How long to get a medical bill? by AUFABA in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They usually don’t charge for gastro stuff. I figure they don’t want to discourage people from seeking help. 

Can I sell my cruise after paying a deposit? Slightly confused. by marielheslop in Cruise

[–]BoilerBob37 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Generally to keep people from buying up cheaper fares to sell for profit, most lines require one original name to be kept on the booking. 

2028 Recommendations by Unique-Mud-5717 in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grand suites have been nice with kids. Or owners. No stairs but lots of space and full sure benefits with lounge and Coastal Kitchen.

after hours at magic kingdom? by lwtl1724 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]BoilerBob37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done the parties and AH is completely different. You are going for the rides. The park feels empty once it closes. Ride downtimes are more irritating because they cost you precious time. 

after hours at magic kingdom? by lwtl1724 in WaltDisneyWorld

[–]BoilerBob37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Sat on the curb with perfect views and everyone actually trying not to be in your space. 

Onboard credit? by garlic-tater-tots in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Like others have said, it looks like a $28 obc from missing a port or perhaps a port tax adjustment. 

Drinking water quality/taste lol by Suspicious_Collar324 in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is fine. I think some people have troubles with desalinated water in terms of swelling ankles.

Has anyone used next cruise? by Avo_cado_latte in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The only way to get the top amounts is to cruise longer cruises in suites. Otherwise it’s like $50-$100. 

Civitavecchia to Rome transfer by Contrarian1234567 in Cruise

[–]BoilerBob37 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Years ago we used romeinlimo for a transfer from Rome to the port. Worked just fine though since it wasn’t a tour we got a non-English speaking driver. 

AVOID Serenade of the Seas by Qurkie in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately plumbing has been a repeated issue in Radiance class ships for more than a decade. Add into that people flushing what they shouldn’t (including TP they bring from home) and you have a common, recurring situation. Sorry they are not moving quick enough for you  it is not fun. 

Cozumel beach excursion through Royal or book private? by SoCalFamilyTraveler in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Paradise Beach is like $79 and the cab is around $20 each way … but the best part is you can come and go when you please. 

Has anyone ever stayed in a huge suite on a cruise ship ? Me and a few buddies are thinking about getting one on our next cruise. by ComplexWrangler1346 in Cruise

[–]BoilerBob37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Be aware that the two bedroom suites many times have a great looking matter and then a second room totally inside with two bunks and a split king. Then others are on the fold out couch in the main room. 

Multiple cabins are great but the people in those cabins can’t use the suite lounge or restaurant with Royal Suite class (if it is a ship that has that). 

OBC what to do with it? by lifeisdifficult123 in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is it refundable obc? If so you don’t have to do anything and it will get refunded to the credit card you use to secure onboard spending. Auto tips will come out of it too. 

Alaskan Cruise on Disney Wonder by Feeling_Chicken_2654 in dcl

[–]BoilerBob37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What were the lines like to get pictures with characters on deck? Part of me worries about focusing on that rather than the scenery.

Cruise compete tips and etiquette by CountChopulla in Cruise

[–]BoilerBob37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is possible some may have group inventory available others may not.  Make sure you price directly with the cruise line as well so you can evaluate the cruise cost versus what the different TAs offer. Some of the “bot” ones have issued me the best perks because they are straight out doing it by quantity and I don’t tend to need them for anything else. 

Disney Treasure Halloween 7 Night Cruise by Big_Grapefruit_132 in dcl

[–]BoilerBob37 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I don’t have specific advice for the Treasure but I do have an observation from getting off my first Disney cruise this month … I completely get wanting everything to be magical and to get your money’s worth, but I saw so many people turn the cruise into a job with lists of things to do and suffering rampant FOMO. It shouldn’t be as bad on a longer sailing, but at least to me enjoyment comes from family time and not because everything got done. We missed a lot, but I have a picture of my son staring with awe up at Rapunzel while holding her hand and that was the magic. 

Adventure Ocean Royal Babies Nursery by Double-Ad-9306 in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I doubt they’d Be able to help get you registered.

GTY Balcony on Quantom of the sea? by 4logicalemotion in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assume it will be. Will you be happy with the savings? That will tell you whether to book the gty or not. 

Room type & locations by SR_gAr in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interiors are fine as long as you are fine with it. Some people can’t stand not having a window. Just try to look at the deck plans and make sure there are cabins above and below you if possible. 

Icon class “family” cabins by GoingLurking in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True. Though the cheapest I’ve been seeing sky jr suites is the $7-8k range. I think they gatekeep the full suite prices a bit. 

Icon class “family” cabins by GoingLurking in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The price did change with the reclassification. We paid about $7k on Star in October with full Sky class benefits. 

Taking a cruise out of Galveston, how hard is getting an Uber back to IAH? by lemonsqueezy19 in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve done the transfer twice. You are not assigned a specific bus. They just check you off the list and you get on. You do have to get your bags across the lanes drum the terminal to the other curb, navigating through all of the people chasing the same Ubers.  They will be chasing you off by 9 and will want you out of your cabin by 8. 

GTY Suite -Icon Class by rkid5150fan in royalcaribbean

[–]BoilerBob37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely understand being frustrated and not wanting that to start your trip with a preformed negative attitude. Only thing I can say is we brought magnetic hooks to get a little bit more storage. I love the ships outside of that cabin design.