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3 hours ago, bonsai3s said:

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On our recent Ovation transpacific, I had a fever the night before our arrival in Honolulu.

 

The doctor onboard was able to stabilized my condition and I felt better. U All test results were negative...including 3 covid tests. 

 

I felt fine but the doctor kept me all night in the medical unit and was subsequently informed that I would be disembarking the next morning...an ambulance was already scheduled to take me to the hospital.

 

The doctor said I would have to get a "Fit to Sail" document signed by a doctor from the hospital...in order to continue sailing. (Honolulu to Vancouver was the 3rd leg of our B4B). DW also had to pack all our stuff.

 

I politely told the doctor at the hospital that I need a "Fit to Sail" document...so we can get back onboard the cruise ship. And I need it in 3 days...the Ovation will be in Kailua-Kona before sailing directly to Vancouver.

 

The hospital doctor cleared me on morning of the 3rd day..talk about cutting it close. All test results were negative...including 2 more for covid. (We were booking our flights to Kailua-Kona with the nurses helping us)

But there were a few hiccups...the hospital doctor signed a "Fit to Travel" document...the ship's doctor (a different one) working that morning said she won't accept the "Fit to Travel""...it must say "Fit to Sail". No time to argue...so we had it redone.

 

She (ship doctor) then said that we would have to provide ALL medical records in order to get back onboard. Calmly (but smoke coming out of my ears), I told her the other ship doctor did not tell us about that requirement. (we were told the other ship doctor was out enjoying the day in Kailua.)

 

* We made it back onboard.

E.

 

 

 

All this for "a fever"???

We use Casino Royale now for most reservations and service.  They're amazing.  Usually pick up the phone in 1-5 minutes and are always VERY helpful and responsive.  Never had any complaints about RCCL general or C&A phone service, but the casino folks are a step above.

On 7/13/2023 at 12:53 PM, crewsweeper said:

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What is an "ore knowoff"?

No

13 hours ago, Mapleleafforever said:

This is the type of content that keeps bringing me back. 

Yep.  Unbelievable what people come up with.  They might want to bring along a toaster and microwave too.

2 hours ago, cruiseguy1016 said:

 

My wife has always requested a bathrobe, regardless of her status with C&A. She has never been told she can't have one. I would think it would be in the best interest of the cabin steward to honor such a simple request.

We always ask the room steward to get rid of the bathrobes, they just take up space in the cabin 🙂

13 hours ago, neverbeenhere said:

Perry was a Celebrity regular for a bit of time.

My only suggestions are that whether you love the show or not… smile, laugh(grimace), clap and do not leave before the performance is over. 

His schooner bar set on Explorer in February was 3+ hours.  I doubt most people felt an obligation to stay "until it was over".......

3 hours ago, cruisinfly said:

I'll be going on my first Oasis class this summer and I'm sure I'll enjoy it but I'm hoping the crowds/lines I read about a aren't too bad.

Dining and entertainment on Oasis class are nice.  Crowds in some areas can be bad at times.  On Symphony last year we never set foot in Windjammer, it was awful.  And elevators were a nightmare most of the time.  We use the stairs a lot, but when going up many flights it would be nice to use an elevator without waiting forever or squeezing in like sardines.  We'll be on smaller ships next winter except for a week on Wonder.  And that's only because it's free through the casino 🙂

On 5/14/2024 at 8:40 AM, Cooper30 said:

While my wife and I prefer Freedom (and Voyager) Class over Oasis Class, we are in the minority among the cruising couples we know. 

It’s really an apples to oranges comparison, and I believe someone who really enjoys all that the Oasis Class has to offer will generally be disappointed on a smaller class of ship. 

Agree.  It seems people are split 50/50 now, either hopelessly in love with Oasis+ class, or enjoy the "smaller" ones.  We've sailed Allure and Symphony.  Next winter it will be Grandeur/Explorer/Serenade for the most part.  Since the casino is giving us one, we'll go on Wonder just to shake it up 🙂

19 hours ago, gavvy said:

I saw him on Anthem and thought he was rude and quite insulting with backhanded comments to some in the audience, I'm sure I heard his contract was not renewed on here shortly after.

 

We also watched him in 270 doing a sound check one afternoon and he was talking into an open mike to the tech guys upstairs, he was err blunt and annoyed to say the least with them.  I'm not surprised he's not on RCL at the moment with his attitude.

He is on RCCL, saw him a couple months ago.  You might not like his show, and we're not fans.  But he has MANY fans on RCCL.  Believe it or not some book cruises just because he is there.

Good for you

Saw him a couple months ago on Explorer.  He has a lot of avid fans!

What is the point of paying with gift cards?

Since being Prime at the casino a few years ago we pretty much book and organize everything through them.  Their phone reps are amazing and always pick up quick.  Of course it's also nice that most of the cruises are now "free" 🙂

That said, we've never had any issues with the normal RCCL phone line and staff, once they pick up.....

On 5/8/2024 at 9:44 PM, cruiseguy1016 said:

I've never put my tablet in the safe and never worried about anything happening to it. And.... nothing has ever happened to it.

Yep!

4 hours ago, rolloman said:

I would be hesitant if I were you using a voucher in the MDR. It is hit and miss as to whether they charge you or not. If you don't mind standing in line at Guest Services to get it changed, go for it. I personally bring a drink to dinner these days to avoid the issue. 

6 cruises on 4 ships last winter, never any issues using D+ drink vouchers in MDR or specialty restaurants.

12 hours ago, cruiseguy1016 said:

I've never put my tablet in the safe and never worried about anything happening to it. And.... nothing has ever happened to it.

Yep, we've never even thought about putting laptops or tablets in the safe.  Leave them on the desk or wherever they may be 🙂

On 5/8/2024 at 1:29 AM, Coralc said:

 I know suites have been non-refundable for a while. Which would be a huge hit to the pocketbook. 

Only if you cancel?

No interest whatsoever in Icon.  Looking forward to Grandeur, Explorer and Serenade next winter.  Not only do we like the "smaller ships", almost all comped thru the casino and we still won 🙂

We bring a liquid hand soap dispenser each cruise.  They're cheap and it's nice to have onboard.

5 hours ago, island lady said:

People, you DO realize that when you are up for another crystal block the LA will send you a card asking if you want the block or prefer to decline it?  You check the choice and then you simply drop the card off to the LA's desk.  There is also a drop box there if the LA is not present.  

 

 

Well our block showed up in the room no questions asked, no card in the room asking if we wanted it.  This was 6 weeks ago.

23 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

Yes, but it's a tiny cheap piece of plastic. Lapel pins are meaningless unless you're Pinnacle

Pinnacle pins meaningless also, except in the eye of the Pinnacles who proudly wear them 24/7.

On 4/20/2024 at 2:19 PM, lovesthebeach2 said:

Odyssey is our favorite ship.  We love everything about it. I’m  sorry it’s going to NJ and leaving Florida.

Agree.  First time on Odyssey was last March and we loved it.  Beautiful ship.  FYI OP, lots of "cheap" pay dining also - namely the Pub, Playmakers and Giovanni's wine bar.  All are inexpensive and a nice way to shake things up.

17 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

When I was on Adventure several months ago they did not allow you to use Diamond Plus drinks on debarkation morning. There have been numerous posts about this issue. From my experience and from what I have heard getting loyalty level drinks on debarkation morning varies from ship to ship and sometimes from cruise to cruise. 

And we used Diamond + vouchers last morning on Adventure 2 months ago.  I guess it doesn't matter much "which ship", just "which day"........    🙂

4 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

If I was to pick one restaurant on Symphony it would be Hooked. Second would be 150 Central Park. I would pick Chops from the three you mentioned. As others have stated, food is very subjective and ultimately you know what kind of food you like best. 

Agree, we would choose Hooked.  Chops would be second but we had no complaints about Jamies.