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5 minutes ago, Oceansaway17 said:

I did and my Oct 2024 cruise will be moved to Beyond no change in price.

I have Prime ocean view in front of ship

And no other offers or options come with it?   Does it say you can cancel at no charge?

I know people on the TA cruises have received letters with offers from Celebrity .... has anyone booking on a Caribbean sailing on Reflection received an email, yet?   If so, can you copy and paste it?  TIA!!

Can anyone recommend a restaurant in FLL that has good food and good prices for a group of 8?  (bonus would be a restaurant with a view of the ocean).

I've done my own research (on TripAdvisor and such), but all of the places I looked at were super expensive!   TIA!

11 minutes ago, jlewisrn said:

I have cruised on Royal Caribbean several times and I have never had to reserve shows ahead of time. I received my email for pre check in but didn’t have my passport on me. I did it 2 days later. I was playing around on the app and saw that the shows needed to be reserved. Every. Single. Show. Every. Single. Night. Is already booked up. I guess there is a comedy show we can pay for but I don’t really want to pay for it. I’m so frustrated. Are there more tickets available when we get on the ship? We are on Allure May 21. I’m pretty bummed and it may stop be from going on this ship again. This is the most I’ve paid for a cruise and may not even get get a show. 

Don't stress.  Just go to the show when you're on the ship and they will let you in.

Does anyone know what the largest table size would be at Chops Grill?  (Adventure of the Seas)

Thank you!!

5 hours ago, Brighton Line said:

No not at the hotel, at the spot on the map where you are waiting for the car. Drivers hate waiting for you to arrive a the actual spot you get in the car. They are paid waiting time but it is pennies and they have to wait the designated time before canceling and getting their $6 bucks for a no-show (or whatever the company pays from the no show charge). 

Gotcha!  Well, we will be ready with all of our luggage in the lobby waiting for them to arrive!  

15 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

The Uber driver told me once you are at the pick up spot (get there early) to text them that you are there so they can head your way.  The drivers detest getting to the designated pick up location and having to wait.  

Well, they are picking us up from our hotel -- so, we will definitely be there!!

22 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

Since Lyft drivers aren't locked out of the ride notifications, they can cancel at the last second.  

Yikes!  Thanks for that info.  I'll be sure to follow my scheduled pick up closely and hopefully that won't happen!  

On 4/28/2023 at 10:09 PM, Elaine5715 said:

Yes, for scheduling since Uber locks drivers out of taking other rides for 30 minutes prior to a scheduled pick up.  Best to just order when ready.   

Interesting!  Well, for $23 I was happy to lock in the ride with Lyft.

I was just working on scheduling a ride share from my hotel in Fort Lauderdale to the cruise port.

The rate I was quoted from Uber was almost twice as expensive as Lyft!  ($23 vs $42).   Does this seem normal?

If you are planning to use rideshare in Fort Lauderdale make sure you check prices from both!

31 minutes ago, StormySeas said:

RC adventure of the seas

I think that if you input dates into the query you actually get more results!

3 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

If I remember it was before Covid. 

Possibly so.  I only know it was not like this on my last cruise in April 2018.   I had also not seen any discission about it on CC, but that's probably because I wasn't on CC much around Covid and the birth of my 3 1/2 year old (knowing it would be a while before I was able to cruise again!)

3 minutes ago, Rubyfisch said:

They scan your paper or digital seapass when you board, and your cards will be at your door.

 

You do still get the "bing bong" sound.

Sounds good.  Thanks!

3 minutes ago, moposh said:

It's been like this for a while.

 

 

Unfortunately, it's been a while since I've cruised.   Thanks for your helpful response.

My brother and his family just boarded the Wonder yesterday.  They said they had to retrieve their Seapass cards from their stateroom door.

I had not heard of this, yet!  I searched CC and found it had been discussed a few times.   Is this a fleetwide thing?  I'm going to miss getting my Seapass first thing before boarding the ship!!  I look forward to that and hearing the "bong" as you scan your card and board!   🙂  

1 minute ago, molly361 said:

Yes they have gotten very bad at that the past six months or so.  Don't know if there have been staff changes or what the story is

Not to be unkind, but I think the amount of special requests has probably gotten out of hand.  Nobody wants to just take the assignment they are just given anymore.  You used to request a table size when you (or your TA) made your booking and you just got what you got and were happy with it.  The reality is that cruising has changed and everyone has their own personal preferences and seem to demand that those preferences get met.  

41 minutes ago, HappyTexan44 said:

 

There is no excuse for overselling a cruise.   With planes, if you don't show up they let you on the next plan if there is room.  So, airlines have an excuse to oversell, since they don't get money for that empty seat.  

 

But on a cruise, they have all your money long before the cruise and are going to keep it even if you don't show up.   So, I think that is a genuine question, how do they keep overselling their ships?    There might be something I am missing.  

 This has been done forever; it's nothing new.   There are perfectly valid reasons for doing this, regardless of whether you understand or agree.  

1 hour ago, poocher said:

Open the app, click on check in, click on arrival time under each person you want to check in, select time.  Close app, go to bed.  Travel information can then be entered at your convenience.  You can use the app or the website as you choose. It makes no difference.  Once travel information has been entered, you can access your set sail pass.  I save them in my Apple Wallet and print a copy of each.

Thanks!!  This is the kind of info I was looking for!   🙂 

1 hour ago, Itchy&Scratchy said:

that's it.

Can't you skip inputting most of those details an only choose your check-in time?  (and go back later and upload the photo, credit card number, etc.).   I'm asking this especially for those times when you are helping to check in others in your group for them.   Thanks!

12 hours ago, Denversail said:

Haha… I have a 10 am flight out of FLL for a cruise from Miami. I feel good about it but anything can happen.

Nothing like ending your vacation with stress and panic!

16 hours ago, poocher said:

Link her reservation to yours.  There’s an add a cruise button (or some such verbiage) on both the app and the website.  When you go to your check in, hers will be there too.  I linked 7 people across 3 reservations and checked everyone in in matter of minutes.

Is it correct that I can check in others who are linked to me fairly quickly and easily (and I can skip entering all of the details like picture, credit card number, etc.)?

13 hours ago, Denversail said:

I think you are proud of your actions and find them justified. I think your actions are shameful and a waste of government resources which I participate in funding. Have a nice evening.

Your comment is way out of line.  You seem to forget that congress people are elected officials.  Their job is to serve their constituents - not to live fancy lives in DC and not help the people they are supposed to serve.  Why shouldn't a congress person help out?  What, exactly, do you think they should be doing with their time?   This is their job!!  To help people with all kinds of needs -- not to be out living Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.  Let's also not forget how much we pay in taxes -- government officials work for us!  OP has every right to utilize what their tax dollars are spent on!

12 hours ago, Cruiser 5452 said:

Flying into Ft. Lauderdale on April 7 of this year.   Finally settled on a Hotel in Dania Beach.  Ended up cost about 325.00 for one night.  I realize that this is the Friday before Easter.  But this is ridiculous, same room on Thursday night , the 6th, is about 200.00.  This is a great example of ripping off the consumer.   But, if you want to stay during this time of you are stuck with these prices.

Prices with ANYTHING go up with demand.  It's not ripping off the customer -- it's simple suppy and demand.

21 minutes ago, Cigar King said:

Last time we did it there was a line.  It cleared up pretty quickly, so I'd suggest just chill for a bit unless you have a reason to get off sooner.

 

Note - There are plenty of people who will skip the line.  Those who have ship sponsored tours, for example.  (There are plenty of other groups who also get priority tendering)  Just something to keep in mind as you're standing there.

So, you just get in line to get on a tender, correct?   You don't have to get a number or something ahead of time or at any point during the process?   I feel like this was exactly how it's always been done, so it sounds like it's all still the same process.

Can anyone tell me RCL's current process for tendering in Belize?   Do you have to get a number?   Line up at the crack of dawn?   Etc.

I know our ship is the only one in port that day, so hopefully that helps things!   Thank you!!