What’s included in an Alumni Cruise price that’s not
included in a regular cruise price?
For those never before cruisers let’s cover what a
regular cruise price covers. Accommodations, gourmet
meals in the dining rooms & cafes’ and snacks throughout
the day. Even 24 hr room service. All of
your entertainment, use of the fitness center, sports
equipment, ship sponsored activities and more are
included.
Alumni Cruises includes all of the above and more.
Please go to our
What’s Included page for Alumni
Cruises Exclusive Services.
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Will Alumni Cruises Staff
members be onboard with us?
Yes, there will be a Cancer Survivor
Group leader, as well as Cruise
Concierges from Alumni Cruises. Please visit our
Staff
page.
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What do the Alumni
Cruises Staff members do onboard?
We
are onboard to ensure your cruise meets and exceeds your
expectations. We will be there as your personal
concierges, providing you with assistance in any matters
or requests you may have. We will be available 24
hours a day and just a phone call away. We will
also be coordinating all group activities. See the
What's Included
page for details of the activities.
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Can I book this cruise
through another travel agent or Royal Caribbean?
Yes you can. BUT IF YOU
purchase a cabin through an outside source (another
Travel Agent, Royal Caribbean, etc.), you will be
EXCLUDED from all "Survivor on the Seas" related activities.
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Can we book this cruise
even if we may not participate in any Survivor Events or
Activities?
Yes, there are no restrictions or special criteria to
join us !!!
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PASSPORT INFO: What Travel Documents and identification
do I need?
Passports
will be required for all U.S. citizens traveling by sea
(on a cruise), as early as the summer of 2008,
including children and infants.
Click here to find out more on
what you will need.
Click here to find out
WHERE to get your Passport
Click here to find out
HOW
to get your Passport
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How early do I need to
arrive if I make my own travel arrangements?
You should plan to arrive at the pier at least two
hours before the ship is scheduled to depart.
Boarding times varies by itinerary.
Please check your cruise ticket booklet for
confirmed boarding time. It is your responsibility
to arrive on time. In preparation for prompt
departure, cruise check-in will close 30 minutes
prior to sailing. Guests arriving after will
not be permitted to board.
See the
Transportation - Air / Ground
page for more info.
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What will I be charged if
I cancel?
Please see our
Booking / Pricing Page
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Can I use my Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor numbers on
this cruise?
Yes you can use your Crown & Anchor numbers to get
credit for your cruise and receive your coupon
booklets from RCL, on all Alumni Cruises.
Either give your C & A numbers when you register or
you can make sure you fill them in, on the RCL
website when you do your pre-boarding information
online, just before the cruise.
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Are there children's programs onboard?
Fun isn't just for adults at Royal Caribbean, as
exciting programs for guests of all ages, starting
at just 6 months old are offered! And you can feel
confident leaving your children, over three years of
age, with RCCL staff because every member of holds a
college degree in education or other related field,
or has qualified experience in working with
children.
From 6-36 months of age, our
tiniest guests and their parents are invited to
participate in the Fisher-Price Aqua Babies and Aqua
Tots Programs. Developed by Fisher-Price exclusively
for Royal Caribbean International, these activities
are hosted by trained youth staff. A parent or
caregiver MUST accompany children during activity
sessions.
Kids from 3-17 may take part in our
complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program.
Adventure Ocean was specially designed to blend
educational activities with just plain fun. To
participate in our Adventure Ocean programs,
children must be three years of age and
potty-trained (diaper and pull-up free).
Click here to learn more about
RCCL’s Family Cruising.
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What is there to do for my spouse or a friend, that may
not be interested in the Survivor activities?
Here is a PARTIAL list of activities:
Specialty Dining
Formal Dining Rooms
Portofino (Italian)*
Chops Grille (Steak House)*
Casual Dining
Windjammer Café & Marketplace
Café Promenade*
Island Grill*
Jade (Pan Asian & Sushi Bar)*
Seaview Café*
Sorrento's Pizzeria*
Ben and Jerry's® Ice Cream
Johnny Rockets® *
Seattle's Best Coffee at Café
Latté-Tudes
Entertainment
Musical Stage Productions
Ice Shows*
Casino Royale
Connoisseur Club (Cigar Lounge) *
Gift Shops & Boutiques
Royal Promenade Parades*
Viking Crown Lounge
Themed Bars
Schooner Bar,
English Pub,
Jazz, etc.
Sports Bars*
Vintages Wine Bar*
Dance Clubs and Discos
In-stateroom Amenities
Complementary 24 hours Room
Service
Around the Clock Stateroom
Attendant
Nightly Turn Down Service
Interactive TV
Movies & Cable TV
Bar Service available
Laundry Service
Hair Dryer
Flowers and Special Occasions
Decorations
In-Suite Private Parties
Safe
Voice Mail Service
Misc. Activities
Fitness Center
Flow Rider*
Basketball Court
Boxing Ring*
Running Track
Miniature Golf
Golf Simulator*
Volleyball
Shuffle Board
Ping Pong
Rock Climbing Walls
Pools
Jacuzzis
Ice Skating*
Inline Skating
Spas
For the Body
For the Face
Hair
Nails
Fitness
Massages
Shops
Onboard
In Ports
Art
Photo Gallery
Art Auction
Art Collection
Click here to learn more about
Activities Onboard
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Does the ship cater to special Dietary and other Special
needs?
Yes. Royal Caribbean makes every effort to
accommodate our guests' dietary and disability
requirements whenever possible.
RCL can accommodate special needs such as, Food
Allergies, Gluten-free, Vegetarian (except for
vegan/macrobiotic), Low-fat, Low-Sodium,
lactose-free/Soy Milk, Ensure, and
Kosher meals at no extra charge.
Please visit Alumni Cruises "Access
on the Seas" website section for more
information.
Your choices and requests can be selected on our
Booking Form.
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What are the guidelines for Tipping (Gratuities)?
So that you can thank those who have made
your cruise vacation better than you could have
imagined, Royal Caribbean has developed these gratuity
guidelines:
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Suite attendant: |
$5.75 USD |
a day per guest |
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OR |
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Stateroom attendant: |
$3.50 USD |
a day per guest |
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Dining Room Waiter: |
$3.50 USD |
a day per guest |
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Assistant Waiter: |
$2.00 USD |
a day per guest |
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Headwaiter: |
$.75 USD |
a day per guest |
Note: These gratuities apply to guests of
all ages and are at your discretion for the service you
receive. Gratuities for other service personnel
are at your discretion. A 15% gratuity will
automatically be added to your bar bill or wine check
when you are served.
Envelopes for gratuities will be provided
in your stateroom on the last night of the cruise.
Gratuities may be paid in the following ways:
1. Pre paid by having them added to your reservation by
Alumni Cruises.
2. Added to your onboard SeaPass account.
3. Paid in cash at the end of the cruise.
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What if I want to cruise alone or room with another
person? Is this possible?
Yes, you can cruise alone by booking a cabin for
yourself.
You can cruise alone in a cabin of your choice, by
stating so when you book. We will then contact you
to discuss the pricing.
You can also request to room with a fellow Survivor by
contacting us. We will contact you once we have
another Survivor that is looking for the same.
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