SuiteLady

On 2/25/2023 at 9:49 PM, dboff123 said:

Off Symphony today. We used a gift card the entire time. It needs to be used at Starbucks and will not be accepted at Cafe Promenade.

Thank you so much for the information!

Oh great!!  Thanks so much for the response....I knew that the beverage package did not include Starbucks, but I have 2 Starbucks gift cards and where I live it is not convenient so I will save them and use them on my cruise!

Thanks.....I have heard that you can, but never tried before.  

Does anyone know if you can use gift cards at the Starbucks on Symphony?

Thanks!

thank you all for your responses!  I actually turn diamond on this cruise (on day 4), but of course will have to wait and reap the drink benefits next cruise....lol.

On 1/27/2023 at 1:02 PM, Biker19 said:

The ship isn't but since you sailed RCI has reopened the possibility of booking shows pre-cruise.

Oh great!  I will keep my eye out as my cruise gets closer!

On 1/23/2023 at 11:01 AM, Busybeeva said:

Thanks for the great info! Question: is Top of the Mountain the same spot the tram goes to? Or a different view point? 

No tram, but a sky ride up the mountain

On 1/23/2023 at 8:25 AM, Biker19 said:

That should become available in the planner next month.

I sailed on 2 Oasis class ships (Harmony and Oasis) and for both you had to book all shows once your onboard....is Symphony different?

Anyone sail on Symphony lately that can give cost per day of deluxe beverage package?  What about Refreshment package?  I am just curious of a ball park figure.  I just booked an 8 day cruise and beverage package prices are not showing yet.  Thanks for any responses.......

I recently booked a new cruise and was able to use it, but it says on my letter from Royal that FCC CAN NOT be used after final payment as been made.  The other point to note is that I got back @ 125% and was only able to use the 100% on the deposit and the other 25% went towards the actual cruise fare.  They have all kind of rules of how you can use it.....

We did this for my son’s HS graduation... my son was 18 and his friend was 17.... my hubby and I had JS and kids were next door in standard balcony.  It was no issue, as they were next door.  I had notarized letter from friend’s parent( just the mom, as parents were divorced and dad lived out of state- no questions were even asked).  The signed letter included ship name, dates, itinerary, permission to seek and sign for medical emergencies ( I also had copy of insurance card), permission to sign for any waivers for onboard activities and/or excursions.... there was never any issues what so ever and they have great memories that they still talk about today!!  Do it!!

4 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Here is the policy from Princess and Carnival.  It is significantly different.  The 100% FCC only extends to sailing until May 31

 

lease find below the applicable departure dates and changes to our standard policies:

 

Date of Departure*	Benefit
Apr 3 or earlier	Cancel up to 72 hours before sailing to receive Future Cruise Credit (FCC) for 100% of cancellation fees
Apr 4 – May 31	Cancel by Mar 31 and receive a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) for 100% of cancellation fees
Jun 1 – Jun 30	Final payment moves to 60 days prior to sailing

*Date of departure is from the start date of your cruise or cruisetour, whichever is earlier.

1 minute ago, awestover89 said:

 

Our affected cruise is a B2B, while I'd love an upgrade it's more important to me that we keep the same room across both cruises so I'm not too hopeful

Bummer.....well, doesn't hurt to ask and you have up to 48 hrs to cancel.....

24 minutes ago, Nyc2tropics said:

Im booked on Oasis for mid May. Hoping the virus dissipates in the next month or so but Incase it doesn’t I’m happy to hear Royal is offering 100% FCC. Well done 

FYI...there are price drops going on (surprise, surprise)....I just called my TA to try and upgrade my cabin!

10 minutes ago, Evilgrin72 said:

I'm hoping 75% of my sailing cancels since they're not offering any impetus to maintain your booking.  Maybe I'll get upgraded to a suite and have CocoCay to myself.  😃

I'm with you...already on the phone with my TA and looking to upgrade my cabin!  Stay tuned......

1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Waiting to see details but I'm sure it will be similar to Princess.  The 48 hour only applies to sailing that are currently close to departure.

they are saying any sailing through July 21st

On 3/3/2020 at 12:38 PM, vacationlover_mn said:

We were on Oasis last week, and they only had one ice show 😞 Was bummed about it!

Oh wow.....bummer!  They had 2 on Harmony......

On 3/2/2020 at 11:28 AM, redhead621 said:

I am sailing on the Oasis in May.  We are still unable to book our shows.  Will you be posting Cruise Compass daily?  Just thought that I might be able to put some sort of a schedule for the shows together so I know what I'd like to do and when.  I hope that you have an amazing cruise.

Sailing on the Oasis May 17th and our just opened yesterday!

I am sailing on the Oasis in May (sailed Harmony which is sister ship to Oasis) and have also sailed on the Explorer.....Oasis class you need to reserve most shows, with the exception of a 2nd Ice show they offer and one of the comedian shows (I think one of them we did need to reserve).  Depends when he is sailing, I am sailing May 17th and our cruise planner has not opened up to book any shows, as of today, so he should not be left out of booking any shows if he sails then or later!!  It should be opening up any day now.  Also, if he is sailing in May, he will need to pay in full, as it would be less then 90 days out..... All shows have a stand by line and I did see them letting those people in.....Your son will LOVE Oasis class, as there is soooo much more to do than when the Explorer has to offer, believe it or not!!  After sailing Oasis class, I prefer the larger ships, but not everyone does.  Hope he enjoys his cruise!

You can check in together....I always checked in with my mother and she has always been a level higher than me.  We have never been questioned, or told that I had to check in at a different place!  This has been at Cape Liberty and Fort Everglades ports.

5 hours ago, maysill88 said:

There is handicap parking but the charge is still currently $25 per day.

Did they raise their prices?  It was $22/day last year......

3 minutes ago, IamKat said:

On January 6th we were able to watch the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on Mariner of the Seas. We had a large crowd at the back of the ship, did a count down and all cheered. It was very neat to watch. Even got some great shots. So it is possible if the conditions are right. 

OP will be about 6 HOURS away from PC at the time of the launch.....so this is doubtful

I don't mind ordering all at once

On 1/31/2020 at 7:31 AM, suesnake2002 said:

Yes I mind. At the very least dessert should be seperate. Sometimes you just don't know if you will want or have room. So what do you do, you order it take one bite and the rest gets thrown out. More waste. 

Also my last cruise I was served, my soup, salad, and appetizer all at the same time. Yes all three spread out in front of me. Not happy big time!

I have decided for my next cruise in April I am not putting up with it. I am sending stuff back til I am finished with the one item in front of me. I do not care if dinner takes 3 hours. 

I've also found there is more mistakes. I will order 2 of the calamari, and coconut shrimp when on the menu. Between me and hubby something is always forgotten. 

Next time just tell your waiter that you would like ONE thing at a time and for them to bring out the next item when you have finished the other....I find that the waiters are very eager to do what the customer requests!!

True story....on my Harmony sailing, somehow I missed that it was formal night.  I have sailed many times and am not sure how this happened, but got caught up in doing stuff and never paid attention!  Fast forward to dinner time in the MDR.....walking there I noticed all the photographers and some people dressed up (first clue)...then we got to the MDR and were walking through to our seats and noticed people had lobster (2nd clue)....then we got our menus and it said something like welcome to formal night (3rd and final clue!).  Moral of the story:  we DID NOT feel out of place or made to feel out of place at all!  Mind you, we were dressed smart casual, but there were actually a few with jeans on!!  So I will not stress at all about dress code, going forward!!  Wear what you want and enjoy your cruise!!