HappyGirl1959

So far it looks like only Explorer is up, nothing for Radiance yet.

HappyGirl, have you cruised on Royal Caribbean before? If so, did you sign up for the Crown & Anchor Society? If you did, then you can call the C&A number instead of the general access number. The people on those phone lines tend to be the best connection to RC, including for booking a cruise.

 

800-526-9723

Yes, we've cruised RC just once but it's enough to make me a member :) But thank you, I didn't realize there was a different number. I will definitely go the phone route (and check online after)! Thanks for everyone's advice :)

There is no set time when they open for booking. The past few openings were available by calling before they appeared online.

 

If you keep checking on here someone will most likely let everyone know when they become available.

 

Or you can keep calling RCL

That's good to know! Thank you!!! I will keep an eye out, and make a call or two

After researching these boards (thank you all for the great info!) I am hoping to book Alaska 2016 when it opens on Thursday. Would I have better luck getting what I want booking online or calling? And what time does booking open? Is it different online than it is on the phone? I'm grateful for any suggestions! TIA:)

I am glad to hear it isn't just me!

I haven't been able to even get to the home page for several days now.

AND it is getting so messed up I end up having to ctrl-alt-del, shut down and start it up again.

 

RCI - if you are reading - HELP!!! We've got things to book for our upcoming cruise and can't!! ;)

If you are typing rccl try http://www.royalcaribbean.com instead, that seems to be working for most people who have been having the same problem (me included, got right on when I did that) Good Luck!

I had no problems getting on the website until this morning. Now, all I get is a blank screen. Is the site down?

I've been having the same problem, then I just tried http://www.royalcaribbean.com as suggested in a previous post, and I got right on! Give it a try.

Welcome to CC. There is no set timeframe. If I remember correctly last year they were usually available online on the Tuesday or Wednesday after the date on the schedule.

Thanks!

I have been a long time lurker here and soooo appreciate all of the knowledge there is to be gained from these boards, so thank you OP for this information, it made my day! If booking opens a day after itineraries are released on Royal's website, is there a specific time of day that booking opens? And what is the best way to book; website or telephone? I have gained so much great insight here that I'm hoping to use all of the great information to score one of my top 5 cabins for Alaska '16. Thank you all!