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How do you add OBC to your account before your cruise? I'm a 1st time cruiser trying to figure all this stuff out!

 

 

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Just give RCI a call, go thru to the area that books activities etc.. Just advise that you would like to buy some OBC, anything used can be cashed out at the end of your cruise or refunded back to your card.

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Steve

Hi

I have just added in some OBC for our cruise on the 21st Feb. Great exchange rate, but wondering if / how I can see this in my cruise planner and will it be on my account as soon as I board?

Cheers,

Steve

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Question for the experienced Australian RCI cruisers, if I lob some OBC on and don't use it all, can I just cash out when I close off the account or do they want to send a cheque or credit back onto card? If so how long does that take?

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Steve

Hi, I have just purchased the premium drink package for my partner and the refreshment package for me as I don't drink much, I had to call and ask for this as you can't do online.

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Steve

Hi,

We have a cruise coming up from Sydney and will be flying in the day before and staying at the Hyatt Regency as well. We always use Omni limos for a Sydney airport transfer to the CBD or airport, seems the same or less that taxi fares and better service. Current price is $47. Have a look at https://www.omnicar.com.au and no I don't work for them, just used them a few times.

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Steve

If you 'google' the ingredients of Dramamine, I think it is likely a similar product will be available in Australia.

 

On the other hand, most cruisers recommend 25mg Avomine. I buy mine at Chemist Warehouse - $9.60 for 30 tablets. Apparently it has the same ingredients as phenergan. This is what is recommended currently on cruise ships. It is an anti-histimine so can make a person a bit sleepy if they sit in a show or a movie, but not while you are walking around. I have just returned from a cruise to Antarctica. Travelling in a small ship, we were conscious of the movement. The tour company recommend the 25mg phenergan. One of the doctors was getting around the ship with a bumbag of tablets and was handing it out to anyone who asked.

 

By the way, I have been recommending Avomine for a few years. On a recent cruise, a woman who I didn't remember stopped me in a corridor to thank me very much for recommending it on a cruise sometime in the past.

Hi, thanks the quick response, my partner has tried Avomine, and it is our back up but it does knock her around a bit, but found Dramamine did not cause any side effects for her and felt 100% even in some very rough seas. We have also looked at some local "similar" ingredient products but found they did not work as well.

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Steve

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We are heading off on a cruise in around 5 weeks (wahoo), on Explorer of the Seas, my partner does get sea sick at times and has found that dramamine motion sickness meds work best but these are not available in Australia, anyone know if these are available onboard in the gift shop as it can be purchased over the counter everywhere in the US.

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Steve

They discontinued the egg shell foam toppers, regular toppers are still available.

What is a "regular topper" ? do these make the firm mattress, that I hear RCI use, any softer? DH has arthritis and has a memory foam topper at home, has lots of issues on firm mattresses.

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Steve

Ok thanks, I might have to see if I can find one of those cube things.. any ideas who sells them in Aus?

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Steve

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I have been on a few cruises with P & O and Carnival, our next cruise is with RCI EOTS. On past cruises we have taken a power board and had no issues, I have heard that some cruise lines now won't allow these on board, any idea about EOTS?

Also what adapter will we need, guessing US?

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Steve

thanks, missed all that.. lets hope the medical emergency turned out ok.

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Steve

Hey

Was watching the time lapse of the RCI ship leaving Sydney last night on this site http://webcamsydney.com/timelapse.php

It seems to depart, then return to the cruise terminal, then depart again... Wonder what the issue was..

Setting for time lapse to look at it are

Date 30 Dec 2017

Time 5pm to 7pm.

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Steve

Hi

On a cruise that stops at Mystery Island, this will be our 3rd attempt to stop here on cruises over the years, last 2 times we have missed it due to weather.

A quick question, can you just get the tender to shore and snorkel nearby or need to do a "tour" ?

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Steve

Hey

Heading off on RCI Explorer of the seas in late Feb. We have not cruised with RCI before so looking forward to the trip.

Just a question, are the dinning packages worth it and what is the usual cost of the speciality restaurants on Explorer of the Seas?

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Steve

Hi

Who did you do that tour with?

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Steve

Hi

On Explorer of the Seas, in Feb with stops in Suva and Lautoka, We usually do our own thing rather than pay the huge onboard mark ups.

As we have never stopped at these ports, anyone have any suggested tours?

I have had contact with this operator, so looking for recommendations or feedback on Moana tours.

Cheers,

Steve

 

I hope you were joking about shore excursions not being available to book until you board !

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Cruising in a few weeks with Carnival, found that all shore tours are booked onboard via the stateroom TV or the shore tours desk. Found that odd as I was sure we had booked shore tours on other lines before boarding.

I did wonder if the popular ones get booked out by those boarding first. Glad we have a 12pm boarding time...

Steve

Hey

About to cruise on Carnival, which I believe is billed in $AU for onboard items, tours etc. is that correct?

RCI bills in $US, would that put you off now that the AU is around 80 US cents?

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Steve

When we cruised on P & O pac dawn twice over the last few years, they had staff at all food locations at meal times offering hand sanitiser to all that entered.

It seemed a way to positively reinforce what people should do. I wonder if this should be the norm on all cruise ships as you will also get some grubs that won't do the right thing.

Before our first cruise we read about a hand sanitiser that stayed on for some time after applying, we have used that for all our cruises and will use it on our next cruise in Feb on Carnival Legend. So far we have not had a bug at sea.. so fingers crossed that continues.

Steve

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My wife and I will be cruising in early feb ( yay) on Carnival Legend.

At home we have a memory foam mattress topper on my wife's side of the bed as she has Rheumatoid Arthritis. She often has troubles sleeping on some hotel beds, but ok on soft beds.

Any advice what the beds are like on Carnival Legend? also can you arrange a mattress topper with Carnival Legend over the phone pre sail or should be buy a foam one and take with us?

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Steve

There is no need to line up in long lines on Carnival. They have 2 machines on board where you can add cash to your Sail & Sign account. One is next to guest services and the other near the Casino. It takes only a couple of minutes. You can also print out an account statement.

 

 

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Do these machines take cash or you transfer funds from your Credit or debit card to your cruise account to save taking cash onboard?

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steve

Hi

We are cruising on the 4th Feb, I fly domestically a lot for work and often get delays as well as seeing my peers get delays, its just not worth the stress. so we land in Syd around 1.30pm on the 3rd then a nice night at a hotel then cruise the next day..

To me its worth the extra when you consider what your cruise cost, plus have travel insurance.. for any other "incident".

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Steve

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I was in SF on a work trip and only had half a day free.. so did most of what ppl have said about..

The one thing I would do if I had time would be to sail on an americas cup yacht in SF bay. They depart next to Fishermans wharf.. its a must do on my next visit... when ever that will be!!

Steve

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I would look at the Mantra 2 Bond St. The rooms are large, have a kitchenette and lounge / dining area and are pretty good value.. The walk from here to the wharf is pretty easy.

That far out you should get a good rate.

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steve

I would suggest download the Uber app to your mobile and you can do a quote to estimate fares.

I have used Uber in the US and Syd, Goldie and Brisbane and find them cheaper than cabs.

As a disclaimer I don't work for Uber or an Uber related co, just an Uber user.

Cheers

Steve