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anyone know if they are offering Australia travelers a better rate for AUD>USD (i.e. like the OP pointed out for CAD)

thank you all for the replies...i will try the box method

Hi All

Has any Aussies bought a wineskin (or equivalent) from stores or online around Australia? I have had a look online and can really only find overseas places.

Going to buy a few bottles in Napa Valley in June before we fly to Florida to get on our cruise. Just need it to make the flights cross country before the cruise.

Thanks

*Mods* Ive put this here as I am looking for AU sellers.

thanks for the replies. hopefully they havent "canned" it, was looking forward to that.

I will check it maybe in a few weeks and see if it is the same.

Hi All

Have been logging into the cruise planner the past few days to swap around some dinner slots and the "modify" button for Izumi is not showing.

I called RCI today and spoke to a customer service rep who couldn't help with it nor could they amend it.

Has anyone else noticed this or know why it's happening?

Screenshot here...

Thanks

I am GOLD on RCI and going to vegas after my cruise.

 

I had to sign up for MLife as I am playing myvegas (FB)...therefore on MLife i am the lowest (sapphire).

 

Am i right to assume/read that as a GOLD RCI C&A member there is no point in me being status matched....as GOLD RCI is sapphire MLife? (Have I understood correctly)?

Anyone know?

Gold is the 3rd tier on mlife..here is a link to the tier levels..

im gold on RCI not Mlife.

Currently i am:

RCI - Gold

Mlife - Sapphire

I am GOLD on RCI and going to vegas after my cruise.

I had to sign up for MLife as I am playing myvegas (FB)...therefore on MLife i am the lowest (sapphire).

Am i right to assume/read that as a GOLD RCI C&A member there is no point in me being status matched....as GOLD RCI is sapphire MLife? (Have I understood correctly)?

So if the drink packages include a "service charge" which is for gratuities should you still tip when you get a drink? Considering now it has increased recently.

What are peoples thoughts on this

Thanks everyone. I will wait a few days if any documents are sent via email

Hi

I have just made final payment on our cruise in June however after clicking "complete reservation" I received a error of "The selected stateroom is not available at this time. Please select another stateroom".

Wondering if the payment went through I checked my bank account and payment section on RCCL and the payment went through so I have a $0 balance outstanding.

I guess its good the payment went through but anyone experienced this and know why it happened?

Thanks.

Hi All

I will be on RCCL Oasis of the seas and looking at doing some kayaking on Labadee.

I noticed RCCL do have a shore excursion however looking for recent reviews on this as the search in here comes up with very old posts on it. Has anyone done this?

Alternatively…is there another option to do kayaking privately or not?

Did you have my time or fixed seating.....If you have fixed seating, you will be assigned a table your first night. If you have my time, get into your reservation, scroll down to dinning, press "add" then press "plan all cruise dining". That will let you choose what you would like for each day. If you choose a extra cost eatery, be prepared to pay at the end of "check out".

 

Good Luck

My time dining is selected and I am happy with that.

I will go into plan all dining. Thanks.

I have booked on the Oasis in June and noticed on the cruise planner that we can book shows/spa/dinning etc

I have a question regarding the dinning….

How does this work? I can see you can book a date & time but my question is around the cost listed on the site. i.e Chops Grille price is AUD37.45 per adult. Is this an indicative price you might pay to eat there (average cost) or is this the cost they WILL charge? If so, do they provide a set menu you can select from and it will still be AUD37.45?

I noticed 3 restaurants are AUD0. Izumi/Sabor modern Mexican/Izumi Hibachi experience. Are they free to eat there if we book?

I thought all dinning except the main dinning hall and the buffet were the only free dining options.

I am assuming you don’t have to pre book? Can you just rock up one day if free you can get seated?

Any help would be great. Sorry if this has been asked before.

We also got the same quote.

Good question. We go in 3 weeks. If your cruise is later I can come back and let you know.

That would be great if you could let me know. I don’t sail until June so no rush for me. Thanks heaps

I just got quoted for 2 people $75 ea which includes transport/blue hole entrance fee/lunch. I emailed him back asking if lunch was included or if it was just the “drive” there. Got a reply saying “Everything is All inclusive transportation + entrance fee + lunch”

I wonder how much they tell you have to buy or so Scotches just give you something? Any one recently experienced this “inclusion”.

I didn’t want to bother him again about it so far out to my trip so hence the post.

Can someone please explain the MTD in the easier possible way. I was on RCCL years ago but cant really remember what we did.

Is it just for the main dining area or all restaurants?

Is it just rock up at any time and if they have a table they will seat you?

Or do you need to book a time each day?

Hi

We are departing on the Oasis of the Seas at the start of June.

I have the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fort Lauderdale Airport South (205 N. Federal Hwy. Dania Beach, FL 33004) booked however just looking at other holiday inn properties and noticed Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ft Lauderdale N - Exec Airport (1500 West Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale) is a bit cheaper.

Just looking on some advice on which would be the better of the two for:

- Location to terminal

- We are arriving in the night before the cruise (around 10pm) into FLL.

- May want to check out Las Olas boulevard before the cruise to kill some time.

I have checked google maps but looking for advice from real travellers who know the area.

Thanks All.

Well after reading 23 pages I'm set on going to Nachi Cocom. Doesn't sound like anyone has a bad day here.

The food and drinks sound and look great. Me and my partner are sailing on RC-Oasis next June. Can't wait.... hopefully we can find 2 other people to share the taxi with :)

Having sailed on its sister ship (Allure) out of FLL twice, we have walked off the ship at 8 am. (luggage valet program) thru customs, caught a cab, thru security at the airport and sitting in the boarding all with-in 35 min. both times.

 

But,

 

We do not schedule a flight before 11:30, because we do luggage valet (and they wont do this if your flight leaves before).

 

With luggage valet, the ship sends your luggage directly to the airport and you do not see it till you final destination when flying.

Thank you for that info, helps me a lot.

I would not have a problem with an 11am flight. You can actually make an earlier flight if you do self-assist disembarkation. I'm also thinking you might have an international flight, so you might need more check-in time.

 

Not sure if this link works outside the US, but this is Royal's recommendation:

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/customersupport/faq/details.do?pagename=frequently_asked_questions&pnav=5&snav=2&faqId=2724&faqSubjectId=324&faqSubjectName=Air+Travel&faqType=faq

Thanks for the reply and link, I will be catching a domestic fight to continue my holiday. The link advise from 11:30.

Hi all

I have booked on the oasis of the seas next year out of Fort Lauderdale. The cruise planner has us docking at 6:15, what would be a suitable time to catch a flight from Fort Lauderdale? Giving us enough time from getting off the ship and travel time to the airport. I know they see close but just want us to have enough time.

Thanks