Matt
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In the past, we've had to get the kids compass from Adventure Ocean each day
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Most of the time I've had to cancel and rebook. Depending on the cruise promo you get, that may or may not be a problem.
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I would check the fine print. Discover offers RC gift certificates too with their points but if you read the fine print, you have to use a travel agency run by Discover and it's one per cruise. Even though it all says Royal Caribbean (and other cruise lines) when you browse the gift certificates, it's really a travel agency offering them.
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I've never used them
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As in the person in RC that does the bookings? Not sure that info is public
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You'll be up quite late (we didn't get back to the hotel until 2:30am), but if you can do it I recommend the bioluminescent bay trip. It's surreal!
My wife is dieing to do that!
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Do you understand it as: if you are already booked as "My TIme Dining" they will roll you straight into "Dynamic Dining"? Early=Classic1 and Main=Classic2?
I'm not certain how they will transition everyone once the change happens. I would think MTD would go to Dynamic Dining Choice since they are essentially the same basic concept.
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I suppose the million dollar question will be which market will be more willing to open up their wallet. Of course only time will tell on that. I can also see what are saying Matt, it makes sense. Price stabilization has its up sides, though I forsee gradually higher demand leading to at least somewhat higher fares until the fleet size can catch up to demand. Me and you have a love hate relationship Mr. Supply & Demand :P .
In any case, here's to hoping everything stays within reason. Royal has such a perfect blend of color palettes I enjoy and things to do on board that I don't want to be priced out of a cruise with them.
So if Royal reads the forums, any criticism from me is out of adoration for the cruise line that got me hooked on cruising. I want what helped WOW so many of us to remain what keeps you in the front of the pack.
I agree China is a gamble, in the same way Royal Caribbean lost the gamble a few years ago when it put more than half its fleet in Europe.'
The positive thing I take from all of this is look no further than the Quantum class as examples of how RC isn't just pumping out "more of the same". They are still looking for newer and better onboard entertainment, technology and experiences.
It's in their best interest to produce more exciting things onboard their ships because onboard revenue is where they are really making their profits and the more inclined guests are to stay onboard, the more we will spend onboard.
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What is the date of your sailing? (the one you want to transfer)
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The change in prices is more about them not fluctuating as much as they historically have. Royal Caribbean does not want a cruise on Oasis of the Seas to sell for $800-1000 per person 1 year out and then turn up for $600 per person the month before. They talk about "price integrity", which means they value their product at X and do not want it to drop dramatically. It makes sense for those that book in advance because no one likes booking their cruise a year in advance only to find some people who booked at the last minute got it for half the price. Plus it nets RC better revenues in general.
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Hi
Barb and Ray here in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Long time RCCL cruisers, "Song of America" 1990, last cruise on the Legend, Nov 2014 from Quebec City to Fort Lauderdale. Booked for a back to back on August 22nd. on the "Serenade of the Seas", have never done the Norwegian Fiords or Greenland, a definite new experience for us.
Hope to see some of you while on board (119 days)
Bon Voyage
Welcome Barb and Ray!
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We stayed in Old San Juan and loved it because no need for taxis to sight see. I think flying in 2 days early is a great plan and you should have plenty of time to see lots of what OSJ has to offer.
I loved my cruise out of OSJ on Jewel of the Seas!
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Start with the cheaper package because you can always upgrade but can't downgrade.
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That stinks, sorry to hear it got cancelled. Have you considered other RC cruises that leave from Florida? Even a cruise from Port Canaveral or Tampa is only a few hours (~3) car drive from Miami.
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This appears to be classic bait and switch. And it's unacceptable.
Bait and switch implies they knew all long what they were offering was not the case. I believe this was a case of changing priorities/needs/requirements.
If you gave RC sales truth serum, they'd probably tell you back when the cruise went on sale they didn't have everything 100% nailed down but the reality of cruise sales is they can't wait for everything to be 100% certain because they have to fill the ships.
I don't think they enjoy changing the options onboard and they absolutely want happy customers. I'd bet the staff will do everything they can to make up for it onboard too.
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Up to 7 nights i'd consider the 1 interior room for the 4 of us, any more than that- go big or kill a child.... :D We just need July to get here now- let us know how you get on in the room... :)
I think we're going to just suck it up but will be reporting on it. Worse case scenario, I can totally sleep on the pool deck, right?
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Thanks for posting this here.
There's no question Royal Caribbean has changed over the last few years. They've been a company that has always positioned them to be a market leader and a company that strives to keep redefining what a cruise experience can be.
As with all change, sometimes it can rub some people the wrong way. We fall in love with something and then they change it. I agree the addition of specialty restaurants has been a big plus. Of course it costs more money but we love the variety and choice.
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Thanks Matt - I am not sure why I didn't call it the Solarium - I think I was having a Senior moment!
Whilst I am here I attach a screen shot from the UK itunes page for your podcast and the reviews on there as I know you like to read them out.
Thanks again for your help.
Thanks! As you are probably aware I read the US iTunes store but I will be sure to read yours too!
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Will the new rotational dining plan be implemented on Oasis before our September 19, 2015 trip?
No one knows when DD will expand out to the Oasis class. The expectation is "sometime this year".
FWIW, our group cruise on Allure still has traditional dining choices. :huh:
HELP!! 2016 Alaska on the Explorer
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Welcome Deb. On Royal Caribbean, all balcony staterooms literally have a balcony to them with a sliding glass window. Period. Category D and E usually encompass that.