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Cruises and past cruises is the same thing - past sailings. The dashboard should show your current bookings - if it doesn't that means there's something wrong with your account display.

Nope just the past 3 cruises... not the future booking UNLESS I go retrieve it. Will wait til next week to call IT (oh joy!)

They should be there under new login - it just doesn't function the same way once you login as not all functionality of the old site is there yet.

Others seem to be seeing Dashboard... Cruises... Settings

What I am seeing is Dashboard... PAST Cruises... Settings.

I can go get my current booking by clicking on "Have a Reservation?", but I have to do it every time!

Any idea why I have to go retrieve my recent booking (i.e. enter the booking number) EVERY time I log into my online account? It used to be that the bookings were simply there and you clicked on them.

Any thoughts?

Off her March 11. The ship is in great shape for her age. Food was so so. We ate half our meals in the main dinning room and half in the Windjammer. We would check the main dinning room menu each day and if it was not to our liking we would head to to the Windjammer. Always found something great to eat. Also didn't take two hours to eat. Deck four around the centrum are quit spots during the early evening, after that they have all kinds of entertainment going on. Their is never anybody up in the Viking crown lounge looking over the pool area.The solarium pool area we also found to be a quit area. Entertainment in the theater was very good.

added to my growing Rhapsody file. Considering I sail in 18 months, the file should be massive by then LOL

Just got off her today - for her age, she looks good. Our best private spot was deck 5. Usually that is a good spot to grab a chair (many were available) and read or sleep.

nice to have it confirmed! thanks!

Ok, so I know she is not a new ship, but she will be new to me. I've searched the threads, but there really is not a whole lot of info. Here's what I'm looking for:

Favorite quiet spot - am thinking possibly Deck 5? (we snagged a Panoramic OceanView so we don't have a balcony)

Little known facts, areas, details, etc.

So am looking at a transatlantic cruise in the next few years. Problem is, one-way flights from North America to Europe are crazy expensive (sometimes actually cheaper to book return flight).

Would booking air travel with RCCI be cheaper? Is it reliable?

update from OP.

had physio yesterday and my knee is taped up. Flareup is still bad but mobility has improved. Still debating on scooter/walker, physio would prefer walker as that keeps the knee mobile and since there are 3 of us in the cabin, that would be much more practical in the room. Walker allows me to sit as needed but still be mobile, airline will transport it at no extra charge, and I'll be able to use it during the DIY land portion of our trip.

Walker also allows me to get off at Icy Straight Point. I can navigate stairs (slowly, I have a 2 storey house). Am also diligently doing exercises given by physio therapist.

so I leave for Alaska in 2 weeks and cruise in 3 weeks. My knee has had an awful flareup. Right now, I'm having trouble walking and am hoping to have it somewhat under control by the time we board the ship.

Will I be able to borrow a wheelchair onboard??? I can walk around the cabin and such, but longer movement might be a stretch.

Will RCI be helpful?

So I have cruised Allure and Anthem. Am boarding Radiance in about 3 weeks and these luggage tags are totally different from the 2 previous ships (ie. they don't fit the RCI luggage tag holders I have.

Anyone else notice this? No biggie really, we'll just either put them on with packing tape or get some from the porters. Just a little irked that they are different.

take and post lots of ship pictures, we'll be boarding her on May 26th after travelling a week in/around Anchorage.

Enjoy!

research everything to death LOL.... oh and prepay stuff (forking out $$ helps to dampen that extra energy... or might heighten it, just depends LOL)

FWIW, the merchandise on the ships is pretty crappy and I stopped buying it after this incident. I have cruise t shirts from 10 years ago that have surprisingly held up, and shirts from a few years ago that are just total junk. The decline in quality is shocking.

I have "bling" T-shirts that I bought years ago and have worn and washed and worn and washed and they are INDESTRUCTIBLE... no pilling at all, look like new. Am hoping that the "bling" T-shirts are just as good. As for the destination souvenir shirts, if they last a few years, that's good by me.

Came off Anthem on March 12th with several RCI T-shirts. My bad, didn't check or try on all of them, turns out 1 of them is a total dud... cut is totally off (seriously, it has a tail on the back!!! and it's not even centered).

I leave on the Radiance on May 19th. Just wondering if it might be possible to exchange it (for same one if they have or a different one)?

Anyone ever try this?

we did the Blue Lagoon Dolphin Encounter 3 weeks ago and were THOROUGHLY impressed with the staff, the facility and everything else. We did the afternoon encounter, and wished we had known we could have gone early and spent the rest of the day. It was THE highlight of our trip!!!

So a friend of mine sailed Anthem in March (1st RCI cruise) and will be sailing Radiance in May. How does she get/find out her Loyalty number to get the Gold promotions on her 2nd cruise.

I would tell her from experience, but I bought a Next cruise certificate on my first cruise and so my Loyalty number was assigned to me before the end of my first cruise.

I'm no expert, but I wouldn't think so... our Anthem time appeared just a few days before sailing and I was impressed that our M&M hosts were the Cruise Director (Clo), the Activities Director (Kevin) and another staff. It was entertaining and well attended.

Just sailed Anthem first week of March and doing Radiance in Alaska late May. Will Radiance have the same menus?

If not, can anyone provide info on Radiance menus?

The bistro is located not too far into the Solarium and kids seem to be allowed in without incident. Much nicer than the Windjammer for breakfast or lunch!

Just got off Anthem on Sunday morning. This was my 3rd cruise, my 2nd with RCI. On my previous 2 cruises, I have no specific memory of the Cruise Director. They were there, but didn't really add anything to the cruise.

This time I can truly say that the CD added to the cruise experience. Clo (aka Hello Clo) has a natural and engaging personality, a quick wit and could likely put a few stand-up comics out of a job. She was assisted by Activities Manager Kevin and someone named Prince (also a Canadian but didn't catch his official title).

Clo was visible, approachable, funny and willing to mingle with anyone. So, while I'll say that the CD won't make or break any cruise, I can now see that they can definitely add a bonus value do a cruise.

FYI, this was Clo and Prince's last cruise on Anthem. Both are moving to the Brilliance next (if my memory is correct).

I'll be on with you. I won't have the Internet package, but look forward to reading your thoughts when I come back. See you on the Anthem!!!

I'm boarding on Sunday in room 8152. It seems very near the ones mentioned above. I'm bringing these and I can vouch for their comfort. I can wear them all night with no issues at all.

I have no idea if the room is noisy but will report when we get back.

 

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Well this gives me another option for my roommates if my snoring gets too loud LOL

Yes. We got back around 6:30-45. Its about a 45 minute drive to and from KSC.

Perfect!!! Thanks so much.... can't wait for Sunday to get here!!!

You are right, I am wrong. We met at 5:45, not 6:45. I apologize.

so would that mean you got back to the ship around 6:30 (and not 7:30 as stated). Don't mean to be picky, just wondering if I need to push the Wonderland reservation back...

And your pics make me so happy I decided to visit KSC instead of going shopping with friends!!!!

We booked through the cruise line. After the Apollo exhibit our guide gave the option of exploring on our own and meeting back at the bus at 6:45 or follow him. we chose to go on around on our own and meet back later.

So is the tour longer than stated? My cruise planner says tour is over at 5:30. Read somewhere that KSC closes at 6. I have reservations at Wonderland for 7...