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twangster got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in RC Blog Store
The wonderful thing about the family @Matt has created here is that we are family. Despite going back to work late June when you get back from your early July SeaShore thing, the RCLBlog family will still be here, with open arms.
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twangster got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in RC Blog Store
The wonderful thing about the family @Matt has created here is that we are family. Despite going back to work late June when you get back from your early July SeaShore thing, the RCLBlog family will still be here, with open arms.
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twangster got a reaction from monorailmedic in RC Blog Store
I love the "It's not a boat" shirt. I ordered one earlier tonight :)
https://shop.cruisehabit.com/collections/cruise-clothing/products/its-not-a-boat-t-shirt-mens
Sorry Matt, I love my RCL Blog shirt, but this is a pet peeve. It's not a boat!
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twangster reacted to Wilson in RC Blog Store
I ordered a couple. One for my son who I kept correcting. Now he does it just to aggravate me. He will love the shirt.
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twangster got a reaction from LetsTryThisPlace in Kummelweck sandwich on the Allure
If you can afford a B2B2B you can afford some new underwear
Reminds me of a "tip" a helpful cruiser was trying to provide in another forum. You know how when the time changes during daylight savings time and they tell you to replace the batteries in your smoke detector? Apparently this cruise discards their underwear when they cruise and uses the opportunity to acquire new ones.
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twangster got a reaction from KathyC in RC Blog Store
I love the "It's not a boat" shirt. I ordered one earlier tonight :)
https://shop.cruisehabit.com/collections/cruise-clothing/products/its-not-a-boat-t-shirt-mens
Sorry Matt, I love my RCL Blog shirt, but this is a pet peeve. It's not a boat!
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twangster got a reaction from LetsTryThisPlace in delux drink package amongst other things
Welcome to the message boards!
Anything you book in the cruise planner has to be paid immediately. Up to approximately four days before sailing you can cancel anything booked in the cruise planner for a full refund. At least that is how it has worked up to this point. I often purchase Voom, excursions or drink packages then when they go on sale I refund them and repurchase. I do this often.
For example I've done the zip line at Labadee on three different cruises. Each time I bought it, then when it went on sale I refunded it and bought it on sale at 20% off. Last sale event (before this weekend's sale) I had bought Voom for the Royal Caribbean Blog Alaska Group Cruise in June but that sale dropped the price so I refunded it and repurchased at the cheaper price.
In the the cruise planner at the very top is "Order History". You'll find any purchases you've made there and can cancel them right from there. You can call and do it over the phone too.
Like many things in life prices do tend to move upward over time so buying when you see it at an affordable price for your budget is smart. If it goes down, refund and repurchase, if it goes up you've got the best deal locked in. If you simply change your mind, refund it.
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twangster got a reaction from Geema in Little gift from cruise line?
It's not an unusual for a cruise director to ask the audience during the welcome aboard show. Someone always cheers when they ask if anyone is celebrating a divorce. Sometimes its me.
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twangster got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Little gift from cruise line?
It's not an unusual for a cruise director to ask the audience during the welcome aboard show. Someone always cheers when they ask if anyone is celebrating a divorce. Sometimes its me.
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twangster got a reaction from MrsPhoenix91 in Marnier of the Seas Upgrade/Refurbishment ?!
I think it's a great strategy.
A lot of cruise lines put their old, small ships on the 3/4 night itineraries and leave the newer, nicer ships for longer cruises. The problem is that a lot of first timers are attracted to short cruises to test it and see if they like it with minimal investment in case they don't. The result is a lot of potential repeat business is lost because the first experience isn't the same as it is on bigger, newer ships doing longer cruises.
This is a game changer. Too much to do on a 3/4 night cruise is actually a good thing. It will leave a great impression and leave guests with "I didn't have time for everything, I better go again".
If a first time cruiser then jumps over to another line's tired old ship for another 3/4 night cruise they will be struck at the differences and inferior experience.
It has the potential to create brand loyalty. "I loved my Mariner cruise so much, I'm sticking with Royal" and "I loved this cruise but it was too short, let's do a longer one".
Pretty smart actually and Navigator is joining the 3/4 night FL cruise market in 2019. A giant ship by the short cruise perspective.
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twangster got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in Little gift from cruise line?
It's not an unusual for a cruise director to ask the audience during the welcome aboard show. Someone always cheers when they ask if anyone is celebrating a divorce. Sometimes its me.
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twangster got a reaction from LetsTryThisPlace in Little gift from cruise line?
It's not an unusual for a cruise director to ask the audience during the welcome aboard show. Someone always cheers when they ask if anyone is celebrating a divorce. Sometimes its me.
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twangster got a reaction from Ray in Little gift from cruise line?
It's not an unusual for a cruise director to ask the audience during the welcome aboard show. Someone always cheers when they ask if anyone is celebrating a divorce. Sometimes its me.
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twangster got a reaction from Matt in How to delete attachments from "My Attachments"
They are the attachments from various posts. It's like a summary.
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twangster got a reaction from Matt in How to delete attachments from "My Attachments"
If you visit the original thread where you posted the attachment can you delete it from there by editing that post and clicking the trash can on the attachment?
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twangster got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Kummelweck sandwich on the Allure
If you can afford a B2B2B you can afford some new underwear
Reminds me of a "tip" a helpful cruiser was trying to provide in another forum. You know how when the time changes during daylight savings time and they tell you to replace the batteries in your smoke detector? Apparently this cruise discards their underwear when they cruise and uses the opportunity to acquire new ones.
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twangster got a reaction from henrysea13 in Dressy flip flops in MDR?
Me neither. Draws too much attention.
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twangster got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in How to delete attachments from "My Attachments"
They are the attachments from various posts. It's like a summary.
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twangster got a reaction from LetsTryThisPlace in Royal Caribbean raises VOOM packages!!
RCI HQ actively participates in bring your kids to work for a day concept. Often, they also let the kids do the work too. Explains a lot.
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twangster reacted to JLMoran in I really need some positive thoughts / good vibes right now
Making progress. Did the stairs today, just once and really slowly since the “good” leg is the one with a fused heel, ankle, and shin. But managed it OK and so far no pain meds except for bedtime. No bike yet, the knee isn’t quite ready to have nearly full weight bearing down on it yet. Standing up still hurts / pops slightly if I bear down with that leg too hard or too fast.
But seeing as I’m 3 days post op, it’s good progress!
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twangster got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in FYI: Refreshment Packages
For me sailings within two months haven't changed but stuff further out has dropped slightly. It's so random 3+ months out. On one Voom is $0.90 cheaper, on another $1.30 cheaper.
It's Friday, someone in Miami brought a home made rum cake to work at RCI HQ.
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twangster got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in Royal Caribbean raises VOOM packages!!
RCI HQ actively participates in bring your kids to work for a day concept. Often, they also let the kids do the work too. Explains a lot.
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twangster got a reaction from Sweety in Kummelweck sandwich on the Allure
I'm sorry, I fail to see the problem. Can you elaborate?
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twangster got a reaction from jticarruthers in Marnier of the Seas Upgrade/Refurbishment ?!
Great! I'll keep an eye out for 10% price drops soon!
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twangster got a reaction from LetsTryThisPlace in Marnier of the Seas Upgrade/Refurbishment ?!
I noticed that Baylee was quoted as saying that Skypad will be free unless demand is too high, then they'll charge to control crowds.
That's an interesting quote. North Star and iFly are in high demand but they use reservations to manage crowds, much like entertainment on Quantum and Oasis class.
If Skypad is going to become paid based on demand, that doesn't bode well for many free activities.