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I would also note that I was was somewhat disappointed in the way they gave the FCC.  It equaled exactly 50% of the fare pre tax and pre gratuities, but they split it evenly between the four names on the reservation.  I would have preferred that it be split in proporation to the fare paid for each name for my circumstance, but in these times I'm sure they are doing their best to keep things moving, solvent and satisfy everyone.

I received my FCC 8 days after cancelling.  I received some of my refund 4 days after that.  I'm still not square between the FCC and refunds for what I originally paid but I'll give it a couple of weeks.  I also have received refunds from monies I have paid on Cruise Planner (drink, internet and specialtity dining).

My cruise was May 10, I cancelled Mar 8.

Hi Canadian here.  In our jurisdiction, 19 is the legal drinking age.  We are cruising in May on HOS out of Port Canaveral.

We are rule abiding people and understand and respect RCCL's legal age of 21 years old.

My question is, while in ports (2 in Mexico), does RCCL have a policy of checking 18-20 year old passengers for alcohol consumption when they are re boarding from those jurisdictions.

So as there is a grey line between local jurisdiction and RCCL policy, are they known to enforce their policy for reboarding 18-20 year olds who are not exhibiting any bad signs or behavior generally associated with over consumption?

No, we don't intend for anyone to get inebriated while in port, but it would be nice if she could have a drink or 2 while in ports without worrying about being denied reboarding.  No we don't need to drink to have fun.  No we don't have dependency issues.

On another note, is thee any way to effectively search these forums.  I'm sure this question has been asked many times before, but I was unable to find any such threads.  I have very strong google foo in general and I'm a programmer by trade but I can never seem to figure out forum searches.

I've been following for 8 or 9 hours.  I just felt I had to comment, however inane it was.

Edit:

I'll add this.  I live in Newfoundland, near where itineraries dock here in St. John's.  We get similar storms frequently (in the midst of one) and have equally dangerous shorelines.  I'm amazed at what the Norwegian Rescue teams had at their disposal and how well they used it.  We have similar with equally trained personnel but for that volume of people to be removed in those conditions without incident is nothing short of amazing.  I don't think it would have gone so well anywhere else in the world.

I heard about this. On the news.

16 minutes ago, AJ's Girl said:

 

I have to agree with you.  I was on the sailing right after you.  On day 2 Mint was nowhere to be found on the ship!  On day 5 my brand on Vodka was out.  I found this to be crazy!  We are Diamond Members and have never had this issue before.  We bought the drink package, and although like you we never left the bar empty handed, it was VERY frustrating not to be able to drink what we wanted.

As for the Key Program, as a Diamond Member this is also something that is very frustrating to me.  I had to earn my right to board early, etc.  Now....you are just able to buy your way in....yet we get nothing in return for it?  Just doesn't seem fair.  Trust me, I am not taking it out on you, Good for you that can.  Just not fair to us.
The staff was AMAZING!  If you are at the Pool bar....Please tell Nitro that Sissy and AJ said HELLLO!!!!!

Yes the lack of mint was my major gripe as well.  LOL!  First world problems.

I was on FOS Jan 27th to Feb 3rd. 

I echo this review.  The service was fantastic as was the service all around.  Ship was showing her age but not distractingly so.  Only small gripe was poorly stocked bars which seemed to not be able to keep supplies for certain drinks (but I always managed to not leave empty handed).  This was my 5th cruise with RC.

I didn't have The Key but for that terminal, if I had paid for it, I would have looked for my money back.  The keys were with the pinnacles, followed by the emeralds, diamond+, etc. but after about the first 15 people or so went through after they opened the door, it was a circus and basically everyone just went on.  I thought they did a terrible job of that, bordering on dangerous.  It was much better coming off.  I didn't see how the key worked for coming off but if it helped me avoid the long customs line I would probably do it next time.

"I just returned from our 7 day cruise (ABC) on FOS"

Dumb question I'm sure, but what does ABC mean in this context?

I agree, I love RC but that is unacceptable as you have narrated it.  I would take my NRD back and take my money elsewhere.

That said, as a last effort, if you are going on an Oasis Class (Boardwalk so I assume yes) ask if there are any Ultra Spacious OV w/Lg Balcony available.  A little more room and potential for privacy in one room with a balcony as well and still close to boardwalk.  7730 & 7330 I think off the top of my head.  There are a couple of others in the same class but I'd take one of those first.

The swimming pig excursion is a short boat ride away in the North Berry Islands, a little south and east of Coco Cay.

9 minutes ago, siempredescalzo said:

 

When is your sailing in November? It shows up in my cruise planner for Grandeur the week of Thanksgiving that stops in Coco Cay. 

I would also not that in the Cruise Planner there is a separate heading for "Perfect Day".  That's where the pig swim is showing up for me at least.

7 minutes ago, suesnake2002 said:

You got swimming pigs!!!

That is not showing up in my perfect day coco cay options in nov

I'm booked on a May 10th, 2020 Harmony sailing (Perfect Day on May 11th, 2020) and so far there is very little available in the Cruise Planner as an extra.  Parasail and Swimming Pigs tours.

Hi,  I put deposits on some voyages yesterday but I have not received one confirmation email.  They are all showing up in my upcoming cruises page I just prefer an email for my own organization.

Is this a thing now that they no longer send these emails confirming the payment and then another with the guest invoice attached?  Or is it a batch thing that just hasn't happened yet?

How can you go drinking all day if you don't start first thing in the morning?  When you get that last drink at 3-4 am you need to get some beers for the state room fridge such that when you wake up at 7 am you can have 2-3 beers right off the bat before you get to the windjammer for the double bloody mary.

Are you on the 27th Freedom sailing (28th to St. Kitts)?

Did your husband book this?  I'm on the that sailing and have the same questions. 

If you have already figured out the answers it would be great if you could share it.  Particularly if the course will allow non playing spouse to accompany without paying a green free (and without playing of course).

If you have made any other discoveries about golf on this itinerary that you could share that would be great as well.

Happy sailing!

On 1/11/2019 at 11:32 PM, Mullwi said:

hi! We will be on freedom of the seas in two weeks and my husband wants to golf. He played at Royal St Kitts once a couple of years ago.  To correctly book his tee time, does anyone know if there is time difference between ship and island? We are docked 9-6. There is significantly reduced rate starting at 12, and I’m hoping he can do that. thanks for any help!

Are you on the 27th Freedom sailing (28th to St. Kitts)?

Did your husband book this?  I'm on the that sailing and have the same questions. 

If you have already figured out the answers it would be great if you could share it.  Particularly if the course will allow non playing spouse to accompany without paying a green free (and without playing of course).

If you have made any other discoveries about golf on this itinerary that you could share that would be great as well.

Happy sailing!

My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.

My hope for humanity is buoyed by this thread. It seems you people who were on this sailing are realists and have given a sensible evaluation of this.

I was delighted to read about Dr.S. It is people like these that make the world go around amid the complaining and hand wringing of often negative people.

As a first responder myself I can tell you that some of these events can stick with you for years and pop up at the strangest of times to haunt you. Particularly when the victims are acquaintances. A support network is vital and I hope any crew members who were involved get the opportunity to avail of that support.

We are in our late 30's and have twice cruised with our children in the past 14 months on Oasis and Allure OTS. I shudder to think of the disaster that could happen if this were to happen at sea on a ship with that level of passenger and crew load. I'm confident in RCI and their procedures but when you have that many people and a real emergency panicked masses could quickly take over. I think in the future I will be taking more time to evaluate my cabin choice and its proximity to muster stations when booking these vacations.

We traveled last year in an Oasis D1 on the hump with our 12 year old and 10 year old. The cabin was uncomfortably small and the room service was slow so half the day was spent negotiating around the sleeper sofa.

We try not to spend too much time in the cabin so didn't complain.

I think it would be too crowded with a third child.

We are doing it next week with some other people we met on our roll call. The other person has been handling the reservations but I'm satisfied with how the arrangements are going.

The operator does not pick you up but does have a recommended person who will pick you up and the boat will keep in contact with the driver such that he is awaiting when you return to the marina.

I'll post my thoughts upon our return.

I was on the Explorer in 2006. Out of Miami.

Every gal in Constantinople lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople. So if you've a date in Constantinople she'll be waiting in Istanbul.

To give an assist to Cup we will be discussing Gman. Gman became an instant celebrity. People cheered and chanted every where. Elevators, promenade. Even in ports. None were more special when Gmans number one fan ran up to him and said I love you Gman. [ATTACH]329438[/ATTACH]

His parents said he had been practicing his flops at the pool all day.

 

 

Let The Party Begin

That is so great! I admire GMan too. I wish sometimes that I wasn't as uptight as I am and could have that much fun.

At 6'4" and probably north of 340 I think I could give GMan a run in the flop contest though I don't know if I have the pipes to compete in karoke!

My condolences on your loss.

Looking forward to the rest of this review but looking more forward to being part of your Part 2 review starting on the 9th. I hope there is as much fun as this review.

Actually, from the various posters' photos on these board, they are raw! :eek: So, I doubt if they are hot....:rolleyes:

You can ask for more a more well done cut if rare isn't your taste. I have done it in the past and will do it again in a couple of weeks.

Always bring spare glasses. I keep old ones for just this purpose. Pair in the cars and a pair in the travel toiletry kit!