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    What to do in Kona

    in Hawaii

    Posted

    On 1/20/2023 at 8:48 AM, NYCrews said:

     

    We'll be on that Ovation sailing too, but have never done a Hawaii cruise. What did you do in Maui last time? Do you have any recommendations?

    We're beach people so we like to relax at beaches.☺️
    We rented a car for 2 days. We went to Napili Bay, Makena beach + Makena Secret Cove beach (Walk up on the road, pass the speed bumps and look for the opening on the concrete wall on right side, for Secret Beach). We paid for parking at Makena beach park then saw locals and other people park their cars on the side of the road so they don't have to pay for parking and entry fees to the park. Learn something new everyday ☺️. Also make a quick stop at Wailea beach. We ate at Fish Market for lunch, it was really good.
    Second day we went to Whaler Village for lunch, shopping and some more beach time at near by Kaa'napali beach.
    This time we want to go to Wai'anapanapa state park to see the the black sand on first day at Maui.
    Second day we will go to Nakalele blow hole then back to Napili bay (I love this beach ).

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    Third person can't go

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    34 minutes ago, Ashland said:

    You don't need to say anything to anyone about the "no show"...No one will ask and no one in the terminal or onboard cares.

     

    The refunds that will be automatically refunded will go back to the credit card that made the final payment. Or at least this is what we've experienced.

    Thank you. I will let my brother know.☺️

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    Third person can't go

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted · Edited by Moon Orchid

    2 hours ago, Katems75 said:

    Could someone explain more about this 'no show' option?  We have a case of a break up in our party that may or may not last...  I assume putting the adult son in with the parents and canceling his whole room makes more financial sense than leaving the reservation as is (two person ocean balcony, Harmony) and the girlfriend no showing, correct?  Are there any penalties for no showing?? What do you say?

    I am new to this too, but from what I read and get the advices on this board is that if the third person "No shows" on the boarding day, they will refund tax + port fees +pre-pay gratuity back to you. And maybe you say " He or she did not come today "
    Perhaps someone else can step in and answer your question more clearly ☺️

    Third person can't go

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted · Edited by Moon Orchid

    2 hours ago, firefly333 said:

    I would leave him or replace him.

     

    Let him be a no show if there is no savings. His taxes will be refunded later if he doesn't show.

    Thank you. I do have another question. How about pre-pay gratuity, will it refund to him as well ?

    Third person can't go

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    Good morning! My brother booked a cruise on Wonder for this coming April and the final payment is not due until the 30th of this month.
    The room was supposed to be for him, his wife, and teenage son, but now his son changed his mind and is not going on this cruise .
    Would Royal put them in the central park balcony for 2 and revise the price if they update the occupancy? I checked the website and it seems that the price for 2 people now is pretty much the same as the price they booked for 3 people. Should he just leave the reservation as is and get the tax & port fee refunded when his son "no shows" for the cruise?
    Thank you.
     

    What to do in Kona

    in Hawaii

    Posted

    Hi all, we will be going on Ovation this coming May for a Hawaii cruise. We were on Quantum last month for a similar reversed itinerary and already have an idea of what to do in Oahu and Maui, but since we have never been to Kona I need guidance on what to do here. We're renting a car for Oahu and Maui, so would it make sense to have one for Kona too? Our ship will be there from 7am-4pm. We are beach people and like to just relax at the beach (not into snorkeling). We also love whale watching since we did it in Victoria, Canada last time.

    Do you need to have a car here to go to the beach ? Any decent beaches near the pier ? What excursion is a must to do here ? Thanks in advance!

    Ovation of the seas

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    Hi all, I had always like the bed next to the bathroom on ocean view balcony room. It's easy to figure out with Oasis class ships which room have beds next to the bathroom.
    I've sailed on Quantum of the seas for only one time at the beginning of this month. We had 8652 and it has the bed next to the bathroom as how I like it .My husband love the ship and would like to book another cruise on Ovation since it's newer.
    How to pick the rooms with beds next to the bathroom on Quantum class ships? Can some one please tell me which one of these rooms have bed next to the bathroom ? 8612,8616,9650,9654,9656,9658. Thank you very much.😊

    3-Night Dining Package Price

    in Royal Caribbean International

    Posted

    1 minute ago, FrannyK said:

    What is a good price for the 3-night dining package?  Taking a 7-night Oasis cruise and thought it might be worth purchasing since there are so many specialty restaurants on board.  Just not sure what a decent price is.

    Around $100. We got the 2 nights  dining package on Symphony for $56 and 3 nights dining on Quantum for $101. Maybe others got better prices than I did 😊

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    Whale watching tour in Victoria.

    in Canada (Alaska/Pacific Coastal)

    Posted

    1 hour ago, martincath said:

    I agree - check the currency! But even if they are the same when using the same units, the cruise line won't be offering a guarantee - whereas all the local firms give a lifetime 'free repeat trips until your boat sees whales' as standard. You might not plan to come back soon, but if you're on one of the unlucky 5-10% of trips that doesn't sight whales at least you'll get another trip whenever you do manage to make it back again...

     

     

    Thank you very much Martincath. I'm going to go with Eagle Wing.😊

    Whale watching tour in Victoria.

    in Canada (Alaska/Pacific Coastal)

    Posted

    3 hours ago, em-sk said:

     

    That is odd.  Usually you pay a premium for most things going through the cruise line.

     

    Being a Canadian company the prices on Eagle Wing website are likely in Canadian dollars.  That should be 20-30%  less when posted to your credit card in US Dollars.

     

    You're right. I forgot about the Canadian dollars. Eagle Wing cost $149 and Royal wants $129 a person before tax . I think I'm going to go with Eagle Wing. Thank you.

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