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I received a phone call that went to voice mail from a royal vacation planner,
he stated that I had a cruise certificate dated from 2013 listed in my account.
My question for here is when did the rules change regarding combining of
discounts etc change, I would like to know before calling back.
Thanks in advance, Mac
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The NYPD utilizes the Bell 412 medium lift helicopter as their primary air sea rescue unit,
I don't claim to be an expert on the operation of the helicopter, if you look at the video
the helicopter appears to be tucked in behind the super structure of the ship, and it is in a
stationary hover during the hoisting of the passenger, they may have hovered behind the
super structure as a wind break.
Again I am by no means an expert this is just my opinion.
Mac
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NCL uses Gurkhas, and I've seen small female Gurkhas subdue much larger male drunks with simply a pressure hold.
Security has zip-tie cuffs, and whether or not they have various non-lethal means of subduing a person, or even lethal means, is up to the cruise line, and will not be discussed as it is part of the restricted Vessel Security Plan (which only the Captain knows the entire document, or even has access to it). I don't believe that ship security officers wear body cams, as they only need to meet the laws of the flag state, not the US. A more serious response to the incident in the OP may have required the presence of the Chief Security Officer, who may have needed time to get to the scene.
RCL Security does have body cams, for about a year now.
Mac
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Unlike local Law Enforcement, the Security Officers on ships do not have the various tools
readily available to subdue someone as described in the original post.
The use of any kind of chemical spray would be ruled out as the effects it would have on
others nearby in the interior of the ship can't be controlled.
If the security officers used batons/nightsticks, or a taser some of the passengers would be outraged.
The Security on ship is in a no win situation trying to subdue a passenger who is acting out as described.
The only thing available to them is to simply outnumber the person into submission, and even then there will
be passengers who will complain about the methods used.
And don't forget the inevitable second guessing that would follow from corporate headquarters, if
injuries occurred to the out of control "guest".
Mac
also a Retired LEO
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Received the email, they highlighted both 2017 cruise's.
Mac
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We have RCL stock, and it's been many years since we have been able to
use it, once they changed the rules about combining discounts it's been
unusable.
However its currently at $121.00 a share, we purchased it at $11.00 so that's
the upside.
Mac
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We have done the CLS twice with a roll away bed for the 4th person, and will be doing it again in Jan.
Mac
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IF the Mother is available you should have her sign the letter also.
Mac
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How many remember when you could order a gift basket, with various items,
from an outside vendor to be delivered to your stateroom on day one.
Mac
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I don't believe they have plain clothes/undercover security on board, makes no sense,
frankly would be a waste of security personnel, visual security works on board ship.
Why do people on this site need to know If they do or don't have weapons,
it is nobody's business, your on vacation relax.
Mac
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We always park at the port maybe a few dollars more, but it is
the best option that we have found in Miami
Mac
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We drove from Charlotte to Port Canaveral back In 2015 and left the day before as always. When we drive we always leave early enough to get to PC at around 1:00 to 2:00. Well there was an accident on I-95 about 45 minutes to an hour out of PC and traffic detoured off one of the exits. Because of the heavy traffic getting off on that one exit and then re-routing the GPS to get to PC we did not get to our hotel until about 5:30. If it would have been the day of the cruise we would have missed the ship. So even driving people should plan on at least the day before! We saw later on the news that night that a bus carrying some college athletes had flipped over on I-95.
Below is my original post see the part about a port Canaveral cruise and a day early.
Since moving to Naples, Florida area, we leave early on the day of a cruise that
is leaving out of Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, it is a two hour drive across alligator
alley, but we allow 6 hours of travel time.
We will Fly into Seattle a day early for our Alaska cruise.
We have a future cruise out of Port Canaveral, for that one we will go a day early
estimated drive time is 4 hours but the route is through a much more heavily
traveled/congested area of Florida.
Mac
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Mac I can appreciate that you live 2 hours from your ports but what if there is a 50 car pileup on the Alley and your plan of allowing 6 hours is not enough? I would much rather spend the night next to the Port.
I am looking at a cruise out of San Francisco and you can be damn sure I would spend the night before the cruise. I don't care that its only 50 miles to the port but there can be traffic on The Embarcadero leading to the port.
I get your point, but at the time in the morning that we leave, you would have a hard time
finding 50 cars on the whole length of aligator alley. Traffic is non existent early on a
Sat/Sun morning in that area.
Mac
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The Crown & Anchor Society,
is a rewards program!!
it will never change your status in life.
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Since moving to Naples, Florida area, we leave early on the day of a cruise that
is leaving out of Fort Lauderdale, and Miami, it is a two hour drive across alligator
alley, but we allow 6 hours of travel time.
We will Fly into Seattle a day early for our Alaska cruise.
We have a future cruise out of Port Canaveral, for that one we will go a day early
estimated drive time is 4 hours but the route is through a much more heavily
traveled/congested area of Florida.
Mac
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I did. 12 yrs ago On August 1st the stock traded at $42.72. Now $117. You made 8.5% compounded. And more than that if your dividends were reinvested.
I originally paid $42 a share, then when everything tanked I was able to purchase
more and ended up at $11 per share.
Today it is at $117 per share.:)
Mac
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Does luggage receive any perks according to the status on its tag?
Yes, Pinnacle & Diamond Plus luggage have a separate entrance to the ship,
they are lined up according to cruise points,
The luggage carts are painted royalty Gold.
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Earlier I typed in a reply the windjammer had water tight doors.
While the brain was thinking fire doors, the fingers typed water tight.
So thanks for all the kind posters who noted my mistake.
Mac
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The doors in question are also watertight doors, I would imagine they are quite heavy,
the OP just wanted advice on how this could be prevented in the future.
If he contacts corporate maybe they will send a message to all ships in the fleet about
this incident along with a training bulletin so this will never happen again.
Mac
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I was there in May, and noticed that the airport had installed a second row of
chain link fence along the roadway, adding a buffer zone of about 6ft. between
the original fence and the road.
We have been to Maho beach about 5 times and have never thought that riding the
fence was ever a good idea.
Being on the beach is fine, clinging on a fence while a commercial jet runs up the engines
for takeoff not the smartest thing to do. IMHO
Mac
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Does this mean my husband gets my status when we cruise next year? He's never been on RCCL and I am Platinum.
And would my son also? This will be his first cruise also.
Thanks!
Same household yes, son will have your level in the program.
Opps, look like Bob answered.
Mac
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We have never been anything but Diamond.
I can't wait to see some of the comments you receive based on your post.
Will be fun to watch them figure out how it is possible to start at Diamond.
Mac
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The only reason the residents of these states will have to present passports,
is the states involved have failed to comply with the 2005 real ID act.
I would think that 12 years was sufficient time to comply.
Mac
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What I believe is happening to some cruisers:
The ability to use OBC for excursions is new.
Some people purchased excursions prior to the rule change, so they are now looking for refunds
so they can apply the OBC to excursions.
Mac
What is the date that cruise certificates changed?
in Royal Caribbean International
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Thanks Bob.