insulationbabe Posted October 6, 2009 #1 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Although we are Canadian - but have a home in Largo, Florida-- we've been told that Royal is getting real sticky about the word "residency" - has anyone had any experience with getting a reduced rate even if they are not permanent Florida residents? We reside there about 5 months a year and pay property taxes - any input?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amybeth4 Posted October 6, 2009 #2 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Residency rates aren't only for FL. They pick and choose (at random, it seems) what states get the special rates and when. There are also provinces in Canada listed. On the home page on the left, click on Exclusive Rates and put in all the info needed on the page. Someone in the cabin must have a gov't ID showing they live where they say they live. I've never been asked to show ID but there was a thread on these boards a couple of months ago where someone got screwed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue L Posted October 6, 2009 #3 Share Posted October 6, 2009 You may have to show proof of residency like a license, do you have that? I don't know if they would except like a electric bill or something as proof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danp Posted October 6, 2009 #4 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I would think if you had an ID for proof of resedents and had your Doc mailed there,why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry on CC Posted October 6, 2009 #5 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Right off RC'swebsite: "A valid driver's license or state-issued ID; U.S. or Canadian military ID; or U.S. or Canadian local, state or federal law enforcement, fire department, or EMT employment badge or ID must be presented at the pier to validate eligibility for the applicable Exclusive Rate. If eligibility cannot be validated, you will be charged the standard rate or denied boarding." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
insulationbabe Posted October 6, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Our TA said it was kind of a grey area- our docs are mailed to our house in Florida - so who knows- we booked one cruise with the reduced rate for residents and had no problem, but she said they were really getting sticky with it - for a few dollars we wouldn't ake a chance, but if the amount was a couple of hundred dollars, I would just take along my property tax receipt and see what happens thanks for the input folks - I really appreciate it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyriecat Posted October 6, 2009 #7 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Are your passports Canadian or US? If they are Canadian, it will probably throw up a flag since you are trying to use a Florida resident rate. I don't know if RC would accept a tax receipt for Florida property as residency proof. Hubby and I had to show our DL's last year for my Legend Med cruise since we booked using a Texas resident rate. US passports don't have the state of residence listed. I almost didn't bring my DL since I wasn't driving from the house to the airport nor was I planning on driving in Europe. I ended up leaving it in my purse "just in case" I needed some form of ID because my passport was stolen. I'm really glad I brought it! The price would have been over a grand more if I couldn't show I was a Texan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Viking Posted October 6, 2009 #8 Share Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) Although we are Canadian - but have a home in Largo, Florida-- we've been told that Royal is getting real sticky about the word "residency" - has anyone had any experience with getting a reduced rate even if they are not permanent Florida residents? We reside there about 5 months a year and pay property taxes - any input?? Sorry but why are you calling them "sticky" just because they follow the rules? If your proof of residency does not match what they have on file, you can always pay the difference upon boarding. Have a great cruise. Edited October 6, 2009 by The Viking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted October 6, 2009 #9 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Remember if you hvae to pay the difference, it is the day-of pirce, not when you originally booked, and can be quite a large difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted October 6, 2009 #10 Share Posted October 6, 2009 I cruised with my mother a few years back and we had a residency rate for Florida. At the time, she did not have a FL drivers license but she had a homeowners association picture ID which she used instead. They did ask for ID at the pier and what she showed was accepted. I have had a residency discount for MA for a cruise since then. We had used our passports as ID at checkin but were not asked to show our drivers license to prove our residency and still got our awesome discount. I do agree with the others who say that showing a Canadian passport might make them question the FL residency discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bones774 Posted October 6, 2009 #11 Share Posted October 6, 2009 From what I've seen the reps at the boarding counter don't seem to be to "police like" and minimum proof is usually accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr4mjc Posted February 10, 2017 #12 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Sorry this thread is old, but what do you do if one person in the cabin is a FL resident and the other isn't? The website doesn't let you pick different rates per person. Do both passengers get the rate if one does? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 10, 2017 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Sorry this thread is old, but what do you do if one person in the cabin is a FL resident and the other isn't? The website doesn't let you pick different rates per person. Do both passengers get the rate if one does? Yes, only one passenger needs to be a resident for both passengers to get the residency rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr4mjc Posted February 10, 2017 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Yes, only one passenger needs to be a resident for both passengers to get the residency rate. Thanks Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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