britty1

I had a 12 noon flight but it got cancelled and southwest gave me a 10:15 flight.  Can I make this flight with a number 1 leave off the ship. Please let me know your experiences. Thank you.

Thanks for the info

On 3/25/2022 at 12:08 PM, Coralc said:

There is an option to have them proctored with telehealth, for $20-just like emed tests. 

https://ihealthlabs.com/products/ihealth-verified-covid-test-service

 

I just sent emails to IHealth and to Royal Caribbean, asking if they are acceptable for cruising. They should be, they are CDC compliant, proctored tests. 

*Have you heard anything from IHEALTH or RCI

I don’t know how everyone else feels about the cruise compass but I am not happy about them going away and be replaced with a phone app. I think for the people who wants them they should have a choice, put them by customer service, revamp them so one cruise compass covers the whole cruise. All of the bars, pools, dining and other items that don’t change can be given the one time.

I THINK IF YOU WANT IT TO STAY we should ALL make a comment on any survey you get to bring it back. Maybe the only way Royal will listen.  Let’s STOP the elimination of the cruise Compass.

Might be a good choice for back up plan. Really want to do CVS or Walgreens before we fly out.

Anyone using IHEALTH proctor service to get your negative test and board ship, please report back. Thanks

Not enough cruising, that is some great info about spending $40 for two people to test using the free tests. Great thank you.

Thank you everyone, feel better about booking 1st night dinner.

My experience is that on boarding day - and because you may not have your bags delivered - that casual is OK for dinner. Does that include specialty restaurants like Chops.  Also last night onboard is usually casual also.  Please could I have your input. Thanks

I would go by the expiration date on your test. My understanding is the earliest expiration date on what is currently being sold is in the fall.

I just checked in our area and CVS and Walgreens are winding down Covid 19 rapid testing.  I wonder if Royal will open up to 3 days so the regular PCR test becomes an option.

I just looked. Our Radiance cruise for Sept 23 2022 - Oct 4th is still in my future cruises and based on the message it starts October 4th, the day Radiance is due in Honolulu.

Ovation is going September 30th but it’s only stop in the islands is Maui and Honolulu. Stops in Seattle????

so, I guess we wait and see but I won’t be booking Ovation based on lack of island time plus it’s a 9 day cruise and Radiance is 11 days.  If this happens it will be the 4th Hawaii cruise they have cancelled for me.  2 in 2020, did a lift and shift, then they cancelled that - 2021 Hawaii cancelled, did a rebook to the radiance for 2022, now looks like maybe cancelled again.  NOT GOOD CUSTOMER SERVICE.

I am on Radiance from Vancouver to Honolulu in Sept 2022 which starts her Australia deployment so I too hope it is OK. Been waiting 3 years to take this trip.

Is it appropriate to ask the concierge to make dinner reservations at Chops for the 1st night.

Was browsing the royal app to try to get used to getting information. I looked at Winjammer and it said the most ridiculous comment ‘reservations required’ seriously.

Is there any insurance policies that cover the onboard medical charges.

Thank you so much for the info. Very interesting and I thought you could get them from Concierge.

again thank you all.

How do you acquire tender tickets. Going on Navigator in June and we will be tendered for Catalina stop.  At one point I thought you could get the tickets in diamond lounge pre-Covid. Is this still ok.  Thank you

Our cruise isn’t til June so I am hoping the testing will be gone by then. Intend to make several appointments just in case any of them fall thru

The only benefit I have found is the OBC you get.  We like everyone else has been land bound due to Covid so I am missing my credit on this 1st cruise. Will book next cruise while onboard. Good luck with your booking experience 

1 hour ago, Saab4444 said:

Wait and do it on the first day of the cruise.

There is an email I have used to ask for a specific dining table. My memory tells me the email is rcldining.com be sure to include your reservation number, cabin number table requirements.

Thank you for doing this live review, enjoying seeing the ship. Your off tomorrow in Ensenada have fun.

2 hours ago, DandDM said:

Tonight’s sunset. 

Beautiful couldn’t get any better

I am wanting to cruising NOW but I booked for June 20th sailing.  Could you check on the availability of the Escape room for me and if it’s not too inconvenient the price. I would greatly appreciate the information. Thank you.

So could I have clarification - If you buy the two test kit, they come individually wrapped and 2 individuals can use them - so for two people you only need to purchase the one kit.

Or, I am confused - do you each need to purchase your own kit - that makes it expensive at $69 per two kit test.  Please get me out of my confused state.