VinceC

It is amazing how they make these changes and THANK YOU for all the explanations of what changed. You did an excellent job and made it easy to understand.

I have a Question on this topic. I am traveling in August on Allure, I have Specialty Dining scheduled for day 3.4,5 but I noticed now that Day 5 is usually a formal night and I wanted to be in the MTD during formal nights. I looked at my Cruise planner and to switch it would cost me more money. Would I be able to do a swap to Day 6 for the exact same specialty dining and do my MTD on Day 5 on the ship without incurring an additional charge?

Think you meant Aug 4th, the Allure does not depart Ft. Lauderdale on Aug 3rd. I am on that same Cruise....

And did you notice she came on the blog just to rant and has never posted before. She has 10 posts and they are all in that one topic.

DID SHE LEAVE YET ? OMG, I CANT TAKE IT. EVERYONE IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A PAYDAY. MISTAKES ARE MADE, WHETHER PERSONALLY OR BY RCI. THE MISTAKE WAS FIXED. IT WAS OBVIOUSLY THAT THE VERBIAGE WAS MISUNDERSTOOD ON THE WEBSITE. IF THERE WERE QUESTIONS, THEY SHOULD HAVE BEEN ASKED PRIOR AND NOT JUST THROW DIRT IN THE FACE OF OTHERS AND RCI. I AM A TRAVEL AGENT AND I HAVE HAD ISSUE WITH RCI BOOKINGS IN THE PAST AND THEY HAVE ALWAYS EXPLAINED THE ERROR ON MY PART OR RESOLVED MY ISSUE AND IN SOME CASES DID BOTH. I FIND THEM TO BE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DO NOT BELIEVE THEY WOULD EVER CONDUCT BAIT AND SWITCH OR ANY SORT OF BAD PRACTICES THAT WOULD LEAVE A BAD TASTE IN THE MOUTH OF THEIR CUSTOMERS. THAT WOULD BE POOR BUSINESS PRACTICE AND THEY WOULD LOSS REVENUE FROM IT. IT JUST DOES NOT MAKE SENSE. btw, I am sorry for yelling..... lmao....

I have travelled 3 Times in August (peak Hurricane Season), and two times were fine but the last one was a dozy. I was on an NCL out of NYC and on our way back the Captain decides to follow Hurricane Earl up the coast. Well the pools and all outdoor activities were cancelled for those days. If he would have delayed the ship by 4-6 hours that probably would have helped drastically. But they were more interested in getting back on time so they can depart the next cruise on time.....

I guess I will be using my Royal APP SetSail Pass more frequently. LMAO...

It seems to be that the SetSail Pass in the ROYAL APP has the same information as in the online Cruise Planner except in the ROYAL APP it states SEA CLASS under my name. Set Sail Pass shows all the same info as booked, same cabin and NO to the RoyalUp. Could be a glitch, but could it be a glitch I could take advantage of? I am a travel agent and I know in the booking they know because every time a call to speak with them as a passenger and not an agent, they ask me for my agency number. So just maybe they have me earmarked for a possible upgrade? or do they every give those amenities out to others even though they are not in a suite?

I am a Travel Agent and I know I booked 6D Balcony. It was not a Suite. I also just looked into the other two parties that I am traveling with and they in the same Cabin Category and are listed as Sea Class as well. and YES the same Balcony room that I booked is that same at this time. I am sure that if they plan to upgrade, they probably will not do it until at least a week prior to sailing.

From what I understand, these classes are available to SUITE CABINS ONLY? My question is this, I am booked in a Deluxe Balcony and NOT a Suite, but my SetSail Pass states SEA CLASS under my name. Does that mean that we are going to receive the amenities of a SUITE CABIN or can it mean that we are earmarked for a possible SUITE UPGRADE?

Cruise Companies are in business to make money. Not everyone can travel often and be able to build up perks like others do. Everyone wants to feel special and having the opportunity to BUY IN to a perk so you can experience what other who don't have to buy in experience, is sometimes worth it. And because they are BUYING IN to it, why not give them a little more advantage. This is bringing more revenue to the Cruise Line so that is why they extend the perk and give more. I think that pretty much sums it up. Also, I don't mind the negativity as it brings up more conversation and individual thoughts about current or changing benefits.

Watch for the sales.... I bought and returned mine 3 times before I ended up with a great price of $57 for Deluxe Beverage Package and VOOM One Device (Surf & Stream).

Watch for the sales.... I bought and returned mine 3 times before I ended up with a great price of $57 for Deluxe Beverage Package and VOOM One Device (Surf & Stream).

@JohnK6404 where on Long Island are you?

@JohnK6404 where on Long Island are you?

@JohnK6404 where on Long Island are you?

@spiralqueen yes, thank you, I was able to join the Facebook group and it was interesting read about everyone's experience on the ship. It gives me an idea of what to expect since this is my First RC cruise. Being a travel agent, I have always push value verse experience, and I am starting to realize that although other cruise companies may offer more value and Royal seems to be more of an a-la-carte, Royal seems to be more of a RED CARPET treatment no matter what your status or booking category is. This must be why I see a lot of commitment to Royal Caribbean. I also took notice of some issues on board that I will take careful note of when I get on the ship. The last thing that I want to have on board is issues. Thank you again for doing this.

Thank you @spiralqueen for allowing us to join you on your Cruise this week. The blog information and photos that you provided I am sure will be helpful to me as I prepare for my cruise on the Allure in August. Thank you again for taking the time out of your vacation with your family to do this for us.......

I'm at a specialty restaurant on day 3, 4 & 5...... boo hoo.... My luck

You were obviously destined to go to the WJ that night ? I'm looking forward to trying the bagel station on my cruise so thanks for the pictures ? Oh NOOOOOOO.... this is day 5.... I have a specialty restaurant scheduled on Thursday night on my August cruise.... I may have to change things around or go there afterwards just for the Chocolate Buffet.......

Download the Royal Caribbean International APP, not the Royal IQ, and once you sign into your account and it pulls up your cruise, you will be able to view the menus for each night in each of the main Dining rooms as well as the Specialty restaurants.

@spiralqueen any further update on the propulsion issues? Does the ship have a lot of motion, shaky, or rumbling? Thanks in advance for the update.

Did you Check-In yet. It may not populate if you haven't put all of your information in to check in. Just a thought, I may be wrong.

I put a request in to Join but I am not on this ship until August. I am hoping to get accepted so I can see and experience the ship prior to my sailing. If you can ask the administrator for my that would be great. thanks.