twangster

For the past few years the only place where deposits were reduced was on board at NextCruise.  Given the need for cash flow right now I'd be surprised to see reduced deposits.  If future bookings were way off I could see them looking at deposits as a means to induce more bookings but I suspect once they release more into 2022 bookings will increase. 
I'm surprised they aren't releasing 2022 early because I think there is pent up demand and hopes that 2022 will be much closer to normal.  By waiting they risk folks waking up to the fact that 2022 may not be back to normal just yet.
Holiday related promotions have tended to be focused on cruise planner items or "sales" like 60% off second guest.
Celebrity has sometimes featured reduced deposits.  Historically their client base hasn't "churned" bookings over and over like we see on RCI.  If reduced deposits are important keep an eye on X although as stated for cash flow purposes even X may not go there right now.

Suites get 4 points now?!!!!!  Instead of 3?
Best news ever if that is true!  Now we need sailings to start!

For the past few years the only place where deposits were reduced was on board at NextCruise.  Given the need for cash flow right now I'd be surprised to see reduced deposits.  If future bookings were way off I could see them looking at deposits as a means to induce more bookings but I suspect once they release more into 2022 bookings will increase. 
I'm surprised they aren't releasing 2022 early because I think there is pent up demand and hopes that 2022 will be much closer to normal.  By waiting they risk folks waking up to the fact that 2022 may not be back to normal just yet.
Holiday related promotions have tended to be focused on cruise planner items or "sales" like 60% off second guest.
Celebrity has sometimes featured reduced deposits.  Historically their client base hasn't "churned" bookings over and over like we see on RCI.  If reduced deposits are important keep an eye on X although as stated for cash flow purposes even X may not go there right now.

Keep climbing that C&A ladder!
 
 
 

Think I saw Quantum replace Radiance in Brisbane.  That leaves Radiance in question as well if she doesn't head down under.

Think I saw Quantum replace Radiance in Brisbane.  That leaves Radiance in question as well if she doesn't head down under.

Oh yeah it's changing all the time! They'll settle it in a day or two!
 

Celebrity and Azamara have combined their loyalty programs.  Sail Azamara and those points will appear in your Celebrity account as if you sailed Celebrity and vice versa.  Log into Azamara now, if you have PUP from Celebrity you should see the same point total in your Azamara account.
If your X account says "Classic" you should be good for the points promo.  You are a classic member.  That's my interpretation.  
When I first sailed X my SetSail pass literally said "Preview".  If that 1st X cruise was in 2021 I'd get no promo points (absent of PUP).  If you printed an X SetSail pass today your's should read "Classic" not "Preview".

Exactly.  Let the dust settle, more will be known in a day.  Comments on social media are interesting but not the final word.    

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Keep climbing that C&A ladder!
 
 
 

Everyone who has sailed Royal before.

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Exactly.  Let the dust settle, more will be known in a day.  Comments on social media are interesting but not the final word.    

Not all group or charter cruises earn points.  It depends on the group that arranged the contract.
We think of group cruises as one thing but from their perspective it's a different meaning.
I think this is just saying that select charter bookings will receive double points, not all charters will.  

Celebrity has much more specific verbiage on their site.  Veranda and above, no extra points for solo cruisers, classic members and above. 
Perhaps Celebrity came up with this promotion and had more time to bake their cake.  RCI seems to be building the airplane in flight.   

Not all group or charter cruises earn points.  It depends on the group that arranged the contract.
We think of group cruises as one thing but from their perspective it's a different meaning.
I think this is just saying that select charter bookings will receive double points, not all charters will.  

Exactly.  Let the dust settle, more will be known in a day.  Comments on social media are interesting but not the final word.    

Not all group or charter cruises earn points.  It depends on the group that arranged the contract.
We think of group cruises as one thing but from their perspective it's a different meaning.
I think this is just saying that select charter bookings will receive double points, not all charters will.  

My TA was able to rebook my cruises and apply the Double Points promotion. Not only did it go smoothly, but one of my cruises actually had a slightly better rate. So, I get the double points and saved money.
Win-win!

I hadn't noticed...

I hadn't noticed...

Keep climbing that C&A ladder!
 
 
 

I hadn't noticed...

Keep climbing that C&A ladder!