tim0476

katiel53, you stated this:

I think it is a much faster checkin having the photo done before boarding and not having the agent go get the SeaPass cards. I like the new system. I think it also helps not having cruisers try to get into their cabin before they are ready.

How does the new system help keep cruisers from trying to get into their cabin before they are ready? If anything, people will be wanting to get to their cabin sooner to get their seapass.

Ocean Boy stated he was able to use his set sail pass and the barcode in order to get drinks before gaining access to his cabin. That is a fine alternative, however, some of you did not agree that was the process.

Overall, I thought the boarding process before was great. Walk on with your seapass ready to go.

Thanks Ocean Boy. Nothing takes the place of actual experience. It just did not make sense to me that RCL had no way for people to spend money on board until they received their seapass in the stateroom.

Do you remember when the seapass was delivered to the stateroom? It seemed so convenient when they just gave it to you at check in.

Hi, I have been on several RCL cruises, most recently Allure in 2016. I always check in early, around noon, and get my seapass at checkin. Then I board and the fun has started. I just noticed on my set sail pass that I printed, it says the seapass will be provided in a sealed envelope and attached to my cabin door. The problem is, you normally have to wait when you board early to get to your cabin due to house cleaning. Which I completely understand, but while I wait I want to be able to go grab a few drinks, which requires my seapass. I called RCL customer service, which is really lacking knowledge on many subjects, and I got two different answers. One rep told me, sorry you will not be able to make any purchases until you can get to your cabin. Another rep told me you can use your printed set sail pass to buy drinks until you get your seapass. What the heck is RCL doing? Breaking something that was working great?

Can someone who recently traveled on Allure tell me how this works? I can't imagine you get onboard and they will not allow you to start spending money.