cruiseguy1016

Open the app now and see if you can see everyone's reservation. If you can see everyone's reservation now, you'll be able to make changes i.e. purchase excursions or drink packages etc. and you'll also be able to check everyone in.

1 hour ago, cruceristamsc said:

I had used my Visa Reward points for a cruise discount. I reserved the cabin I wanted (balcony) and then on BOA web I made the discount that were applied a couole of days later. 

Using the points for a cruise discount is completely different from using the points for a room upgrade. The two transactions are handled very differently.

Technically, you don't change status on the cruise because points are not awarded until after the cruise is completed. The exception to this I believe, is when you reach Pinnacle.

5 hours ago, JohnnyPro44 said:

I agree 100 percent they emailed us on Tuesday before are Friday departure told us there was a problem said they would update us Thursday and then said they would update us Friday morning never did we got on then told us we weren’t leaving until Sunday at 4 it sucked because most bars were closed nothing really to do staff were saying they should have canceled us before we got on then Saturday afternoon they canceled it’s the same issue as last year is what I was told 

An occasional comma or period would help those of us trying to read this.

I have used credit card points for OBC on many cruises. I do it anywhere from 6-12 months in advance. The OBC usually posts to my account in 2 or 3 days. It actually showed up in less than 24hrs. once.

11 hours ago, pharmdawg said:

Actually I am using the card to settle all accounts in 3 rooms that are linked. My wife and I in one room, a son and family in another room and another son and family in another room. I want to split the credit into 3 different rooms. I assume I use the shared option. When I go to checkout, I assume it will then ask for the reservation numbers?

I don't think (I can't remember for sure) it asks for reservation numbers but it will ask for names and stateroom numbers.

We had a table for 12 on Adventure several years ago. It was impossible to hold a conversation. In hindsight we wish we had had 2 tables for 6.

3 hours ago, pharmdawg said:

• So if I'm using it for my wife and I in the same cabin should I choose individual or shared (since I am sharing it with my wife)?

Are you and your wife using different cards to settle your onboard accounts? When we cruise, I enter a credit card for me and then say I am paying for my wife's account also. I put all of the OBC in my name since I am the one paying for both of us. If you and your wife will be setting up separate accounts, you can use the share option so that you both have some OBC to use. 

1 hour ago, pharmdawg said:

When I go to the website to cash in the points (I'm using the points for onboard credit), I have a choice of onboard credit (individual) and onboard credit (shared). What's the difference? Is it for my cabin (individual) or another cabin that I my want to apply it to (shared)?

You can have it dedicated to just you or you can share with anyone you want. Your cabinmate, somebody in another cabin, anyone. You'll need their name and cabin number but I don't think you need their reservation number. I always have it just me. Technically, it's also shared with my wife because I pay her onboard account.

5 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

I would highly recommend booking any excursions thru RCI. You can find lots of videos online of people being left at the port as the ship is sailing. Trying to save money by booking third party excursions is not worth the risk in my book. 

To each their own.

3 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

This rarely happens. There are plenty of good, reputable 3rd party tour agencies that will ensure you're back in plenty of time.

^^^This^^^. The 3rd party tour companies know the cruise ship schedules. Their reputation and future business depend on them being reliable.

4 hours ago, HERDFAN said:

Points, once cashed in, cannot be transferred or refunded.

Yes, they can. Once the points are redeemed, they now become cash. If you have to cancel, they will not go back on your card as points but they WILL go back as cash.

You don't have to start over. My daughter got married last year so she had a name change. She called C&A to make the change. She retained all of her C&A points. It was quick and easy.

I usually redeem mine 6-12 months out and I always get a confirmation within 2-3 days.

Royal loves to raise the price on things and then give a percentage off so you think you're getting a deal.

If you have not done it yet, ask your TA (or RCI if you booked direct), to link your reservations and request a table for four. I always email rcldining@rccl.com at about 4 weeks out and make a request to them also.

1 hour ago, pharmdawg said:

Does anyone know how soon before sailing should you link the rewards to your account?

I usually do it soon after I book. That way it becomes available for pre-cruise purchases.

It can be used for onboard expense including the casino.

11 hours ago, firefightermediclasvegas said:

Thank you for all the information. I am taking all of my kids and grandkids (19) on my retirement celebration cruise in June. I was wondering how to request a table of 10 and 9 by each other.  Can someone confirm I should not have any problems if I make the request 3 weeks out from our cruise.

Thank you in advance,

Scott

If you haven't done it already, let your TA know (or Royal if you booked direct) what you would like. Then, 2 -3 weeks before your cruise (I usually do 4 weeks) send an email to rcldining@rccl.com and make the request to them. 

We also bring a small battery operated light for the bathroom. It's a push on/push off type light. There is enough ambient light in the room for us to find the bathroom and then we just turn the light on when we get in there.

Get yourself checked in and grab a check-in time. As Biker19 said, your group can all check in together at your scheduled time. You don't need to fill in information for anyone else but if you do, it can all be changed up to 48 hrs. before departure date.

On 4/12/2024 at 11:45 PM, Seacruise said:

Well this is interesting. Since my old password had all the requirements I tried it as my "new" password and it was accepted.

I just had the same experience.

I hate it. It disrupts the meal and it is so loud you can no longer converse with your tablemates. The waiters that I have asked about it, hate it also. They do it because they have to and they smile while doing it because that's what is expected of them. Have you ever had a waiter come back to your table all giddy and smiling saying "gee, that was fun, I can't wait to do it again"? No, they come back acting professional and pick up where they left off.

I always send the request about 4 - 6 weeks ahead of the cruise.

6 hours ago, Minuet888 said:

Stupid question but is there a time change between New York and the Bahamas?

The Bahamas are on EST and they also observe daylight saving time so their clocks will always be the same as east coast clocks.

It's entirely up to the captain. Some do, some don't. There will be a clock at the gangway that shows the ship's time. Make note of the time when you leave the ship. That is the only time that matters.