TinaNH01 Posted June 25, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2010 We just left Monarch of the Seas on Monday June 21 and are 100% sure that my pink Nikon camera is somewhere in that room. I have contacted RCCL lost and found and it never showed up in their found items from my cruise. I've asked them to check again because we are so sure it is somewhere in that room....under the bed, between the chair cushions, etc. They said they would but if the room was occupied during this cruise, there is nothing they can do. Anyone have a positive experience with Lost and Found to give me some hope? It's such a disappointing way to end a vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted June 25, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Give it another week before you give up hope. I am sure that the new passengers occuping your former cabin has no use for your camera so they probably already turned your camera over to the Purser. Then once the ship docks again at its home port it will find its way to the Lost and Found Department. Here's hoping that I am correct :p ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmayor Posted June 25, 2010 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Give it another week before you give up hope. I am sure that the new passengers occuping your former cabin has no use for your camera so they probably already turned your camera over to the Purser. Then once the ship docks again at its home port it will find its way to the Lost and Found Department. Here's hoping that I am correct :p ! ...and maybe not. How many times I have I seen posts here from folks who didn't trust Guest Services with 'found' items, and these people take the items home and think they can find the owner themselves? I'm so sorry you lost your camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otstr Posted June 25, 2010 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2010 It is a very good idea to make the first photo in your camera an ID photo. On a piece of paper I write: This camera is property of: My name Address Telephone (cell) number Then I take a photo of it in case......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted June 25, 2010 #5 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I keep a return address label on my camera. I’ve heard from a friend that also does this, that he has had his camera returned. I know that will not help you – but perhaps other can try that tip. I lost my camera in Japan last month near the end of a 3 week Asian vacation. Luckily I had downloaded photos nearly every day so we only lost the last days’ photos. Perhaps I’ll get to see if that address tab works! Good luck – I know it is not the camera – but the photos you really want! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystalkrt Posted June 25, 2010 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Oh man, good luck finding it. I lost my cellphone and charger during my cruise. I left it charging next to my bed and totally forgot it. I called Lost and found, told them I left it on the nightstand charging and they never found it:eek:. I mean come on! someone had to keep it. Especially after we left, someone had to clean the room, etc. They just didn't want to return a cell and charger.:mad: Perhpas someone needed it more than I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystalkrt Posted June 25, 2010 #7 Share Posted June 25, 2010 It is a very good idea to make the first photo in your camera an ID photo. On a piece of paper I write: This camera is property of: My name Address Telephone (cell) number Then I take a photo of it in case......... Thank you!!!!! this is a great idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*twinkle* Posted June 25, 2010 #8 Share Posted June 25, 2010 This sort of thing has happened to family members on different cruises, with differing results: 1. My brother left his camera on the table in the Mexican restaurant onboard Norwegian Dawn. It was never found. 2. My mum left her camera "somewhere" onboard Norwegian Gem. It was returned to her. No probs! And just to show this can happen anywhere: 3. My son left his Nintendo DS and lots of games onboard a British Airways plane. It was never found. I suppose it depends on the "finder" and whether they like the look of the item. My husband found a laptop the other week, handed it into the police, and received a £20 thankyou from the owner. While he was collecting his reward, someone crashed into our parked car and drove off without leaving any details. There's about £500 damage on our car! Funny old world eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KansasK Posted June 25, 2010 #9 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I left my camera on a table in the Windjammer on Freedom of the Seas at breakfast. We went back, but no camera and a cleared table. I checked our cabin just to be sure and went to the Guest Relations desk. They checked and did not have it then and suggested we come back later. We did and they had it and returned my camera to me. One of the waiters working in the Windjammer found it and returned it. They did not know who he was, so we could not leave a reward. It was the pictures, of course, that mattered. I was lucky, I know. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaNH01 Posted June 25, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted June 25, 2010 It is a very good idea to make the first photo in your camera an ID photo. On a piece of paper I write: This camera is property of: My name Address Telephone (cell) number Then I take a photo of it in case......... This is an excellent idea. If you haven't already maybe you could put this on the "tips" board because I never would have thought of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaNH01 Posted June 25, 2010 Author #11 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Thanks for you replies. I will hold out hope that it's found and returned. :) If not, I hope that every picture taken from now on adds 10 pounds to the people in the pic. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterbugohio Posted June 25, 2010 #12 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Is it possible to make a call to a ship and ring into your old cabin. I would pay whatever rate that may cost, just for a chance to talk to who is in the cabin now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaNH01 Posted June 25, 2010 Author #13 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Is it possible to make a call to a ship and ring into your old cabin. I would pay whatever rate that may cost, just for a chance to talk to who is in the cabin now. This would have been an great idea but they got off the ship this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted June 25, 2010 #14 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Also keep in mind that the doors are usually left open and other guests can freely walk in and out of rooms on debarkation day....anyone could have picked it up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted June 25, 2010 #15 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Nothing worse then losing something with all pictures in them, and with todays cameras so small and cheap too easy to lose or worse. With todays camera its too easy to have thousands of pictures from months of memories. The only other tip I'd add is download and backup your pictures daily. A good reason in itself to bring a laptop computer. Thus if the unfortunante does happen at least you are only out one days/evenings pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bplazo Posted June 25, 2010 #16 Share Posted June 25, 2010 There has been several amazing stories of cameras being returned to the owners on this board lately, maybe yours wil be another one. Good Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaNH01 Posted July 1, 2010 Author #17 Share Posted July 1, 2010 Well, two calls to lost and found and no camera. I guess whomever found it needed it more that I did. I'm so disappointed. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaNH01 Posted July 13, 2010 Author #18 Share Posted July 13, 2010 A Happy update! My camera is on its way back to me as I type. RCCL lost and found called last friday to tell me that my camera had been found. They wanted my credit card # to charge me for its return which I had no problem with at all. Looking forward to seeing all my pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted July 13, 2010 #19 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Yay!!!!! It is nice to know they follow through!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jake Posted July 13, 2010 #20 Share Posted July 13, 2010 another happy ending to a lost camera story.wished they all turned out this way :cj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chef_christoph Posted July 13, 2010 #21 Share Posted July 13, 2010 What fantastic news! I am really happy for you!!! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bplazo Posted July 13, 2010 #22 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Glad to hear that you got your camera back. Thanks for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabean Posted July 13, 2010 #23 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Give it another week before you give up hope. I am sure that the new passengers occuping your former cabin has no use for your camera so they probably already turned your camera over to the Purser. Then once the ship docks again at its home port it will find its way to the Lost and Found Department. Here's hoping that I am correct :p ! Wow! If I ever lose anything I'm going to tell you so that you can get your positive vibes going for me, too. :p You WERE correct. :eek: (I didn't believe the OP would get it back. :o) Gina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry on CC Posted July 14, 2010 #24 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jz6982 Posted July 14, 2010 #25 Share Posted July 14, 2010 Glad you're getting your pictures back!! I left a necklace in our cabin on Rhapsody and never saw it again. I called only a few hours after we disembarked, from the airport, and knew EXACTLY where I left it in the room but it was "never found." Either an RCI employee enjoyed it or the next guests staying in our room did. It was the sentimental value that meant the most. (although it wasn't a cheap necklace either). I bought a travel jewelery case for our next cruise. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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