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The Key, Priority access. Is it worth getting?
Biker19 replied to AGE_Texas's topic in Royal Caribbean International
You can also share a lower device package between all of you. -
Then you are probably not decoding it right - the first set of numbers is usually the booking number then a dash and then either the cabin number or GTY if truly still GTY.
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Yes, the SetSail pass will update once the cabin assignment is official. The edocs will update about a day or two after assignment at which time the luggage tags should also update.
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Unknown Credit card charge authorized but not posted
Biker19 replied to chukli's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Welcome to CC. You'll see lots of that on CC. -
Is booking a guarantee balcony a good idea?
Biker19 replied to thefog's topic in Royal Caribbean International
That's the point - you give up the certainty of location for a lower price. -
Cococay Thrill Waterpark Cabana
Biker19 replied to cruisinlawn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Welcome to CC. Most purchases should be cancelled at least 48 hours out. -
What do you think of Vision of the Seas?
Biker19 replied to mizLORInj's topic in Royal Caribbean International
About the same on Vision though food is very subjective and could change between sailings. -
Condition of Brilliance?
Biker19 replied to cruisin from florida's topic in Royal Caribbean International
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Condition of Brilliance?
Biker19 replied to cruisin from florida's topic in Royal Caribbean International
" Passengers on Royal Caribbean’s Brilliance of the Seas current voyage in the South Pacific are forced to return to port in Sydney and its March 30 voyage has been cancelled due to technical issues. Royal Caribbean has announced compensation and itinerary adjustments for affected guests. Royal Caribbean has announced an unexpected change to Brilliance of the Seas’ itinerary due to technical difficulties. Slated to depart on a 5-night Tasmania cruise on March 30, Royal Caribbean announced that the voyage on the 2,543-passenger Brilliance of the Seas is now cancelled. “Brilliance of the Seas experienced a technical issue on its last sailing, and we’re returning early to begin required maintenance,” said the cruise line. “Our crew has started working on restoring the system, and we’re deploying the best experts. Despite our efforts, we are unable to complete the needed repairs to be ready in time for our 30 March 2024 sailing.” The ship is currently on an 11-night “South Pacific Cruise,” which departed Sydney on March 19, 2024. Slated to call on Lifou and Noumea, New Caledonia, and Mystery Island, Vila, and Luganville, Vanuatu, before returning to Sydney on March 30, a propulsion issue has forced the cruise to cancel March 23’s call in Noumea. The issue is serious enough that the cruise line also cancelled all remaining port visits, leading to an increased number of sea days as the ship returns to port for maintenance. A passenger aboard the ship alerted others of the issues via Reddit, writing, “We are currently sitting in Santal Bay, New Caledonia, near the island of Lifou, while the crew attempts to repair whatever is wrong with the ship.” The Reddit post was updated to reveal the ship was returning to Sydney and skipping its remaining five port calls. Royal Caribbean apologized to passengers scheduled to sail to Tasmania for the cancellation, stating, “We know how much time and effort go into planning your cruise, and we’re truly sorry for this disappointing news.” The cruise line details a full compensation plan, announcing a 100% refund of the cruise fare, along with taxes, fees, pre-paid packages, and gratuities, credited back to the original form of payment. Compensation also will be offered for any flights or additional travel expenses booked through Royal Caribbean. Passengers who booked their flights and packages must work with those carriers and providers regarding the cancellation. However, the cruise line is covering change fees for all affected passengers on domestic travel up to $250 per guest and up to $400 for international changes. It also promised reimbursement for non-refundable, pre-purchased travel fees incurred, such as hotels, train tickets, or rental cars. Travelers who utilized a Future Cruise Credit for the sailing will also receive a refund of any new funds paid above the certificate amount, along with the reissuance of the original certificate. In a gesture of goodwill, Royal Caribbean is offering a 50% Future Cruise Credit that can be used within one year. Following the announcement of the return to Sydney, the Reddit poster revealed full details on compensation for those currently onboard Brilliance of the Seas had yet to be revealed. However, passengers were initially given $200 onboard credit due to the inconvenience caused. While the current disruptions on Brilliance of the Seas are substantial, they are not an isolated event. Oasis of the Seas encountered propulsion problems as recently as October 2023. Other vessels, such as the Quantum-class Anthem of the Seas have had to adjust their itineraries over the past year due to ongoing engine maintenance. Similarly, Radiance of the Seas also faced challenges, resulting in the cancellation of two complete sailings following emergency engine repairs in Alaska last September." Royal Caribbean Cancels Cruise Due to Technical Difficulties (cruisehive.com) -
Pre Cruise WiFi Discount Offers
Biker19 replied to TheWaterDoc's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Yes, but it might not. Buy and then if it does go lower, cancel and rebuy. BTW, the 24 hour package, which you can buy with your D discount, starts when you redeem, not at midnight. -
Recent Experiences with E Gift Certificates
Biker19 replied to CookieDiva's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Any OBC can be used to offset any charges, including the casino. -
iOS updated to 1.52.1.
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Jewel - Interested in recent experiences
Biker19 replied to JDPCruisers's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Don't count on the CD to do that for you. -
You are probably the outlier from all the reporting here on the enforcement of arrival times.
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Refreshment package only some days?
Biker19 replied to mattR's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Likely the bar. You'd have to ask on board as there might not be a fixed answer and reporting on such an attempt is almost non-existent. -
At most ports there's no checking of arrival times (yes, I know there are exceptions). So you could have a 2PM arrival time and still check in at 11AM.
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Back in the COVID days when arrival times may have been enforced, folks who wanted to board early would want the earliest arrival times. They worried that if they didn't check in as early as possible, those early arrival times might be gone.
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Online check in not working? May 6 freedom sailing
Biker19 replied to mtsublueraider's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Welcome to CC. Given the lack of enforcement of arrival times at most ports (and very unlikely the early times will be gone the morning after check in becomes available) there's no real reason to stay up till midnight to wait for check in to open. -
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Refreshment package only some days?
Biker19 replied to mattR's topic in Royal Caribbean International
That may vary by ship and the number of days left.