Zu~

So I'm registered for this cruise, but didn't sign up my room mate, thinking I could do that if I get confirmed. Fingers crossed-good luck to all hoping for an invite.

On 4/10/2022 at 1:18 PM, westcoasttech said:

As I’m starting off in Vancouver and have to trek down to Seattle to get onboard, I’ve pre-emptively registered with CANarrive ahead of time.  You can register without putting specific travel details in, an then you have an account to add in details 72 hrs ahead of your border crossing.  You do need to provide a PDF (or image) of your vaccination details so would recommend doing that while you have a stable internet connection.  Here’s the link that should take you to the explanatory page ...

https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/coronavirus-disease-covid-19/arrivecan.html

There used to be a bus from Vancouver to Sea-TAC I think it was called Bolt. Cheap and fast and had wifi etc.

On 3/31/2022 at 7:03 AM, crzndeb said:

I keep hoping I will get an invite and nothing yet. Maybe there will be a second round of emails, depending on how many reserved from the first round.

I just got my invite last week, they had sent one a week earlier that I didn't see. 

Port of entry you must clear customs and Immigration, good news is there should be a re-check location right there so you don't have to lug your checked baggage. You'll be fine, don't worry as it doesn't help. Look at travel as an adventure and roll with it. ( I was an international  flight attendant for over 30 years) Playing the "what If" game is futile. Have a nice trip and relax.

 

Plus she admitted that she did manage a few tours after her fall with her trekking poles, even though it still hurt. If it was that bad she could have cancelled them and been refunded. Going on them most likely contributed to further wear to her injury.

 

We have also all seen the “slippery” signs by the pool and many of us have most likely took a little slide by the pool over the years. I have, as well as the other 2 in my house.

 

Where I live you can see older people who use trekking poles around the community. They are given to said individuals who need help with mobility and stability issues. My mom has them and is to use them when doing brisk walks to help with balance. I wonder did the OP need them for balance or was she going going on a “strenuous” shore excursion. I also saw them in Alaska with some select people going on actual hikes.

 

Any fall will hurt. If it was that bad medical would have taken xrays and treated for the OP for free, and she never mentioned that. It might be the only time the OP makes it to Halifax and she didnn’t wanted to miss anything she booked. I suspect the injury was further inflamed/damaged from further movement when rest is what it needed.

Read my other posts before passing judgement. Medical did take x-rays my firstl post was just to ask a simple question. It was a 16 night TA from Copenhagen to Boston. First day the slip and fall happened so the next three ports were missed due to injury, Skagan, Stavanger and Lerwick. I finally could get off the ship with help in our first stop in Iceland and take a nice bus tour. Even with trekking poles couldn't get up to see the top of the falls, just the bottom part which was beautiful. The scenery was fabulous. Next stop went to a real hospital for real x-rays (by the way I was put in isolation because I'd had surgery in the last six months in the US-just on a finger, but since they don't have MERSA in Iceland were being cautious) x-rays showed nothing broken :-) I am not suing anyone, just had a question and now a suggestion about the slippery slipping slippers.

You are cut from good and strong cloth. My mom uses her treking poles as needed as well. Royal should have credited you excursions and regretfully that knee could/should have rested. That being said kudos for heading out even with the pain. Hopefully it has gone down and doesn’t constantly linger.

 

I’m not sure why I thought you were in Halifax. The injury aside, I bet Iceland was amazing.

I did a tour in Halifax, but after about a week on board pampering my knee, I ventured out. I am much better now and will see my Dr. as soon as I can to make sure i don't have any lingering damage. Thank you for your kind comments. Good on your Mom for using her poles! I was on a 16 night Copenhagen to Boston TA, just got home yesterday.

Plus she admitted that she did manage a few tours after her fall with her trekking poles, even though it still hurt. If it was that bad she could have cancelled them and been refunded. Going on them most likely contributed to further wear to her injury.

 

We have also all seen the “slippery” signs by the pool and many of us have most likely took a little slide by the pool over the years. I have, as well as the other 2 in my house.

 

Where I live you can see older people who use trekking poles around the community. They are given to said individuals who need help with mobility and stability issues. My mom has them and is to use them when doing brisk walks to help with balance. I wonder did the OP need them for balance or was she going going on a “strenuous” shore excursion. I also saw them in Alaska with some select people going on actual hikes.

 

Any fall will hurt. If it was that bad medical would have taken xrays and treated for the OP for free, and she never mentioned that. It might be the only time the OP makes it to Halifax and she didnn’t wanted to miss anything she booked. I suspect the injury was further inflamed/damaged from further movement when rest is what it needed.

I explained that I missed three ports due to the injury, Ice rest and elevation, after x-rays on board. 16 days out of Copenhagen, so I could see Iceland. I missed Skagan, Stavanger and Lerwick. But made it out for a nice bus tour in our first stop in Iceland, then went to real hospital in Reykjavik and the next day made another bus tour the day after and did the Golden Circle. I am satisfied with my small compensation and the beautiful scenery.

Contributory negligence does not mean you get nothing. It reduces the damages by the amount of your contribution, as a percentage. So if the judge finds you contributed 30% to the situation by being double parked (for example) then you lose 30% of the awarded damages. Because the person who hit you still had to take care.

These are the kind of answers I wanted. I wish I had had my own slippers, but going on a TA I didn't think I'd need them. I don't want to sue anyone, but I think the people in the spa should guide you to the elevators, like the other spa person said she always does. Everyone was very kind to me and I'm lucky I didn't break my face or nose to boot.

So to those of you that gave me straight answers Thank you very much.

Plus she admitted that she did manage a few tours after her fall with her trekking poles, even though it still hurt. If it was that bad she could have cancelled them and been refunded. Going on them most likely contributed to further wear to her injury.

 

We have also all seen the “slippery” signs by the pool and many of us have most likely took a little slide by the pool over the years. I have, as well as the other 2 in my house.

 

Where I live you can see older people who use trekking poles around the community. They are given to said individuals who need help with mobility and stability issues. My mom has them and is to use them when doing brisk walks to help with balance. I wonder did the OP need them for balance or was she going going on a “strenuous” shore excursion. I also saw them in Alaska with some select people going on actual hikes.

 

Any fall will hurt. If it was that bad medical would have taken xrays and treated for the OP for free, and she never mentioned that. It might be the only time the OP makes it to Halifax and she didnn’t wanted to miss anything she booked. I suspect the injury was further inflamed/damaged from further movement when rest is what it needed.

I was treated by medical for free and they moved my kneecap back into place. I am not suing, I had trekking poles with me for balance on tours, didn't know that I would need them on deck. I'll see my own Dr. pay my own bills and remain Loyal to Royal. I am a 70 year old adult, not trying to "game" the system.

You didn’t know where the elevator was? That’s negligence on your part. That’s something you should know on day one of your cruise. Second you “managed” 2 treks with poles AFTER your injury? Wouldn’t that have aggravated your pain and discomfort?

 

 

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CapeGal I hope to never run into you on any of my future cruises.

You didn’t know where the elevator was? That’s negligence on your part. That’s something you should know on day one of your cruise. Second you “managed” 2 treks with poles AFTER your injury? Wouldn’t that have aggravated your pain and discomfort?

 

 

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I slipped on the second day of the cruise missing three ports in the next days. My kneee was the size of a pumpkin and with the rest and ice and elevation. I was able to go on a couple tours, but was very painful. I went on the 16day TA to see Iceland and even hurting, I loved it. People were very kind and patient with me. Yes, it aggravated my injury, however, due to my age I don't think I'll be going back. I wasn't ON treks I had two trek poles so I wouldn't hurt myself again.And a load of Advil onboard.

My point now is that the first gal should have directed me to the elevators that are behind a wooden door. I am not stupid, but was pretty darn jetted lagged too coming in from Seattle the night before the cruise.

I've only cruised on RCI about 30+ times so this is my first accident. I only asked for information, not judgement. I sincerely hope that you don't fall and hurt yourself and have people accuse you of being greedy and stupid for asking a simle question. I'm not suing anyone or looking for a free cruise. So bite me you uncaring person.

Yes, so rather than going down a deck or two, then proceeding through a carpeted passageway to your cabin, you decided to wear slippers (usually indoor clothing) to an outside pool deck. Now, as a first consideration, the slippers were given by a spa worker, who does not work for the cruise line, so at the best you should be directing any remedy against the spa operator. Secondly, since there was no negligence on the part of the spa or its employee (as a court would rule, a reasonable person would not wear slippers outside, in the wet), there would be no liability on the part of either the spa operator or the cruise line.

 

Did you have to go through the pool deck to get to an elevator, as you suggest, which I find hard to believe though you don't mention which ship so I can't check the deck plan, or was it just that you wanted to use the "most convenient" elevator to your cabin? When you put the slippers on, did you not notice that the soles were smooth? As I've said, courts will look at what is reasonable in the use of a product supplied by a vendor.

I am on 16 night Serenade of the Seas just going down to Halifax. I didn't want to cross that deck it was cold outside, I would gladly have taken the elevator, but I didn't know where it was. I am a reasonable person and I only asked if I had any recourse, just saying no would have been nice, instead I get a bunch off smarty pants comments. I am satisfied now with my question being answered, but still disappointed and hurt with all the unnecessary judgemental comments. Never again, people seemed more kind on this board a while ago. My knee still hurts, but I managed a couple tours with my trekking poles. So I'm going to unsubscribe to notifications-guess I gave some people a laugh at least.

Is this a joke? Were the "slippers" damaged in any way? Were the soles not attached properly? Or did you just trip in slippers?

 

You have no recourse. You slipped and fell. It's terrible that you were injured to the point of staying in your cabin for three days but I don't see anyway that RCCL is at fault for this.

The slippers were given to me after my pedicure, they had NO traction and I was very careful walking by the pool deck avoiding wet spots, when I fell face first. When I went back for my manicure 4 days later the gal there said she won't let her clients go out on deck in those slippers and directs them to an elevator..

 

I am pretty disappointed in some of the responses implying I am money hungry trying to get something over on them. Not the case at all. To the snarky person who said it was the slippers fault, they are correct absolutely no tread on those things.

 

Anyway,I wrote to guest services and suggested they tell the people in the salon to not give those slippers out or to escort them to the elevator to make their journey back to their room. After I turned in my suggestion they gave me a small credit for my next cruise.

 

So thank you for the sincere responses.

I took a fall and hurt my knee badly. Does anyone know if once I am off the ship I have any recourse? I have insurance etc., but since they gave me the slippers that caused my painful fall, I think I should get an OBC or at least a future cruise credit. I spent 3 days in my cabin icing and not putting weight on it. They did however send me a bottle of wine. Don't know if this kind of question is allowed here, but any help/thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Zu~

concierge was moved during dry dock, from deck 9 to the port side of Olive or Twist , deck 14, which is what most people know as the Viking Crown. You can only get there from the portside centrum elevators

 

That makes sense-Anthem had it on 14 aft portside. I would like Viking Crown though.

 

 

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There is no longer a Concierge Lounge on Libery. There is now a Suite Lounge (SL) on deck 14. It is on the opposite side of the ship from the Diamond Club.

 

What about Diamond Plus? Guess I'll have to find out on board since no real answer here yet. Thanks

HI All I haven't been on Liberty yet, but would like to know the internet set up. Is it zoom internet or just the old system. Anyone know the prices for it? Where is the concierge lounge on Liberty? Thanks for any answers. Zu~