Rare Ethanol95 Posted March 3, 2021 Author #101 Share Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) Anybody knows is Voom Surf enough to do a live review on CC uploading photos and all/ and uploading to Instgram? Or would I need Voom Surf + Stream? Edited March 3, 2021 by Ethanol95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sail n Snow Posted March 3, 2021 #102 Share Posted March 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ethanol95 said: Anybody knows is Voom Surf enough to do a live review on CC uploading photos and all/ and uploading to Instgram? Or would I need Voom Surf + Stream? I have heard the surf is extremely slow. My plan is to purchase a 2 day surf and stream package on Tuesday and save some $$, since we’ll be in port unto at least 9 pm. I figure we’ll be in cell range until late night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 3, 2021 #103 Share Posted March 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, Ethanol95 said: Anybody knows is Voom Surf enough to do a live review on CC uploading photos and all/ and uploading to Instgram? Or would I need Voom Surf + Stream? For that usage pattern, you'll want Stream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ethanol95 Posted March 3, 2021 Author #104 Share Posted March 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, Sail n Snow said: I have heard the surf is extremely slow. My plan is to purchase a 2 day surf and stream package on Tuesday and save some $$, since we’ll be in port unto at least 9 pm. I figure we’ll be in cell range until late night. That's a good idea! I might do that too. 9 minutes ago, Biker19 said: For that usage pattern, you'll want Stream. Guess I'll need to spend on this. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sail n Snow Posted March 3, 2021 #105 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Ethanol95 said: That's a good idea! I might do that too. Guess I'll need to spend on this. Thanks. I received a Royal upgrade email last night. I’m eligible to bid on ocean view and balcony rooms. Did you get on for suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ethanol95 Posted March 3, 2021 Author #106 Share Posted March 3, 2021 21 minutes ago, Sail n Snow said: I received a Royal upgrade email last night. I’m eligible to bid on ocean view and balcony rooms. Did you get on for suites? I don't think my family is interested this time round for convenience purposes, so it wouldn't really matter to me. I would have to ask my TA to check as well. If you are bidding, good luck then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 3, 2021 #107 Share Posted March 3, 2021 7 hours ago, Biker19 said: For that usage pattern, you'll want Stream. And in some ships that isn't much better than surf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 3, 2021 #108 Share Posted March 3, 2021 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: And in some ships that isn't much better than surf. I'm thinking during the initial ramp up, ships will have passenger capacity limits which may make Internet use a bit better. Edited March 3, 2021 by Biker19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveSplasher Posted March 4, 2021 #109 Share Posted March 4, 2021 (edited) Hi, I just disembark from Quantum today. There were 1690 Guests onboard. Crown and Anchor count was about 300. Highest is 567 points. Here are some tips: Bring your trace together tokens or download the app. I have seen people getting turned away and asked to go home and collect their token. If you lose your Tracelets, head down to guest service. No charge Book the earliest appointment slot for your check in. The shows and activities were mostly sold out by 5/6pm Once you clear immigration, immediately use the APP to book the shows! We did it right by the ship before boarding and booked all the shows and activities needed . if you want to play bumper car, book the earliest slot on the first day. Once you finish, you can rebook. This gives you additional bumper car rides for the other days. Skip the Normal North Star and go for the Free Mode North Star aka North Star Extended. Pay 40USD onboard. Only can be booked onboard. Doors to the Shows open up 30 mins before. Get there early and get the good seats of your choice. XBox and table games are 20 mins each. Book them at the sea plex counter on your first day. As we were Diamond, we get 4 drinks free daily. Max 12 USD or below. Can’t be used at the Bionic Bar. No dinner at the Windjammer Everyday. We enjoyed the service and the food offered. No Swab Test is needed after arrival into Singapore. you can just head home. Edited March 4, 2021 by WaveSplasher 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sail n Snow Posted March 4, 2021 #110 Share Posted March 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, WaveSplasher said: No Swab Test is needed after arrival into Singapore. you can just head home. Great to hear you had a good time! The no post departure swab is newer. I wonder when that started? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveSplasher Posted March 4, 2021 #111 Share Posted March 4, 2021 17 minutes ago, Sail n Snow said: Great to hear you had a good time! The no post departure swab is newer. I wonder when that started? Last week . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 4, 2021 #112 Share Posted March 4, 2021 58 minutes ago, WaveSplasher said: There were 1690 Guests onboard. RCI may have trumpeted the success of the sailings, but at 40% capacity (1690/4180) not sure how true that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ethanol95 Posted March 4, 2021 Author #113 Share Posted March 4, 2021 4 hours ago, WaveSplasher said: Hi, I just disembark from Quantum today. There were 1690 Guests onboard. Crown and Anchor count was about 300. Highest is 567 points. Here are some tips: Bring your trace together tokens or download the app. I have seen people getting turned away and asked to go home and collect their token. If you lose your Tracelets, head down to guest service. No charge Book the earliest appointment slot for your check in. The shows and activities were mostly sold out by 5/6pm Once you clear immigration, immediately use the APP to book the shows! We did it right by the ship before boarding and booked all the shows and activities needed . if you want to play bumper car, book the earliest slot on the first day. Once you finish, you can rebook. This gives you additional bumper car rides for the other days. Skip the Normal North Star and go for the Free Mode North Star aka North Star Extended. Pay 40USD onboard. Only can be booked onboard. Doors to the Shows open up 30 mins before. Get there early and get the good seats of your choice. XBox and table games are 20 mins each. Book them at the sea plex counter on your first day. As we were Diamond, we get 4 drinks free daily. Max 12 USD or below. Can’t be used at the Bionic Bar. No dinner at the Windjammer Everyday. We enjoyed the service and the food offered. No Swab Test is needed after arrival into Singapore. you can just head home. Thanks for the tips! Did you manage to book shows and activities before the departure day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ethanol95 Posted March 4, 2021 Author #114 Share Posted March 4, 2021 For the cruise, I will be in Cabin 12168, on the Port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliburn Posted March 5, 2021 #115 Share Posted March 5, 2021 15 hours ago, Ethanol95 said: For the cruise, I will be in Cabin 12168, on the Port side. Hey I won 4 tickets to Taronga,did you enter? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ethanol95 Posted March 5, 2021 Author #116 Share Posted March 5, 2021 8 minutes ago, Chiliburn said: Hey I won 4 tickets to Taronga,did you enter? Congrats, nah I didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ethanol95 Posted March 5, 2021 Author #117 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Royal's website is such a ***** show that I can't even book UDP for 7 people. Cruise ship policy now allows 8 per reservation as per the same policy for Singapore safe measures. It just keeps saying Maximum number of guests allowed per booking is 5. Then i tried to split it up and purchase it twice, but they won't let me either.. Only allowing me to modify current purchase. God, this is pretty atrocious, and to think only 1 ship is sailing so far.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ethanol95 Posted March 10, 2021 Author #118 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 10/03/21 Update: A flash sale has begun on cruise planner for the cruise. So far, I had only been tracking Wifi and Dining packages and both became cheaper. Prices of things like North Star and IFly still remain the same, which kinda sucks. Due to the system not being a very smooth process earlier, I already booked the ultimate dining package. Prices went from $115SGD down to now $100 SGD. Sad thing is I already paid up, and even though I know some say that you can lock in the cheaper price, i believe its only if its in cart and payment had not been made yet. Well that's okay, we still have Wifi to purchase. I have also now booked my PCR test for 19th March. This process was much smoother, though there is tight security, but for the better of the passengers. Royal requires passenger to register an account with Trust One which both have an app and a website, before booking your test. At this time it is unknown whether this avenue is a local/regional partnership, or something that will be rolled out over the long term to other global homeports. So far, it looks like a very organized system for the PCR testing of Passengers and delivery of results. I will come back to this point next week. That's all for now. Thanks for following. Edited March 10, 2021 by Ethanol95 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ethanol95 Posted March 10, 2021 Author #119 Share Posted March 10, 2021 Oh, also. I will be posting live instastories for those who use Instagram of the sailings. So please follow, if you would like to join me through the trip. My ID: Flyinghigherr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 10, 2021 #120 Share Posted March 10, 2021 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Ethanol95 said: Sad thing is I already paid up, and even though I know some say that you can lock in the cheaper price, i believe its only if its in cart and payment had not been made yet. You can cancel and you will receive a refund. Once cancelled you can repurchase at the lower price. The cancellation is immediate, the refund may take a while. If you used OBC to purchase anything it immediately shows back up on your account to spend again Putting things in the cart does not lock in the price. If prices go up so will the price in the cart Edited March 10, 2021 by Ourusualbeach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ethanol95 Posted March 10, 2021 Author #121 Share Posted March 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: You can cancel and you will receive a refund. Once cancelled you can repurchase at the lower price. The cancellation is immediate, the refund may take a while. If you used OBC to purchase anything it immediately shows back up on your account to spend again Putting things in the cart does not lock in the price. If prices go up so will the price in the cart I don't even know whether I want to. Booking at the time I did, I couldn't even get my entire party in one timed seating for dinner. It had to be split. So I wouldn't want to risk the lack of availability either. Thanks for your tips though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaveSplasher Posted March 11, 2021 #122 Share Posted March 11, 2021 On 3/4/2021 at 6:09 PM, Ethanol95 said: Thanks for the tips! Did you manage to book shows and activities before the departure day? Yup we did. We had the earlier appointment at 2.30pm and managed to book all shows. Was onboard the ship in 15 mins starting from luggage drop off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted March 11, 2021 #123 Share Posted March 11, 2021 22 hours ago, Ethanol95 said: Oh, also. I will be posting live instastories for those who use Instagram of the sailings. So please follow, if you would like to join me through the trip. My ID: Flyinghigherr I just added your profile to my instagram app. Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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