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14 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

I never noticed TBH but I trust your research.

 

I learned something new... I won't be alone on CocoCay in July as originally scheduled. Allure is joining us after being switched from Labadee to CocoCay. What's unusual is that will be Allure's 2nd trip to CocoCay in the same 7N cruise. I'm not thrilled, of course, but I can't blame RC for wanting to fill CocoCay and it's not the end of the world. We get off the ship ASAP and have been there enough time that we'll get our usual spot and if the lines for food are a bit longer, oh well, 1st world problem.

Quick question - is there anywhere on CocoCay to get breakfast or do the eating places only open for lunch?  Son-in-law needs to have breakfast before starting the day at CocoCay.

3 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

You can see show times by looking at the current sailing in the app.

 

But yes, other than a matinee of Effectors, you will pretty much have to see every show after dinner in the 9:30-10:00pm range. I sailed in March and will be on again a week from Sunday.

 

EDIT: There’s also one 6:45pm ice show you could go to before dinner.

How do you look at the current sailing in the app?  I've only been able to pull up my cruise dates.

Thanks!

8 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

RC Blog dot com. Spell it out fully.

Awesome! Thanks!

11 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

FYI, my review will likely be posted elsewhere. Last June I cross-posted my semi-live review both here and at another popular blog site and it got pretty annoying to double paste and then try to double follow comments/questions. It was just too much. In March I did a live Wonder report "over there" and will likely do the same for my upcoming cruises.

 

EDIT: BTW, I'm also not thrilled about Bill waiting until June 6th, lol. I don't want to read his on day 5 of my cruise, I want to read it leading up to my cruise!

Now I have to figure out where "over there" is! sigh

5 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

As far as travel documents, yep, that should do it.

Thank you!

8 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

No, there’s a section to enter your passport info. In the app you can scan it. On the website you have to manually type it. Try looking again.

Sorry, my post wasn't very clear - after I read it, I was confused. lol

I was able to type in the passport information so I'm assuming that's all we have to do.

22 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

You choose your own departure time/method in the app once onboard now.

Perfect!

Thanks for the help Mike!

Can I bug you with one more question?

I'm just in the process of doing our online check-in - I thought I had read others doing check-in had to upload their travel documents(passports) but I didn't see anywhere to do that.  I did upload a picture - is that all I have to upload?

22 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

No, they don’t even require long pants. Pretty much anything other than swimwear or tank tops goes. There are no actual dress codes, just suggestions.

Thanks!  I didn't think so but wanted to double check!

And another question:

Will they ask about our transportation after the cruise to determine our group number for getting off the ship?  It's been a minute since we have been on a cruise and I can't remember. 

Several in our group are flying out and we are using private transportation with a pickup time.  I know we can carry our luggage off ourselves but if we can get off in time to make our ride we would prefer to do that.

On 5/1/2024 at 6:28 AM, OCSC Mike said:

 

I can definitely relate to this. I obviously know Wonder very well so there's not a ton I can plan or research as far as the shp but I still follow live blogs (for different ships) and over-plan new excursions to pass the time.

 

I hope it's everything you hope it is and your planning pays off!

 

EDIT: I'd also love to hear your thoughts whether it's during the cruise or after. As you know, we'll be passing each other as you disembark and we board on June 2nd.

And we will be passing you as we embark on June 9th!  Hope all of you have a great cruise and keep her ready for us!

Quick question if anyone knows - do any of the specialty restaurants require a jacket for men?  I'm pretty sure they do not but wanted to check for the men in our party.

Just now, Sunshine3601 said:

Yes they will refund Drink pkg for no shows. 

 

 Yes, you will need to leave Drink pkg on the reservation for the possible no show person if there is another adult in the same cabin with Drink pkg.

Thank you so much for the answers - that's one less thing I have to worry about.

1 minute ago, Sunshine3601 said:

Yes, you could leave those purchases as is for now and cancel them no later than 72 hours pre-cruise. 

 

Refund maybe a little quicker to do this instead of waiting for royal to do on their own when processing a no show guest.

So, I could leave them in place and if he is a "no-show" Royal will refund the Drink Package?  This is my biggest concern as there is another person in the cabin with the Drink Package so not sure I can cancel it before hand without canceling the other individual.

21 minutes ago, Sunshine3601 said:

#4 is probably your best option.   If they are "no shows" the port fees and taxes along with any items pre-purchased on cruise planner would be refunded.

Does this include the Deluxe Drink package and the Dining Plan?  We have one that might "no-show" for our cruise and we have these items booked for him so I have been wondering what to do about those.

13 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

I don’t remember exactly what it looks like off the top of my head but you should see each person once check-in opens & be able to just go down the list (if they are all linked).

Awesome! Still have a couple of months before check-in but thanks for your help!

12 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said:

Try clicking on “Select a different cruise” and adding the info of the other reservations in your party.

Okay so I did link one of the reservations online and now on the app when I choose "select a different cruise" it does allow me to to pick the other reservation but still only shows one at a time.  Will they all open up to check them in once our check-in day arrives?

12 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

 

You should see everyone's reservation in the app if they are linked. You can check right now.

 

 

Some aspects are personal preference. It's better to check-in with the app if you're planning to grab an arrival time at midnight b/c you can just choose that and fill in everything else later (via either method). If you use the website, you have to enter all the info before choosing an arrival time.

 

I use both. I use the app to grab my arrival time and later to scan my passport and enter most info. The one thing I like using the site for (via my phone browser) is uploading a photo rather than having to take a selfie via the app.

 

Hope this helps.

Thanks so much for the help.

When I login to the App under the icon of the person at the top the only reservation it shows is mine - I do not see the other 3.  So does that mean we are not linked?  Can I do link the reservations myself or do I need to call RCI or my TA?

So we have 8 people across 4 cabins/reservations - how do I make sure the reservations are "linked"?  We booked through a TA so they should be.  Can I confirm this in the app or online before check-in day?  It will make it so much easier if I can pick a check-in time for all of us and then they can complete the rest of the information.

Is it better to check-in using the app or on a computer?

1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said:

And if all three had participated and only 1 accepted would you have been disappointed 

Really, that's your reply?  No, we would not have been disappointed if only 1 was accepted since it is not a guarantee.  At least we all would have had the chance to bid. 

21 minutes ago, Andy C said:

 

What an utter waste of a reply.  

 

DVC - for what it is worth I have not received one for our December Harmony sailing.  I have two linked GS on that sailing.  Would have been nice to bid for Star Class.  

Thanks Andy I appreciate the reply.  I agree, would have been nice to at least bid on a chance.  Personally, I think this is a bad business decision by RCL to not give everyone a chance to bid for an upgrade.

Very disappointed in RCL and this program at the moment.  We have 3 reservations(linked) for the Dec 23rd sailing on Oasis and 2 of the parties received emails but I did not.  We are all interested in putting in a bid so I called RCL and was basically told if you don't get an email you can't participate.  Seems a little unfair that not everyone is allowed to bid and if I'm calling to ask about it why can't you add me to the list for an email?  Definitely should be in the cruise planner so everyone has a chance to participate.

On Oasis 12/23/18 sailing - UDP is at $126, Deluxe Beverage is $50 and Refreshment Package is at $15.  Booked the UDP - excited about trying that.  Already had the beverage packages booked so looking to see if prices go down further this weekend.

1 hour ago, molly361 said:

Izumi has the hibachi and then an ala carte menu.  I guess if you order from the ala carte menu they will give you $35 credit.  I don't think the Hibachi is included in the UDP

Thanks, that's kind of what I thought but wasn't sure and it sounds like Izumi is changing so might not be an issue.

56 minutes ago, Hoopster95 said:

1. Party of 7 shouldn't be an issue. Contact rcldining@rccl.com with your needs.

Also note the following 800# for group dining reservations

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/group-reservation-dining-accommodations

 

2. It looks like Izumi  Japanese is changing from A La Carte (pay as you go)_ to one set cover charge. Before, they would allow you to order up to $35 in that restaurant, and then you'd have to pay more after that. Sabor is now a cover charge, so that "$35 credit" is just old terminology and the website has yet to be changed.

 

3. Lunch on sea days... depends on which ship you are sailing on??

Giovanni's and Chop's are open on Oasis Class 12pm-1:30pm

I have just read several reviews that Sabor is open on embarkation lunch as well 12-3pm

Thanks for the info, I will definitely be using the email and possibly the phone number to see if they can help out.  So looks like the A la Carte might not be an issue for us then.  Sorry I didn't mention it in my original post - we are on Oasis of the Seas so looks like we will have some options for lunch and I just read a review where the cruiser was able to eat at one of the specialty restaurants(I think Chops) on embarkation.  Thanks again for the info.

With the sale we are now looking at the UDP but I have a question.  We are a party of 7 and I'm wondering how hard it will be to get reservations for our group.  Also, what does it mean by a $35 credit for a la cart places and which are these?  And another question - it says we can do lunch at the specialty restaurants for lunch on sea days does this include embarkation day?  Thanks

7 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

It will be on 2nd formal night.

This was what we thought originally but after the previous poster said night 6 I looked at the cruise planner app and it doesn't show a menu for day 5(sea day) but shows lobster on the menu for day 6.  So hoping we are all correct and it is Day 5 - I know it's not the best lobster but is always a nice treat.

1 hour ago, Pipo said:

Night 6.

I'm surprised it's on night 6 and not night 5 which is the 2nd formal night.  We booked Chops for night 6 - hoping we won't regret that. 

8 hours ago, fla gang said:

I didn't think they would let me do that Bob unless I can prove she has a medical condition that won't allow her to drink alcohol, and even then I bet they would turn me down. We are on the Brilliance on the 26th.

Not sure about the soda package but you can purchase the refreshment package for her while you get the deluxe drink package.  You just have to call - we just did this for 2 cabins in our group.

3 minutes ago, BNBR said:

 

Included all over.  In fact, even milkshakes at Johnny Rockets are included on the package.  Virtually all drinks all over the ship are included. It's a great package. 

Awesome!  Thanks!  First time on RCCL and we are excited about the drink package.