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Can you eat at Coastal  Kitchen in a Jr suite on Oasis class ships. Thought that benefit  was only good on Quantum class ships.

5 hours ago, Captain Billy Bob said:

Passengers have been passing through EWR daily for months. Is there any difference between  passing through an airline terminal and a cruise terminal? Just curious.

 

 

 

 

Well I would think the cruise line would have a manifest  of where people are traveling from. State or Cruise line could request proof of quarantine before allowed on the ship.  You get off a plane your on the honor system

1 minute ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

4000+ cruise passengers don't impact thst privacy

Most people go to Horseshoe bay. You drive 5 minutes down the road to Jobsons cove and you could be by yourself.

https://www.locationscout.net/bermuda/12859-jobsons-cove

1 hour ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

Once again, what is special about Bermuda?

To me it's one of the most beautiful islands. Very clean, no poverty, Beach's are incredible. You can walk 5 minutes from the crowd  and be in your own little private cove/beach. I try to go every year.

3 minutes ago, leo72976 said:

We were originally booked on the November 1 TA but of course that was cancelled.  I don’t see how NY/NJ will allow the ship to be in port.  Plus many states require people coming from NY/NJ to quarantine when they arrive back home.  In my opinion it is going to be a long time before we see cruises out of this area.

That's a good point. Right now NJ requires 34 states to quarantine on arrival

On 10/3/2020 at 11:19 AM, voyager70 said:

 

St. Maarten, San Juan and Labadee, plus a day in Bermuda, which can't be beat. 

 

 

Love that 9 nt sailing.  Love anything that stops at Bermuda.

Can't imagine Anthem will sail this year. Especially from the NJ/NY area. Don't think the Governors of NY/NJ are going to go for a ship with 3-4k people leaving from their ports.  I have a sailing in march and  wondering whats going to happen with that 1. Anthem is a cold weather ship, with mostly indoor venues. Are they going to shut the solarium, shut the indoor pool, the  seaplex, the list could go on and on. Then there's  really nothing to do on her. In the summer or spring could get away with sailing on Anthem, and find a nice socially distance place outside  to hang.  But in a NJ winter  first 2 days and the last day your stuck inside.

 Yes. Rci allowed me to "pool" all my FCC for 1 cruise, and use  my  kids fcc for the  outstanding balance. Only stipulation  was that all the names had to be the same on the new booking.

It's very easy, follow the rules. Wear the mask or don't go. Your on private property, at sea. Don't like it don't go, protest at home. So sick of these people making a political statement about a mask. But you know there will be some with there fake medical exemption  card, trying to pull that B.S. 

My family and I have a March cruise booked out of San Juan. Wife came to me yesterday saying she didn't think it would be smart to leave  out of San Juan, And would rather just hop on  a ship from our  home port (cape Liberty). No flight,  no hotel. I'm not ready to give up hope, and would rather cancel closer to final payment date.  So here is my dumb idea. Can you have 2 bookings for 2 different ships, leaving on the same day. And what would I be on the hook for money wise. (I think $400, but not sure on the cruise that I cancel) The San Juan cruise is a non refundable deposit.  Would the $400 be issued as a FCC . Thanks for any info, advice.

29 minutes ago, JTBCruiser said:

We are cruising Alaska in June 2021.  The Air2Sea website just published airfare rates for our travel but I didn't see or find an option to reserve as refundable.  I thought I read you could do this but couldn't find the details, I appreciate your help as this will be our 1st time using this method.  Thx in advance!!

Just booked with them 2 days ago.  Was told all fares refundable up to 90 days out, and can price adjust up to that date as well. No $ upfront, thought it was a great deal.

Would probably cruise. But would definitely  only be sailing from my home port(Cape Liberty). Would not want to worry about flights home.

Jr suite, So you have access to Coastal kitchen

Just got off the phone with RCI today. They told me that individual FCC's can be applied to the total price of a cruise. As opposed to individual FCC's only being used for the person that it was issued to. Is it true, If so that is a great change. You never know with RCI, every time you call them you hear something different.

21 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Perhaps your TA booked you into what is called a Friends and family rate.  The only way to know that would be to ask your TA.  I’m not sure if that shows on Royal’s guest booking invoice or not.  
 

there were a lot of friends and family rates on the Oasis sailings if you booked in the past 6 months. 
 

the friends and family rates are only available to TA’s and not on the Consumer website but some TA‘S do quote them if they are available. 
 

unfortunately it is clear in the FAQ’s that These rates are not eligible for the lift and shift.

 

this is the only thing I can think of as to why your shift and lift was denied because you have met all the other criteria.

 

Friends and family rates were definitely available for your July 4 sailing...great rates 

Great rates indeed. Never had a problem with the TA, but I don't ask for anything usually. But never had to deal with a pandemic before. lol.  Doesn't say anything about  Friends& Family only Vacation club. Just wanted to know for the future. Thank you for the info.

6 hours ago, firefly333 said:

Maybe the problem is you waited until it was cancelled. You had to do it before it got canc? Idk I'm just speculating.

 

I had a very good rate on liberty I lost. Checked prices for a month solid before I finally got a price that I wanted. Poof. Was before days of lift and switch.

56 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Was the itinerary the same length?

Were they both the 7 day Bahamas Cruise?

Were you switching to the same category cabin?
 

What reason did they give you because those are the criteria as well as having to switch 1 year in the future Plus or minus 4 weeks.  Price is not a concern unless you were booked undera friends and family rate, inter line or TA rate as those fares are not eligible for the Lift and switch. 

 

 

 

Same everything. Tried to L&S a couple of weeks age before the latest announcement.  What would be a TA rate, and how would I know If I had that. I usually book through a cruise comparison site, and the best deal usually gets my $. 

49 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

What is the original sailing and what are you trying to shift it to?

July 4, 2020 oasis to July 2 2021 Oasis

17 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

What reason did they give you?

First I called up RCI and they told me I could do it, then spoke to TA and they they told me no. So I call RCi back again and they changed their tune. No real answer. So sent an email  to Mr. Bayley. Just think I got to good of a deal on my canceled cruise and they don't want to honor the price.

These Rooms are probably  the best deals in RCI's fleet. Always look for them on Voyager  and Freedom class ships.

Still can't figure out why I couldn't L&S, same everything one year and 2 days apart. Such B.S.  I guess  I got to good of a deal the first time. RCI doesn't want to honor it.

I have a good size FCC and every time I ask about paying with an FCC the TA's blow me off. What gives. I think the best deals are through TA's. But starting to think taking the FCC was a mistake.

How come RCI said I can do a L&S on my booking, but my TA said no. 2x I spoke to RCI and they said I could do It.  Can someone give me insight, as to why the TA would  said no. If RCI is ok with it shouldn't the TA.

I'm trying to do a "Lift and shift" on a  sailing in early July. I have been trying to get in contact with my T.A.  since Saturday.  With no response.   I spoke to RCI and my sailing qualify for the L &S. Is there anything I can do to do this on my own.  I'm starting to get a little pissed. 

Do you think cruise lines should come up with a policy ,where they refund your money or a FCC for a cruise if you get sick on the cruise. I think a lot of people get sick and dont say anything. Thus infecting more people. Note: I have never gotten sick on a cruise, Hungover hell yeah.

Sorry if this was asked already. But can you use the Best price guarantee, then do a lift and shift.