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59 minutes ago, tottenhamfc said:

Try CLIA. The other cruiselines have taken initiative to assist passengers. HAL, Norweigan, Regent and Oceana all are involved in some manner helping their clients. Celebrity for whatever reason choose not to. I have sent it to the CEO and they called me back. I really dont think they understand the magnitude of the problem. This is not an individual that cant get a visa because if his/her own problems, this is a failed visa program whereby a simple process is not being accomplished.

That is why I'm asking who in the executive offices will be proper to write to, So they can work with CLIA.

Generally speaking it is not the CEO.  Is there a VP of Passenger experience?

29 minutes ago, tottenhamfc said:

I wouldnt take that risk of assuming anything. We have 3 months of lead time. They are approving some visas so it has more to do with the way people are sending in the files I think. If this was done at a consulate or embassy we would just fill out a form and give them photos. 

Consulate is not an option.  Currently the system is not registering new uploads.

45 minutes ago, tottenhamfc said:

I have already gone that route. They basically washed their hands of it. Their argument was that visas are the responsibility of the individual and they deal with visas with many countries thus this one is no different. I really dont think they understand the extent of this problem and for people who are not on cruisecritic how on earth would they figure this out. I suggested they get their legal dept involved. They are just not interested in assisting. Passengers. In fact they arw not even letting people know that a visa is required. My suspicion is that after final payment they will. I am always suspicious of intentions.

That is why I want a contact to email asking for industry orgs to get involved, not involvement at individual level.

53 minutes ago, cruisestitch said:

Perhaps someone at the US STATE DEPARTMENT could be able to help?

This needs to come from the industry.
 The reason for the visa is because Australia United States and Canada will not allow Brazilian cease of free travel so State Department will not get involved.

I want to send an email to an executive at Celebrity alerting them to the situation with Brazil visas.

 I am not asking to get involved with an individual visa situation or the visa criteria.

 Brazil has delayed their visa until April 10th.   The website does not work. The visa was supposed to be required January 10th but the last minute Brazil delayed it.

 I am asking celebrity to work with their colleagues and other cruise lines and airlines to push Brazil to either immediately fix the ability to apply for the visa or to postpone the visa until such time as the website works.

 The only topic of conversation in the Roll Call On Brazil affected cruises is the visa.  It puts incredible stress on passengers.

 So whom do you suggest I write to and what is their email?

THANK YOU!!

Final payment is due the day after my credit Card closes out.

what happens if I am a day or two late with final payment?

OP here- was able to get app to work.

Sheets no longer needed

Unable to use app and leaving 3 weeks.

Would like to see an Emerald program from past few months.

THX

Australia    !!

1 hour ago, Biker19 said:

It varies slightly by ship but it’s equal to the cost of the lowest tier 24 hour package - $26-29. 

is that different than the free day?

How much is the diamond discount?

On 3/26/2023 at 7:26 AM, cruisegirl1 said:

Self led service posted most every week. Generally  not on short weekend cruises. Royal provides wine, challah, yarmulkes, battery lights for candles and a few pages copied from a reform prayer book. It is usually held in a portion of the windjammer. 
 

photo is from March Wonder cruise 
 

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THANK YOU

Celebrity recently changed from Manashewitz Concord Grape to a kosher dry wine for Shabbat.

Has Royal done the same?

8 hours ago, Ret MP said:

 Therefore, if I'm right, the cruise line is obligated to withhold from employees' taxes if they are W-2 employees or provide an IC with a 1099 and withhold taxes if they want to. 

How does the cruise line make you an IC?  You are under the control of the captain, and once your actions can be controlled, you are not an IC.

US has treaties not agreements with cruise lines again AFAIK.  Porting does not make you subject to the rules of the country after you leave their waters.

On 3/12/2023 at 1:11 PM, not-enough-cruising said:

They do for crew members with American citizenship 

Americans are taxed on their income worldwide however, AFAIK the ship pas cash and does not get involved in any taxation.

13 hours ago, RedIguana said:

It was in a tipping thread due to the discussion of whether some of the cruise line employees were actually employees or classified as IC's. 

 

 

On a cruise ship?  IRS rules do not apply.

49 minutes ago, RedIguana said:

 

 

Editing for this:

Any benefit an IC would gain from being an IC could still be granted by the business to an employee

I do not know why htis is in a tipping thread but this ststement is incorrect

An IC writes off biz expenses and pays SE and income tax on the NET.

W-2 different rules

We are waitlisted for MTD on April TA Have 2nd seating

We are always among the last in MDR  8:45-9P

When should we email RCL an d ask them to make the change?

Will be n Rhapsody for a TA .  Told MTD is waitlist only and given late seating

We are usually the last people in the MDR probably about 8:45>

Will we have any problem moving to MTD as we get closer?
 

2 hours ago, jacelyn said:

 

Thats illegal to keep tips, how do they manage that? 

pursuant to what law?

3 hours ago, Ryder101 said:

The problem I see with that is if you pre pay and get bad service, you have no recourse. Also Royal is making money on your money instead of it being in your bank account earning money till trip time.

Doesn't youre  CC  cut-off date make a difference here.?  What is the 9 day interest for $300?

13 hours ago, ante2001 said:

For the record I feel I’m not screwing anyone. A few years back the cruise line recommended gratuity for specific crewmembers. Apparently the other crew members were paid a different salary. I don’t feel bad at all, following the guidelines that the cruise lines recommended in the past. I just feel better knowing that my money is going directly to them, and not at the discretion of the cruise line.

How do you know?   Keeping an old system after it has been changed does not seem smart, unless you have current info.

18 minutes ago, A&L_Ont said:

 

Remember if you take them to court, your Diamond Membership and Elite Plus with Celebrity will be lost because as they will never allow you sail with them again. 

What is this based on?

18 minutes ago, DallasGuy75219 said:

 

Your lawsuit isn't going anywhere.  Royal's cruise contract requires binding arbitration for a complaint of this nature. 

MOst contracts requiring binding arbitration allow small claims because  of costs and simplicity.

Are you sure RCL will argue venue?

Debating SODA package  am Diamond

If i use a voucher at bar for a club soda and want a refill, will they just top it or will they charge a voucher?

What is current individual soda price onboard?