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Looks like they extended the "no sail order".
This Order shall continue in operation until the earliest of three situations. First, the expiration of the Secretary of Health and Human Services’ declaration that COVID-19 constitutes a public health emergency. Second, the CDC Director rescinds or modifies the order based on specific public health or other considerations. Or third, 100 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register.
https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2020/s0409-modifications-extension-no-sail-ships.html
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8 hours ago, mkdreams said:
I'm having the same exact problem. I even called RCCL and they said no one else has reported any website issues. That is why I came on here, to check if anyone else was having the same issue. Their website is a mess.
I called too cause I was having the same problem no matter which cruise & date I chose for more than 2 passengers. The rep tried it on her end & the same thing happened...no cabins available for any category. She reported it to her supervisor so the problem could be escalated. Not sure why they're not aware of the issue.
Diane
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Sailing Nov. 17, 2018.
Injured tendon in foot. Won't find out til Tuesday the 13th if the boot comes off. Participating in some excursions is questionable.
First time I called RCI, I was told I had 48 hrs. to cancel excursions within the cruise planner & on the ship to receive a refund back to my credit card.
48 hrs. on cruise planner didn't sound right so I called back next day and was told if I cancel excursions while on the ship within 48 hrs., I will receive a refund back to my credit card & I have up to 3 days prior to the cruise to cancel within the cruise planner telling me Wednesday was the cut off day. I thought canceling excursions on the ship resulted in an on board credit & it was 4 days for the cruise planner. I hate to question RCI's customer reps but, there are so many contributors on this board that are more knowledgeable than the reps.
Can you please confirm what is correct?
Thank You, Diane
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Booked this tour thru Royal Caribbean CZ4T. Ferry ride to Playa Del Carmen then a van ride to the cenote with turtle cove after. Not finding many comments on it. Was told by RCI that the excursion is to the Dos Ojos cenote which looks to be more open & not as claustrophic, which is a concern. Has any one done this excursion?
Diane
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Have been watching too & this is the best reduction I have also seen for the Harmony April 14 cruise. Got the drink pkg for $52 & refreshment pkg for $20. Will cancel & repurchase if a better price is offered on Black Friday.
All packages are having a substantial price increase after the first of the year.
I figured better safe now than sorry later.
Diane
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15% is only a suggested interest rate & is based on person's credit profile. Per the financer's website it can range as high as 36%...OUCH
First payment is due at time of booking, followed by 11 monthly loan payments.......Wouldn't make sense for those that book sooner than a year out unless they want to pay it off much sooner than when the final payment is due. Which still can be done without interest thru RCI.
Per the FAQ:
"Make your ideal trip affordable & rewarding by paying over time using low monthly payments with a loan thru UpLift instead of paying entire trip price at once."....Currently, Royal Caribbean does not require full payment upon booking.
You can pay UpLift using a credit or debit card & have payments automatically processed.......RCI already accepts those forms of payment interest free.
UpLift also accept checks & sends timely reminders.
Call me old school or financially frugal but, I would opt to pay RCI interest free.
Diane
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Why would a person want to make payments assessed with interest when they already have the option of making payments without any interest assessed to them thru their cruise planner or over the phone? Unless RCI eventually plans to faze out that feature and moves stricty to an interest charging payment option. Another reason could be if the interest bearing payment plan does not require an initial deposit.
Diane
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On the "Find A Cruise Page" I was able to select the senior option, state & the C&A # using the "More Filters" option. It did apply the discounts prior to filling in the passenger info but oddly when I do fill in our passenger info it accepts my husband's C&A# but says mine is invalid. It's the same number I've had for years. Have no idea what's going on with that. A phone call to C&A is now required.
There's also a new monthly payment option thru Up Lift Pay Monthly with a 15%APR.
Diane
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22 minutes ago, 70SS350 said:
Thank you NCL for raising yours. Thank you RCL for following.
As my mom used to say..."monkey see, monkey do"
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Came across this article stating the alcohol package & n/a refreshment package prices will be increased effective January 1, 2019. Looks like we'll be purchasing before the 1st of the year for our 2019 cruises.
Diane
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Arriving Roatan by Symphony of the Seas on Nov. 19, 2018. Considering booking this excursion for DH. Has anyone done this excursion or a similar fishing excursion and if so, would you recommend?
It's listed as a 5 1/2 hr. excursion limited to 6 people. It consists of a 45 min. scenic drive to the charter boat, local beer & snacks on boat, a variety of fish to be caught ie. wahoo, yellow fin tuna, mahi-mahi & upon return a lunch buffet on the beach. Cost $152.00 pp.
The excursion picture of the charter boat has Subway Watersports on it. I have done a search but cannot find any info on their fishing charters. Any info/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Diane
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A big" Thank You" to everyone that responded. All of your responses were things I had not even thought about or taken into consideration. I was too caught up in the excitement of finally getting my first call for an upgrade even though it was an upsell. I happily turned down the upsell & have no regrets.
Diane
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Thanks Biker, I tried to get free gratuities thrown in with it but, that was a no go even though suites are currently getting them on new bookings. $700 for an OS is very good compared to $850 for a GS. Still trying to figure out if we'd be getting $850 worth of incentives to do upgrade. We're thinking not. Any other input appreciated. Thanks
Diane
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Upsell fairy just called with an upgrade from our JS cabin 9618 to a GS cabin 1268 for a total of $850. It's for the Oct. 28, 2017 Adventure of the Seas which is the 2nd week of our B2B. I'm having a very hard time deciding if it's worth the extra bucks. We have never been in a GS but, do love the location of our JS. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Input from prior GS guests would be appreciated. Must make decision today. Thanks
Diane
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We booked Harmony in June 2017 departing April 14, 2019 returning Easter Sunday April 21, 2019 for a total price of $3,175.85 for 2 adults & 1 child. OV w/large balcony cat. 1C. Base price was $2,888. & taxes/port charges were $287.85. After the July 1st NRF/REF repricing structure, the price increased substantially.
REF was $5,322.85 & NRF was $4507.85 taxes/port charges included
As of this morning it has decreased.
REF price is $4,980.85 & NRF is $4,385.85 taxes/port charges included
I am wondering if the pricing dept. originally priced the Easter 2019 holiday cruise incorrectly & discovered it during the new NRF/REF pricing restructure & increased it significantly to compensate for the holiday pricing.
I do not know what the prices of the April 1st 2018 Easter holiday were prior to the NRF/REF restructure but, perhaps the prices were increased substantially as the Easter 2019 prices were.
Diane
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Did they designate any other inside venue for smoking? I would expect it to be a bit cool outside in the evening.
No other inside venues were designated.
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Currently on Radiance & signs were posted in the casino stating "Casino Royale will be a smoke free venue on all formal evenings from 6pm".
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Currently on Harmony in a D2 deck 12. There's a dispenser with a clear liquid in it. Haven't used but, think it's a body wash. There's also a small bar of soap in the shower & in the soap dish by sink labeled gentle bath soap. Don't know how gentle. We brought our own.
Diane
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Hi guys I'm really enjoying the cruise critics forum....any recommendations for hotels near to Galveston port?....especially ones that have a shuttle service to the port? We are boarding liberty in January and are flying in the night before, was going to stay near the airport but thought better to get nearer to port Thanks in advance
We're currently sitting in the holding area waiting to board the Liberty . We stayed at the Baymont. Price was $175.00 tax included. If you want to stay further from the port but closer to the seawall, it was about half a block from the seawall & a two night stay wasn't required.
We reserved a cab the night before to take us to the port. Yellow lets you reserve the night before. Cost was $16.00 for two people before tip.
Next time, we will stay at a hotel near The Strand. It's closer to the port & has more for us to do. Unfortunately, hotels we called required a two night stay on weekends. The Galvez, Tremont & Harbor House said if rooms are open closer to the check in date, they will take a one night reservation.
Diane
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I submitted my change fee claim on Friday too. Got the standard received response email back.
Was not going to change the ticket but, the insurance said they would not reimburse me for the cost of the ticket due to the cruise line cancelling.:mad:
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"Performing in the Boleros Lounge"
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Laughing so hard...the tears are flowing and I was canceled twice. 12 day notice then a 10 day notice.
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This thread is entitled "recent photos of empress of the seas in dry dock".
Here is the latest photo of the ship. ;) :D
I see my cabin...it's the "Aqua Suite"
100 more days
in Royal Caribbean International
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Ooooops....Moderator please remove.
Thank You.