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Would be nice if the benefits were far more consistent. I will try to find out (at least before May!).

It was free for suite guests on the Allure, and we really loved not having to deal with the luggage that morning - any idea if it’s the same on other smaller ships like the Grandeur or Adventure?

I do understand that, I promise. I am starting to wonder if my post made me look like a complete buffoon or if didn’t explain it fully or something ? I think it was reasonable for me to feel bad about paying TWICE the price, honestly. I get the perspective part, I spend all day helping others see it, but as I said often above I get it. Beginning to feel a bit like a child told repeatedly that I should be more grateful. I do appreciate the input, but I had tried to be clear that all was good to cut this off. I get it, I swear, ... really, I promise. Not sure I needed spanking. Believe me, I have learned my lesson <sigh> . Topic closed please?

That is one reason I am fighting leaving private practice for academia, it will seriously cut into to ability to a schedule freely (but with both of my parents being in academia my entire life, I fully understand). I am still trying to get past to full payment for children under 5 ???

LOL I cruises on the earlier Disney cruise ship. The mouse does like his cash flow ?

@WAAAYTOOO and @Lovetocruise2002. Disappointing to discover that fact. RCL isn’t great about being clear on these issues and there is tons of old and wrong info about that is makes it twice as confusing. Frustrating to have two sailings (Adventure and Grandeur) with this downside of pay for Voom (and it’s definitely a downside, for us it reduces the value of a suite by a good slice!). But I also understand the value and unique benefits of smaller ship (one of my favorite ships of all time is the NCL Jewel, although admittedly in the Haven). But I will make the best of it - I didn’t survive 14 years of higher education / training and being widowed at the age of 34 being a wuss and giving up easily, but sometimes you do have to twist your mind around to make that happen (thankfully usually in much smaller ways that I had to do in the past). Thanks ?✌? Lynn

I understood that prices differ, honestly ? The issue for me was not that prices differ, I have lived a long time and sincerely get that, but the issue was it twice as much! There’s not a little bit, that is a heckuva lot ?. I often hesitate to post anywhere online because I know that they’ll be people who misunderstand, even people that will be mean (not at all saying you are mean, but there are too many people who seem to get their needs met by delivering their version of ‘truth” and “the facts” online as we all know too well0. But this morning I just needed to reach out and express that frustration (believe me, I so wish that poster had not decided to put his price in a post that I had the super bad luck to see - It wasn’t so much my choice asked to see his price, as it was in my face. But I’m good, all is fine. ?✌ Thanks all. BUT, I am still looking for @Lovetocruise2002 ‘s inner suite snob ? Lynn

Thanks! I really do appreciate people trying to help me feel better. ? I think that it was worse becsuse (a) ours was exactly 2x the cost and (b) I had just realized last night, after recently booking a second RCL cruise for next year, that only a handful of RCL ships offer Voom free to suite guests (when that is part of my calculation on “fair price”). Double whammy after insomnia! And before anyone decides to suggest that I am an idiot, truthfully it is often quite unclear which benefits are offered on suites on a given ship (otherwise blogs like this wouldn’t exist - there are constant questions on all boards that are cruise related about these kinds of details as the official information is unclear and the web info often has huge discrepancies). That combo did not bring out my cheeriest self. But again, for those offering understanding and kind perspective I am honestly appreciative! ? Lynn P.S seriously, going now to do a kickboxing workout...now where are those BoBo dolls.../. ???

I just mean a better one than it ended up being. All is relative ? ”inner suite snob” ???

That was part of the issue - it would have helped a lot if I had just not known ( and I don’t believe that the poster meant to cause a create a problem). But hopefully most people can understand it was less about money and more about feeling guilty. At least that was part of what I needed, just for somebody to understand and maybe make me feel better. I have no doubt your intent was to help ? I had crossed my fingers when I posted that I wouldn’t get any of those post that basically said “you’re stupid for feeling this way” and I am thankful there was little of that and way more hugs! Lynn

I’m sorry that you can’t understand how I might feel. Thank you for your input.

@Lovetocruise2002 @Susie @JLMoran @KJ1231 do really appreciate all of you trying to walk me back from the ledge or genade cabinet (just kidding on the second, I don’t really have one ?). I felt so guilty that I had made such a rotten decision, it’s a truly miserable feeling I did understand it was a holiday, but you also have to remember that I thought it was still a super good buy for a holiday, and now I realize it was not. The points are all valid, and I really didn’t think this morning about those two weeks at the first of December always being really low - but it was still really painful for it to be double ( and I’m sure any of you would probably feel the same as saying those numbers ?). I am going to kick in my inner @lovetocruise2002 and watch those prices like someone possessed (my her that is lol). @KJ1231 ouch on those kiddie prices, that is insane! thanks again, group hug!!!! ? Lynn

I am feeling so miserable! ? Weeks ago we booked a panoramic suite (the large 2 bedroom) on the RCL adventure of the seas for Thanksgiving week 2019. It was about $2000 each and after it was made to a full suite category. But today I learned that someone booked in July and it was half that. Honestly, for me wasting money is one of those things that really gets to me and this feels really bad. I had no way of knowing of course, but it feels way past price fluctuations and right into being seriously ripped off. It definitely effects how I feel about RCL. Maybe id I had not have known, but the poster made sure to be very specific. ? Maybe it’s that these people somehow got that room just before the change and so they are getting the benefit of timing, I am not sure. I am also not sure which way to go on this now since I just added my sister on to the cruise yesterday (so someone else other than hubby and I are effected). If anyone had any ideas that would be great, I could use a few right now! FYI we booked through an online vendor on this so not sure I can call them myself. Lynn

I’m sure this may have been asked, if so I apolgize, but I could not locate the answer. Since we are newer to sailing RCL, I don’t want to guess at what is correct. My understanding was the all full suites were now “sky” or “Royal” class and that was regardless of type. But I see a few blogs/articles referring to these as if it is only for the Oasis class and so I need to clarify (since I will be past unhappy if I have put that much money into cabins without reasonable perks ? ). I realize there is no separate restaurant on the Grandeur and Adnveture for suites guest and that’s fine. But the idea that it is remotely possible that we won’t have Voom for each of us has me spinning a hole in the floor. After all, a big room is great, but not worth the cost without some extras! So we have a full suite that to my knowledge are “Sky Class” (at least full suites, but not Royal level) on each on upcoming cruises, can someone help me with what perks come with those so I can be clear (and not look like a liar to my sister since I just added her to our Nov ‘19 cruise!). Thanks... going to sleep off this worry now ?? Lynn

Which is why I have been asking people what fits the allowed list - I have all of 1-2 drinks day max, I figure that I have already paid for them in a suite so I am not about to buy any (when I care so little about drinking anyway and would pass it if it cost me much LOL). Someone I knew said “well you are spending x on a suite, you won’t pay for a drink?” I said that is how I pay for a suite, I don’t toss my money overboard or pay for something when I can get essentially the same thing free ? I love RCL, but the included drinks for many cabins on NCL I miss when I sail RCL. On your Cabana question - we were invited to share a beach one with some friends. But I can’t see there being more than 6 in one and then you will be moving carefully. They had water, nothing more - snacks and drinks were nearby, but it was the same for all suites guest on,the beach (they didn’t have separate snacks for us - and without a drink package there are no drinks). They offer floats, 2 for sure - but truthfully that water floats you without any assistance (saltiest water ever)! ? Have fun regardless!!! Lynn

Lots of companies seem to play the Black Friday and Cyber Monday game knowing we usually won’t realize we are being had some, or most, of the time. Like today, I happened to surf over to the Macy’s site and saw that I dress that I got for a great price of $75 for Veteran’s Day was at the astoundingly low price of my $110 today for Cyber Monday ? Reminds me of when department stores make a big deal of a sale being the “lowest prices of the season” - really, hmmm... a week into Spring, no doubt ???? Lynn

Loved it!!!

Good point! But let’s hope that no one sees me doing all this nose wiggling and headed bobbing with my closed eyes (particularly if I have on a chiffon crop top and a pointy hat) since I am quite sure that I wiil never get released if I am ever locked in (it also would not be good for my career status ?????? Lynn

I am trying, now sit still... I am trying to remember all those Bewitched moves I saw as a child on Tv ??

I was aiming for slightly under that ?? , but (a) my Scorpio Mother was on top of everything so I find it a nice trait and (b) if you knew what I do for a living you would truly fall over in fits of laughter ? I cannot find the time to obsess, but maybe I could managed to make you into an app?! ?? Lynn

Sure thing, glad to share (as the saying goes, there is no point in reinventing the wheel or cruise list ? ? ) I will send you a message - Lynn

Internet went mad and double posted. Sorry!

What @melski94 said - I ran the cruise booked yesterday through since they now have the “Cyber Monday” splash up and it is the same price. I am somehow going to try to be more vigilant in checking (trying now to see if I can bookmark and that be useful, although I assume most is on the fly...). I will never get to the level of @Lovetocruise2002 , but I can improve ?? Lynn

@Kj1231. Hi! The list and recommenations are in the mail. The added the info on packing and formal night options with the list since those are the ones most people ask me about. Have a great cruise! ? Edit - I redid the list and sent you the updated version this evening. Hope that you received both! ? Lynn ✌?

I just knew that you would know and also that you would be willing to share as always ??? Thanks so much! ?? Lynn