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The first issue is there is no "law" covering the vast majority of these ships. Only a handful that sail under American registry must operate under ADA requirements. All the others have some "corporate" policy as far as booking. We see the statements on websites, that could possibly be defended as advertising or "puffing". While I know first hand the boiler plate statement Princess makes at booking, there is no mention of accessible cabins in the actual "cruise contract". 

Since nobody appears to know what a repeater is. A network of antennas hardwired to each other about every 50 feet on each deck. A low powered radio transmission (most likely a UHF) is picked up and is rebroadcast throughout the ship. It is passive and can't be overloaded. System is setup to rebroadcast only certain frequencies the ship has set. Your common walkie talkie uses the same channels CB radios use.

On 2/11/2019 at 3:57 PM, Bostonjetset said:

The screens to unlock the door are present and functional. The large screens throughout the ship are present but not functional for anything other than a map...touching the screen does nothing. 

 

Drinks I’m not sure but I assume swipe as they took the cards with them and brought them back with the drink. In the shops it was a swipe. 

Thanks

You booked guaranteed. So any cabin of the same grade or above can be ASSIGNED. The cruise line has done what you bargained for. I suggest you look at the deck plans for this cabin. While the bathroom may have a different design, look at the width of the cabin compared to the surrounding rooms. I would call this good luck, just know they can move you again at their desecration. 

Did a review a few years ago, CB, cabin Caribe 436.   

"While on the subject of the balcony, we booked on the Caribe deck for that extra space. Everyone talks about halves, thirds and percents when describing the cover of Caribe balconies. While packing I happened to eye the sewing kit while we were gathering our stuff. Anyway, I grabbed one of those cloth-measuring strips that you roll up and take up no space at all. Drum roll please, on the CB, the standard balcony has a usable width of 8'11". The extra deep Caribe balcony measures 9'5". Dolphin deck, below, has a depth of 6'1". Baja, above, has a balcony depth of 4'4". So, the overhang above Caribe balcony isn't quite 50%, it's close enough as a description. "

As stated, your standard two ways just aren't powerful enough to work. What you'll discover is no matter the size of the ship, it's not that big. Depending on the time of day, you'll find your party will only be in a handful of locations. Never took me longer than 10 minutes to find someone.

You first must understand that there is no "law" regarding phone rep who can get accessible cabins. Each cruise line has their own "policy" that any one phone rep may or may not follow. However, U.S. privacy laws prevent them requiring proof. Since they do not want to expose them self to any legal action, they give the mandatory boiler plate statement about accessible cabins then take the booking. I know this has been the way they have operated for the last 15 years. 

Like this? came as part of our huge roller

No answer here. Just looking at one of my old reviews. Left the house, drove 14 miles to the port, dropped off bags, parked car, proceeded through check-in, went through security, posed for photographer and got on the ship in 50 minutes. 

On 2/7/2019 at 6:55 AM, trishstorm said:

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On 2/7/2019 at 6:55 AM, trishstorm said:

... just wondering how far before the cruise will the price drop.  

 

Sounds like you haven't been around that long. In a nutshell, price fluctuate from the day the cruise dates are released to the moment of push back. Whole formula of days left vs number of unsold cabins. So your looking for a ship people don't want to be on going somewhere no one wants to go to during the off season. Supply and demand, simple

Shock Wave  by Clive Cussler 

Don't know if you were around when they were instituted. Whole thing came about do to cheap American pax sneaking off the ship. Right or wrong, ship's stewards make their money from tips. I can do simple math, so I know total cruise cost the fare plus fees, taxes and tips. 

OK, I know Ruby is not OM ready yet, but some things have been installed. Cruise card has to be placed on door screen to unlock? Have they installed the large screens in the public areas yet? Drink runners ,  do they swipe your card or use the chip?

All it  takes is a bogus warning light in that airplane to miss a flight. Not to mention missing a ride, weather or document mixups.

On 2/8/2019 at 6:16 PM, mexico8 said:

I would be furious if I was treated that way.   Hope you pursue it right up the line and get something for their error.   Feel so sorry for you that it has diminished your enjoyment.   I too have a mobility scooter and have such a hard time to book an accessible cabin even one year ahead of time.  So frustrating.

Despite the cruise lines creating accessible cabins to adhere to ADA, there is nothing to force them to check they be required. I can almost guarantee cruise lines don't want to be involved in double checking on pax disability. 

As a rule, anything that you plug in that makes heat is prohibited. That being said, security would have to see it and recognize what it was. 

Like most things on the ship, it's a money making event. They need X number of people to make it worth their while. If they got 1000 people sign up, they would try to arrange to do 10 tables. 

7 hours ago, Clarabella_Baby said:

 I really prefer to walk and have heard that the shuttle fills up.  Is it safe and doable with a suitcase? 

8-9 blocks. The first couple are known for the homeless and then you move through the projects before getting to the water front. If you were to do this before noon before some of the street people get active you should have no problem

1 hour ago, MCC retired said:

Sounds like the description of an Order Taker ...

I was one of them for 17+ years ....This cancelation would not have happened with my agency ...

The actual issue is the lack of actual info from OP. All we know is they depended on an email for action to be taken immediately. Again per the OP that did not happen. Since no one, including yourself, have no actual knowledge of the cause. I simply posed a possible reason. Just wondering why you would defend this unknown TA (or order taker). You must admit there are quite a few T/A out there who have no business taking peoples money.

I have been reading these boards for quite a while. I am NOT saying it hasn't happened, but I can't recall anyone posting concerning getting waitlisted accessible cabin. I think as far as booking, in there eyes a cabin is a cabin. At this point no PROOF is required to make this type of booking. 

7 hours ago, hpeabody said:

I CAN TELL YOU THE BARREL CHAIR WAS REMOVED AND WE WERE NOT GIVEN ANY OPTION TO GET ONE BACK EITHER. 

This is a cruise ship, not a hotel. There is no basement full of old furniture. Those chairs are gone, period. I'm just guessing that if requested they could locate a straight back chair for your cabin.

7 hours ago, Thrak said:

 

However, some work better than others. On one cruise I "unclipped" the outer door from the refrigerator door and left it open for better air circulation which helped a lot.

The small frig has it's door attached to the cabinet door of the enclosure. If not perfectly aligned, the door of the frig stays open while the cabinet door is shut.

Travel agents, like most people, work a 5 day a week schedule. The problem is you have no idea what five days of the week. The blame is solely on you for waiting to last second and relying on an email instead of using telephone to confirm your request.

15 minutes ago, lenquixote66 said:

Is that what most people do ? 

I can't say what most people do. All I can say is I have confirmed booking for what I want. Last two cruises we got cabin we wanted.

Speaking of common sense, if it's your third sea day in a row, DON'T EAT THE SUSHI