dvpaintboy

10 hours ago, Farmer_John said:

It appears you are not very familiar with RCCL's perks if you think that is only perk that is better.  Other RCCL perks that are useful that Celebrity doesn't have are free photo, better internet perk (2 days per person = 4 days), Special dining BOGO, and reserved priority seats at some shows.

 

Celebrity does need to up their game on happy hour drinks because the time is shorter and the selection more limited than even the old RCCL diamond lounge days where I struggle to find something I want to find to drink from it.

 

FYI - I am booked on Celebrity in the next month but I am forced to buy the all in package (with the $6.99/day upgrade to premium drinks to get things I enjoy (at least their drink packages are more reasonable).  On RCCL I never have to get a drink package.

 

Celebrity is a fine cruise line with several small upgrades, but if it is your first time coming from RCCL you will notice a significant decline in Elite benefits and entertainment/activities.

 

 

Thanks for feedback. Looking forward to us making our own opinion on Celebrity. Did Carnival not impressed. Princess ok but zero perks. Rccl so far favorite but We like ports on this one.

1 hour ago, PTC DAWG said:

That list is awful, IMHO.. middling booze for sure.

We each have 2 drinks per day and mix it up. Then 1 Bailey's with coffee after our meal. We are on vacation so your response is what is awful!

Liked our Rccl perk of 5 drinks per day, but 2 hour happy hour is not a terrible option for sure. My question looking at drink list our favorites,margaritas mudslides,lemondrops, and Baileys for coffee after Dinner. Am I overlooking or are we going to have to change our tastes of drinking or pay on our perfered. Definitely looking forward to trying Celebrity. 

Just now, dvpaintboy said:

 

Thanks I will look how many  ships in port

40 minutes ago, martincath said:

How many other ships that day? How big are they?

 

If you can carry all your own bags off and schlep them over to SkyTrain (400 yards), then the other ships don't matter much - even if delayed because all other ships clear before yours so the queues for escalators, CBSA etc. are already long you will be at YVR within an hour of leaving the pier. But if you do need help with bags then that means you need a cab or shuttle or limo, so you may find that flight challenging to make unless it's a quiet day with few people fighting you for transportation!

 

Most cruiselines refuse to book a flight for pax before noon or even 12:30pm - so that's a nice safe target time for the earliest flight if you need any help whatsoever.

1 hour ago, startedwithamouse said:

Yes, you can easily choose self assist walk off and take SkyTrain to the airport.

Thank you, our 1st princess cruise and have always self assist on RCCL 

On grand princess and will self assist. We get in on the 9th

We end in Vancover and flight would be at 11:30. Will this be enough time?

We are diamond plus but have never made it to Alaska. There are many RCCL that cruise there but which has the must do stops. Going to book for May cruise and will be chilly. Is it warm enough to get value out of a balcony. Not interested on land tour add on at this time. Thanks 

We are on Rhapsody now and I thought I would never complain of  the food, but I was wrong. They have definitely cut back unless you love chicken, salmon, and pasta. They seem to be forcing you to go to specialty restaurants to get a great meal.The food is still OK, but has for sure lost its WOW

Stupid question but if 1st night on ship I only use one free drink do the other 3 carry over or taken aware?

Thanks

We are wanting to snokel in Maui and always find our tours on our own. I am having a hard time finding any that leaves late enough for us to get there. Is there any booths on the cruise pier offering snorkeling tours?

Thank you for your help!

We are looking to do a transatlantic through Ireland that ends in Amsterdam. We would like more land time in Ireland and would like to get off ship at last stop there. Does Royal allow you to get off early?

Thank you, we will give it a shot.

We are docking in Key West and have no Prebooked a snorkel trip. Is there a area gust off the ship to walk up and book a trip? Is so any recommendations.thank you

Thank you for the responses, sounds like clear sailing ahead.

Customs would be my consern as the prior cruise would be required to go through customs and could mess up next group boarding.We are flying in before so air is no problem.

We are due to depart Saturday Afternoon on an transatlantic cruse on the Rhapsody. If no compromise and the government closes,what effect would there possibly be with departures?

Thank you Dawg and Mr.Bill, it's good to know a few people read the facts and come up the same feelings we have.

Thank you for your feedback. We did get our points given back and that is a great deal. My point is the announcement they made on ship,and on paperwork they sent stated 25% voucher based on cruise fare only. If the cabin next to me paid the same cost of $1200 per person they would get a voucher for $600.00 not $26.00. BOA pays at least some of the rest of the cost to RCCl, based on what fees they charge vendors where my card was used. That is why I feel it is a little messed up!

At least that is what the cover letter called us.We were on the March 23 Navigator that was late then stuck in port due to a oil spill. We did to do a 4 day to Mexico but we're told we would get a free cruise and 25% of of our next cruise to be used in the next year. Not a bad comp to help take care of our expenses incurred,airfare,lodging and vacation used.Here is where it gets ugly to me. We used 125000 Rccl credit card points and upgraded to a balcony room. The booking confirmation shows a cruise fare of $1199.00 per person of which 25% would be just short of $300.00 each. They sent a certificate for $13.00 each and the uppers at Rccl was only going to pay the 25% of what we paid to change cabin type? I may be a little greedy but I saved for years for those points and BOA paid with the money the earned from me to Rccl for the free 7 night cruise. The call to them included a 60 minute hold,then them telling that is the way it is, and they are very sorry. Any ideas or am I wrong in feeling it's not right. Thanks Steve

Just received email from Rccl that they are allowing cruise ships in and expected to be boarded by midnight

Thanks for the help. I gave a call on Monday and they responded that it should have been paid a long time ago. They said they put a email out and boa respond within a day or two. Checked tonight and my reservations shows paid in full.

We cruise in 70 days and used or visa points for free cruise.I booked about 2 months ago and upgraded, and paid our deposit. Any idea when BOA pays there part to clean up my amount due amount. Thanks for any feedback