Yo2slick

6 hours ago, AshleyDillo said:

Yes.  We shifted an April 2021 cruise to April 2022 without any problems.

This is where you may run into problems.  You have to be able to shift to the same room category within 4 weeks of the current sailing.  The villa suite category is difficult to find available as there are so few of them.  You even should be able to shift to an Oasis class ship if you can find one available (Harmony and Symphony are the only two ships that have them), which is likely a great deal at your prevailing rate as the villa is Star Class on those ships.  But again, those rooms sell out as soon as the inventories go on sale.  Depending on the number of people you were planning on having in your room, they may be able to find you other options but you or your TA will have to escalate the issue to get the result that you are seeking.

So if I can move to Symphony or Harmony Im getting a way better deal???  Im on the phone right now trying to figure this out.  LOL

15 minutes ago, crisgold52 said:

Yes a Lift and Shift can be done but keep in mind that any cancellation penalties would carry forward to the new booking. How long is your cruise for? If it was a 3 or 4 night Perfect Day Bahamas, I wouldn't do a L&S because those sailings are always cheap and its more prudent in those cases to choose the cheapest Monday OR Friday that it leaves.

 

If it was a 7 night or longer than L&S is worth exploring. A L&S can be done up to Aug. 1, you will need to call reservations at 1-866-562-7625 - and to avoid waiting on hold simply press EXT 3 for travel agent support (even though you're not a travel agent as its no wait time to get thru to someone and the agent won't know you're not a travel agent

 

I myself have two cruises booked for NOV 2020 which at this point is pretty much NOT going ahead, and my backup for FEB 2022, same itinerary. In the next few days during my 'next round of calls' with RCL I will up and move my November booking to May of next year and make that my new ' backup ' while making my backup now aka FEB 2022 my primary.

7 night cruise out of Galveston and we are booked in the Villa suite on Liberty.

We have a cruise booked for April 2021 and was wondering if you can lift and shift for next years cruises?  We would rather move it to 2022 and let this stuff blow over.

I just dont see how social distancing would even be possible on a ship.  People are literally everywhere, touching everything and not to mention you are breathing recirculated air on the ship.  My wife and I have decided that we are going to wait until all of this blows over and things get back to a normal state.  After dealing with all of this on land I can't imagine paying to deal with it on vacation.  Just my opinion.  

Liberty still has the Cigar Lounge but it is suppose to be removed when the Amp is done.  Guess its here to stay for now since that has been postponed. 

You know, with everything going on and all the uncertainty in the air...I think we are just going to cancel our upcoming cruise and stay at home.  Maybe one day they will get all this sorted but I really don't feel like giving my hard earned money to someone to be restricted and have them make changes to our vacation because its better for the cruise line.  

Just now, ellcee said:

Okay buddy. 

Have a wonderful day!

2 minutes ago, ellcee said:

I'm no sheep and I'm tired of hearing this. I have a family member who works in a hospital and sees a lot of death. I have a friend who's job the last few months was to tell people they were positive. Both of them have seen a lot of death. Death from people who were supposedly healthy.

This is my issue with people like you - just because I believe something doesn't mean I'm a sheep. Just because you disagree doesn't mean you're wrong.  Stop calling people like me a sheep and I'll refrain from calling people like you something worse. Wear the damn mask or don't and deal with the consequences. OR DON'T. Disagreeing is one thing - name calling is another.

 

I just don't understand why we can't disagree with respect.

 

I never named called anyone or even mentioned you specifically!  Sheep is a term that describes people that follow the masses and DO NOT THINK FOR THEMSELVES...I happen to disagree with your "Im ready for a new normal" statements but never called you out for it.  Im just simply stating my opinion and YOU are the one getting offended by it.  

This was our August 2019 sailing to Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Falmouth on Liberty.  We enjoyed the Key and thought it was a great benefit for us but the reserved hours were not that great.  As you can see here.

1 hour ago, Larry Muster said:

These Yo2slick think for yourself sessions sound fascinating.  Wish I could have been there.  
So during this session you decided that limiting what droplets might enter or leave your mouth and nose is not a good idea?  Can you walk the rest of us through your logic?  What made limiting droplet exposure a bad idea for Yo2slick and those around you?

This is truly not sarcasm, I would love for you to explain your process.

IF you would have read my post then its not hard to understand or comprehend.  Do we wear masks for flu season?  NO!  Do we wear masks or gloves in public for any other infectious disease before COVID???  NO!!!  Herd immunity is a very real thing and it works plain and simple.  Buying into the fear mongering brought to us by the Mainstream media is not something Im willing to do.  I notice how you completely skipped over the part that the government workers are not required to wear masks at our DMV and went straight into attacking my way of thinking.  That in itself proves my point that most people are sheep and don't think for themselves.  

On 5/27/2020 at 7:18 AM, spursfreak21 said:

We are wearing masks for exactly the intent you referenced in the article. To prevent you from getting others sick. You may be an asymptomatic carrier or you may be infected but don’t have the symptoms yet. It’s not to protect you it’s to protect everyone else.  

Our DMV is requiring the public to wear a mask when entering the building but the employees at the DMV are NOT required to wear one.  So that entire argument of "its not to protect you, its to protect others" is thrown completely out the window when the government that is forcing citizens into this "New Normal" BS doesn't have to follow their own guidelines.  

I have not worn a mask since this started and I will not wear one.  If a business requires it then they don't need my money.  I actually think for myself instead of blindly following the masses that listen to people with an agenda.  

Here is my deal breaker.  If the onboard experience is changed then there is no point in going.  We go on vacation to have fun and get away.  If all of the ridiculous restrictions on land are on the ship as well.....I can stay home and save money.  If people would use some common sense then we wouldn't be going through all this crap right now.  Washing your hands should have always been in practice.  Locking down and suppressing everyone's immune systems was a mistake and we haven't even begun to see the economic effects of the response to this virus.  Just wait and see, when this election is over in the US...COVID-19 will be a thing of the past.  Stop listening to Mainstream media and start thinking for yourselves.    

Honestly, I think doing away with the buffet and completely changing our way of life is ridiculous.  If you don't like the buffet then dont go.  There are plenty of other options available.  Covid-19 isn't the end of the world and some of the responses and policy changes over the last couple of months is going to set a dangerous precedent moving forward.  I can't wait for our next cruise but if the onboard experience is going to change drastically then I can't see spending money on a trip I will not enjoy.  Time will tell I guess. 

A hard seltzer would be a good one.  Not sure about their availability though.  

They are talking about IF they open our schools this year for 20-21 school year, it might be virtual school.  Im in Oklahoma.  

On 5/7/2020 at 1:15 AM, Mathias said:

I never seen lava flows and margaritas on the menu. Do you order them outside the list? How much do they cost compared to cocktails on the list?

When you ask for a lava flow make sure to tell them you want it with Kraken.  You can ask for any liquor you want.  If they can make it, you can get it.

On 5/8/2020 at 5:17 PM, Pooch said:

This would be my husband and I. We do almost no drinking at all at home (ok except for the last couple weeks) but certainly got our money’s worth with the UBP on our last cruise.  Much like the Disney Dining Plan, I like the all inclusive feel of having the package prepaid (at Disney, I always go when it’s free).  We come close enough to even to make it worth the convenience for me.

I just love not having to worry about a bill at the end.  We can run around and have fun and do whatever we want and its already paid for.  

1 minute ago, LoveToCruise? said:

@Yo2slick How long Is the cruise supposed to be and is it in the high or low season?

7 nights in the Caribbean April 2021

17 hours ago, Jakefield15 said:

My wife and I just booked our cruise for December 2020 and we could not be more excited!! While I was looking over the cruise planner I saw the price of the "Refreshment Package" for drinks. I am not sure if I can justify paying the price they have set for that specific drink package... I am wondering if anyone on here knows the price Royal charges for their mocktails, fresh squeezed juices, and bottled water.

Keep checking the prices on the cruise planner.  You can catch some good deals every now and then.  I dont drink at home at all and I got my moneys worth with the DBP.  Lava flows and margaritas go down real smooth in the middle of the ocean.

We have the Villa suite booked on Liberty and for 7 people it came out to 1,741 per person.  Thats with insurance and gratuities included.

3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

+1 on that.  $3281 off on my RLS for that sailing.  Same thing, second reduction in a matter of weeks.

I just got off the phone checking on our April 2021 sailing on Liberty.  Price would drop 400 but we would lose our onboard credit so its basically a wash.  Guess Ill keep checking. 

1 hour ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

In general, the consensus appears to be, if you were already planning on purchasing internet for everyone, then the Key is a good value. You will get embarkation lunch from Chops (usually served in the MDR) and have access to reserved seating at the theaters, which are things that JS normally do not get.  There will be a location (usually the main theater) where you can drop off your carry-on luggage at embarkation and it will be delivered to your room.  This is a perk that neither suites nor senior C&A members get !  There are also special reserved times for certain activities (flow rider, etc) but generally I’m not sure this is a perk that many take advantage of.  Then, there is a special disembarkation day breakfast and escort off the ship.  Overall, I think that, for new RC cruisers (someone who has minimal C&A status), the Key is a nice program.

We had the Key on our first cruise last year on Liberty.  We thought it was well worth the value and would purchase again no doubt.  The only thing we didn't take advantage of was the drop off carry on luggage and most of the reserved time slots for activities.  Our carry on had all of our documents, medication ect and I wasn't comfortable handing that over to someone.  The reserved times sound great but its kind of a joke.  They are only for an hour on maybe 1 or 2 days of the cruise depending on the activity.  I did the flow rider 1 day for 1 hour and that was it.  Other than that it was great.  Priority embarkation and disembarkation is amazing!

If I remember correctly, on Liberty last year it covered up to 12 dollars per drink.  Anytime we ordered some wine or something that was over it was on the receipt we signed.  98% percent of everything was covered and there were no surprises is what Im trying to say right after waking up and no coffee yet..LOL

They are saying in Oklahoma the kids may not go back after spring break.  All stores are sold out of TP, Paper towels, water ect ect.  Its getting out of control.

How early do addons show up in the cruise planner.  We are still 420 days out from our next cruise.  Also, we have a suite booked...will we still need to purchase internet?  Sailing on the Liberty.