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We are Diamond and get 2 "free" days of internet each. On our last cruise, I asked the staff Voom guru person if I can get credited the 2 days from the package I bought. He told me NO b/c I had gotten a discount rate by purchasing it pre-cruise! I have always wondered if he was telling me the truth or he just didn't want to be bothered b/c he was very busy. Has anyone had any experience with this issue?

Is anyone else having trouble printing luggage tags for this weekend cruises? Ours say "pending" and won't print yet.

We are on a B2B in May. Can anyone describe how they handle B2B cruisers? Covid test for 2nd week? Do they make you get totally off the ship? I know there used to be a special lunch-do they still do that? If you are staying in the same cabin, do they allow you to return to it before cabins are typically open?

11 minutes ago, smplybcause said:

 

If it's two different reservations then it wouldn't be one refund. 

 

Anything in your cruise planner equal that amount? 

No, everything we booked only comes to $275

10 minutes ago, smplybcause said:

Doubtful - companies aren't known for protectively taking less of your money. Otherwise Royals cwc wouldn't require you to call for the price adjustment. Unless you have a TA that might have done something - but 304 is higher than the diamond balcony discount.

 

Have you purchased anything on the cruise planner? 

WE did, but the orders are still in tact. We will be on a B2B, so maybe that included both cruises?

I discovered that RCCL has refunded $304 to our credit card, but we had not changed anything in our reservation. However we have gone from Emerald to Diamond status since we made the original reservation pre-pandemic. Could this be an extra discount because of the status change?

1 hour ago, D4 said:

Have you both been tested for Covid?

yes, we are both negative

We did and 5 days later my husband came down with the stomach flu. Then I came down with it 4 days after he did.  Anyone else?

Just curious if we had a Norovirus visitor on board. Of course, there is no way to know, but it makes me wonder.

Ship -Jewel of the Seas

Deck -8

Stateroom # -8602

Stateroom Category –2D

Starboard or Port Side -Port

Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) –Yes, near the mid elevators but no problem with noise

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? -No

Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. –

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? -larger b/c it was on the end of the hump. WE had a table and 2 chairs plus a lounger

Was wind a problem? -No

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? -

Any specific problems with this cabin? -It only had a loveseat instead of a full couch

Any other comments? -Great location! But disappointed it was not big enough for a full couch

On 11/29/2021 at 7:59 PM, jean87510 said:

 

On 11/29/2021 at 7:59 PM, jean87510 said:

when doing the test, research on YouTube any videos that demonstrate.  It was helpful.  Find a flat surface preferably a table.  If using your phone, have something to prop it because the proctor needs to watch everything you are doing and you can't do it with 1 hand.  Do NOT do anything until you are told to by proctor.  Dont open anything until ready.  Make sure you have your account set up and ready to go.  

 

In all honesty, this is very simple and easy.  Just follow instructions to the T.  

 

Backup plans would be to schedule test at a CVS, at the port, or anywhere in Miami that will do the rapid test.  But you wont need to.  The people who screwed up did not follow the directions.  I had plans b, c, and D and was good to go with the emed test.

Can my husband and I do it on the same call? Or do we each need to have separate tests on a separate phone? My hubby's phone is a smart phone but old...not sure it will function properly.

We will have 1 device Voom. Can we both use Whatsapp with only 1 device internet access?

Do both phones need to have Zoom in order to use Whatsapp?

What is the most economical way to get to the Miami Airport for 2 people?

I purchased these from Bed Bath & Beyond....collapsed them in Spacesaver vacuum bags and took them to FL with us in  our luggage 2 weeks ago and they were great!. Hoping they will be enough to offset the hard ship beds. Need joint cushioning!  Simply Essential™ 1.5-Inch 5-Zone Foam Mattress Topper in Neutral | Bed Bath & Beyond (bedbathandbeyond.com)

Please share the cabin #. We are booked for December.

So my question is....Are they putting vaxxed and unvaxxed on the same bus? That would NOT be a good thing!

On 9/12/2021 at 5:18 PM, badvector said:

For our Alaska cruise on Serenade, if you are unvax or had children unvax, you were required to take a RCI excursion and when it was complete you were expected to return directly to the ship.  Didn't really pay much attention to see if it was enforced but those were the requirements at the time. You are provided with a color coded rubber bracelet to indicate you have been vaccinated.

So they are mixing unvax and vax passengers on the same excursion? 

Does anyone know if RCCL Luggage Valet is up and running and is available for the Miami airport?

Sam's Club has been out of bacon for a few weeks here in Ohio! I always buy the fully cooked bacon 72 slices...and they are now charging $17.64!! It used to be $11.98....I couldn't believe it! I will be very upset if only suite guests get it!😔

I bought these...several sizes. I will stick a couple in my pocket when going to the Windjammer.

AmazonSmile: 100PCS Reusable Bowl Covers, ZTOONE Plastic Food Covers with Elastic for Outside, Dish Plate Covers Stretch for Leftover and Meal, Reusable Stretch Wrap, Plastic Lids for Outdoor Picnic. : Home & Kitchen

We never get insurance through RCCL. Clark Howard says you should always get insurance from a 3rd party because the tour company places their own interests before yours. 

7 Things to Know Before You Buy Travel Insurance - Clark Howard

9 hours ago, ONECRUISER said:

Where Fire Doors are, Doors in Hall. On the Balcony between these Cabins there is small gap into adjoining Balcony. I'd avoid

Why would you avoid?

What is the space between 8614 and 8616?

Do you still have a copy of the gift certificate to check the # on it?

One time I gave my Mom a gift certificate for OBC for her Princess cruise which I had added to her account.  She told us there was no sign of it on board when she got on the ship. After much searching, it turns out they had attached it to someone else's account!!! Talk about stress tracking it down!😵

A true fact....I was able to check in for our May 16th cruise! There was a detailed screen describing the Covid situations that could occur on board and one needs to agree to accept decisions by RCCL to abandon the cruise, etc. We have been assigned a time for our "well-screening" (3 pm...ugh!) and arriving any earlier will require a longer wait. 

With all that said, I am not naive and realize they can cancel May cruises at any time. But it gave me a little glimpse of hope.