britty1

These taxi charges, especially the $12 add on for a $5 park pass seems like a real tourist RIP OFF. Don’t understand why thr forest service hasn’t done anything about this overcharging. With the BLUE BUS and tour company shuttles not being given a forest pass they can no longer take you to MENDENHALL.  SO SAD.

On 12/12/2022 at 10:25 AM, taglovestocruise said:

We always call the airline direct after air2sea booking and are able to pick seats..

I used the confirmation number on the airline website and was able to pick seats. No waiting.

Thanks to everyone - are you able to use your buy one get one free perk for this restaurant.

I always thought this restaurant was for Suite Guests, now would like to confirm it is just like the other specialty restaurants.

Another question: if it is a specialty restaurant can you use your BOGO perk to pay for the meal.

Thank you.

1 hour ago, rudeney said:

 

None of the COVID tests are FDA cleared or approved.  They are "authorized" under "emergency use authorization".  Abbott states this about Binax:  

 

The BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Antigen Self Test has not been FDA cleared or approved. It has been authorized by the FDA under an emergency use authorization

 

https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/diagnostics-testing/BinaxNOW-what-you-need-to-know.html

If you are going to Canada doesn’t it need to be proctored 

30 minutes ago, handbellplayer said:

What is best to use - laptop, iPad or iPhone?

I used my Laptop but my kids who live in a different city used their phones. They both worked fine.

What things do you need to make reservations for, shows etc. don’t want to miss anything because I didn’t know a reservation was necessary. 

4 hours ago, hazeleyes46 said:

I think most take 7 day cruises and not happy we will still have to test. Very stressful.

I was very stressed for months about the testing. Was going to go to Walgreens because at one point they were free, travel companions had an appt at SAC airport at an approved urgent care, they cancelled appt a few days before appt.

we all had IHEALTH at home tests so decided the best thing to do was to pay for an internet proctor service and use the tests we had. Made 4 appts with rapidtestandtrace, the easiest testing for $20 per person.  No problems and RCI accepted the paperwork, no question I would use them again and not fret.

2 minutes ago, firefly333 said:

On grandeur it said on the paper in my cabin excludes izumi and chefs table. 

 

And izumi would be my first choice. I'm hoping to get it as a bogo some day. 

 

It probably includes samba. Wasnt very popular out of Galveston.  We get better texa mex 

Thank you.

1 hour ago, wolfcathorse said:

thank you for posting the link. Sometimes the search function doesn't work well on CC. I couldn't remember the name. I have book marked it for use in December!

We used the free IHEALTH home test, package of two tests, used both for two people to test with rapidtestandtrace.com You can use other home test kits as long as they are FDA approved.

we made an appointment a few days before we needed it, the proctor company charged $20 per person and on the day we used the link they provided and there proctor walked us thru the process. They immediately sent us the results and stayed until we confirmed it was received.  Easy and fully accepted by Royal Caribbean.

Can you use your BOGO perk for all available specialty restaurants.  Want to Samba on Radiance, just wondering if I can get the buy one get one for this restaurant.  Thank you for responses.

On 6/2/2022 at 6:18 AM, hlfrps said:

I don't know the answer to that and what I am gathering, all Walgreens are different.  Here in Newport News we were able to book same day, Wednesday, before a Friday sailing.  Another good reason to have those video test kits handy in case your local Walgreens/CVS are not available.

On 6/4/2022 at 9:00 AM, Biker19 said:

There are no grats on the C&A perk drinks. Drinks covered by the drink package already include grats, so there are no grats billed on those either. The only time you should see grats is if you outright buy a drink or the drink you get is above the limit of the package/perk.

On 6/1/2022 at 8:08 PM, SoCali4 said:

We cruised on the Navigator         May 23-27. Pool heaters are broken and hot tubs were severely overcrowded. 

On 5/29/2022 at 9:33 AM, VTSKIandCRUISEGUY said:

Thanks for the replies. Oasis class ships have a too-small Windjammer, so definitely need other choices.  I know that Park Cafe is a good alternative, so we'll probably go to DC when we want basic, and PC when we want something a little more.

On 5/19/2022 at 1:37 PM, OCSC Mike said:

 

There are other sites you can use besides the actual iHealth site...

 

https://rapidtestandtrace.com/product/observed-test-for-travel/

Yes, they were good, quick and report generated while still connected to proctor.

On 7/4/2022 at 11:25 AM, tennislvr8 said:

I am sailing Friday. I would like to use the free FDA approved tests from the government and one of the online proctoring sites (rapid trace). Has anyone used this site or knows for a fact that Royal accepts them to get on the ship??? TIA 

Yes we used the rapidtestandtrace.com for our RCI cruise and was accepted NO QUESTIONS asked.

33 minutes ago, lovesthebeach2 said:

We don’t have the free tests from IHealth. We received other ones. Where did you see the list of tests that can be used? I didn’t see it on the page

Go to or find Rapid test devices, at the very bottom of the page, scroll down and there is a list of FDA approved tests.  If the free tests you have are FDA approved listed on your box, they should be on the list and OK to use.

On 6/30/2022 at 4:19 AM, lovesthebeach2 said:

I saw a post here awhile ago that there’s a site that charges 10.00 to proctor a test, and we can use the free ones that we received from the government. I don’t remember the site, maybe someone can post a link here. 

Rapidtest&trace.com - very easy. We used our free IHEALTH tests but they have quite a list of free tests that you can use. You can make an appt. Get your results immediately and the cost was $20 per person.  I recommend and RCI accepted, no issues.

12 hours ago, esper10 said:

Thank you

Yes proctored negative test is required to board ship. We recently used our free IHEALTH at home test and paid $20 to have it proctored thru rapid test company. Very easy and instant report .

Just got off this cruise on June 24th and we are diamond+. I will attempt to give you my take on your questions:

• •  668
• January 24, 2013
• californi

Completed our tests today with rapidtestandtrace.com

easy to do, printed our negative results so on our way tomorrow.

can’t believe how stressed I was, seriously these tests work. Have two EMED tests that I will use for our Hawaii cruise in Sept.
everything is great. Please try not to stress out like I did, these proctored tests are easy. Enjoy your cruise.

We will be in Navigator

Can you still get tender tickets from the concierge in the diamond lounge 

Any news on pool heaters on Navigator. Not good if still not repaired.

On 5/19/2022 at 1:37 PM, OCSC Mike said:

 

There are other sites you can use besides the actual iHealth site...

 

https://rapidtestandtrace.com/product/observed-test-for-travel/

I just booked this proctored site for our testing and will be using IHEALTH free tests with the proctor. My kids were scheduled with Sacramento airport but it shut down yesterday so decided I was done being stressed. Royal accepts this testing proctor.

On 5/29/2022 at 9:33 AM, VTSKIandCRUISEGUY said:

Thanks for the replies. Oasis class ships have a too-small Windjammer, so definitely need other choices.  I know that Park Cafe is a good alternative, so we'll probably go to DC when we want basic, and PC when we want something a little more.

We go to the dining room for breakfast, good choices with some buffet style options along with delivered menu choices. Not too many children. Don’t know if still an option not sailed during Covid years.

On 6/1/2022 at 8:08 PM, SoCali4 said:

We cruised on the Navigator         May 23-27. Pool heaters are broken and hot tubs were severely overcrowded. 

Bummer, don’t like cold water, how about the slides 

1 minute ago, Biker19 said:

There are no grats on the C&A perk drinks. Drinks covered by the drink package already include grats, so there are no grats billed on those either. The only time you should see grats is if you outright buy a drink or the drink you get is above the limit of the package/perk.

Thank you, great info.