70054609 Posted July 27, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I know this has been asked numerous times but can't find the answer. I live in the UK but want to book a cruise direct with RCI but on there US site. They have better conditions or changing cabins rec. Anyone help? Of is there a number I can use to speak to there booking agents. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 27, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I believe you might have to use a US based travel agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin'4Us Posted July 27, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I know this has been asked numerous times but can't find the answer. I live in the UK but want to book a cruise direct with RCI but on there US site. They have better conditions or changing cabins rec.Anyone help? Of is there a number I can use to speak to there booking agents. Thanks I wonder if you could book it online IF you use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service located in the US??? Bob's idea is easier. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted July 27, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Google your question. I can't post links because of Ta info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 27, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I wonder if you could book it online IF you use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) service located in the US??? Bob's idea is easier. ;) I don't know. There may be a problem with not having a US or Canadian residence address. Tunnelbear is one of the VPN options that some have used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohaaloha Posted July 27, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I'm in the UK and I too tried many times to access the U.S. RCI web site but to no avail. I'm sure a VPN would get you on their site, I never tried it that way. Instead I was recommended a U.S. travel agent with whom I've booked several RCI cruises getting excellent service and very very competitive prices. I also get price drops applied as they happen. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonianCruiser Posted July 27, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 27, 2015 I don't know. There may be a problem with not having a US or Canadian residence address. Tunnelbear is one of the VPN options that some have used. As Bob says tunnelbear is a good option for accessing US sites - someone told me that on here a couple of years back :cool: May have been you Bob :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icsys Posted July 27, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 27, 2015 You don't need a vpn to view royalcaribbean.com just add /?wuc=us to the end of the domain http://www.royalcaribbean.com/?wuc=us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixie21 Posted July 27, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Has anyone in the UK actually booked via the U.S. Site? If so we're there any problems/complications? I just went on to the site and the same grade of cabin I have booked on harmony is about £800 cheaper!(although we got free drinks package I UK but not big drinkers so not worth a huge amount to us.) shocked at the price difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted July 27, 2015 #10 Share Posted July 27, 2015 You don't need a vpn to view royalcaribbean.com just add /?wuc=us to the end of the domainhttp://www.royalcaribbean.com/?wuc=us And if you want to use a US TA, there is a button at the bottom of the page to click. You can use it to get phone numbers, websites, email, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70054609 Posted October 16, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Link worked perfectly. All booked with the US site better conditions of matching price drops and refundable deposit:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alohaaloha Posted October 16, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 16, 2015 You don't need a vpn to view royalcaribbean.com just add /?wuc=us to the end of the domain http://www.royalcaribbean.com/?wuc=us Thank you for the link- very interesting reading on the US site - prices far cheaper than RCI UK. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisingthesuitelife Posted October 16, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Link worked perfectly. All booked with the US site better conditions of matching price drops and refundable deposit:) Did you have any issue with the address part or any other part of the booking process? I was advised previously the RCI US site wouldn't accept UK address or card details so used a US TA but would much rather book direct! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hailzmick Posted October 16, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Can I throw a spanner in the works here & say booking thru an Australian TA could also work out super cheap as our Aussie Dollar is sooooo super low right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fas64 Posted October 16, 2015 #15 Share Posted October 16, 2015 for usa prices you can use cruise DOT com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted October 16, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 16, 2015 for usa prices you can use cruise DOT com I've used 2go from Houston and got price drops and deposit back when we changed cruises. I also use a Uk Ta and can change cruises without penalty. She used to work with Rci before she started up on her own when the office closed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70054609 Posted October 16, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Actually out a 24 hour hold on a cabin went to pa the next stage link had gone to pay. Rang up the US telephone number and completed over the phone no issues. Confirmed can cancel and not loose deposit and he pointed out about price drops rec. Approx £50 cheaper than UK site and more flexible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted October 17, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 17, 2015 From recent experience it seems that the only requirement for booking online with any version of the RCI site is to pick the country you want to book in as your residence when it comes to paying. So anyone can book on any worldwide site as long as the residence choice matches the site you are booking on. There doesn't seem to be any check in place to confirm that you are actually resident in the country from which you are booking. While in general this means lots of folks might book on the US site (most of the time has the best prices with the best T&C), there are a number of times when other country/region sites have better prices than US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70054609 Posted October 17, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted October 17, 2015 No issue with not having an American address as a matter if fact putting a hold on the room it saved in my account and pre populated all the details. When I rang just had to give payment details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellie1145 Posted November 2, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Does this work with all cruise lines eg Princess or Celebrity or is it only RCI that accept non US Resident bookings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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