Matt
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Tough choice, especially with Adventure's refurb changing things up. Seeing what it did for Navigator, I'd have to think about it. Hard to go wrong in either direction.
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Food is such a subjective topic because what I find great tasting, you might find awful and vice versa. But I'm glad to hear you think things have gotten better! Great comments
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Matt, does the Bonine make you sleepy? I have the Sea Bandz (sp) because I rather not take "medicine" and I don't want to feel sleepy either. But last time I really have to use the Bandz ...well actually I was on a few meds since I got really sick and was taking to the Medic. "Not fun"!!... This time around, I am bringing everythignI can think off.
Yes, it will make you drowsy after a few hours. Not fall down in the middle of the hallway sleepy, but "I really need a nap" drowsy. But I'd rather be sleepy than nauseous
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Just booked another B2B.. Explorer OTS Repositioning Cruise Singapore to Perth, then Perth to Sydney via NZ South Island (26 Nights in total)... Bring on 2015 :)
Wow great choice for a B2B!
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I take full credit for this. After noticing the balance of my SeaPass card after my April Oasis cruise, Chairman Fain had full confidence he could afford another of the big ships.
:lol: I've certainly done my part to finance their new ships!
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Got my upgrade and didn't loose my original promo!! I am happy now since I will have a balcony! I also got my Ginger Root pills, so I am ready.
I cannot wait for this sail...thanks everyone!!
That is wonderful, glad to hear it worked out!
Let me know how the ginger works. I've heard about it but always relied on bonine for if I need something.
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If you're a frequent Royal Caribbean cruiser, then there is no doubt that a dish you loved is probably no longer on the menu. For me, it was the Blue Cheese Tortellini. Served in the MDR, I had this on Liberty in 2008 and Freedom in 2010. Rich and full of flavor, cheese tortellini topped with a cream sauce and crumbled, melted blue cheese.
Blue Cheese Tortellini MDR
Oh man that looks perfect!
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Great to hear them announce this. Don't forget, Oasis 5 is still possible!
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I pulled the trigger ... One ocean view cabin in April, for four people, on Jewel was $X. With this sale, two connecting ocean view cabins (two in each room) were just $30 more! That was a no-brainer - booked!!!!! Thanks for your help Michelle!!!
Nicely done!
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That is a good deal for a rare California cruise!
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The drink package is something that in my opinion requires a lot of drinking to really break even. If the prospect of drinking 6-8 drinks per day sounds okay to you, then do it. Otherwise, you are probably better off saving your money and buying your drinks a la carte.
Don't forget port days, where when you are off the ship most of the day you lose time to drink back onboard.
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So how does an upgrade works? ....it doesn't make sence. If you booked with a promotion (kids sail free) you can't upgrade unless you opt out of the promo??
I'd have to refer to the terms of the deal to know with absolute certainty. Remember, if you're before final payment, you can always cancel and then immediately re-book too. Granted, doing so would forfeit your original booking incentives but if the deal is better now, that may be worth it.
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Certain promos come with their own rules/restrictions. Nature of the beast, so to speak.
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I would suggest a little research though as it can save you money as well as time.
Well said. You don't have to go crazy with planning. But I do think a little research goes a long way to save you time and money. The more research you can put in, potentially more savings for you. This goes with anything really, being an informed consumer is always to your advantage.
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More info on price adjustments here: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2011/06/10/cruising-101-price-adjustments
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You can adjust your price up until final payment. To do so, call RC or your travel agent and have them re-price it for you.
If it's after final payment, you cannot adjust the price UNLESS the price of the next category up from you drops below what you paid, in which case your price will match that rate. Once again, you will need to contact RC or your TA to make the adjustment.
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I enjoy the pre-cruise planning because to me it's fun. When it comes to vacations, I'm definitely type-A and like to research my options but again, I enjoy all of it.
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Have you tried calling directly?
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Matt I know you live in the New York area so this might be hard for you but last August I saw the prices for Oasis and Allure dramatically drop for September so I quickly booked a cruise on Allure. The rates were really good. I got a balcony room for 699 per person plus taxes and fees but I am also a diamond member so I got to use my balcony discount for $200.00 off. My point is in Late July/early August you should see if the pricing for Allure in September will be cheap again because I have a feeling you can get a really great deal again around that time and flights might not be too bad if you book 30-40 days in advance.
September and October are always inexpensive times to cruise because it's hurricane season. $699 per person on Oasis class is a steal! Hope I can manage to take advantage of a deal like that this year
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My next Cruise is on Quantum March 13 2015.. I know I missed the blog cruise by only 8 days :(
You can still change it to to be on the blog cruise!
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Hopefully a last second deal sometime this summer.
Hoping for the same thing
Oasis 3 Keel Laying, Oasis 4 Announced
in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
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A lot is riding on how Quantum does in Asia. RC is betting the Chinese cruise market will be quick to adopt. We shall see if that is really the case when Quantum arrives.