Johnamac123

I did my L&S directly with RCI. They gave me the new Res ID over the phone. I waited a couple of hours for my email, then I ordered a new Receipt using the automated system and had it immediately...

Yes. I caught pneumonia on my last cruise, so I likely will be wearing a mask in the future. It's a small inconvenience for me.   

4 hours ago, jelayne said:

We had a non-refundable deposit on 1 cruise we cancelled.  We chose to cancel and get the full $900 deposit as a FCC rather than make final payment of close to $10K and wait 6 months or more for the refund.

Good strategy... I will consider this as I approach the final payment due date...

8 minutes ago, ipeeinthepool said:

 

 

Anyone that made a non-refundable deposit really doesn't have a choice if they want a refund.  You need to make final payment and wait for the cancellation.

So true..However, what real benefit is 125%FCC if the cruise price has doubled??? I just looked at a ghost booking for my next Reflection sailing. My $2,500 Inside Stateroom is now over $5,000!! Admittedly, this sailing has few available rooms, but still... 

22 minutes ago, bouhunter said:

Apparently it does to Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, they want final payments..

This is so very true for those of us with a 2021 booking that is not eligible for L&S....

I do something very similar and I always cruise solo... I am also constantly checking for price drops with the aid of an email notifier. I save $$ this way... It also fills up my day while retired..

Once you submit the L&S form, you can track the canx and rebook on the RCI website My Account. You can also get the new Vacation Receipt by using the automated phone options... I recently did a L&S online with RCI and never received an email notification. I had to call in a couple of times to get it all completed. Squeaky wheel theory...

I've used it for my past three POM to MIA transfers, but current RCI website indicates it is not available for POM. Could it be related to POM terminal changes?  

You can check your Upcoming Cruises to see if the old cruise is gone and the new cruise assigned.  Once your new cruise/cabin is assigned , use the reservation ID to check the account balance to ensure the L&S was completed properly. Once the new cruise is assigned, you can go into the automated phone line and request your new Booking Confirmation... 

I just did a L&S with RCI that I started online. I had to call several times to get all the details worked out. Squeaky wheel approach....

You can also purchase a non-alcoholic beverage package (refreshment package) that includes soda, fresh squeezed juices and mocktails for $18+tip/tax ish per day. Alcohol drinks would then be charged by the drink. 

I received a passport book yesterday that was received for processing on March 2nd. The passport card and documents have yet to be returned, but I expect them any day..

I live 60 miles north of Nashville and fly out of BNA for all my cruises. I believe American Airlines has direct flights to FLL, and one stop flights to MIA. Delta flies into both MIA or FLL, probably all of their flights have a one-stop in ATL. No surprise there. Everyone seems to go thru ATL at least once in their lifetimes!! lolol. 

You've made an awesome choice for a two day visit. Lots of great places to visit, and incredible dining as well.  Have a wonderful time!!  

55 minutes ago, WeMissSeaView said:

Always happy to see the 187th mentioned.  I was a LT in the 3/187th INF BN at Fort Campbell in 1979 - 1980.

 

RAKKASAN

My  father rarely spoke of his time in Korea. However, he did put a Rakkasan bumper sticker on his car after attending a reunion. He figured the only ones who knew what it meant were those that served in the unit.. Umbrella Men...

I was born in Hopkinsville not too long after my father was discharged... When we laid him to rest in 1997, he was wearing his 187th regimental tie, his blood wings, and his jump boots.. One last jump into heaven... 

Thank you for your service, LT...

On 4/24/2020 at 2:12 PM, george35 said:

U.S. AIR FORCE 1952-1956

 

george35

Thank you for your service. My father was an Airborne (187th ARCT) and Infantry (31st IFR) officer in Korea 1950-1954. God Bless You, Sir. 

2 hours ago, Merion_Mom said:

 

They accommodate anyone’s special needs, regardless of stateroom category. 

I realize that... I have requested and received a medical fridge for each of my sailings in an interior stateroom.... 

If you request the Medical Fridge for insulin storage, they will add it to your stateroom.. It is much colder than the normal room cooler. I would imagine they will be very accomodating for an Owner's Suite cruiser. Have a great time!!! 

6 hours ago, oceangoer2 said:

Sounds like an early virus....were you checked for antibodies?  would be a good thing to know.  Apparently the CV was up and running early in December.

I'm not 100% sure on that. There was no specific CV test on my lab bills that I could see.  I am planning to get an antibody test ASA it is made available to those without current symptoms. I did have many of the CV symptoms except fever at the time of my admission...

16 hours ago, oceangoer2 said:

I'm all for sailing in a non-disease environment..but...that is impossible.  Someone could walk on board feeling perfectly healthy and check virus free and become ill next day.  There's no perfect world at sea or otherwise.  I know the ship is considered an incubator, but even if you don't sail, walk through the park and touch anything that is contaminated or breathe in another's cough when either of you isn't wearing a mask, you may contract the virus.  My thoughts are to wait this out (moved sailing 1 1/2 years away), practice the medical science advice (not just any advice) and continue to live life as I have in the past following the new recommendations which are sure to come.  There was no surety I wouldn't get any of the modern day diseases then either.

I got off my 10 day Southern route cruise last Dec 8, and was admitted Dec 15 with socially acquired pneumonia. I was on IV antibiotics for 10 days and discharged with no further issues. I had zero symptoms while on the cruise.  My point is, you can catch about anything while on a full cruise ship. Washy, washie...

I'm considering for my Nov 7N Western trip, but Delta doesn't seem as interested... I may try them again next week or once I've made a final decision....

Booked 11/29/20 (ok cruise) and 3/8/21 (awesome cruise). I will take zero risk. I only have $450 NRD at risk.  My charge card ins covers nearly everything EXCEPT pandemic cause. I'm 64, so I can always rebook everything.  

Bottom line everything must be reopened and vaccine available. I got off 10 day cruise last Dec 8 and was hospitalized with pneumonia for 10 days. Not going thru that again.....

2 hours ago, cahts said:

Here's a problem.  I want to cancel and get a refund.  My roommate wants to rebook for next year.  Celebrity says we have to agree on how we do this.  

 

I don't want to end a friendship over this.  We paid seperately.

Could one roommate "buy out" the other and take the entire refund/FCC?

7 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

Definitely not a good time since they are.taking such a financial hit right not.

Hard to believe RCI doesn't have the capital reserve for a pre-scheduled refurb. Maybe shortening the drydock will increase the revenue using Allure for unscheduled cruises?? I think not.

Most likely a shortage of workers to actually do the interior upgrades in France.... 

Allure Western route T'giving week. I'll  wait as long as possible to canx deposit is refundable. My airfare has a $200 change fee as of now, but we'll c if Delta does that in August. I've got trip canx insurance for $1,500 on my ccard. I think I'm covered. 

I'm also really disappointed the Allure refurb was delayed. Suxs for us....Does anyone know why? Seems like it would be the perfect time to complete....

Clear plastic shoe holder for bathroom door. Great to hold everything in bathroom. 

Use luggage valet if possible. 

Open luggage in half and slide under bed for dirty clothes. 

4 hours ago, ckrobyn said:

Yes,  you are right - I was stuck on the whole quarantine debacle and forgot it wasn't the cruise line's decision.

Robyn, love your new photo....