Ought To Be Cruising

On 4/6/2022 at 5:19 PM, Lorey2007 said:

Thanks for all the tips and suggestions.  After considering them all and doing some more research we finally booked a tour with Sitka Wildlife tours which goes to the Fortress, Rapture center and to see a few other quick things. The cost was quite reasonable, and I was able to contact the owner and she reassured me the guide would get us in the front row of the van, we'll see how that goes.

I will now be researching Victoria BC we will only be there from 6pm-10pm and we most likely wouldn't be getting off the ship any earlier than 6:30. Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks again and happy cruising.  

In Victoria we did a harbor cruise. Really cheap. You may not have time to go to Butchart Gardens, which is wonderful.

On 10/24/2021 at 7:37 AM, thon said:

We have stayed at the Rodeway Inn & Suites airport/cruise port a number of times. Both pre-cruise and a day room post-cruise when we had a late flight home.  Not the fanciest place but we’ve never had any concerns there.  Will probably stay there again pre-cruise in late March.  Breakfast is included and there is a restaurant attached to the hotel that often has live music.  Our flight usually arrives in early evening and if we need food the restaurant has been fine for us.  We don’t need anything fancy.  There is a free airport and port shuttle.  Obviously a favourite of cruisers as the both the lobby and breakfast room are busy, busy during cruise season.

Do you remember if there is anything around Rodeway Inn. CVX or Walgreens, Publix or WM?

Would appreciate any info.

Thanks

6 minutes ago, Ought To Be Cruising said:

IDK... We were able to get the military discount and they required a copy of DDT 214. So IDK  how your situation would work.. Call and ask all they can say is no.

I am sorry .. I don't think I read far enough...   Our cruise is with Princess.  Sorry I'll try to be more careful.  Good luck..

On 1/25/2021 at 7:53 PM, Stockjock said:

My girlfriend's ex-husband was retired military.  Great guy, actually.  She has a U.S. Govt military ID, full on base privileges and all of that.  She's said that she sacrificed a lot for the military and her (then) husband as she often had to raise her son on her own, or sometimes, move around the world on short notice.

We did get a military discount on another cruise line but do you know if Celebrity would offer a military discount under these circumstances?

IDK... We were able to get the military discount and they required a copy of DDT 214. So IDK  how your situation would work.. Call and ask all they can say is no.

How exciting .. We will be expecting a report from you when you return.. we are on the Liberty Oct 24..

GO LIBERTY...

On 8/21/2021 at 4:02 PM, aacruise said:

Unfortunately there are no HEB's in Galveston (wish there were) There is a Walgreens and CVS,  West Isle Urgent Care and Affinity Urgent care all on 61st Street.. i believe that they all offer the tests, but not sure which one

THANK YOU... Great Info.

Does anyone know what the perks are  for booking a future cruise while on board?  Do you think there maybe a better deal on Labor Day or would the on board booking be better? Thank you for your answers...

We sailed on the Vision in 2019. I can't remember much about the ship, we have sail several times since.  One thing I do remember is the cruise director.. He was the BEST ever. We did  so many  things that  he involved the passengers in.  Such a funny guy and great activities.

Sailing on the Liberty in October 2021. I got the survey. Hope that means it is  go.

If any cruise was purchased with a non refundable deposit  it will remain that way NON refundable either  until it is used or expires. I have used the same FCC three times. they issue a new FCC after every cruise  cancelled by RCI.  And that is ok. I chose the non refundable deposit.  I just hope RONA lets my use it SOON.  Right now I am betting on November 2021. What do you think ??? Will we make it??

IDK     but I booked a cruise three hours ago with RCI  .      I choose My Time Dining.   Prepaid gratuities were not mentioned..

I used an  FCC for a deposit... You have to call... 

 It is every ones  personal choice to get the vaccine or not...   I hope I am able to get the vaccine well before I sail the first time..   just waiting now. I registered  on 12/30..  have not heard a word..  Hubby got his through the VA and has had no problem at all.....

EVERYONE STAY SAFE.. 

18 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

I have Alaska booked for this summer and since it’s our first time there we booked all our excursions through the ship.  I will miss being able to walk around the port either before or after the excursion though.  

We will probably be booking our 5th cruise to Alaska . You will love Alaska.. So special.. 

I have been hearing RCI  may require you to book their  shore excursions or stay onboard. I would like to know your opinions. I am considering rebooking after two cancelled cruises but don't really know if I can handle missing walking arounds the beautiful Alaskan ports..  

Do you think this may be temporary?

1 minute ago, njkruzer said:

 

All cruises more than 7 days are no longer on the site as required by the cdc...no cruises more than 7 days can sail or be offered for sale.  We have 3 in that category.  Applies to any such cruise that sails from or to a US port.

But I wonder ....by Nov. if cruising  starts  and is successful. if CDC will lift that rule.. then maybe our cruise will be ago.

What do you think??? 

We have one booked for Nov. and it has disappeared  I can't  decide if I should be worried or not.. It is 15 day..I am hoping all will be changed be Nov.

7 hours ago, Ashland said:

I would actually consider my Oct 2021 cruise kinda winter....and hoping it sails for Canada/New England.

We also are booked for Oct. 2021...Montreal to San Juan.  One year today we will hopefully be somewhere between Florida  and Haiti. I don't suppose it is winter there but right now where I live it is 22 so that is winter.

Has anyone ever received a perk when  booking a  RC cruise???     We have been cruising around 15 years and have  booked three RCI cruses and have not been offered any perks. I don't  remember ever seeing them offer perks when booking. Someone posted they booked with a reduced deposit but I have not seen that. 

Just wondering ..

18 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Royal is not requiring that port fees and taxes be paid until Final payment.  Just did one today for a client. 

Really .... That is what my TA told me.. I guess I will call RCI  book,  then have  my TA pick it up.

Thank you

My TA said RCI was honoring the FCC for a new deposit. She said they were requiring the port taxes and fees be payed when I book the new cruise. I have not booked  the new cruise yet  so I really hope that will happen ...who knows.... I don't want to pay the taxes  and fees now but that is what I was told.  

I cancelled my cruise 10 days before RCI canceled, if only I had waited,  if only.  OK here is my problem . I want to rebook and I am not comfortable putting another $900  down for the new deposit  when I have a FCC of $900. waiting in the wings.  My TA said RCI is honoring the $900.00 for the new deposit but I have to have the new FCC voucher number. So I am waiting  3 + months for the  FCC number and the cost of the new cruise is almost  going up everyday.. Is waiting my fate or does someone have an idea  to help me??

To anyone that replies , thank you so much. 

On 7/8/2020 at 3:53 PM, Snit13 said:

How about those of us who are 80+ and ready to sail the oceans blue, still.

GOOD FOR YOU>>> YOU ARE MY IDOL..

On 6/24/2020 at 3:51 PM, WeMissSeaView said:

I sailed on the Empress last November out of Miami.  The last time I sailed on her before that was 26 years earlier in 1993 when it was the Nordic Empress.  Yes, she is old and small and very few balcony rooms.  She does have a charm and beauty about her.  I am scheduled to be on her next year out of Montreal if she is still sailing.

I am glad to see this post,  I tried to book the Empress for  next OCT. I believe . Montreal to San Juan.  But reading this thread so far... I don't know... they can't use my deposit from a cancelled cruise until they have my FCC #. which may take 3 months. I still think we may give her a try. We were on the Majesty in Feb.  and the cabin was small  but we did fine.

Just now, Ourusualbeach said:

you had it right, the agent had it wrong.  Call back ask for a supervisor if necessary.  I’ve personally done 4 reservations like this in the past  week. 

Alrighty.. Ill try again ..Thanks