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I received the same sort of email for the August 21 Symphony of the Seas sailing, complete itinerary change.  They did not send a confirmation of the cancellation.  The travel insurance we had needed a confirmation of a full refund from RC and the reason for the cancellation.  When I called RC again and told them this, they sent the confirmation email.  It was a lot of trouble through the whole process.

1 hour ago, NancyIL said:

 

What you quoted refers to moving a reservation to a different sail date or ship without paying a change fee. It has to be done before the final payment date, and also on or before 9/30/20.

Thanks!  I did not realize that.

16 minutes ago, molly361 said:

You can only do it if it is a Lift and Switch online.  Same time next year plus/,minus 4 weeks

Got it now.  Thanks.

1 minute ago, Biker19 said:

Yes,  that was true some time ago and with the intro of NRD, that option is getting harder to find.

Thanks again.

9 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

For any cruise booked before Sept 30 you can cancel up to 48 hours prior to the day of sailing and get a 100% FCC

Thanks.  That's what I thought, and I hope it's correct.  But then the statement about cancelling prior to the final payment is meaningless or superfluous. 

7 hours ago, Biker19 said:

That option is usually toward the end of the booking process.

Thanks.  I must have missed it. I thought maybe since the Cruise With Confidence program applied when I booked that there was no difference.  It seems like it used to default to a refundable deposit.

We just booked for next August with a non-refundable deposit.  I did not see any option for refundable/non-refundable.  Anyway, Royal Caribbean's FAQ for the cruise with confidence program says this for a non-refundable deposit:   "Prior to the Final Payment deadline, guests with a Non-Refundable Deposit bookings that wish to change to a different ship or sail date can do so with no fee assessed prior to September 30th, 2020 - the change fee will be waived."

So, what happens if I cancel after final payment?  I should still receive full credit.  I don't understand why it specifies prior to final payment.

3 hours ago, Biker19 said:

To confuse you - where is that verbiage used?

I saw it in a couple of places on Royal's website.  Not sure exactly where.

Is it necessary to "opt in" to the Cruse with Confidence program?  It seems that all cruises booked before September 30, 2020, for cruises up to some time in 2022 have the option to cancel up to 48 hours of the cruise, but I'm not sure why they include the statement about opting in to the program.

10 hours ago, AshleyDillo said:

Have fun..not sure these are official and definitely missing info like venu names...but.

 

Thanks!

15 hours ago, FLACRUISER99 said:

Cruising Power has the deckplans. 

Thanks.

Thanks, but I did not find anything in a couple of the apps I tried.

All I can find on Royal Caribbean's website on the Odyssey are itineraries.  Where would i find a list of activities, restaurants, floor plans, etc.?  I have not found a relevant thread on Cruise Critic either, though I still have a hard time searching the "new" website.  Thanks for any help!

I have the Series 4 Apple watch with GPS.  It will not be connected to cellular, only WiFi.  I have AT&T, but the watch is not on a plan.  Will the GPS, or anything else, do anything, connect to anything on the cruise for which I could be billed?

Can an Uber XL or Lyft XL carry four adults with 1 checked bag each?

11 hours ago, BlueHerons said:

There are actually three Havana 1957's in South Beach; Espanola Way (my favorite), Lincoln Road (way too small but a lot of outdoor seating), and Ocean Drive.  Really good, reasonable Cuban.

 

I love Smith & Wollensky but very expensive.  Go outside to the back bar for amazing views.

 

Reasonable:

 

Montys (great sunset location)

Tap Tap

Big Pink

News Cafe

 

While they are cleaning it up, stay away from Ocean Drive Restaurants not named, Front Porch, Larios, Fridays, H1957, and News Cafe.

 

Keep in mind South Beach prices are Midtown Manhattan expensive.

 

The Miami Design Preservation does a great walking tour.

 

Honestly, you can't beat the people watching.

Thanks!

On 12/19/2018 at 6:48 PM, CRUIS4ME said:

 

 

13 hours ago, Flymia said:

If you are a big cruiser, going to South Point Park, having a drink at Smith and Wollenskys and watching the Friday afternoon ships depart from Port Miami is pretty good. 

 

If you want to stick to South Beach for food, I like to recommend Yardbrid (get reservations) prices are moderate/high but food is great, nice atmosphere and it is right off Lincoln Road, which is a great place to walk down after dinner. 

 

I don't know the Miami Beach Cuban places much. I am sure someone else will chime in. There are two Havana 1957 restaurants that are good though. 

 

A lot of people want to see Ocean Drive. Don't have dinner/lunch there, but you can enjoy the buildings, see the beach and atmosphere. A drink at the Clevelander and/or Wet Willies I would do though. 

 

Anything specific you had in mind? 

 

Nothing specific in mind, but those are some fun suggestions.  Thanks!

We are getting in to Miami around noon on a Friday for a Saturday cruise.  We are planning on a Cuban restaurant for lunch, but after that we're pretty wide open.  Any recommendations for fun, but not crazy expensive dinner?  Anything or anywhere we should be sure not to miss?  We will be staying toward the southern end of South Beach.  We are taking our daughter and her fiance, both 29, so we're open for just about anything.  Thanks!

7 hours ago, Ralphinsc said:

Both sea days are formal. Second sea day is lobster night.

Thanks.

11 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Day 2 and day 6 are the formal nights 

Thanks.

1 hour ago, Lv2sail_18 said:

The first formal night on the Jan 26 sailing was on day 2 sea day.

Interesting.  Thanks.

Anyone know when the formal nights are on the Symphony Western itinerary?  Usually, the first is on the second night, a sea day.  The menus on the iPhone app show the first formal night to be the third night.

We will be on the Symphony in February.  We REALLY want to go to Wonderland.  I am trying to decide between booking Wonderland only or booking Wonderland as part of the three night package. Has anyone ever had a problem getting Wonderland as part of the package?

UberX from POM to MIA should be just under $20 - flat rate cab fare is $27+tip

Thanks

How much is Uber from the port to airport?

Sorry, from Miami port to Miami airport.

How much is Uber from the port to airport?