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Visa Requirement for Vietnam - Quantum of the Seas
Traveling Mike replied to clk1016's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
This is from my research. In your case I believe you would only need a single entry because you are only entering the country one time. The ship will be running down the coast to get to the second port and not going out to international waters. These are great sites about Vietnam Visa and another about the visa requirements. Vietnam visa multiple entry or single? All answers are here! - AN Tours Vietnam https://antoursvietnam.com/vietnam-visa-guide-2024/ https://antoursvietnam.com/tours-from-phu-my-port-travel.../ -
Time zone for starting check in at midnight?
Traveling Mike replied to SLM's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
I am not saying i know but I would try checking in at 7:00 or 8:00 pm EST. The Jewel is currently in England. -
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Minor going on a cruise with one parent
Traveling Mike replied to 104501's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Take anything and everything. My son is 28 so I have not had to deal with this for a few year. I did cruise with my son from age 8 to adult. I am a single father with full legal and physical custody (mom not involved) and they always would give me hassle for not having the consent from the absent parent. I would have the divorce papers and often still had to ask for management at the ship check in. They would tell me things like you are the father so there has to be a mom involved. So with that said, if possible take signed consent forms, copy of birth certificates and divorce papers if not still married. -
I have just asked the first day and have not had trouble. But if you "Need" and not just "Want" I would send a request to special needs.
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I just went though this with my cruise out of Australia. It ended up being 45 days before the cruise and the time where the ship is located. The actual time changed on us because the ship was in New Zealand and not Australia. Most people think it is East Coast Time because almost all of their cruises are out of Florida. One of these days the group that programs the app will talk to the group that programs the website and they will get them to match. They also need to use one standard time and not the ship time. Maybe when I retire next year I can go to Florida and fix their software bugs.
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I am researching now for my TP cruise April 2025. This site is great Vietnam Visa Guide 2024: Must read for your Vietnam trip - AN Tours Vietnam
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Getting to Galveston Cruise Port
Traveling Mike replied to luv2cruuse's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
fly to the least expensive airport, Bush or Hobby. We flew into Bush, got a hotel near the airport and got a lift the next morning to take us to the ship. the lift was about $100 from the airport hotel to the ship. At that time only Lift could deliver inside the port, Uber was trying to finish a contract. -
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it does not look like there is a set pattern. One cruise UDP was available 6 months out. The other one did not have UDP, they offered 5 days and 10 day packages. Looking at my April 2025 cruises 12 day Singapore to Tokyo: UDP $470 & 5 day package $220 15 day Tokyo to Seattle: No UDP, 10 day package $360 & 5 day package $220 7 day Alaska: UDP $327 & 3 day package $132
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Moorea, Papeete & Raiatea Tours
Traveling Mike replied to Traveling Mike's topic in Shore Excursions
this one was very good and they keep the group small. Unforgettable lagoon tour around Moorea 2024 (viator.com) I also did this one at Tahaa and it was great. 1/2 day Tahaa coral garden - departure Raiatea / ideal for cruise passengers 2024 (viator.com) -
Below is what is on the website. It does say "Additional fees may apply to booking changes or cancellations" but that is the legal small print and not reality. If they did not allow us to cancel and rebook you would know because everyone would be having a fit. **************************************************************************************************************************************** Advance reservations and purchases may be made up to April 10, 2025. Prices shown reflect all savings and discounts. Onboard and destination experiences, features, itineraries, and guest conduct rules vary by ship and destination and are subject to change without notice. *Offer applies to purchases made June 7, 2024 - June 11, 2024, and applies to select sailings departing June 11, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Crown & Anchor June Savings offer applies to Crown & Anchor Society members, on select sailings departing June 11, 2024 - December 31, 2024. Offers are non-transferable and not combinable with Crown & Anchor discounts or any other offer or promotion. Additional fees may apply to booking changes or cancellations. Prices and offers are subject to availability and change without notice, capacity controlled, and may be withdrawn at any time. Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions and to change or update fares, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice.
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I do not know why so many are saying such strange things. Just go to a slot machine. Pull money in from your account. As soon as you pull it into the slot machine you can cash it out. Take the ticket to the cashier and get your cash. It will charge your cabin account and at the end of the cruise it will go against what ever card you have on account. This also works when you have extra OBC. Note: You do not have to play (unless they recoded in the last month). You do not have to be a member of anything. You just need your room card and a room to charge on your cabin account.
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Crown and Anchor Benefits for Children
Traveling Mike replied to andrewwilliamnewman's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
I am sure your son will get all the benefits. I only say that because my last cruise I had midnight pizza a few time with a group of Tweens. About 1/2 of them get the free drinks a day and they shared with their friends. they would go over and get sodas on their 4 to 6 drinks a day. -
New Pricing Quotes Effective July 1
Traveling Mike replied to WAAAYTOOO's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
I like this change. I am tired of looking for new cruises and seeing a price of $700 then when you go 4 more screens in you see the port fees and taxes takes it to $1000. the next cruise will be $700 and the port fees and taxes only take it to $800. this will make my browsing easier. -
You should have an account for each person. If you have cruised together you should have the same amounts of points. If you are not sure call crown and anchor and talk to them. I am guessing you have an account and did not realize it.