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On 10/7/2022 at 12:57 PM, rimmit said:

So as many of you may or may not know, my wife was run over by a car in Zimbabwe this summer.   Long story short we obviously cancelled a ton of trips, vacations, and it’s been incredibly stressful due an innumerable amount of complications.  After 3.5 months and 13 surgeries she felt well enough to try and go on a much needed vacation, albeit in a wheelchair as she is still recovering and unable to walk.  We booked this cruise last second and made final payment Oct 5 for a cruise leaving Oct 7th.  Obviously given my previous experiences we bought travel insurance, but due to the closeness,  the agencies I normally buy through did not have a trip cancellation option interestingly enough.  Likely due to the closeness of the trip.  We did have trip interruption but cancellation was not an option under the benefits. 

So unfortunately after driving to Orlando from KY and going to Disney for half a day, midway through our day at Disney, my wife started feeling bad.  Just having some vomiting, h/a, muscle aches, fever chills, post nasal drainage.  We left midday and she was in bed all of Thursday.  We were scheduled to board the Indy out of PC today.  I have tested her twice for covid and she’s been negative both times.

 

I call this AM because she is in no condition to board, esp. with fever and chills, cough, etc.   They tell me she is good too board as covid is negative.  I state I dont think she is any condition to travel given her symptoms despite her COVID test being negative.  They proceed to state she is perfectly good to board.  I ask what my options are.  They then tell me I can either board or lose all the money as their most recent policies require a positive covid test to get an FCC.

 

So sadly we are our $2000 dollars for a 3 night cruise.  We coulda forced her onto the ship but I felt that was just unethical given the current situation and her current symptoms as she could come back positive in the next several days.  RCI clearly would just rather make a buck at this point regardless of passenger safety or pax that actually care about other passengers.   I am not criticizing anyone that does board with those symptoms, as I personally feel at this point it is in one own self to do what they are comfortable with given covid and other infectious illnesses.  Just makes me angry that RCI has changed their policies enough to wear they would rather just board sick people again and not give them ANY other options other than board or lose your money.   Pre-covid I am almost certain they’d allow you some credit if you had symptoms of Rotavirus as they’d rather have you not board, but I guess they are just that desperate now.  Oh well.   Them’s the breaks.

 

As much as i detest travel insurance, there are moments and occasion’s when travel ins. Makes sense.  Obviously, our hearts go out to you and your wife. And there is no question cruise lines need to be more flexible when appropriate. But dont hold your breath. Dean

We are booked for Alaska October 2023 and wondering when Royal should begin offering shore excursions. Thanks. Dean

Isn’t cruising with confidence still applicable to last  minute changes?

Over the last 20 months we have had to cancel twice with no penalties. 
Dean

Many thanks for your input. 
Dean

I was just reading a review of Ovation and the reviewer noted that North Star on Ovation is fee based. We have never been charged for North Star in the past. Has something changed??

 Thanks 

Dean

OMG!  I don’t know, a glass of wine too much? Anyway many thanks. Dean

1. I just can’t locate the Diamond Club on Wonder to save my life! Cold you help?

2. How did you find the staff to passenger ratio on Wonder? Someone was telling me there might be a bit of an issue?

3. Overall  were you pleased with the food venues and service?

Thank you,

Dean

I have a few questions for anyone who has recently sailed Wonder.  Thanks

Can i still bring bottled water on board? And still 2 bottles of wine on board? Thanks Dean

Thanks Ken, I thought that was the case. 

Is Royal still promoting their CRUIS WITH CONFIDENCE policy? July 25 2022? Thanks 

On 5/6/2022 at 11:47 AM, stjlo said:

On the app, I was reading about the solarium pool and it says the depth is only 2 feet. Is this true? 

Yep. But there are other pools. One inside the other out. 

Hi guys. I assume you embarked you cruse in Seattle and I assume some of you tested here. We are looking at a company by Seattle airport called one point testing. My wife and I are looking for information, reviews of how your experience played out.Thank you. Alice and Dean

 Agreed. Just thinking aloud. Ship water is fine. 

Due to civi:

1) how was Windjammer staged?

2) did folks serve themselves?

3) in general how did the ship look?

4) if your a diamond member, how was the club operated? 
Many thanks..Dean

Why can’t I pack water in my luggage on embarkation day, rather than lugging in around on carry on for hours?😂

Thank you. 

Can we still pack bottle water in our luggage? Thanks

Have not been here in a very long time!

We are,on Quantum Aug 22-29.

So I’m wondering if it is ok to post about safety and Covid?

Also looking for good information about the above?

I kinda feel like big brother is looking over my shoulder. Lol

Hi,

Is anyone having problems canceling Royal excursions or is it just me. We have a lot of cruises under our belts and have never experienced any thing like this. Have had  many calls with Royal reps. All they can tell me is please try again!  I'm on the thirtieth floor looking for an open window. 👀

It's been a while!

have I missed something.  Has quantum of the seas taken the adult solarium area and reserved it only for deluxe suits guests??

Thanks. Dean

On 3/24/2020 at 3:42 AM, CCHelp said:

Greetings, Royal Caribbean Cruisers ~ If an effort to give our members a place where we can discuss how things are where YOU are related to the Coronavirus, hosts are starting these threads so we can chat during the crisis. Let's talk about creative ways our families and neighbors are coping and helping one another out; share ideas for parents who are at home 24/7 with their school age children; you get the idea.....  Our only request is that we AVOID turning this into a political or health debate thread.  This is a stressful time for everyone.  Let's practice some kindness and make Cruise Critic a place members want to visit in this difficult time.

We just booked a new cruise, with Royal, for Sep 6 2021.  It felt good! It also feels sooo far away and might no even happen😭but we continue on. Trust everyone is well and dealing. Dean

Lol. The thing is when our cruise was canceled we were offered a credit for our next cruise, which I accepted. However,since it’s unclear when cruising and flights will normalize, I’m thinking I’d rather hold my money! [emoji3]Dean


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Does anyone know if Royal is refunding “cash” for cancelled cruise?

Thanks

Dean

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It looks like the cruise terminal Royal uses In Vallarta is about 3 miles from the old "center city" section.  Dose Royal run, or is there a shuttle that can be used to reach the old section of the city?