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Everything posted by Matt
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First and foremost, work with a travel agent and have everyone book with that agent. Everything else is secondary to this. Your travel agent can work with the group coordinator. If you want an exercise in frustration, it's trying to get something done with Royal Caribbean's group department. Let your TA do that.
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Both work, but the problem with a passport card is if you ever got stuck somewhere, you would NOT be able to fly home with it. Passport card isn't valid for international air travel. That's why getting the book is a better choice.
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It's pretty easy to get kids into AO on a port day. Most people, including families, are off the ship. It's a great idea to ensure you and the kids have a fun day. No, in fact, I wasn't even aware it was an option with the nursery.
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Is this site acting up for anyone else?
Matt replied to OCSC Mike's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Sorry about all this. Should be fixed now -
I'm betting it's just maintenance work, no upgrades/enhancements guests would notice
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It's in this article: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2025/01/21/reddit-user-spills-secrets-royal-caribbean-casino
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Our upcoming cruise is first as diamond....
Matt replied to Goldie 2001's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2021/08/03/how-royal-caribbeans-free-drink-vouchers-diamond-and-higher-members-works -
I think the Antigua beach club is best case scenario paused, but I haven't heard a peep about it so I think it's probably not happening anymore.
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Looks like corkage fees may be enforced
Matt replied to Pattycruise's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
I'm sorry, but that's not going to solve anything and hurts the wrong people. The corkage fee has been a published policy for years (dare I say, decades). Up until now, we've gotten a reprieve so we're ahead of the game with all those bottles that never got charged. This isn't a new policy or a surprise. It's them actually enforcing the rules they've had for a long time. Plus, I don't see how taking away gratuities from your cabin attendant or dining room staff teaches anyone any lesson. -
I've had this issue where sometimes it takes a few plays to actually register that I've watched it. As I recall, sometimes I had to wait until I got on the ship and on the wifi and then it worked. Worst case, you can show up to the muster station and they'll do it for you there
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A Weekend of Freedom and a Genie?! - May 16-19, 2025
Matt replied to CruisingAndy's topic in Live Blogs
Thanks for sharing what this is all about! -
They're being destroyed.
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Royal Beach Club Cozumel = Isla Mia?
Matt replied to Thumper44's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
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It's all luck: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/06/16/how-can-you-win-royal-stateroom-upgrade-bid-its-pure-luck
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There are four different bars along the river you can stop at. So, yes?
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https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/01/31/learn-how-surf-cruise
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It's crazy they said that, because I know Mason Jar is included in UDP. Very bizarre
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RC updated its itinerary page on the search results
Matt replied to smokeybandit's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
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Welcome to the message boards! Yes, but you need to speak to the loyalty ambassador on the first sailing about it. If you do nothing, you won't get the new level perks on the second sailing. But if you talk to him/her, they can ensure you're set for that next cruise
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Words not often said together
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Yes. Let's see, four times zero is....
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Good news, I just upgraded the database server for the message boards, which I think will solve the issues. I did some investigating and I think we were maxing out the CPU for the server. Basically, so many of you were using the boards it overloaded it. Let's blame @smokeybandit. Performance should be markedly improved going forward, as I've quadrupled the resources available.
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Royal certainly hasn't said it will. They haven't announced any ships getting an Amplification. Plus, Explorer got water slides added in 2023, so I'm not sure if that precludes them from doing more work: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/02/27/royal-caribbean-adds-water-slides-explorer-of-the-seas