Mr. Candyman

13 minutes ago, Smiley7863 said:

I am looking at getting the Refreshment Beverage package for the hubby and I for our 7 day cruise.  I did the price calculator and cannot understand that one bit.  Does anybody have a menu of pricing for canned soda, specialty coffees, and bottled water?  We don't drink that much so I am not sure that the package would be worth it but not sure.

 

Any help would be wonderful.  Thanks

 

I remember soda was $4.13 after gratuity and water $2.36 after gratuity.  I don't remember the exact coffee prices but it was around $5.31 after gratuity.  Try this drink calculator https://connect.calcapp.net/?app=9tts3#/

I'm reviving an old thread instead of creating a new one. I completely understand no swim diapers allowed in the pools Since this thread was created a couple of years ago, I'm not sure if the policy applies to the splash areas onboard Oasis class ships?  I believe I read that swim diapers are allowed at Coco Kay  At some land-based splash parks, they are allowed so just want to confirm whether that is the case on board a ship?

20 minutes ago, RedSails1968 said:

We had the same situation on Symphony. 

Was just gonna ask but figured deck plan foundation was similar....thanks for confirming.

I had no idea that was a "thing" but I can attest to it.  Took several trips down and around the hallway to get to the other side before we figured out that we only had to take the stairs or make sure to board the elevator that let us out on the side our cabin was on.

13 hours ago, lidolovers said:

In the past I’ve had to leave my luggage at the dock with sometimes sketchy porters that insinuate that if we don’t tip we might never see our bags again. A few times I’ve been able to walk my full size luggage on board myself.  They have wheels so it’s not a big deal.  Will I have this option boarding Allure ?  I prefer to take my luggage in myself. We will only have two full size bags on wheels. 

Thanks!

 

Probably their "insinuated" means came across wrong to you.  Just give them $1 per piece of luggage to put your mind at ease. 

On 8/18/2019 at 7:44 AM, Bee Guy said:

There does seem to be some limit.  I just tried to access a cruise on Adventure in Feb  and was told to check back closer to departure.

  I've discovered, after playing with the app for the past 6 months, it only shows you up to 3 months of sailings

On 8/25/2019 at 8:45 AM, Ourusualbeach said:

It depends.  While most TA OBC is refundable there is some that is not.  It will sow the type of OBC on the interactive TV or if you get a printout at guest services.

Thanks

On 8/18/2019 at 4:53 PM, Host Clarea said:

 

Anything you buy onboard, VOOM, shops, spa, etc. 

And just double checking because I'm unsure if I'll even get any; but if there is any unused OBC from a TA, will that be refunded to me at the end of the cruise or do I just lose it?

1 hour ago, Biker19 said:

Yes, if the booking shows the name in the passport. 

Thanks Biker.  I happened to notice about a month ago that the reservation had her maiden name.  Her C&A number was also under her maiden name so had to call to get everything to match.

Just now, Host Clarea said:

 

Not sure if this is still the case, but it was reported in the past that RC did not allow hyphens in last names on the booking.  Taking the hypen out for RC's purpose did not cause a problem at check-in.

You're correct as my TA did mention to me Royal doesn't use hyphens; I'm just used to saying hyphenated.  I'm just trying to be sure the marriage certificate isn't need if she has a passport?

2 hours ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Good thing you always had it with you.  You never know when someone will ask for it, and it would ruin the day if they denied boarding.

DW just got a passport with a hyphenated last name.  Her DL reflects the same but obviously BC would not have the hyphenation.  So would a passport override the need to present the marriage certificate?

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2 hours ago, Host Clarea said:

 

I could not tell you if $250 is as good as it gets, nor do I know if they offer better deals onboard.

I haven't gotten my hands on an on-board price list for Allure yet, but $250 is what I figured it would cost pre-purchased.  I'm unsure that if found cheaper on-board, they would refund the difference.    

3 hours ago, casone said:

Hello! I am sailing on Allure this month, and we have three rooms.  I called Royal a few minutes ago, and was told I would have to purchase a digital photo package ($250 per room) for each room, even though there were children under 21 in all of the rooms.  Should I call back?  The person I spoke to did not seem familiar with the fine print, but she told me she double-checked the rules.  The description of the photo package says nothing about children in other rooms.  Is this an unspoken rule, or has anyone seen it in writing?

 

Room 1: Myself and 14 year-old

Room 2: My husband and 16 year-old

Room 3: Our 20 year-old and 17-year old

You don't have to purchase it for each stateroom.  As stated on the photo company's website, it will include any of your children under the ages of 21 even being in different staterooms. You just need to go to the Photo Focus desk once onboard and have all the rooms linked.  The problem that you have is you and your husband are in different cabins.  If you purchase the package under your name, your husband has to make sure he is in a picture with any one of the other family members.  If you purchase the package under your husband's name, then you have to make sure you are in a picture with any one of the other family members.  It might be a slight pain but definitely doable.   

13 hours ago, marci22 said:

But as I said, I don't think anyone knows how this actually works.

1 minute ago, Host Clarea said:

Good question, it might be a somewhat effective workaround.

I'll be the guinea pig and experiment in 60 days.  I'll set a limit on one the kids seapass and I'll put another with no privileges.  But seeing how it appears to work differently between the ships, we still may not achieve a definitive answer.

5 hours ago, Host Clarea said:

 

Correct, when an account has no charging ability, then there should be no charges.  Seems a simple concept, and yet, for some odd reason, the arcade charges somehow cannot be controlled.  If I didn't know how bad Royal's IT was, I would say this is a planned "mistake", but I can believe that they don't have the IT skill to solve the problem.

I believe someone posted that once you use your seapass in the arcade the  system automatically turned the charging privileges back on.  So what happens if you just have a daily limit set?

3 hours ago, MandyMooToo said:

 

We moved to cash accounts some time ago and do not regret it.  Less hassle for us, no surprise charges and no fee (as of now) if you need cash from your account. 

I'm just trying to better understand how to utilize a cash account.  You said no surprise charges at the end.  So with a cash account don't the daily charges still show up as they would with having a cc on file?

18 hours ago, crusinthrough said:

Never keep a cc of file.  Set up a cash account and settle in cash or with a cc on the last night.  There is no benefit to setting up your account with a cc.  

Would setting up a cash account prevent charges in the arcade?

1 hour ago, the_dylaness said:

 

We have had success having all four key cards keyed to open either door.

 That's good information to know....thanks.  Our kids stateroom is across the hall so I was planning to just get an extra key.  But if we can re-key ours to open either door, that's better than having two 2 cards.

1 hour ago, Host Clarea said:

 

I don't know if that is true.  We've been told by Guest Services on some ships that while you can set no charging privileges on a card, that does not stop arcade charging to that card.  It's important to discuss this with Guest Services on your cruise.

I have learned about the arcade credits by reading the different threads. But it does stipulate in the cruise planner, under additional terms and conditions, that guests will not be notified once the credits have been depleted.

You don't need a signal to open the app and view your set sail passes.  You can also print them as a PDF and store on your phone.

If there are Freestyle machines on-board then yes, you are capable to do that but many CC members on here would consider that unethical and consider you stealing.  Like my dad use to say, "All I can do is teach you right from wrong but what you choose to do is on you"

9 minutes ago, Ashland said:

So you got 4 codes? I assumed you only got one code and it just worked for the device number you purchased....hence my hesitation to share the one code with basically strangers and risk the problem of getting kicked off if they used it for more than their allotted number of devices.

So that was my hesitation as well because I thought it was 4 codes but have heard it's possible to only be given one.  So now you explain to the others the stipulations of how to use the code for only one device and make sure they are in agreement.  And if they don't follow the rules, you go to the Mobil App desk and tell the your code isn't working so you're issued a new one making your old one inactive.    

3 hours ago, Ashland said:

I would be comfortable doing this with family members or friends sailing with me. However on my last cruise/rollcall someone was offering to sell/share the code with rollcall members once onboard and collect their money...not sure I would do this.

Thanks to the suggestion from @brillohead I purchased the 4-device plan and allocated 2 slots for 2 members in our Roll Call. They have my cell number and cabin so we can meet up on-board. Now we all will have internet for $48.00 for the week instead almost $70-$100 each.

12 minutes ago, Rellyrooly said:

Just got a change notice that our previously scheduled Labadee stop is now going to be a Coco Cay stop instead.  Are they doing that to all Labadee stops from now on?  I know they refurbed Coco so I am excited to stop there since I have been to Labadee twice, but I am just wondering why they are doing this?  Are there plans to refurb Labadee?  Are they going to stop going all together?  Anyone have any insight?  Thanks!

For which sailing?

2 hours ago, sellwingri said:

I’m interested in this as well.  I’m also confused about reservations for the comedy club.  I’m sailing on Allure in July and I’ve only been able to make a reservation once, even though I know they switch up the show.  How do I register multiple times?

I have apparently have two comedians coming on board our upcoming cruise.  Under activities, it listed Stand Up Comedy Show twice so I was able to reserve one time for each.  I guess if you don't have that option you can only reserve once for the show and you'll have to go standby if you'd like to see it again.  I believe the one reservation rule applies to any shows you are able to reserve.