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49 minutes ago, AndrewCfromAZ said:

we bought the wifi package for 4 devices in each room.

That would allow you 8 active users at one time...?

Why we refer to it as the Royal crApp...

3 hours ago, Seville2Cabo said:

So you can book the shuttle thru air2sea if you do not book the flights thru them?  Is the shuttle only offered the day of the cruise?  We are thinking about coming into Ravenna a day early.  We are in Bologna 2 day prior.

I believe the shuttle from the airport only runs on the day of the cruise

We are doing our first b2b from Odyssey of the seas to Celebrity Reflection in Port Everglades. Has anyone navigated this before, and are there any tips on making it easier? Looks like we’ll be off Odyssey by 9 and can’t board Reflection until our 12:30 boarding. Should we cab to a restaurant and wait there, or is there something in the port area? If there’s anyone who has experience with the switch and suggestions on making it work, I’d appreciate any input. Thanks!

On 11/16/2023 at 3:41 PM, megr1125 said:

That makes no sense BUT. It's a them issue.

 

Do NOT tell them you're coming in early.  Find a flight landing in the early AM at BLQ and tell them that's when you're arriving.  Might work.  I booked air2sea with them and couldn't do what I wanted to do since they knew when I was coming in so I had to come up with another plan.  

 

 

Did exactly that, and SURPRISE! We are now booked on their transfer. Thanks for the suggestion!

We are also looking at a pre cruise stay, but in my last conversation with Air2Sea, I was advised there were transfers from Bologna to the Ravenna cruise port? 

I just got off the phone with Air2Sea, who advised that while I can be transferred FROM the ship to Bologna airport post cruise, I can't be transferred TO the ship from Bologna airport pre cruise.  Seems odd, and I am wondering if anyone has had this issue/has other options to suggest getting us to the ship. We are not booked through Air2Sea flying into Bologna as we are coming in early.  Thanks in advance for insights and suggestions! 

If you have a wifi package, use wifi calling.  We use it all the time while at sea and on Cococay and Labadee - works very well (as well as the wifi - lol) and costs nothing (outside of the wifi costs).

You can change your courtesy reservation once onboard to any day of your cruise.  Just visit one of the restaurants and speak to them.  They can book all restaurants any day available for you. I would not recommend speaking to the roving reps selling packages unless they have their laptop and can access the reservation system directly. I also found dropping by one of the restaurants less busy on embarkation day...

15 hours ago, Billy Baltic said:

I’m starting to wonder if people get paid to start tipping threads. There can’t be that many variations on the topic. 

They don't get paid enough, so we usually tip them...but it's up to you 😆

We are B2B from Odyssey to Reflection. Is there a procedure in place we can take advantage of on disembarkation/embarkation day? Tried searching but came up blank. Many thanks!

On 8/21/2023 at 6:37 PM, lovelife said:

Not in our case. I'm Prime and DH is Signature and we take about 18 RCCL cruises per year. We get no offers. A friend cruised once a couple years ago and has many free cruise offers in her account at all times. Club Royale keeps telling us we don't qualify for offers!!!!!

But you do have offers at the end of each cruise based on your play that cruise, correct?

My wife is prime and has offers coming once or twice a month.  We have 11 casino offers booked. We don't get them by email - they just show up online.

I've noticed recently that the photographers that come into the specialty restaurants now try and upsell you on a printed and packaged photo rather than loading them into the system so you can use your diamond offer in the photo shop. I used to say OK to them taking photos thinking I may get it but if not, it might "count" for them (the photographers).  Now I refuse all because I'm concerned they'll come back with some package they want me to purchase.

All benefits are loaded on your seapass card.  You'll get a letter in your cabin at the beginning of the cruise that outlines them, and you simply ask to use them when you purchase drinks or items...

If you want to check what Royal offers, contact Air2Sea at 1 844 278 9745.  I believe they only offer from the airport though. From Heathrow one way it was $95 usd pp...

I don't see an option other than cancelling and rebooking, or just using another person in the group.  One question would be - does everyone in the group need to be online all at the same time? If not, then would the 5 be enough for all 6?

2 minutes ago, MeHeartCruising said:

 

You're welcome.  I will add, that I suggest you visit the customer service desk during your first cruise (first few days), and make sure they have you on their list as a B2B passenger.  They probably do.  But it never hurts to make sure.  This is how they know to deliver the instruction letter to you a couple days before turnaround day.  Enjoy your cruises!  It's a great area to explore. 

This and their previous post covers it and was our experience as well when we B2B'd on the Brilliance when it did the same cruise from Ravenna last year (and the other B2B's we've been on). Being in the same cabin makes it very easy. We gathered in the Colony Club at 9:30am, got our new keys, walked off through customs and walked back on and went about our day. It's a toss up when you can get back into your cabin - sometimes they're fussy and don't want you back until everyone get access...

Got back on Aug 6th.

Sitka - docked and shuttle to town, as the dock is 6 or so miles north.

Juneau - docked and you can walk (1 mile or so) or shuttle to town.

Skagway - docked and easy walk to town,

Haines - docked and easy walk to town. 

If there is more than 1 person needing internet at the same time, only sign up one person and request 2 devices (or more if there are more that need access at the same time) for the plan. You set up the ID and password and anyone can use the system - you sign in with the same ID and password.  You'll be asked to switch devices from time to time as they seem to roll the users as the sign in and out, but you will be able to have 2 (or more if you add more) devices active at the same time. It's cheaper than two people purchasing their own package... 

In any "package" purchased ahead of time (3 night, 5 night, UDP) that gets you the 1 appy, 2 main and 1 dessert pp, you will get only 4 pieces/roll (5 for futomaki). You only recieve 8 pieces when you order the roll a la cart.   

2 minutes ago, irish2005 said:

we are an older couple and cant walk too far. how far is it from the ship to chill island. is there any transportation to get there. thank you in advance

There are shuttles from the ship to the main entrance, and shuttles around the island.

On 7/20/2023 at 5:29 PM, BecciBoo said:

We have the blue bottom shots and the metal shots, the glass Mexican martinis glasses and several Coke takers.

It all starts with the half and half...and then they think we won't notice...