Camera Discussions

    Posted

    I'd throw in one additional point on the 'auto' modes for Sony cameras. The standard 'auto' mode that most cameras have is called 'Intelligent auto' on Sony cameras...it's a basic single-shot mode where it sets the exposure, but not too much smarter than that. Phones typically have auto modes that can choose different 'scene' setups, shoot multiple exposures and automatically stack them, and so on, which is why you often hear how advanced and great phone 'auto' modes are. But most modern Sony cameras have an additional 'auto' mode called 'Superior Auto'. In this auto mode, the camera can do all the stuff phones do to automatically process your shots - including taking multiple frames and stacking them, automatic HDR shooting, and choosing scene modes for various recognized shooting scenes. So Sony's Superior Auto mode is about as good as a phone and as easy to use. Keep that in mind. That mode exists on both of the cameras you are considering. I'd probably recommend the RX10IV in your situation as it will be the easiest to use, doesn't require worrying about lenses, and has excellent optical zoom range built in for covering nearly any situation.

     

     

    Thanks, zackiedawg! I could get the RX10IV and if not satisfied exchanged it for the mirrorless.

     

    I appreciate the help everyone has given!

     

    Kathy

    Sony A6500 or Sony Cyber Shot RX10 IV

    in Photo & Camera Discussions

    Posted

    That's the thing, with he lenses I'd recommend, it's not a light camera.

    I'd go with the 70-200 f/4, the 70-300 G or the 100-400.

     

    The 70-200 f/4 and 70-300 aren't "heavy".. but depends who you ask. They aren't exactly feathers. They are fairly bulky. The 100-400 is pretty heavy. Some people don't mind the weight and can lug it around all day. Other people might only want to hold it a few minutes at a time because it definitely weighs on you.

     

    The RX10iv will give you the best images without work. Really, the best images without work come from good phones but they don't give you the zoom range you're looking for. But phones have the best auto modes.

     

    The Sony with 55-210 will give you perfectly reasonable snapshots.

     

     

    Thanks for your quick reply! Now to do more research!

     

    Kathy

    Sony A6500 or Sony Cyber Shot RX10 IV

    in Photo & Camera Discussions

    Posted

    Thanks for all the advice and comments.

     

    I do have the Nikon D200 and the Nikon 5100 which I basically used in auto or scene mode. I'm looking to update to a lighter camera with wifi abilities. My Granddaughters are in horse shows, hence the need for excellent videos! I also have the Sony RX100 II which take good photos but really no zoom.

     

    havoc315, which lens would you recommend?

     

    Thanks! Kathy

    Sony A6500 or Sony Cyber Shot RX10 IV

    in Photo & Camera Discussions

    Posted

    Looking for opinions on these two cameras. Am looking for a camera with excellent video (will stay in focus while zooming in & out) and for still shots for Alaska.

     

    I can get the a6500 with the 55-210 lens, but wondering if that will be long enough range for Alaska. The RX10 IV has a zoom of 24 - 600 but how is the video capabilities?

     

    Both are within the same price range. Which has the easiest learning curve?

     

    Your expert advice is appreciated!

     

    Kathy

    Erroneous Fees Showed Up On Booking (Beware)

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    Thanks for the heads up!

    I just checked my bookings and my May Allure cruise is showing a $200 balance due. This was paid in full and I do have a confirmation showing zero balance. This charge just showed up this past week.

    The rep said this was the change fee because I changed my sail date back in November. The booking I changed from was a refundable deposit. Finally was able to get it straightened out, but I wonder what would have happened if I would not have checked the reservation since I have all docs printed out.

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