MeCruiseNow Posted October 28, 2016 #26 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Yup!!! I just got this notice as well!!!! It's ridiculous!!! I called Customer Service and they didn't even know about it!! They were insisting that it was leaving at 4 as scheduled!! I am not happy at all!! It ruins a relaxing (and needed) get away. 4 days!! Imagine at 530 pm (earliest check in time) how much chaos there's gone be!!!??? I eat at the early seating!! How are they fixing that?? Also, I'm sure we will lose a night of the scheduled entertainment!! How about the first day activities like the spa giveaways and such!!!?? This is the third (and last) cruise I take on RCCL!!!! I am done!! Theres been an issue on all 3 and I've twice wrote customer service and twice received no response!!! They really need to stop worrying about building monstrosities of ships and get back to basics with their customer service!!! Twice I've contacted and twice I've been ignored!! This is why Carnival is outpacing them and will continue to do so as, I'm sure, many more will leave this joke of a company!!!! And... just to let you know, they say they've stopped with the "last minute" pricing. This is absolutely not true! You can get an outside on this same cruise as a solo cruiser for $270!!! Yes... as a solo. I was hesitant to even get on this ship and I should've listened to that inkling!! Edited October 28, 2016 by MeCruiseNow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted October 28, 2016 #27 Share Posted October 28, 2016 They did the exact same thing on the August 22nd cruise for maintenance on the water system. Sorry it is happening again on your cruise. We would be disappointed too.:( I'll just hang out at your house.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted October 28, 2016 #28 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Gonna be weird boarding after sunset! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robo1098 Posted October 28, 2016 #29 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I would be kind of disappointed although can't really fault them. I don't know if I would expect compensation for the cruise. If I had a drink package I may want a discount on day one though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egh170 Posted October 28, 2016 #30 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) So you want compensation. For what? What if you boarded on time and the ship departure was delayed for a medical emergency? Would you still think you are "entitled" to compensation? I imagine YOU probably would! Edited October 28, 2016 by egh170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted October 28, 2016 #31 Share Posted October 28, 2016 So you want compensation. For what? What if you boarded on time and the ship departure was delayed for a medical emergency? Would you still think you are "entitled" to compensation?I imagine YOU probably would! At least they'd be enjoying the ships amenities but I also think the OP's compensation demand was a little tongue in cheek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc320 Posted October 28, 2016 #32 Share Posted October 28, 2016 So you want compensation. For what? What if you boarded on time and the ship departure was delayed for a medical emergency? Would you still think you are "entitled" to compensation?I imagine YOU probably would! You might want to read the OP's original post a little closer...she was being sarcastic...along with sharing the news about the delayed boarding...I know her personally & she is a seasoned traveler who totally understands that things like this are beyond her control...the "compensation" headline was to draw attention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted October 28, 2016 #33 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Generally, first night attire is ignored (dress code) because of possible late luggage. PH8 has been on about a million sailings, I think you are wasting your "expertise" here.:D JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeCruiseNow Posted October 28, 2016 #34 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Just got off the phone with RCCL and they are not compensating or allowing people to get refunds!!! Anything but RCCL and it's family of thieves from now on!!!!! Edited October 28, 2016 by MeCruiseNow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc320 Posted October 28, 2016 #35 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) PH8 has been on about a million sailings, I think you are wasting your "expertise" here.:D JC Sure wish CC would add a LIKE button...:D Edited October 28, 2016 by kc320 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraapp Posted October 28, 2016 #36 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Wow this is really upsetting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted October 28, 2016 #37 Share Posted October 28, 2016 What about folks that fly in and stay at hotels? What the heck are they supposed to do until 5:30 in the afternoon, with luggage and hotel checkout at noon? I would be really ticked off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted October 28, 2016 #38 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I hope they will compensate in some ways for this inconvenience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 28, 2016 #39 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Yup!!! I just got this notice as well!!!! It's ridiculous!!! I called Customer Service and they didn't even know about it!! They were insisting that it was leaving at 4 as scheduled!! I am not happy at all!! It ruins a relaxing (and needed) get away. 4 days!! Imagine at 530 pm (earliest check in time) how much chaos there's gone be!!!??? I eat at the early seating!! How are they fixing that?? Also, I'm sure we will lose a night of the scheduled entertainment!! How about the first day activities like the spa giveaways and such!!!?? This is the third (and last) cruise I take on RCCL!!!! I am done!! Theres been an issue on all 3 and I've twice wrote customer service and twice received no response!!! They really need to stop worrying about building monstrosities of ships and get back to basics with their customer service!!! Twice I've contacted and twice I've been ignored!! This is why Carnival is outpacing them and will continue to do so as, I'm sure, many more will leave this joke of a company!!!! And... just to let you know, they say they've stopped with the "last minute" pricing. This is absolutely not true! You can get an outside on this same cruise as a solo cruiser for $270!!! Yes... as a solo. I was hesitant to even get on this ship and I should've listened to that inkling!! Just got off the phone with RCCL and they are not compensating or allowing people to get refunds!!! Anything but RCCL and it's family of thieves from now on!!!!! Yowzer! Check your blood pressure, my friend!!!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 28, 2016 #40 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Ok... so a cruise starts when one is allowed to board. But many times one may not enter their cabins. I say it starts when lines are released and you can gain access to your cabin. In this OP case, between 5-7. Really? I cruise ON A SHIP. The cruise begins when I am on the ship. Cabin access is 1,000,000% irrelevant on this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 28, 2016 #41 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) PH8 has been on about a million sailings, I think you are wasting your "expertise" here.:D JC Sure wish CC would add a LIKE button...:D Edited October 28, 2016 by Merion_Mom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StolidCruiser Posted October 28, 2016 #42 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Yup!!! I just got this notice as well!!!! It's ridiculous!!! I called Customer Service and they didn't even know about it!! They were insisting that it was leaving at 4 as scheduled!! I am not happy at all!! It ruins a relaxing (and needed) get away. 4 days!! Imagine at 530 pm (earliest check in time) how much chaos there's gone be!!!??? I eat at the early seating!! How are they fixing that?? Also, I'm sure we will lose a night of the scheduled entertainment!! How about the first day activities like the spa giveaways and such!!!?? This is the third (and last) cruise I take on RCCL!!!! I am done!! Theres been an issue on all 3 and I've twice wrote customer service and twice received no response!!! They really need to stop worrying about building monstrosities of ships and get back to basics with their customer service!!! Twice I've contacted and twice I've been ignored!! This is why Carnival is outpacing them and will continue to do so as, I'm sure, many more will leave this joke of a company!!!! And... just to let you know, they say they've stopped with the "last minute" pricing. This is absolutely not true! You can get an outside on this same cruise as a solo cruiser for $270!!! Yes... as a solo. I was hesitant to even get on this ship and I should've listened to that inkling!! Welcome to Cruise Critic. You're in good company, sweetie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted October 28, 2016 #43 Share Posted October 28, 2016 So you want compensation. For what? What if you boarded on time and the ship departure was delayed for a medical emergency? Would you still think you are "entitled" to compensation?I imagine YOU probably would! You might read my post again. As others obviously got my drift and you didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted October 28, 2016 #44 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Really? I cruise ON A SHIP. The cruise begins when I am on the ship. Cabin access is 1,000,000% irrelevant on this point. My post, when does a cruise officially start, for OP sarcasm or otherwise, for the purpose of compensation. Not everyone boards at the same time. So how would you compensate, and to me, stuff happens. Personally, for us the cruise could start at many different times, the day before, when we leave or house, and so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare S.A.M.J.R. Posted October 28, 2016 #45 Share Posted October 28, 2016 So you want compensation. For what? What if you boarded on time and the ship departure was delayed for a medical emergency? Would you still think you are "entitled" to compensation?I imagine YOU probably would! But you are paying to use the ship's amenities that day. Whether it's food, drink, or activities. Now, if you pay for something but decide not to use it (as in board late of your own choosing), that's one thing. But paying for something and not being able to use it isn't good either. While RCI doesn't HAVE to provide compensation, I think it would be good PR to give everyone $25 OBC. If you boarded on time and the departure was delayed, you'd still be able to use the ship's amenities and wouldn't be entitled to compensation. That's not the case here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted October 28, 2016 #46 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) What about folks that fly in and stay at hotels? What the heck are they supposed to do until 5:30 in the afternoon, with luggage and hotel checkout at noon? I would be really ticked off. I thought about that...fortunately I drive over day of. But those in a local hotel might have more worries about this than I do. Edited October 28, 2016 by PH8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted October 28, 2016 #47 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) Just think, maybe you can save a day of vacation and still have a nice cruise. I would have loved those short cruises leave a little later and return a little earlier. I could have lived on her on the weekends. Although I am now retired, SO still is working. Edited October 28, 2016 by troykahack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PH8 Posted October 28, 2016 #48 Share Posted October 28, 2016 OUCH, and its only a 4 day they count that monday as day 1 so basically, party in the terminal. I am on the ship, we arrive back in port on Friday Nov 4th. since I cant see any 3 days for the ship right after, I wonder what its doing between Nov 4th and the 7th? There is a 3 night cruise Nov 4th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteerageJoe Posted October 28, 2016 #49 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I can only imagine the chaos on the night of the 7th with 2700 passengers basically arriving at the same time and scrambling to board! Many will be upset and angry too, I am sure. Not a pleasant thought. We plan to have an early dinner at Grills next door and wait for the rush to subside before boarding. Then we do not have to worry about food once on board. We are going to repack and take carryon bags only. I assume the cabins will be ready by the time we get on so at least we do not have to wait for luggage (which may arrive after midnight?) First night with muster training, etc will be a wash in terms of dinner plans (we ate already!) so we will just hang out at the bars if we can find space amongst the chaos. We have to jam a whole day's worth of drink package into a short evening so that should be fun at least, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted October 28, 2016 #50 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Personally, I would cancel my drink package, then get it re-added the next day, so that I don't end up paying $50ish for a day that I'm barely using it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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