Lindsay

I've seen Royal offer BOGO on drink packages before so look for that as well!

Awwww, thank you so much. That comment made my day.

OH WOW! That's crazy. I hope I don't encounter any of that. My Mom is 75 and would never act like!!!! But I am with you on expectations. I always have a great time on my cruises! Was baffled at my in-laws complaining about it.

It's at home, so I will look at it again tonight to make sure! Thank you!!!!!!!!

Oh! Forgot to mention...the October 2018 cruise is already paid in full. So my FCC just for me...could they still give me the credit on the account? Even though we have a $0.00 balance?

Hi!, You are correct on all counts. I am cruising with my Mom in October so I could use my FCC there. And then cruising with my husband and son in June, 2019. The FCC will be expired by then. I guess my question is if anyone thinks Royal will take pity on me and let me apply my husband and son's FCC to the June, 2019 cruise. Especially since it's already booked?

Special kinda rude like how? I wanna hear.

I didn't think about that. Maybe it was because it's Spring Break. All of my Royal cruises in the past have been on our Spring Break and it wasn't a problem for me. I am REALLY looking forward to my upcoming cruise in October with my Mom. Kids will be in school in Texas so there shouldn't be many on the cruise at all. I love kids, I have them but still...Mommy needs a break. But, DO TELL about the rude senior citizens! I know you've got stories to tell. I wanna hear! I think we all do!!!!!! Spill it. LOL

Thanks for the info and advice! Very much appreciated. Yes, maybe it was just them and their opinions. I was shocked at everything they had to say badly about it!

I have future cruise credit for a cruise that I cancelled back in December, 2017 that was to occur in March, 2018. Anyways, I can use the credit through sailings up to 2/1/2019. I've booked a cruise with my family for June, 2019. Do you think they would extend the cruise credit for this cruise? Anyone had any luck with Royal on this? I'm doing the Liberty cruise in October with my Mom and I could use just my cruise credit for it, but my husband and son also have cruise credits and I can't use theirs. Thoughts?

So, as you will see from my signature and what cruises I've been on with Royal, we have yet to go on an Oasis Class ship. Long story short - we were supposed to go with family this Spring Break out of Cape Canaveral on the Oasis of the Seas but I was laid off late last year and we had to cancel. The family came back (all of which have cruised Royal before - but not on the big ships) and they complained about it! The major complaints were: Our room was taken care of, but we only saw our room attendant once at the beginning of the cruise and never again for the entire cruise (7 days!). When we needed something, we called him but we always were waking him up????? The ship had too many people. Unlike other ships where we never stood in line for anything, on this ship we did. Crowded. My Time Dinning was a CLUSTER! We always had to wait at least 30 minutes to be seated. Once night we waited an hour. The food everywhere was bland and not near as good as we've had on other Royal ships. Overall, service was horrible and we felt staff was WAAAAAAY over-extended. These "complaints" makes me never want to go on one of these big ships now. Has anyone else had the same experiences?? Thanks!

Found Cruise Planner but it says BAD REQUEST.

I logged in but yeah...where did Cruise Planner go?????

As you probably already know, I think Royal was the last to adopt this rule as many other cruise lines have had this rule forever. I just hadn't heard that they put this rule into play yet. Wow! Good to know! When did they announce this? Thank you.

What new rule!?!!????

There is a Royal app?????

Boooooo. I hear cost is the reason why we don't have steel drums anymore on cruises too! A keyboard with "simulated" steel drums isn't the same. I would be willing to pay more if they bring these things back!!!!

They need to do both! Wonder why they aren't doing this????

Oh wow...why can't Royal do this!?!?!?!

I know I am WAAAAAAY ahead of myself but we are cruising to the ABC islands from San Juan on Freedom of the Seas next summer (2019). What island is the best for snorkeling? Bonaire? Thanks!!!!

We've been to these ports several times. The following are my recommendations: San Juan - We simply walk around Old San Juan and around the fort. BUT...we always have a drink and bite here: https://chocobarpr.com/ Also, every time I am in this port we go to Mi Pequeno San Juan (store in Old San Juan) where I buy a new piece of art (hand-painted house front of Old San Juan) to hang in my house: http://www.mipequenosanjuan.com/handpainted-houses-old-san-juan.html The address of the store is: Mi Pequeño San Juan 152 Calle Fortaleza Old San Juan, Puerto Rico 00907 Tel. 787-721-5040 St. Maarten - Before the hurricane(s) last year my favorite beach in the whole-wide world was on this island. Maho Beach. The hurricane washed it away. There is no more beach and this makes me SO SO SO sad. However, the bar/restaurant next to the beach (Sunset Beach Bar) is still there and they have fabulous drinks and a perfect view of planes landing in the island's airport. Check it out. Here is a link to the place: http://sunsetsxm.com/ Labadee - Relax here, relax here, relax here! Scoop it up quick but renting a beach bed for the day is what we always do! It will be too late to book on the Cruise Planner I think? Look into it. Worth it. The roller coaster thing they have (I forget the name) is a blast too. A must do.

Thanks!

I think so too. LOL

Why do desserts taste like there is no sugar in them on Royal Cruises? After about our 3rd RC cruise, we asked someone with Royal about this and they said they are paying mind to the diabetic eaters on board as well as gluten free. They went on to tell us that if we want something with sugar we can purchase Ben & Jerry's or buy a cupcake. Later in our stateroom when my husband and I were talking about the answer we were given we both joked - Well, what about the people who WANT desserts with sugar and that taste like a dessert?!?!?!?! Why should we have to buy sugar if we want it? We are on vacation, not over-weight, and don't have a dietary restriction. We want SUGAR on vacation! Over the years we have noticed desserts have started to taste a little bit better. But still not great. It can't be a money thing right? I'm sure they could whip up a huge tray of brownies that taste good, right? Anyways, just wondering if anyone else has noticed this?

Oh my gosh Chris!!!!! The trash, cups and plates guests leave everywhere irritates the YOU KNOW WHAT out of me too and I am guest! When I see anything out of place I pick them up and put them in the proper place. My husband gets SO irritated with me...he is like - Honey, why in the world are you cleaning? We are on vacation. I also clean up my stateroom like this. I make sure everything is in the trash and things are not left out and about. I make the bed and I even compile the towels and put them in the bathtub when we are ready for new ones. It drives my husband crazy (even after being together/married for 22 years)! But I know that it's appreciated. That is why I do it.