trvlmil Posted August 28, 2014 #101 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Cellphones work on Royal ships. You would have to check with your carrier for pricing, but AT&T charges $2.49 per minute and $0.50 per text sent. AT&T also offers a package. Rates start at $30. for cellular call, 60 for calls plus texts, and 120 for calls, texts and internet (they give you a certain amount of minutes, texts and internet) All listed on their web site. They offer this plan for Royal and Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksimonusa Posted August 28, 2014 #102 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I just checked on this today with Verizon and it's the exact same as AT&T. $2.49 per min, $.50 per text sent and $.05 per text received. Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Only difference is, AT&T don't charge for incoming texts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrm1964 Posted August 28, 2014 #103 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks for the info. I've got some really tight excursions planned for an upcoming Explorer 9 night. Did you make the rest of the ports on time? Thanks, IC We left on time which was fine as everything closed by 6pm, we had to be on by 7:30. The rest of the ports we were on time but Puerto Rico was only 6 hours as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermudashorts Posted August 28, 2014 #104 Share Posted August 28, 2014 She just went under the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 28, 2014 #105 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) She just went under the bridge She's on thw webcam now: http://nyharborwebcam.com/ EDIT: Does Explorer always use tugs when coming back into the port? Edited August 28, 2014 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdfireman Posted August 28, 2014 #106 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yes we made it back. We are still on board the water was a little choppy going and coming. We had one day of sun yesterday. Now for the fun Yes the ship had a propulsion problem causing a vibration. The shop came to a complete stop one time going and coming back to take readings on the izopod. Yes they informed us of all going on. Depending on your stateroom depend on your obc. We received 300.00 for the balcony room. Will post more later just want to get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksimonusa Posted August 28, 2014 #107 Share Posted August 28, 2014 She's on thw webcam now: http://nyharborwebcam.com/ EDIT: Does Explorer always use tugs when coming back into the port? Didn't when we sailed on her in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jllewy Posted August 28, 2014 #108 Share Posted August 28, 2014 What time was ship supposed to dock today - it seems to be late? We board later today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 28, 2014 #109 Share Posted August 28, 2014 What time was ship supposed to dock today - it seems to be late? We board later today! I believe 8am was the scheduled arrival time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted August 28, 2014 #110 Share Posted August 28, 2014 What time was ship supposed to dock today - it seems to be late? We board later today! She is not late, 8 am is the arrival time for her, she is in early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdfireman Posted August 28, 2014 #111 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Docking now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jllewy Posted August 28, 2014 #112 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thanks to all - you guys are quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermudashorts Posted August 28, 2014 #113 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Welcome back and.... Have a great cruise for those sailing today. (any chance you can write down the names of the menus for dinner in order ;) ) 41 days............... coming up fast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted August 28, 2014 #114 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Didn't when we sailed on her in 2012. As many times as we have been on Explorer, I have never seen any tugboats make contact with Explorer hull. They are always standing by as a precautionary measure. I wonder when she will be fixed if indeed she does have a bent shaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillB48 Posted August 28, 2014 #115 Share Posted August 28, 2014 As many times as we have been on Explorer, I have never seen any tugboats make contact with Explorer hull. They are always standing by as a precautionary measure. I wonder when she will be fixed if indeed she does have a bent shaft. Many ports require a tug/s to be present whether they are used or not, don't know if this is the case today or not. There sometimes can be a slightly reduced tug charge if they are only used to stand by. They might also elect to use the tug because of special circumstances, ie. wind, height of tide, current or other weather related issues and if the ship had any technical issues. As far as repairs... if indeed it is the fixed pod and they are in the process of removing the propeller, I don't imagine they will make repairs until after she goes into the yard which I believe is after the six month season out of Port Canaveral. They can run those ships years without the center pod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlmil Posted August 28, 2014 #116 Share Posted August 28, 2014 People are disembarking. There is a steady stream of cars leaving now. Everyone else is waiting for an elevator. LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted August 28, 2014 #117 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Many ports require a tug/s to be present whether they are used or not, don't know if this is the case today or not. There sometimes can be a slightly reduced tug charge if they are only used to stand by. They might also elect to use the tug because of special circumstances, ie. wind, height of tide, current or other weather related issues and if the ship had any technical issues. As far as repairs... if indeed it is the fixed pod and they are in the process of removing the propeller, I don't imagine they will make repairs until after she goes into the yard which I believe is after the six month season out of Port Canaveral. They can run those ships years without the center pod. You are absolutely correct. The fact remains if they will be operating without the fixed pod as the ship will be cruising at a slower speed until it's fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InsideCruiser Posted August 28, 2014 #118 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Welcome back and.... Have a great cruise for those sailing today. (any chance you can write down the names of the menus for dinner in order ;) ) 41 days............... coming up fast You don't trust the answers you got in the other thread the last time you asked for this information? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligeek Posted August 28, 2014 #119 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thank you everyone for the information in this thread! I'll be on Explorer on the next 9 Day Bermuda/Caribbean trip. If our itinerary were to change, when do you think RCI would make that call? Would they be more likely to cancel a port stop or reduce time at one or more ports? I know that no port is guaranteed and I'm trying to keep a "whatever happens, we'll have fun" perspective. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 28, 2014 #120 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Thank you everyone for the information in this thread! I'll be on Explorer on the next 9 Day Bermuda/Caribbean trip. If our itinerary were to change, when do you think RCI would make that call? Would they be more likely to cancel a port stop or reduce time at one or more ports? I know that no port is guaranteed and I'm trying to keep a "whatever happens, we'll have fun" perspective. No way to predict. Depends on many factors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MommaBear55 Posted August 28, 2014 #121 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Last time we had a significant itinerary change we found out after we checked in. I hope we find something out sooner as DH and I are doing a B2B Sept 20 through Oct 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red devil Posted August 28, 2014 #122 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I have no worries they put this in my cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted August 28, 2014 #123 Share Posted August 28, 2014 (edited) OK. But it won't make sense to arrange transportation for 1:30 if the ship is consistently clearing customs at 2:30 on this itinerary. All aboard is 7:30. I'm pleased that 5 hours was enough for your plans but that may not hold true for others. The ship does not take that long to clear customs. If the ship is delayed about an hour or so, they usually make arrangements to inform the tour operators waiting for you as they did when we were on board. 5 hours was enough for us, and may not hold true for you or others. Everybody has their own plans of what to do in port! But in the end it was really no big deal...........at least for us! Edited August 28, 2014 by Arzeena Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermudashorts Posted August 28, 2014 #124 Share Posted August 28, 2014 You don't trust the answers you got in the other thread the last time you asked for this information? ;) Ha.. good to have backup info. :D Still haven't picked nights to eat at restaurant.. lol. If they can't fix it i'm fine going a bit slower. As long as she still sails:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissi10400 Posted August 28, 2014 #125 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Wow, this thread has engendered a mental picture of a cruise ship in a hurricane with no (or inadequate) propulsion! Scary image. :eek: The two ships may have sailed out "together" just to help each other out, if necessary... Anyone have a recent update from Explorer? YES! It was very scary. We left Bermuda early to "beat" the hurricane with a propulsion problem that we were never told was "fixed" until late Tuesday morning when were also told that we still needed to completely stop the ship for "readings". All I had going through my head was the ship breaking down and the hurricane on our tail. If you watched the captain's speech (I saw it on the tv) he showed us exactly where we would be and where Cristobal would be as we sailed. It was quite frightening. Thoughts of the ship not moving fast enough or completely breaking down with a hurricane following us was not very comforting. Of course that was my "worst case scenario" thinking but you know how your mind always goes there at some point before you talk some sense into yourself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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