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As of this morning 100% of my refund has been received and 100% FCC has been received based on cruise fare only.

Keep in mind too the 4,905 is the maximum capacity while 5,400 for Oasis class is the double occupancy capacity. Passenger counts are often expressed two ways. Double occupancy assuming two guests in each cabin. Maximum capacity is the SOLAS limit if every cabin that accomodate more than two guests is utilized for that purpose. For Quantum class those numbers are typically 4,180 and 4,905. For Oasis class those number are typically around 5,500 and 6,700. Give or take a bit as each varies slightly.

Thank you for your service and I understand your reasoning. To the OP's point though, why should only US and Canada service men and women be recognized for their service? Since the discount often doesn't actually apply, it seems odd to proudly offer something that isn't really a thing.

Until they open the slides we won't know if the weight restrictions apply to slides oriented to kids, or even if there are slides oriented to kids.

#fakenews #IblametheRussians The drink package works on CocoCay and... cash is only accepted at the Straw Market. You can't use cash at a bar on CocoCay so this is totally fake.

I have stayed in 11300 on Anthem, sister ship. That's one deck down on the other side of the ship. Here is a post in an Anthem live blog with cabin photos: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/5068-anthem-112517-712-b2b/&do=findComment&comment=49934 In my opinion people put too much emphasis on which side of the ship in Alaska. Both sides are awesome. These cabins are a bit of a hike from the elevator lobby but for me that just burned off some calories I gained each day so I didn't mind. I've booked another cabin in that area next year on Anthem so I have no issues with this general area.

Text message received just now with a status update: I'm happily surprised how quickly this has progressed. Once my bank account receives this direct deposit I'll update again.

Never tried, but Royal Up is outsourced. The same company that has operated NCL's bidding system for a while now operates Royal UP. Perhaps they avoid responding on purpose since they aren't Royal.

Officially none, but there was a report of an unofficial threshold in the billing system that went into effect at 25. No experience with reaching that so I can't confirm.

I was going to offer that but it's a bitter pill to swallow... "North American guests are offered a fake discount, so you aren't missing out." Time to let Royal know how guests feel.

They do but I've never ordered a virgin drink and paid for it so I can't comment on those prices.

I have received "rejection" emails around noon the day before sailing.

Yes, but trying to broadcast live on any of those platforms won't work as well on Surf. I can make wifi phone calls on Surf. Pandora doesn't work very well, that really needs Surf and Stream to function. Unlike Carnival that limits apps that work on their "Social" plan, Royal doesn't, it's just slower so some apps that need bandwidth don't work as well. Surf is much slower, think back to dial up days.

Southwest just entered the Hawaii market. Already fares to CA have dropped 17% on other airlines. Anytime Southwest enters a new market they call it "The Southwest Effect". As a million miler on Delta I'm heavily vested in that loyalty program but I fly Southwest now as well.

We are all just fans of Royal Caribbean here, no employees participate on this site and it isn't run by or affiliated with Royal Caribbean, but I''ll ping @F1guynz for his thoughts since he is in your region. Perhaps he can send you a private message with any contacts he might have. I have family in the service so I understand your position.

MSC built Seaside for the US market (so they claim). It may take them a few years to figure out how to adapt to the US guests, but they have deep pockets and have big plans to give the big three a run for their money. Competition is good for us guests. It keeps Royal on their toes.

I love cabins on decks 6, 7 or 8 because of the proximity to Central Park. I've booked 7190 on an Oasis class cruise since it splits the difference - up one flight to Central Park, down one flight to deck 6 with Schooner Bar and Boardwalk. I've stayed in a JS on the ramp of the hump - 7248. You notice the extra depth. The two loungers could be turned straight out pointing to the sea. Since it's a JS it had a table with chairs plus two loungers. Cabin 7190 it isn't as wide as a JS balcony so it won't have table, chairs and loungers, but it is also on the ramp like 8190. IMO you will notice the difference on the balcony. I went with 7190 because it is forward facing.

This is from the 1/2 day Thrill Waterpark Cruise Planner "excursion":

A blog dedicated to Royal Caribbean may not be the place for a full live blog for any other cruise line. There's that 'other' place for that. Coming back to this thread to give a highlight opinion of the differences, or pros and cons seems appropriate.

Always good to sample the market. It's the only way to know your are spending your vacation dollars wisely. Let us know what you think when you return.

So glad you found this helpful! Carry on and cruise more! Cheers!

Welcome to the message boards. You may want to email the CEO of Royal Caribbean Australia, you have a valid point.

And even then not all international flights qualify for LV at those airports.

Something is wrong. Quantum class do not carry more than Oasis class. Where did you find that spec?

There are two types of cabanas at Nellie's. Over water cabanas and a group of cabanas across a path from the beach. Understand the differences and what you are looking for when they appear.