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If someone is able to successfully bid for RoyalUp, and got one of the suites. If we have purchased (pre cruise) specialty dining package, can we request for refund of the package as soon as we're onboard as long as it's not yet been used? Thanks in advance.

I agree with him, right on the mark. We should be able to do it via the app....C'mon 🙂 He will enjoy the Oasis class, the aqua show is breathtaking.

Thanks @exm! (1) We will be cruising this ship in October. Wondering if we can take the e-med test at midnight (Rome time) on the 2nd day prior to boarding day? I've heard that e-med may based from UTS time, but someone says that it doesn't matter because the e-med report will show the local time instead. (2) In the e-med Q&A where it asks you your residence, do you pick Rome (so that the time will reflect the local time)? Thanks so much in advance. This will really help us out 🙂

@RCCL FAN, thanks for the great review, good read for sure! I'd love to hear your friend's feedback after taken this 1st cruise with you....that would be refreshing to know. His thoughts on cruising? His thoughts on the ship. Thanks.

So basically no change in testing and protocols ....except unvaxed are allowed. Hoping there is a next phase that would ease testing a little bit.

No testing mentioned in the app? .....hmmm

For the 3 days .....Where are you cruising to? Is it Caribbean, or Europe? Thx

My comments are ONLY for Europe cruises. U S cruise only require 2 shots, no booster needed. Here's what it says on the RCL website for Europe cruises: To be considered up to date by all European countries we sail to, your vaccination must meet both of the following requirements.  You received your final dose in your original two-dose vaccine series (or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson) no more than 9 months (270 days) ago, or a booster dose. Guests that have received a booster dose will qualify regardless of the amount of time that has passed since receiving their booster. Children who have received one dose (unless Johnson & Johnson) do not count as fully vaccinated. Your most recent vaccine dose is on the list of EMA-approved vaccines:  Pfizer  Moderna  Johnson & Johnson  Astrazeneca  Nuvaxovid  Guests who do not meet these two requirements will need to take a test onboard before visiting some ports of call.

Or if you have a booster (i.e. the 3rd shot), then you are NOT subject to the 270 days time requirement. You are considered fully compliant and up-to-date.

Gee thanks! I didn't know they actually have a weekly entertainment schedule available. That is good to know. Has it always been available? gee....and I've only been cruising for 20+ years .....always pick up new thing 🙂

Where can we book the complimentary i-fly? Can we do it on the app and is that quicker to get a confirmed booking?

Our hotel is almost next (just a few min walk) to the Bascillica di Santa Maggiore. Any reasonable and good restaurants you can recommend? Thanks so much!

I have a stupid question....planning to do a day trip from Rome Termini to Florence. Business Class. 2 people. So we'll be picking the 2 seaters that face one another. Does all of the seats have full window view? This sounds strange, but just making sure that I can pick any section that's available, or should I be looking at certain graphics that tells me the window location? Thanks for the help!

Hi Larry_s_taco: We are also travelling to Rome (1st time) 3 days before our transatlantic cruise. We're also staying in the same hotel 🙂 We are also researching for restaurants that are close by, would love to hear what you find out or leaning to. Thanks!

Emed sells its own emed test kits, hence only proctoring its own tests. RCL will accept any official vendors. You can go into RCL's health safety protocol FAQ to read up.

No emed will only proctor their own tests.

With the latest flight chaos that's going on, has anyone experienced if a plane is delayed by 5 or more hours, and a Rome Cab ride has been pre-booked.....would they automatically wait in the airport (or have who ever is the next driver standby for this long a wait? Given the chaotic situation, it's not likely that the traveler would know how long the delay might be, so it's up to the Rome Cab people to monitor the flight status. I just don't know in the case if a flight is delayed for 5 hours (which unfortunately is not too unusual these days), will they still have someone wait? If no driver shows up at the arrival hall, can the passenger just grab their own cab at the main entrance? Just making sure there is no penalty fee. Thanks for any insight.

Also the free at home Covid test that you can schedule AND PAY separately....so it's really not free after all. It's only the Covid kit itself is free, but you do have to pay for the proctored portion. However, there have been numerous reports that it's really difficult to get an appointment, You can look into onpoint.com for this. Your best bet and most reliable is the Emed test, which does not require appointments, and available 24/7

You should review RCL's website: health protocol. It states that proctored tests are accepted, and provided guidance how to purchase or proceed.

Will be first time on the Discovery Princes in August to Alaska. Does anyone who has been on this ship lately know whether there is a show in the "Spotlight Bar"? I read from the Princess website, highlighting this bar: Spotlight Bar Our newest show on our newest ship! Join us at the Spotlight Bar, where this imaginative show transports guests to a vibrant bar atmosphere where they connect with local storytellers who share tales of their colorful lives through song. Does anyone know what this is about? and what time is the show? Also, in reading some of the Patters that previous cruisers uploaded, I'm nit seeing any production shows on board, is that correct? Thanks in advance!

I'm also on a TA in October. Looking to book RomeCabs for transfer from FCO to hotel, and from hotel to port. I'm not seeing any discount being offered on the website. Can you point me to the right direction? Thanks in advance!

When were you able to check in? Ours are coming up in Oct, but not available to check in yet, so no idea on checkin time.

Does someone happen to know, for Diamond (Black card) 1 free specialty dining meal perks, specifically on the Seashore - can we choose between Butcher Cut, Ocean Cay Seafood, or Teppanyaki? The reason I ask is that in our previous sailing on the Seaside before the pandemic, the Teppanyaki was NOT included in the free meal option. We can only choose between Butchers Cut or the Seafood Restaurant. Hoping that have changed and we can pick our free specialty dining there. Thanks!