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I will try LOL 

I recently changed my cabin # to 9304 bc we had a forward porthole balcony but after getting off another ship , we could really feel too much motion up there. 

9304 seems to have straight walls, I am concerned we will have even less wiggle room than usual. 

I have other follow up questions SPECIFIC TO 9304, which i will be happy to list if anyone  has 1st hand knowledge of this cabin.

THANK YOU

My opinion, depending on how closely related you are

either skip wedding because THEY changed date.

OR use your travel insurance to cancel 'for any reason' and rebook cruise under less stressful conditions.

1 hour ago, neverbeenhere said:

I go around, pickup and turn in towels off "delayed returnees". I've been making around $ 200 extra each cruise. 🙂

 

I'm curious, if your joking.

I'm unsure weather I think, this is genius, ballsy or taking advantage.

Thank you all very much for replying 🙂

We purchased the refreshment package, 99% for the bottled water

Anyone who has been on Harmony since her move to Texas,

did you see people with BOTTLED water or the dreaded canned water????

Ty in advance 

I believe they have changed the "included in", refreshment package since the last time I sailed before covid.

It seems no JR milkshakes are included .... but I don't see

Anything about CAN of soda or smoothie from spa cafe.

Can anyone tell me if cans are including but MORE importantly if smoothies are???

And it would be a huge bonus if.... you could tell me where to find that EXACT info, so i could screen shot it before i go

THANK YOU

Tks for link 🙂 it's great

I would be interested in knowing the age range of the OP.

I would be surprised if they were over 30, it seems to be a real disconnect between what is unreasonable and actually a hardship, these days.

Let's sit down with some veterans (vfw) and listen to some stories about real hardships and things people have lived thru (most not voluntarily)

Shareholderbenefit@rccl.com

I sent pdf with cover letter, name, resv # , c & a #, and broker statement

57 minutes ago, Mum2Mercury said:

Random thoughts: 

- Your check in will open at midnight in the time zone from which you'll sail.  If you're a time zone "ahead", then -- yes -- 11:00 is your time.  

- We've always been able to get 10:30 (on a big ship) or 11:00 (on a small ship).  Those have been the earliest times.  

- I thought the time slots were 30-minutes?  Like 10:30 - 11:00?  Someone else said an hour?  

- Yes, the check-in process is very easy to understand /quite apparent.  The time slot question will be the very last item.  First it'll ask for your passport number (or other documentation), your credit card number for your online charges, and it'll give you a chance to upload a photograph -- don't bother; they just re-take it at the port anyway.  Finally at the end you'll choose your time slot.  

- You must complete check-in for every member of your party.  

Yes, most people want the earliest time slot. 

In my experience, the ports ARE enforcing check in times.  

Do note that if you get the earliest time, you'll still be behind certain special groups -- suites, Key people, I don't know who else.  My husband gets a bit salty about this:  We're in the 10:30 group!  Why are they going ahead of us?  Because they're special, Dear.  

Thanks for the info, and yes DH is exactly the same lol

25 minutes ago, nelblu said:

Having same issue.  Only enter name and e-mail address and advises that I've exceeded storage limit.🤣  Sent the request via e-mail.

I just emailed my in and received obc 2 days later... used  adobe scan on my phone, to scan in and make pdf

My check in starts on the 14th ( yes I could just wait to find out, BUT that wouldn't be me LOL ) I am already planning on doing it at 11pm (my time) on the 13th, as per other threads has mentioned.

my questions , what are the usual times available??( like 10-4 or less... like 11-2)

I've downloaded  app so I can grab a time and finish check on the 14th, but app is pretty  bad, I have reserved all my shows thru website and it shows on website but a week later app still shows nothing on my calendar,

so my final question is.... when I go on app at 11pm on the 13th, will the check in/ choose a time,  be apparent and easy for me to understand 

Thanks in advance 

Specifically I am looking for the one from the 1st day with all the shows and corresponding show times. But would appreciate ANY cruise compass for harmony NOW that's she's in galveston ....TY 

i've checked issuu.com but nothing yet 

27 minutes ago, Tree_skier said:

 

Yes on the cans

Pretty much anything you can order at a Starbucks you can get at Cafe Promenade.

Virgin Mudslide, Virgin Miami vice are DW's favorites.

Does this mean yes cans are included  or yes they are excluded???? Asking bc THIS is the one that matters to me

15 minutes ago, CFIGuy said:

I won’t mention the ship, but on one of my recent sailings, when we told our stateroom attendant to stock double towels/etc, they did, but also mentioned that they would do just a towel service in the evening (just grab dirty towels and put fresh towels if we used).  We were very happy with this and tipped extra accordingly. 

Excellent ty

18 hours ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

Like others have stated, just ask your cabin steward for more towels. Keep in mind you may not be able to request morning service. On two of my last three cruises in the last two months the only option I had was afternoon/evening service because other cabins had already filled up the morning slots. If morning service is important to you, I would recommend hanging out in your cabin on embarkation day so you are one of the first passengers to meet your cabin steward. 

Very interesting,  ty. This never dawned on me 🙂 more to over think and worry LOL 😆 

This will be our 1st Post Covid cruise in Dec. I will probably choose morning for the room to be cleaned. We often clean up for dinner(use towels) and we do full showers for bedtime(use towels). I won't re use towels on cruise ship (bathroom too small everyone touching my towel.

How do you or WHERE do i go to swap towels?

I will ask for EXTRA on the 1st day BUT they aren't usually replaced at the higher #, just the standard  count.

Some will say 'just call' or 'catch them in the hall'.... BUT in my experience this is NEVER the case, no one answers and not in hall when i'm around.

Any thoughts?, this will be the only aspect of once a day cleaning that will make my vacation more effort.

I've never reduced or removed tips BUT I GOTTA SAY if i spend time everyday hunting down towels ...... I MAY BECOME ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE.

Thank you all for the replys.

Cate54 , the video you posted, is EXACTLY  what I needed, I can't than you enough 😁😁😁

Has anyone ever been in an ADJOINING signature suite on the Nieuw Amsterdam. 

I can't find a picture and I am curious about where the adjoining door is?? do you lose some closet or the vanity.

Trying to get a clear understanding, we would be booking with family, but NOT the same household. If I could see an image of the adjoining door OR hear from a 1st hand account....  I could decide weather to do adjoining or go for JUST nextdoor..

Thank you

2 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said:

November / December

Ty 😊 

Would anyone happen to know when RC might open the bookings for ovation May 2025 for Alaska?

I believe it could be possible that since their called "taxes and FEES" and aren't itemized, the cruise lines may have found a new revenue stream.

I say this BECAUSE when comparing different cruises on different lines with IDENTICAL ports, they have different taxes and fees (example ncl even when the prices are close and comparing only base rates)

So like a ncl vs celebrity, same $, cabin only no packages....until now ncl taxes and FEES have been  significantly higher.

And just like "resort fee(hotels) and checked bags fee(airlines)" All cruise line may be jumping on to the "FEE" creative accounting.

I don't believe you could purchase Any travel insurance after final payment is due.

7 minutes ago, WAvoyager said:

 

when we go on a cruise with drinks pre-paid, she always consumes more alcohol than she would otherwise.  So I always get the package - anything to help her enjoy herself while on vacation! 😁

 

😁