daisy-mae

"TimePlay's platform connects audiences' phones to a main screen to compete in real time, turning watchers into players. Its history launched in cinema and cruise, monetizing entertainment via hosted games and innovative pre-shows, resulting in high returns and high entertainment scores. "

Note the term "monetizing" .

I think it may be available on the Navigator app.

8 minutes ago, CDNPolar said:

 

Although hearing something like this is not a surprise, I have asked insurance companies if an injury was not in anyway related to a pre-existing would they pay and their answer was yes.

 

 

I think in the example that I gave the insured was being "disqualified" for not being truthful in her application. I have supplementary health and travel insurance that does not require me to complete a health questionnaire. Even so, as my doctor has told me, the insurance companies can request an insured's health records and apparently the consent is implied somewhere in the policy.

On 2/11/2024 at 6:57 AM, CDNPolar said:

 

That is our main concern now....

 

I mean, our understanding is that we would still have coverage if a limb was broken or there was some kind of other freak accident, but if to do with the pre-existing, then perhaps not.

 

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I remember reading an article a few years ago about a young woman who injured her foot on some coral while snorkeling in the Caribbean. Although she had purchased travel insurance, her claim was denied because she had not declared her asthma, which was deemed to be a "pre-existing condition", even though it had nothing to do with her injury. Insurance companies are experts when it comes to exploiting loopholes.

1 hour ago, twprincessfirsties said:

JThat said, when NS diverted from Ocho Rios to Montego Bay last week, we went as far as the cruise terminal and that was it.

 

 

Just curious why the NS was diverted? Was it weather-related?

1 hour ago, HappyInVan said:

 

Not surprising after the way that some people piled on him!

 

Frankly, I'm disappointed. This is an users forum. Sharing info, high five on the good experiences. Commiserating on the bad.

 

 

It's one thing to express a personal opinion, but quite another to make a gratuitous statement about something as serious as food poisoning without any evidence to back it up.

I have had some luck in going to my account, and clicking on "make a payment" (even though there is no balance owing). That usually takes me to a page that displays the booking information.

I may be mistaken, but I believe that some travel insurance policies can be limited, or restricted if a travel advisory has been issued for a given area.

We are hoping that the weather will not be too windy - we plan to stay on the ship and play pickleball 🙂

Just now, leerathje said:

Nieuw Statendam is underway.

 

L.

 

Yay! We will be on her next Sunday.

7 minutes ago, ger_77 said:

A question for my fellow addicts.  Am I the only one who has snacks in front of me when watching sail-away?  Normally I have a small bowl of popcorn and a glass of coke - today it's Bigelow Constant Comment tea and biscotti.

I just had an ice cream cone 🙂

45 minutes ago, leerathje said:

 

Chiquita banana boat?  Is that a Fort Lauderdale thing?

 

 

 

It was the Chiquita Voyager container ship on its way to Guatamala. It just struck me as funny that Chiquita had its own ship and brought to mind the old commercials for the brand featuring a singing banana.

Just watched the Chiquita banana boat sail past...:)

21 minutes ago, MISTER 67 said:

You didn’t bother to post my whole thread but yes when you’re use to evening turndown service for 44 years of cruising with chocolates on the pillow then all of a sudden it’s one thing after another that is being taken away from us then it’s good bye HAL, we will stick with Celebrity and Princess.

You're right, in the interest of brevity I only posted the part that was relevant to my comment. And by specifying the lack of chocolates on your pillow as the source of the grievance you helped to drive the message home.

There are so many wonderful experiences to be had on a cruise ship; it's a shame that a few minor irritants, added together, can spoil the entire holiday. 

32 minutes ago, MISTER 67 said:

Since the pandemic sort of ended we have sailed 10 times on HAL, Princess and Celebrity, HAL is the only line that cut out evening turndown service so we are done with HAL after many wonderful cruises with them, it’s too bad but they have lost us as loyal passengers.

 

I always find it interesting to learn what is important to some folks. Of any of the services offered on board, the evening turn down would be last on my list in terms of essential to a satisfactory experience. And it would certainly have no bearing on my future cruise plans.

13 minutes ago, kazu said:

If your cabin is assigned very last minute, the stevedores have tags where you can write on your cabin number.  Most times guarantees are assigned in enough time to prep your tag and luggage.

That's what I am hoping. I like to prep my tags ahead of time and laminate them for strength. I cringe when I see the stevedores scribble a number on a tag before the bag disappears onto a cart. 

Just wondering if we are allowed to carry (wheel) our luggage on board rather than leave it with the baggage handlers?

We are still waiting for our cabin assignment and (call me paranoid) we would not feel comfortable handing over our bags if the cabin number is not displayed.

1 hour ago, julia said:

What Hank said... ⬆️

 

I simply cannot comprehend not having a basic cell phone in this day and age. Those who refuse to have one really don't grasp the many ways it would be helpful, and not just in travel.

My partner and I both travel with our cell phones. However, due to very high data rates when out of the country, we ensure that the phones are in airplane mode as soon as we cross the border; most of the time they remain in the cabin's safe and we use our iPads as they are not data enabled and operate on wifi only.

4 minutes ago, FlaMariner said:

 

Seems like two weeks was when they started having/offering upsells when I called for a cruise last October.

We received our first upsell offer about 5 weeks before our February departure, and another one at the 18 day mark. The uptake must be lower than expected, or the price still too high.

5 minutes ago, FancyTales said:

Received our cabin assignment today.  Deck 8 verandah mid ship!  Way better than I thought we would get. We were prepared for inside.

Just curious - when do you sail?

11 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said:

 The standby program states you are guaranteed an inside room.  What HAL assigns is outside ones control.  One always has the option to participate in the standby program.

Understood. But if there is no uptake on the Vista upsells, then the folks who have reserved a guarantee in a verandah category may be next in line - or they may not - depending on the total number in the pool. Just having a little fun speculating; we'll have to wait until the dust settles to see what we get.

55 minutes ago, FlorenceItaly said:

Several have received Vista Suites.

That's interesting. We have reserved an unobstructed verandah guarantee for an upcoming cruise and have already received two upsell offers for Vista Suites. Your news may or may not bode well for us, depending on the number of people who have opted for a standby spot.

57 minutes ago, sailawayward said:

the navigator app was designed as a hub while using it onboard, so it can be a little wonky when using offshore especially way in advance of a sailing.  

 

That may be the case. However, the Navigator app is apparently also used to download boarding passes, which would be done on land, before boarding. I have deleted the old app and downloaded the new one, so I guess that is not an issue. I always print hard copies of all my info so will continue to do so. It's unfortunate, though, that something that was supposed to make things easier only serves to confuse...(at least in my case).

8 minutes ago, Roz said:

@daisy-mae, have you deleted the old app?

Yes, old app deleted and new version just installed.

I apologize if this has been covered before. The Navigator app (latest version just downloaded) does not recognize the mariner number, email address or password that I use to access my online account. Is there a separate registration for Navigator, with a different password? I am afraid of making any changes as I don't want to lose my online access.

Second question. My spouse would like to download and access our joint booking on his own Navigator account. Once I am able to access the app (at this point I am not holding my breath) will he use my log-in credentials or does he register his own? In other words, can two people on the same booking have separate Navigator accounts?

Any help would be appreciated.