Another_Critic

Dining should be listed on the app for your sailing.

Click person icon at the top.

Scroll down to the Dining section

2 hours ago, RW_MI said:

Really appreciate everyone's input.  I think the cabin would be OK for me based on what I'm reading combined with prior cruise experience.  

 

Still not sure I could face that many sea days if Labadee isn't replaced with a decent port.  

I've done 10 consecutive sea days on Azamara Journey (600 passenger ship).

Have done 8 consecutive sea days on Quantum and Anthem, and just did 9 consecutive on Oasis in April.  And will do 9 consecutive on Allure in February.

YMMV.

Symphony 9/1 is still not available.

Too slow.

16 minutes ago, trafaelwyr said:

Can the WOW band be purchased before the sailing or when you get on board?  I know when I sailed on Princess last year, we could order them beforehand before getting on the ship.

Purchase on board, if the ship is compatible.

I've sailed in cabin 4007 (Baltimore to Bermuda in early November 2013), 2518 (Baltimore to Bahamas in February 2020), and 2520 (Baltimore to Bahamas in November 2019) with no issues, but of course YMMV.

1 hour ago, alfaeric said:

I got an enhanced DL just incase the person at check in didn't like a PP that expired within 6 months.  

Unfortunately Enhanced DLs are only available in 5 northern border states.  My state only borders Canada via Lake Erie, so it doesn't qualify.  😞

58 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said:

Also not sure what you mean by "leaving ship in the passport area to go quicker".  Check in is exactly the same and with the same agents with or without a passport - there is no separate passport area. 

At the end of the cruise, supposedly there is a different line for immigration for those with BC's versus passports.

8 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

@Merion_Mom we board September 1st with @Yorkvillain, so hopefully see you onboard the ship.

Also board September 1st.  Will Owen be Flowriding with you?

1 hour ago, FionaMG said:

30 days from sailing on Anthem and also still no entertainment reservations open.

The only reservation for Anthem is Spectra's Cabaret.

30 days from sailing on Symphony.  No cruise docs / luggage tags and entertainment reservations are still not open.

3 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Inventory has been coming back.

Final payment coming due soon, so some cancellations.

3 hours ago, NJ&Ozzie said:

thanks for this info.  do you know if there is there a charge for changing a name on cruise?

 

so may I ask re the no show - will this be a hassle at the check in desk?  what do you say?

thanks,

NJ  

RCI doesn't charge for name changes, but some travel agents do.

No hassle at check-in and you don't need to say anything.

2 hours ago, Cdude said:

Me too! Technically, we are 31 days out so I am thinking maybe tomorrow is the day🤔

Me three!  🙂

7 hours ago, crusin1112 said:

100% call Royal Caribbean customer service.  i had the EXACT same issue for an upcoming cruise in a few days.  I made MTD reservations first (6:45/7:00 each night) but couldnt book any shows because for some reason MTD was slotted for 5 and a half hours each night.  Crazy!  I called customer service and they were able to manually book all the shows for me on their end and i confirmed them on the app after the rep finished up.  

I also had the issue with the 5.5 hour time block for MTD for my Sept Symphony sailing.  I contacted appfeedback@rccl.com back in June and they fixed it for me within 5 days.  It's now a 2 hour block.

1 hour ago, elizabethbp said:

I think if this had been after final payment it may have been different but not sure how.

As others have said, no refund for price drops after final payment.  However, if another [higher] category drops, you can upgrade for the $ difference (or no $ if lower than your original fare).

6 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

There are still guarantee balconies  available with TA's that blocked group space

So hopefully a reprice at 125%.  🙂

Booked the February 2025 Allure TA this morning with 125% solo supplement.

1 hour ago, frank808 said:

Just called my TA and got my Nov 2 2024 Explorer cruise repriced at the 125% supplement. I even paid off the cruise just 2 days ago a little early like I usually do.

 

Saves almost $200 on the sold out JS category. TA had to call RCL agent to get it repriced as TA system would not let them reprice category as it was sold out. Took about 15 min and will get the overpayment refunded to credit card since final payment is still a few days away. Will take that $200 savings.

Unfortunately I can't get my Nov 3 2024 Odyssey TA repriced, since it was booked with group rates that were recalled last month.  Plus, it looks like my sailing is sold out.

They often open the beginning of the prior month before your the sailing date.

Example: September sailing dates open around August 1st.

4 minutes ago, qa2024 said:

Hello does anyone which ship is uk based in 2026 yet

Liberty.  It's noted in the 2026-2027 deployment thread.

Just now, firefly333 said:

Oh ... yep. I am. Ooops. No wonder the balcony prices so different.my bad. Apologize 

You can "buy" me a drink on the Oct 2025 sailing.  🙂

3 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

I'm already booked. Just curiosity as we were laughing about some 17k price showing a week ago as the cheapest. Why are you assuming someone is complaining or wanting it free. You just arent aware of what mock booking showed recently and didnt understand and jumped to conclusions people wanted free. Never good to assume. Another time the cheapest balcony showed as over 20k. This is great. I posted if you want a balcony to jump on it. They been scarce. Just the opposite of you thinking people wanted free. It's a good price compared to recent.

Are you confusing this Oct 2024 sailing with your Oct 2025 sailing?

1 hour ago, artvlay said:

Have never gone in Playmakers but plan on visiting on upcoming cruise. Can I use my D+ drinks in there?

Yes.  Any bar or dining venue, except Bionic Bar and Starbucks kiosks.

The only show that you can reserve on Odyssey is "The Book" in Two70.  There will be a standby line for no reservations.