HillBilly Bob

I didn't need it....but GeoBlue was my choice.  My "regular" insurance agent recommended that I choose that option since he didn't sell any "outside the US" insurance.  

On 11/22/2018 at 8:39 AM, balcap said:

I lose my camera 2 hours before debarking ship

Micro SC cards are so inexpensive now days, I take a new one for every day of our trip and put a new one in each morning.   If you lose your camera, you don't lose all your pictures.   

Be sure to download the Mobile Passport app.   It works in three cruise ports, 25 airports and Port Everglades in one of them.   We walked right off the ship.  

Since you are below the galley, that means you are closer to the ship's engines which will probably produce more noise and vibrations that the galley could ever create.   Relax and enjoy....you probably will have your own personal "magic fingers" bed and you won't need a roll of quarters.  Bon Voyage and let us know how your cruise was.  

My last CCL Sunshine cruise, they provided a cord and a gallon of distilled water....at NO Charge.  

On 12/31/2018 at 6:08 PM, bakersdozen12 said:

Correction: no, not all room service. The continental breakfast items are still free; there will be no charge for them. 

Just returned from RCL and this appears to be industry wide.  Continental Breakfast with coffee remains free.....with a tip to your server, of course.  

2 hours ago, BillieJeanKaraokeKing said:

I have to say it just doesn't ring true as to what I think most people would do -

Moral of the story....don’t hang around steam rooms.   The gentleman is/was a big boy and just could have said no.   I have been in that situation and all you do is say no thanks and move  along.    Besides, if I were on my honeymoon I would have been spending my time with my lovely bride.   

We are leaving tomorrow  on The Rhapsody from Tampa via charter buses.   They are taking us to PC.   Shuttles are running from 11am until 2pm.  We board in PC BUT Rhapsody will be returning us to Tampa for disembarking.   Considering the weather issues, RCL is giving all a 25.00 OBC for the issue.    No flights, hotels, etc need to be rescheduled since we are enjoying the complete cruise.    

On 12/14/2018 at 5:27 PM, Saint Greg said:

 

The article Jenny linked is dated today.

My error....I saw the January 2010 date thinking that was the day of posting....but it was their day of joining this forum.  Oops!!

Never been concerned about getting "travel" insurance.   I always get MEDICAL insurance.   When you get a certain age, i.e. over 65, lack of medical insurance could be devastating.   

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On 11/28/2018 at 8:30 AM, Mommawo said:

Just curious what you all learned in your first cruise 

Patience...you do NOT need to be first in line, first off the ship, first on the ship, first seated in the MDR.  There probably will be 3000 people that will want to do the same thing and they can be pushy.   

I always tip a ten or twenty on the first meeting of our steward.   They will never forget you.  

2 hours ago, Heathera40 said:

Ship should dock at 6:15 AM.  

The operative word here is should......and you are not considering hold ups by customs, weather delay, i.e. fog, and other ship related issues.    I was told CCL Legend would be docking at 630AM.   We got off the ship at 2PM.   There was nothing that CCL could do about it.  I just felt sorry for the folks standing in blocks long line outside to embark.  

4 minutes ago, michaelthecruiser said:

 

I agree getting the refund from customer service does not seem possible. I wonder if someone at the company is willing and able to make the change.

Buyers remorse can be brutal....BUT, I can't begin to imagine the problems created if EVERYONE decided to make changes at the last minute.  The paperwork  would be insurmountable.  The rules and regulations have been put in place to help all passengers with RCI.  

Just like Tea.....I bring my own Constant Comment.  

On 11/21/2018 at 1:54 PM, LHC1962 said:

 

Guest services had a long line and as we were faced with a long journey to the airport with a tight check in and connecting flight we made a decision not to wait. 

Excuses....excuses.   There are offices and staff EVERYWHERE and you could have handed it to them and revealed your cabin number.  

We have booked Cuba for 01/20/20 and are considering if we need to purchase travel insurance from an outside vendor.  Arch RomeRight & CF Travel Insured.   Any thoughts?  

On 8/8/2018 at 9:10 AM, papaflamingo said:

To be honest, is anyone going to pay $79 to sit in the front row and see a free play? 

My preferred seating at any venue is first row balcony.   You get to see better including everything that is going on in the depth of the stage.  

Moral of the story....purchase gift cards directly from RCI.  Going thru all the hoops to save 10 bucks doesn't seem worth the time, trouble and aggravation.  

On 10/20/2018 at 8:01 PM, dmw1952 said:

15% is only a suggested interest rate & is based on person's credit profile.  Per the financer's website it can range as high as 36%...OUCH

Poor people will continue to do what makes them poor....wealthy people will continue to do what makes them wealthy.  

Room service, I see there's a charge of $7.95, so if I just have morning coffee delivered it's $7.95?

Room service is complimentary for continental breakfast including coffee. RCI introduced the $7.95 fee to cut costs on late night food orders by passengers that ultimately leave uneaten and food is wasted.

I have tried different browsers, but just cannot get to the booking site for Royal Caribbean on their web site.

I use Chrome and Foxfire and neither have failed for me. Using Win10.

I WAS turned away from the MDR for wearing flip flops...which to me are no different than open toe sandles that many women wear. Now I always wear black house shoes for comfort. I believe the "rules" are not applied company wide...just what mood the Maitre D is in for a sitting.