Baked Alaska

I have filled out many surveys after going on cruises, but I really didn't think anyone looked at them. Surprisingly, I received a response in email today:
 
Thank you for your suggestion! 
We know our guests want a lot of things and we do our best to incorporate every little or big suggestion. I have added your email to our collection to better assist our future roadmapping team as to what we should work on next. 
Thank you again for your input, hope you have a great rest of your week
 
Roman C
Royal Caribbean International
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On Thu, 1 Feb at 11:54 AM ,  Fox wrote:
      Please put the overhead announcements on the app during sailing.
 

No, it's rare... that said, upgrading to an OV from an interior isn't a big jump but I'm glad you're happy with it!
Choosing my own interior for less money than a GTY is a no-brainer to me.

It's just a quirk their dynmaic pricing algorithm has sometimes. They may have sold a big percentage of the allocated GTY for that sailing so it indicates more demand thus pushing the price higher.

We love these machines! We bought one for our home and bring our own capsules on the ship. They supply Crema and Dek in the suites.

Are you talking about a 1BR ATS or a 2 BR ATS ?
If it’s a 1 BR ATS then I definitely recommend the Owners Suite.  The only redeeming quality of the 1 BR ATS is the aft view.  Otherwise, the OS is superior in every way.
If you’re talking about a 2 BR ATS then you’re talking Star Class and that’s a whole ‘nuther thing.  If that’s the case, I would recommend the ATS.  The only real negative of 2BR ATS is the long walk but it’s worth it - at least once.  The second BR of the ATS is really no more than an interior room so just be aware of that.  For kids it’s fine but for a second adult couple it’s really deficient compared to the master BR.

Thank you, I am really happy. And RC made me an Ambassador instead of a digruntled customer by doing this, so I am sure it will be worth it for them in the end. So I am staying in the community 😊

Here's an easier way. A poster from another forum that shall not be named made a google doc that automates the process. Just enter your info in the fields...
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ukT6gOPcu7coL92LuDcyDaWXQfO88u5kN9FEdHRj5bM/edit#gid=0
NOTE: Make sure you are not logged in to your account when you do this.

Since the good lobster is cold water lobster,  I'm not sure there is a good answer

This is an excellent tip. Thank you!! I just purchased it.

WRT #3: Are you cruising alone? If there is someone else cruising with you, purchase the daybed (if price drops) under the other person's name to ensure you get it, then cancel yours. Only one person on a reservation needs to purchase a cabana or daybed.

Aarrgg, we sailed her graceful hull most of near2 years  past . She's weathered her voyages well, save for needing  fresh paint on the lifeboat Davits a scrape of the hull and fresh paint above and below the waterline . A fine ship She is, should rughtfully be returned to Port Canaveral. Arrrrggg!!!!!!
 

I would have zero money to spend anywhere if I booked Icon...prices are insane....
 
Prices have to start coming down..demand cant stay that high at those prices...so will defn be interested to see what happens over the next few months.

Royal Caribbean recently required a force password change on most of its users, I would recommend trying to log into the website and seeing if a new password doesn't fix it.
Also, if your iPhone is no longer getting Apple updates then you open to security vulnerabilities. I would highly recommend getting a new phone ASAP.

The original iPhone X is not supported with iOS 17.  iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max are.  Apple only guarantees 5 years of iOS updates, and the iPhone X was discontinued 6 years ago.  OP is going to have a lot of apps that won't work over the next few months unfortunately.

A save for later feature in the cart would be nice.
I always make my purchases separate though just for the ease of tracking refunds later. 

Dear Someone_else,
Well, welcome to these boards and discussions about RC.  There are dozens of cruise forums, and more than a dozen cruise lines, and there are always complaints, questions, reviews, and discussions.  Some people post the same question on different sites and responses will vary. Often folks disagree, and everyone's experiences are individual and unique. Remember, all these forums are used by fellow cruisers, who are busy with their own lives, but do enjoy sharing their cruise experiences. 
You were seeking feedback with an issue, and you received a lot, so you can either use some of the advice for your situation, or just realize your concerns will never be resolved.  Then the choice is cancel the cruise and choose another ship, or another cruise line, or do some other kind of vacation that suits your family better. Unfortunately, in no way, shape or form is this a "government" issue (I know, I worked in government at one point in my life). You are simply a dissatisfied consumer. 
Remember that cruises today are mass market experiences, and the cruise line has no responsibility to meet every person's needs or wishes, nor do they try.  Sometimes negative publicity pushes an event toward a more positive outcome, but also having worked in the travel industry at a very early point in my life, kindness and friendly relationships are a better choice in the long run. The bottom line is no one is making you spend money on a RC cruise, so if you are not happy, spend it elsewhere.  Please continue to participate in forums and share your cruise experiences, because that educates others, and hopefully, will create future improvements. Best wishes.

It's probably has to do with the carry out window concept and menu pricing. Royal doesn't want people sharing so they've set the credit value at the cost of one bento box.
The menu for reference: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/sites/default/files/styles/desktop_1x/public/2024-01/Izumi-in-the-park-menu.jpg.webp?itok=1uST2-Nx
To me, it would've made more sense to have IZUMI in the Park included under the $20 credit value restaurants and increase the cost of a sushi tray to $12. Therefore people with the UDP could get a combination of sushi plus a hot choice or desert. It seems less cheap, but none of these items look expensive to make, and the slight increase in sushi pricing isn't bad when comparing to prices at the full service restaurant.

Is that better or worse than my wife pointing out the lemon shark she encountered while snorkeling from the OTW cabana we freeloaded in the one time. 🤔
Add in the nurse shark she saw by Chill Beach, the angry chickens, the seagulls, and the big iguana that lives on the Oasis pool island... lots of fun wildlife on CocoCay!

It's the Celebrity Reflection. From their cruise planner. $3,499 for the OTW cabanas and $198.99 for Beach Club on its own.

Mods, please can we shut this one down ?  Nothing useful here.

Most of the time a travel agent will have you book two inside connecting cabins with one adult in each.  What people do then is they leave that connecting door open and the kids sleep on one side and the parents in the other. Or what you could do is separate the beds and one parent sleep with one kid and the other in the other cabin.
Like others said the travel agent would of told you that the inside cabins are too small for a pull out couch.  Everyone on here uses MEI travel and said great things about them and they don't charge you a fee to use them.

Not to excuse it, but shoreside deals with a much broader topic of issues than guest services on board would. Also a lot more he said/she said once you leave the ship.

With the huge gap between the old and new flight, you're well within the typical airline rules for being able to change it for free.

So essentially you booked a specific room that you later discovered does not meet your expectations. There is no way for the RC system to know you are not comfortable with or cannot use Pullman beds. As many others have stated they will not assume that the pullmans are for children. They would assume two of your party are willing to sleep in them given that you are booking a room with them specifically. I think it’s unlikely they will compensate you for this. In my opinion your best option is the ocean view for $500 more.  Sorry if you don’t feel this advice is helpful. I don’t want to mislead you into waiting for a better option and then risking the suitable room being booked by someone else. 

I can understand not wanting to put the little one in the Pullman. The sofa or with mom and dad in bed could have been an option. 
I don't know about other folks, but when I am looking to book a cruise, I have 3 things open on my tablet: 
-Royal website to see what's available
-Cruisedeckplans to see layout and pictures if available
-YouTube for videos showing actual people in the actual room
For the amount of money I am spending, you bet your biscuits I am doing my research. I want to see and know as much as possible. 
So again while I understand your concern, the onus is on YOU to know what you are getting. Or as suggested, a TA.
I don't think you will get the resolution you are looking for, but if it makes you feel better then do you.