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3 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Ports don’t matter.  As longs as it’s Caribbean. 

Wonderful! Thank you for your quick response!

Okay, here's a  problem with the "lift and shift" program. The Symphony of the Seas itinerary(ports) has changed from this year to 2021.  It's still a 7 day Caribbbean itinerary, RC has changed the ports:( So does this mean we can't use lift and shift for Sept. 2021?

Thank you so much for helping us and answering our questions:)

I just looked on the RC site and clicked on the covid update and it was dated May 5...maybe I read it too fast and was looking for the information posted here and didn't see it. I will check RC's site again. Thank you.

I just looked at the RC site and did not see this update. Please give me the link so I can share it with my cruisemates for our Sept., 2020 cruise.

To clarify,  can we "lift and switch" our Sept. 12 cruise to Sept. 2011, and get the same cabin category at the same price as long as it is a 7 day Caribbean cruise? Since we aren't at final payment date, wouldn't it be better for us to make our decision before final payment date?

just saw this:

https://www.aol.com/article/news/2020/05/04/carnival-cruise-line-to-phase-in-some-cruises-by-august/24196203/

8 minutes ago, WeLuvVacation said:

We got ALL our money back within a week after Royal canceled our 5/17 cruise, so please explain the "racket?"

Wow...you will be the first who received their money from a May cruise. Good for you!

I saw RC's most recent announcement about no sailing until after June 11, but I didn't see if they extended the CWC past Sept. 1. Does anyone know anything about this? Our cruise is in Sept. with final payment end of May.

18 hours ago, LMaxwell said:

Will new requirements over physical distancing, air quality, wearing masks, etc., will this finally be the end of interior smoking on RCI ships in the casino?  Celebrity does not allow it, Azamara does not have casinos on most ships.  Can't figure out how people would smoke through a mask. 

This would be sooo wonderful if they banned smoking from the casino on the ship. My hair and clothes will no longer smell from walking through or playing in the casino:) 

We met a very nice couple on one of our cruises and exchanged emails and addresses. But as soon as they found out about our political views, they dumped us and ceased all communication (which we had never discussed on our cruise).....

try emailing or contacting the third party (insurance company that RC uses) and explain that the cruise was cancelled by RC due to covid-19. It's worth a try to et your premium refunded.. 

We are in the "table for two please" group. When we go on a cruise, my DH and I love spending as much time as we can together. It's fun meeting and talking to people at different venues, but we've had some really bad experiences with table mates that we enjoy "just us" at dinner so much more. As with most things, to each his own.....whatever floats your boat (excuse the pun).🛳️

23 hours ago, Big_G said:

Probably an unpopular opinion but I hated the entire experience.

I don't think your opinion is unpopular at all.  We did not like Wonderland either....and MANY others agree with us. The ambiance is very pretty and the chocolate dessert is very good, but not worth the price. When you have to go to another place to eat after you leave there, that should tell you something. And the price is soooo not worth your hard earned money.

okay...thank you. I guess I will just have to wait and see what happens. Thank you again for your quick response.

1 minute ago, TYMAN said:

My May 11th cancelled cruise was removed from my cruise planner five days after cancellation. Got my FCC last night, still waiting on credit to hit c/c. 

Thank you for your very quick response. Did you also receive an email confirmation from RC or your TA?

16 minutes ago, orville99 said:

Cancelled a July 10 cruise under the cruise w/ confidence. Total cost including a $200 non refundable deposit was $2250. Refund was $2,050 back to my CC and a $200 FCC for the deposit amount, as they are waiving the $100pp penalty fee. Unless they change their process, you should get the entire $500 NRD as a FCC.

RC cancelled our May 10 cruise this past Friday, and since I rec'd two different explanations from my TA, we decided to take the full refund. I realize that RC is overwhelmed with all of the cancellations so we may not see a credit on our cc for a while, but when will we receive a confirmation email and our May 10 cruise removed from our cruise planner when we log on to RC? Hopefully someone can answer these two questions:) Thank you and hope everyone stays healthy during this very difficult time in our world.

Are we supposed to get an email confirmation from RC showing that  we cancelled our cruise and requested full payment? If so, has anyone rec'd one? When I sign on to RC it is still showing our May cruise. Shouldn't this cruise be deleted from this page? Please advise...and thank you:)

1 hour ago, jalves said:

We did Wonderland on the Harmony in January.  Very interesting experience, but one and done for us.

Agree....interesting, but not appetizing. The only think that tasted good was the chocolate dessert.  Not worth the high price tag either:)

I cancelled my cruise using the on-line form. I haven't received an email confirmation yet and my May 10 cruise is still showing up on my cruise planner. Any idea when this cruise will be removed from my planner? 

On 3/23/2020 at 11:58 AM, rtazz17 said:

Cash is king.   Take your money. Too uncertain now. Plus I cruise through a third party and get a minimum 25% cheaper than royals prices plus paid gratuities,plus obc,plus specialty dinners. I never book through royal.

Would love to know who your third party is with all of those perks!!!

20 hours ago, Blizzard54 said:

 

My brother probably got it from a younger person that passed it to him while he was working.

He just died at the age of 67.   He is the 56th person to die in Washington State.

I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Your family must be devastated. Please accept my deepest sympathy. 

On 3/16/2020 at 6:42 PM, rtazz17 said:

Not a chance,the virus is here to stay. Having said that there should be a big decline in the next couple weeks. If the cdc recommendations extended months out our entire economy would collapse. 401k retirements would disolve. It would be a disaster. It seems bad right now but these cdc recommendations in place now will turn this around quickly. Dont fall into the internet forum,media hype. The sky is not falling. Things will improve shortly.

I agree with you totally! We all just need to listen to the CDC guidelines and this will pass!

10 hours ago, hazence said:

 

Can we please...STOP! 
Stop the Blame game. Stop the political snark. Let’s put our energy into pulling together and getting through this crisis by doing whatever WE can, wherever we can....and we all can do SOMETHING even hunkered down in our homes.

 

What was it President Kennedy said...”Ask not what your country can do for YOU...ask what YOU can do for your country!” Time to dust that attitude off again. Get over ourselves...

Totally agree with you! It's ridiculous! If Trump cured the Covid virus tomorrow, he would be criticized for not curing it earlier. 

Please listen to all the government's suggestions right now and this will end sooner rather than later....and then we will all be cruising again:)

I know this got off topic...so back on topic...LOVE your review John and I hope Laura feels better soon.  I hope they didn't quarantine her!

27 minutes ago, ATG said:

Thanks for the explanation of the male blood donor request.  Years ago we were on a cruise and they asked for certified donors, male only.  Not having any medical training, I wondered why male.   I even tried googling it and didn’t find an answer.  Now, after all those years, I understand.  Thanks!

We were also on a cruise when they requested a male blood donor at midnight. I thought it was for religious or cultural reasons. It all makes sense now. Although I did wonder how many people have their blood type card with them. My DH and I are both A negative, so hopefully they would let us give each other blood if needed. 

21 hours ago, b_cruise said:

What $ will I Lose? My TA doesn’t seem to respond to my emails. Ugh. I realize must of it but what about 

 

port fees?

tax?

gratuities?

Did you see this new information from RC? https://presscenter.rclcorporate.com/press-release/72/royal-caribbean-group-adopts-ldquocruise-with-confidencerdquo-policy-allowing-cancellations-up-to-48-hours-before-sailing/?fbclid=IwAR18e0d5BqH2T2Rmi4zR3J2X1ns0VpxShp47ud-RCiW0MkpQ3owYxmKZsAs