Jolly Ogre

On 9/20/2023 at 6:29 AM, michaelp1446 said:

After much debate, We are going to stick with the previous chosen select sailing... 8 nt Southern Caribbean on Oasis for 6,000 less than what they are selling the stateroom for.  I'll visit St Lucia by plane...

Yup ...same here the following week Dec 14. But i only saved $1200.

13 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said:

Sounds like Star Class to me. 

True but with a min bid of $1-3k per person that would be way more than a drink pkg, and that was only going up to Sky Class. Star was min $5K per person... nope, nada no thank you. My total cost for this up coming 8 day in a JS is $3800 and that is with gratuities and insurance included.

I would think about Royal uping if extra points and maybe a drink pkg would come with it, otherwise it is really not worth the extra cost.

1 hour ago, Va4fam said:

Hope tribute bands not being "phased out."

 

We were on Odyssey over Easter/Spring Break and disappointed no tribute band.

Last year I was in NYC and saw that FAN HALEN was doing 2 weeks on Anthem.  I seriously tried to find a way on the cruise but overruled by my wife.

Was that a Van Halen or a Van Hagar tribute?

4 hours ago, Matt said:

Let's be fair. Not only is 18 an adult on land in pretty much every sense of the word, plenty of 20 and 30 year olds (and older) enjoy pizza and DJ music.

If you want to debate maturity, fine, but I think it's incorrect to assume no one above the age of 30 has any interest in those things (with the exception of your brother).

Umm...I am sure not many 20-30 year olds know what DJ music is... with real vinyl records spun by a real DJ like Wolf Man Jack. Not these wannabes  that are not on the radio. DJ = disc jockey... and not those CD's real vinyl!!

LOL... its $69.99 for my Dec 2024 sailing.

NOPE!!

As long as the kids/ 20-30 somethings are well behaved then I don't mind them. Same with the adults... come on people we are on vacation it is not the purge.

1 hour ago, TXcruzer said:

Mama Mia alone makes it the best Oasis class ship. 

I would not go that far...but it is better than Cats.

We have been on Oasis twice and have one booked again but I would rather be on Allure again.

Why does it matter?...its not like it is that far of a walk to get to anything in the cabin.

Gah!!!....87 days...no entertainment available to schedule yet.

Why does it take so long for sail away day to get here and yet the cruise is over so fast????

On 9/3/2023 at 7:22 PM, Kalen said:

Hey all.  Got a unique situation I'm in.  Currently have a cruise booked for Wonder in June 2024, 7 Day Eastern Caribbean for the family.  But, I found out that I may need to go on a work trip during that time, but am not sure.  I'd hate to move the sail date (I booked refundable fare) and find out that I'm not going on the work trip.  So I came up with an idea and wanted to get some thoughts on it...

I thought, why don't I book another refundable cruise, same itinerary, but in July 2024, when I know I won't be traveling, as a backup plan.  That way, if my work trip cancels, I can take my original cruise reservation and just cancel the backup plan, and get my money back.  If the work trip does happen, then I have the backup plan, and can cancel the original Cruise trip and get my money back.

Do you think this is a good idea?  What do you think?

Yes book it now!!

That is what I did when I heard that my Freedom Dec 2024 cruise would be in drydock. It took them 4 months to finally cancel and make us offers. The pricing on 2 other cruises I booked went up several hundred dollars in just that 4 months. I got my alt cruise price matched and cancelled the other.

I made refundable bookings so I got my deposits back in less than 10 days.

If you are able to take your original date great if not then you have the back up but at todays pricing. And If you end up taking both well then kudos to you!! 

On 8/25/2023 at 4:52 PM, jbrinkm said:

I was coming here to say this. Whew $103/$113 for the zipline! Maybe I'll wait to see the Black Friday price...

I would not wait if you really want to go... My Dec sailing it is sold out.

We are on Symphony doing the same cruise Dec 2....doing a highlight tour then heading to Eagle beach.

2 hours ago, Vancity Cruiser said:

I have not eaten at Mason Jar but have many times at Playmakers and Portside. Still good value for the money, especially Portside.

Same here and we prefer Portside over Playmakers and it is still more food than we can eat at one sitting.

18 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

Hiro is fantastic.

I hope so. On our last Symphony sailing it was canceled and then the only time for the reshowing ws during daylight hours. It was just meh then. It looked more like a rehearsal than an actual show.

Only 10 days to final payment!!

1 minute ago, smokeybandit said:

Another drive by

Clearly...LOL

22 hours ago, Scotty34145 said:

Just finished a 4-night Freedom cruise from Miami. I really did not like the new menu. The food has become bland and uninspired—think college cafeteria. The Windjammer food was much, much better. I needed cow teeth to chew the tough beef curry. The Arancini had no flavor and was cold. The shrimp dish on Caribbean night was not good at all. On the other hand, Sportsmakers and the “specialty” restaurants were very nice. IDK why they can’t convert these MDRs to specialty dining areas and do away with the MDR concept. It can’t be fixed.

Are you sure you were on a RCL ship?? There is no such place as Sportsmakers that I know of.

17 hours ago, Gilley said:

I saw something about Black Friday sales in earlier post.   How long does it last hours or 1 or 2 days and will prices really go do during that time.

they go the whole weekend Friday-Sunday. Yes there are sales, but how much really depends on which sailing you are on and what ship. It is not a straight sale on all things.

On 8/11/2023 at 5:54 PM, CanHardlyWait said:

Con. Long lines. 

Pick early or late and walk right in.

Nah!!... We always get MTD and make reservations @ 6:30-7:00 PM and the longest line we had was 2-3 couples ahead of us. We ask for the same table and wait staff so we get the MDR experience but at MY Time.

On 8/13/2023 at 7:01 AM, Juliet said:

How do I do that?  my son and his family are booked for this voyage and I’d love to join them…. But I am seeing it will cost me $4000+.  How can I get in on that ‘existing group’ pricing?

 

 

You need to know that I booked this cruise March of 2022 and that was late on my part. My Dec 2024 cruise was booked Feb of this year. You really need to book as soon as they release the itineraries to get the best pricing.

7 hours ago, ScottD said:

Isn't the survey EXACTLY that? A way  everyone was able to let them know they did not like the idea. That's what a survey is. When people answered it,  they were letting RC know how the felt. I don't think calling or emailing anyone is going to do anything that the survey did not. It's not a thing, they haven't made any kind of announcement about charging for pizza, and it might not even be something they are considering at this point. Complain about them not  having tribute bands any more or once a day cleaning if you must- at least those are things that have actually happened.

Well I am pissed as I did not even get a voice in this.  My last 2 sailings and my next are in suites. I am a Diamond C&A member and I did not even get the survey, I just happen to hear about it.

I was not even asked about it. So where is my voice?? What happens to those that do not follow this forum or youtube? None of them even get a say in the matter either.

Bring back skeet shooting!!

This is exactly what Princess did and I said look out here it comes... did any one listen no!! Well here we are now.