mconthehighseas Posted March 13, 2017 #1576 Share Posted March 13, 2017 I called last week the night that symphony opened only via phone. I was told "we don't have a ship called symphony of the seas". Sent from my iPhone using Forums This is why I use a TA. The people on the phones for Royal drive me CRAZY! Speaking of my TA, I let her know about the itineraries on CruiseCal (thanks to this thread!) and let her know which ones we liked and disliked, so that she would have some leeway in getting us the cabin we want. She called Royal and they told her "they are not giving specific dates since there has been some delays but all should be posted by the end of the month". And she said she would keep calling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denatravels Posted March 14, 2017 #1577 Share Posted March 14, 2017 This is why I use a TA. The people on the phones for Royal drive me CRAZY! It was before they were bookable online on regular or TA site. Everything opened up the next day, and surprise, surprise-- there IS a ship called "symphony of the seas" Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted March 14, 2017 #1578 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Would also like to know this - sailed harmony from Rome and hoped to do the same with symphony but looks like it will have to be Barcelona . Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Does anyone know why Symphony OTS won't be inter-porting in Rome? It was possible to do on Allure and Harmony in the past, but not on upcoming Freedom Med cruises. atgood I haven't seen any indication other than the on board flyers prior to release that Symphony would inter-port in Rome. All European departures seem to be from Barcelona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_cruisers Posted March 14, 2017 #1579 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I haven't seen any indication other than the on board flyers prior to release that Symphony would inter-port in Rome. All European departures seem to be from Barcelona. I wish this could be true. I'd rather leave out of Rome than Barcelona as we want to catch a second cruise out of Venice and that saves us a flight between Spain and Italy. How do I inquire on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted March 14, 2017 #1580 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I wish this could be true. I'd rather leave out of Rome than Barcelona as we want to catch a second cruise out of Venice and that saves us a flight between Spain and Italy. How do I inquire on this? Barcelona is so much easier IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atgood Posted March 14, 2017 #1581 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I wish this could be true. I'd rather leave out of Rome than Barcelona as we want to catch a second cruise out of Venice and that saves us a flight between Spain and Italy. How do I inquire on this? Leaving from Rome isn't an option on Symphony OTS at this time. For trying to figure travel options between European cities, I use an app called Rome2Rio. atgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_cruisers Posted March 14, 2017 #1582 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Leaving from Rome isn't an option on Symphony OTS at this time. For trying to figure travel options between European cities, I use an app called Rome2Rio. atgood Thank you for the tip! I've embarked in Barcelona before and it was smooth, I am just looking to ease my travel options between the two cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted March 14, 2017 #1583 Share Posted March 14, 2017 We are spending 5 days in Tuscany between our Jewel Greek Island cruise from Rome this October and the Freedom TA from Barcelona. We are taking a Vueling flight from Florence into Barcelona the day before boarding the Freedom. It looks like it will be a relatively easy process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted March 14, 2017 #1584 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I am watching for the Liberty to open up out of Galveston. Since the itineraries are already upon CruiseCal I already have dates picked out if the prices are good. Hopefully tomorrow or Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida_cruisers Posted March 14, 2017 #1585 Share Posted March 14, 2017 We are spending 5 days in Tuscany between our Jewel Greek Island cruise from Rome this October and the Freedom TA from Barcelona. We are taking a Vueling flight from Florence into Barcelona the day before boarding the Freedom. It looks like it will be a relatively easy process. Great minds think alike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted March 14, 2017 #1586 Share Posted March 14, 2017 great minds think alike! :d:d:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamato5girls Posted March 14, 2017 #1587 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I am watching for the Liberty to open up out of Galveston. Since the itineraries are already upon CruiseCal I already have dates picked out if the prices are good. Hopefully tomorrow or Wednesday. How far out are the dates for Liberty as I need to transfer a current reservation for Liberty to later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 14, 2017 #1588 Share Posted March 14, 2017 How far out are the dates for Liberty as I need to transfer a current reservation for Liberty to later? Liberty is currently open only until April 2018. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny AZ Girl Posted March 14, 2017 #1589 Share Posted March 14, 2017 How far out are the dates for Liberty as I need to transfer a current reservation for Liberty to later? Into spring 2019. That is showing on CruiseCal. It is not showing on RCI yet, but should be open in the next couple of days, I would think. Booking on Liberty would not only give us a little "extra cruise", but it would also give us enough points to make us D+ for our planned big "retirement cruise" in 2019.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internetwhiz Posted March 14, 2017 #1590 Share Posted March 14, 2017 How far out are the dates for Liberty as I need to transfer a current reservation for Liberty to later? Liberty shows up in Galveston in cruise cal through Soring 2019. No one will know for sure if that's how it will truly be until the new sailings come out. RC has used a ship as a placeholder on the port calendars before. At present, through 2018 is the sure thing. I hope she stays on. We love Liberty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted March 14, 2017 #1591 Share Posted March 14, 2017 It was before they were bookable online on regular or TA site. Everything opened up the next day, and surprise, surprise-- there IS a ship called "symphony of the seas" Sent from my iPhone using Forums You heard it here first, lol! Amazing to have such uninformed agents answering the phones and booking -- or not booking -- cruises.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 14, 2017 #1592 Share Posted March 14, 2017 You heard it here first, lol! Amazing to have such uninformed agents answering the phones and booking -- or not booking -- cruises.:( Perhaps another reason to use a TA. 😉 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted March 14, 2017 #1593 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Perhaps another reason to use a TA. 😉 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Not for me, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted March 14, 2017 #1594 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Perhaps another reason to use a TA. 😉 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Yes....let's add another potential disaster between us and a booking. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 14, 2017 #1595 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Perhaps another reason to use a TA. 😉 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Not for me, thanks. Me neither Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 14, 2017 #1596 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Keep on enjoying the sub par service that seems so common lately Not for me, thanks. Yes....let's add another potential disaster between us and a booking. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Me neither Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 14, 2017 #1597 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Me neither I thought you used Kathy??? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted March 14, 2017 #1598 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Keep on enjoying the sub par service that seems so common lately Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app I will. I'm surprised that you are so energetically promoting the use of a travel agent.:confused: I have used several in the past, and with one exception, they were not responsive to my requests. End of story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 14, 2017 #1599 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I will. I'm surprised that you are so energetically promoting the use of a travel agent.:confused: I have used several in the past, and with one exception, they were not responsive to my requests. End of story. We can talk about it someday. I like the perks and the fact that I don't have to wait on the phone to get something done. I don't use her to find anything. I decide what I want and either call or email Her. Works so far, but then, I'm still a newbie. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted March 14, 2017 #1600 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Keep on enjoying the sub par service that seems so common lately Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app As long as I control my bookings....I can guarantee that there won't be any "sub par service" or delays. I'm glad you have a TA that you can count on. Too many horror stories from my friends, family, and CCers for me to take a chance with my vacation. I can see doing transfers to a TA (perks) in the future now that the new subcategories are coming into view. Sent from my LGLS990 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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