gbenjo Posted December 20, 2016 #101 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Looks like someone has gotten into the RCI Christmas cracker jokes.:p So you have read their cruise contract, terms and conditions etc then:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 20, 2016 #102 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Hey Gut, was that another of your PHAT Finger typos ...should have read "sheep plonk" ???...must be like cattle dip:confused::eek: Brother in law, said it tasted like it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 20, 2016 #103 Share Posted December 20, 2016 So you have read their cruise contract, terms and conditions etc then:D:D Written by lawyers to make sure that in any fight the winners are . . . . . . . . Lawyers. Sounds good to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 20, 2016 #104 Share Posted December 20, 2016 So you have read their cruise contract, terms and conditions etc then:D:D LOL, yeah, just love reading the T&Cs .:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 20, 2016 #105 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Written by lawyers to make sure that in any fight the winners are. . . . . . . . Lawyers. Sounds good to me. Typical lawyer talk. Sometimes you can win by not getting involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangogulf Posted December 20, 2016 #106 Share Posted December 20, 2016 It is envisaged that with the new check in system (next generation) that the Ovation is using, "mobile" check in agents (and lots of them), on line check in at home and no issuing of seapass cards in the terminal ( they will be in your stateroom) and nominated check in times there will be virtually no queues so the need for priority lines is eliminated. Once you drop your luggage off there will be check in agents standing in the forecourt of the terminal with handheld tablets and scanners etc and once they do a quick check of your setsail and a "verbal" health questionaire, your setsail is stamped and you are on your way onto the ship. The CIAs (check in agents..I just thought of that :D .. might use it) will also be spread throughout the terminal and you can be "processed" anywhere. Setsails can be reprinted photos retaken etc and if need be the old level two check in area is set up to handle any "problem" documents . Obviously this system is new to us in Sydney but once any little wrinkles are ironed out and, judging by the first embark last Thursday, it will be a smooth, hassle free, speedy check in for everybody. I think many people do resist change but, given a chance, this new system will have them wondering how they could ever check in any other way, the old way will seem archaic. Still have to fill in those damn Aust. Govt. Departure cards though which I see in the news they are planning to do away with in the next couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillydog Posted December 20, 2016 #107 Share Posted December 20, 2016 gbenjo ... does one have to pre-upload a photo for the check-in process or can you still have your photo taken by one of the CIA's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon007 Posted December 20, 2016 #108 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Yes The "CIAs" will be outside the terminal in the covered area in front of the terminal entrance, as well as inside the terminal and also on level three (customs area) just in case someone "sneaks "through and also outside on level three where taxis will now be allowed to drop off. As I have said before, with the speed of the check in and the large number of CIAs operating even if "some" people ignore their appointed check in time there should not be any queues. Thursday was the first time we have used the Next Gen system and there obviously will be "situations" that arise but there is a plan B for most scenarios but until they happen we should just enjoy the new experience and not get too concerned with the what ifs.(they may never happen):D Thanks for some more info on the new check in system.:) Could you confirm though that after check in with a CIA whether it be outside or inside the terminal, do you then just go straight to customs or do you still wait in the seating area where they had the coloured card system if the ship isn't ready to board passengers yet? The reason I'm asking is because it was in this area last cruise earlier this year that the staff didn't seem to understand priority boarding, so the whole concept broke down at that stage. Two staff members were quite abrupt in their attitude despite my being very polite. I recall we discussed it on here & you advised that the situation was handled incorrectly by the staff. Another member on here also had the same problem around that time. I just want what Royal give us for staying loyal to them as Diamond members, nothing more, nothing less. But I do resent being put in the uncomfortable position of having to ask for something that should be automatically sorted at check in & being treated like you are demanding special favours when you are only asking for what is promised.:rolleyes: Thanks - really appreciate it if you can clarify it for me, so that this cruise start will be better than the last. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted December 21, 2016 #109 Share Posted December 21, 2016 gbenjo ... does one have to pre-upload a photo for the check-in process or can you still have your photo taken by one of the CIA's? The CIAs can take your photo if you are not able to upload one yourself at home .... no problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted December 21, 2016 #110 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Brother in law, said it tasted like it anyway. Is that the same one you want me to give the " Spethial" treatment to :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted December 21, 2016 #111 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Thanks for some more info on the new check in system.:) Could you confirm though that after check in with a CIA whether it be outside or inside the terminal, do you then just go straight to customs or do you still wait in the seating area where they had the coloured card system if the ship isn't ready to board passengers yet? The reason I'm asking is because it was in this area last cruise earlier this year that the staff didn't seem to understand priority boarding, so the whole concept broke down at that stage. Two staff members were quite abrupt in their attitude despite my being very polite. I recall we discussed it on here & you advised that the situation was handled incorrectly by the staff. Another member on here also had the same problem around that time. I just want what Royal give us for staying loyal to them as Diamond members, nothing more, nothing less. But I do resent being put in the uncomfortable position of having to ask for something that should be automatically sorted at check in & being treated like you are demanding special favours when you are only asking for what is promised.:rolleyes: Thanks - really appreciate it if you can clarify it for me, so that this cruise start will be better than the last. :) Once you check in outside or inside ( just realized if the CIAs are working outside they will be "undercover " agents :D ) you will head straight to Customs and providing they have started embarking the will be no waiting L believe we now have a "priority" line into Customs but don't hold me to that but I will check tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 21, 2016 #112 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Once you check in outside or inside ( just realized if the CIAs are working outside they will be "undercover " agents :D ) you will head straight to Customs and providing they have started embarking the will be no waiting L believe we now have a "priority" line into Customs but don't hold me to that but I will check tomorrow. Thanks Graham,:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon007 Posted December 21, 2016 #113 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Once you check in outside or inside ( just realized if the CIAs are working outside they will be "undercover " agents :D ) you will head straight to Customs and providing they have started embarking the will be no waiting L believe we now have a "priority" line into Customs but don't hold me to that but I will check tomorrow. Thanks! You are the best. :) So regards the CIA's, does that mean those working inside are 'under deep cover'???? :D No name badges on those inside CIA's, anonymity is essential! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 21, 2016 #114 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Once you check in outside or inside ( just realized if the CIAs are working outside they will be "undercover " agents :D ) you will head straight to Customs and providing they have started embarking the will be no waiting L believe we now have a "priority" line into Customs but don't hold me to that but I will check tomorrow. So if you check in outside and then go inside, if you check in inside do you then go outside? Now my head hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted December 21, 2016 #115 Share Posted December 21, 2016 So if you check in outside and then go inside, if you check in inside do you then go outside? Now my head hurts. Actually...... Yes you can........Once we have green stamped your set sail ( inside or outside or anywhere else for that matter) You are free to go wherever you like and then return and board whenever you like :rolleyes::D BUT..... once you go through Customs and board the ship you cannot come off again......unless of course you are Brisbane 41 / Sutho/ Karate Man :eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalon007 Posted December 21, 2016 #116 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Actually...... Yes you can........Once we have green stamped your set sail ( inside or outside or anywhere else for that matter) You are free to go wherever you like and then return and board whenever you like :rolleyes::D BUT..... once you go through Customs and board the ship you cannot come off again......unless of course you are Brisbane 41 / Sutho/ Karate Man :eek::eek: Wow, I didn't realise that people could check in & then come back whenever to board. Hopefully they come back at staggered times, otherwise some big queues at customs if they all decide to site see around Sydney until the last minute! :eek: I want to get on the ship asap & stay there - best time to explore whilst the ship is half empty & I don't feel relaxed until I'm actually on board. Regards the new photo thing - is that something that comes up during online check in? I'm still not clear about the change as never heard about it prior to reading it on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 21, 2016 #117 Share Posted December 21, 2016 thanks! You are the best. :) so regards the cia's, does that mean those working inside are 'under deep cover'???? :d no name badges on those inside cia's, anonymity is essential! lol.:d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 21, 2016 #118 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Actually...... Yes you can........Once we have green stamped your set sail ( inside or outside or anywhere else for that matter) You are free to go wherever you like and then return and board whenever you like :rolleyes::D BUT..... once you go through Customs and board the ship you cannot come off again......unless of course you are Brisbane 41 / Sutho/ Karate Man :eek::eek: Wow, they must know the right people.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 21, 2016 #119 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Regards the new photo thing - is that something that comes up during online check in? I'm still not clear about the change as never heard about it prior to reading it on here. Yes, when you are doing the online check in it will ask for a photo to upload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted December 21, 2016 #120 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Wow, they must know the right people.:eek: HE ..not they. :rolleyes::rolleyes::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted December 21, 2016 #121 Share Posted December 21, 2016 HE ..not they. :rolleyes::rolleyes::D Are you sure? with all those personalities, voices and such:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted December 21, 2016 #122 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Is that the same one you want me to give the " Spethial" treatment to :rolleyes: Nope. Got about a hundred of 'me it seems. Sorry I didn't catch you last week, but on Sunday there was no way I could walk that far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbenjo Posted December 21, 2016 #123 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Wow, I didn't realise that people could check in & then come back whenever to board. Hopefully they come back at staggered times, otherwise some big queues at customs if they all decide to site see around Sydney until the last minute! :eek: I want to get on the ship asap & stay there - best time to explore whilst the ship is half empty & I don't feel relaxed until I'm actually on board. Regards the new photo thing - is that something that comes up during online check in? I'm still not clear about the change as never heard about it prior to reading it on here. Sadly the ABF is the one thing we have no control over and play by their own rules so we are at their mercy as to how fast or slow passengers are processed.:mad: Dont be too concerned about the photo, great if you can download one but it is a quick and simple process to take at the pier if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiedisneyfan Posted December 21, 2016 #124 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Now I don't I don't get on here much so it was a "blast from the past" seeing Brisbane 41 / Sutho/ Karate Man mentioned. So he is still around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted December 21, 2016 #125 Share Posted December 21, 2016 (edited) Comes and goes. Been fairly quiet lately, but still around. Edited December 21, 2016 by The_Big_M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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