Yorkshire Voyagers

I did the following 12 night cruise - sailed on the Vision many times and had no problem with the ship and the staff were excellent, although obviously the numbers were depleted.

The food, however, was another matter - it was the worst I can remember in any main dining room.  I put this on the post-cruise survey but had already taken this up with the staff on board

Just left the Vision - the Captain is Diego Lombardic

On Explorer - Capt Kjetil Gjerstad left on .Sunday, 6 February and was replaced by Capt Toni Tomljanovic

Looking forward to travelling along with you virtually - should have been there in person but the ship sails the day before President Biden decided us folks from the UK could enter the US!!

On 10/5/2021 at 3:58 PM, *helena* said:

Not seen any information as to when ExOS will start the required test cruises. Someone did mention seeing her in San Juan last week so that sounds promising.

At 33 days now and no check in available as yet. If all the planets fall into line we should be on the Nov 7th for a B2B2B. Just need a date from Joe regarding US entry for us Brits  prior to the 7th of November.

I made the decision to cancel my 4 weeks starting on the 7th November just 2 days before the announcement stating the entry date would be the 8th - just couldn’t stand the uncertainty any longer

On 10/9/2021 at 7:23 PM, Cruise a holic said:

Had checkers in suite lounge as concierge on the harmony January 2020.  Nice friendly person

He was really nice and helpful 

19 hours ago, travelgoddess1 said:

 

Where is the Pinnacle Lounge located on Jewel?  Is it Deck 12, where the LA used to be?

Yes, it is

It really isn’t the right location at all - the noise from the music in the centrum makes it almost impossible to have any conversation.  Also, that big glass dome in the middle is a problem - 3 separate accidents in the 3 weeks I was on board (a friend of mine had a terrible gash all the way down her shin) with people automatically thinking they could get up from their chair and either walk straight across to the food or just leave the area

The LA had asked the HD for a different venue but was told it was a direct instruction from Michael Bayley!!!

Back from Jewel 

Ilona is in the Suite Lounge

Cheker is in the Diamond Lounge

New Pinnacle Lounge has Marcus, the Loyalty Ambassador, in there each evening 

No Captain Busto??

Just info for Anthem - changeover date - Capt Iv went on vacation on 7 August 2021 

21 hours ago, Cigar King said:

I would love to see some sort of statistics from Royal on this.  It can be very economical to cruise in an interior .vs. a suite.  I would also be curious as to the additional revenue from the guests.  Do, for example, high level C&A members spend more than suite guests? 

 

Speaking for myself, I don't spend much onboard.  A few drinks, some meals, perhaps a tour.  Beyond my room, I'm not worth a lot to Royal.

Some pinnacles do sail in suites

On 9/1/2021 at 8:53 AM, 3StepDam44 said:

Yes I agree.  Amenities etc. are all part of the "Feeling special" Experience we really enjoy with Royal.  We don't know why it wasn't there, but it wasn't.  Even on my Husband's Big Birthday, nothing was sent to the Cabin, like in the old Days we would have got Dipped Strawberries or something.  Times have changed.

Did you try and talk to the Loyalty Ambassador about your amenities??

10 hours ago, robertmartha said:

Unless I am completely missing them on their site - have the 7 day Greece sailings been posted anywhere? Thought they were available as of the 11th?

Just checked again and can’t see them anywhere

13 hours ago, little britain said:

The invitation said:

Crown & Anchor Society - Exclusive invitation, coffee with Ben Bouldin.

As one of our most valued Crown & Anchor Society members, I would like to invite you to join our exclusive, virtual Royal Caribbean coffee morning. The session will provide the opportunity to hear directly from me on what’s most important to you: our Crew, our Employees, and our Ships.

We never received the invite!!

On 7/1/2020 at 11:07 AM, heatherb1958 said:

Hi there ❤️,  I am shocked you haven’t heard by e.mail, makes me feel a little better we are not the only ones 😆.  Does this mean we will miss each other ? Our date is 29th May , not seen you in ages . We will still stick with the cruise  though John will have to make sure he takes extra pain killers for the coach journey , he already doses up for flights 😱. Love to Norman , hope you are both coping with the shielding . Xx

 
I’m sending you a private message Heather 

we should have been on board for 2 cruises, starting 15 May,  but have decided to change them to the Vision out of Barcelona instead.  We always go and stay in Mestre beforehand so it wouldn’t have suited us to sail from Ravenna xx

We’ve got 2 sets of b2b cruises for May and September and haven’t heard a word from Royal (nor has my TA)

Looking at other options now 

Another one - Capt Iv Vidos is on board the Anthem, sailing the Indian crew back to Goa

Don’t know if you intend making any changes to the list Karen, but Capt Marek is still on board the Radiance

On 2/26/2020 at 2:12 AM, wolfcathorse said:

Sometimes I make changes based on info I get from sources that don't wish to be quoted. When the Excel program indicates a 10 week change, I do it hoping someone will post a correction. I'm assuming viewers consider this thread with a grain of salt.

Wolfcathorse, you do an amazing job which is much appreciated.  

It’s possible as long as everything goes ok with the ship getting cleared.  Taxis are always outside as well as people offering private transfers. The airport is only 20 minutes drive away, and check-in staff at the airport won’t take luggage for your flight until 2 hours before, so as long as you are there for 0830, you won’t have a problem.  We always leave the ship at around 0730 and don’t carry our luggage off, it’s in the terminal waiting.

Well done, glad it worked out 

18 hours ago, welshrich said:

hi, thanks for this, I am in the UK, but I booked it onboard a ship, it does say in the terms that I am allowed one change free of charge.

hi, we were told “No” to change our Royal to Celebrity.  The “one change” rule is to change a Royal cruise deposit to an different Royal cruise.  Although the companies are all part of RCCL, Royal/Celebrity/Azamara bookings are not transferable 

20 hours ago, wolfcathorse said:

Oct 18 or 19?

Saturday, 19th 

Hi Karen, rumour has it that Capt Toni Calne joined Rhapsody at the weekend 

Steve Davis has been the CD on the Vision transatlantic crossing