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YIPPEE !!!  Yes, that is true.  After April 1 you will be able to book any cruise with the exception of a holiday sailing or a cruise greater than 8 days in length.  Congratulations !
Also, something I haven't tried yet, but plan to after 1 April.  I am going to try and reprice one of the cruises I already have booked (Star Class) using (and upgrading) my annual free cruise.  They may try and charge me a cancellation fee for the nonrefundable deposit but I will fight that as it does not violate either of their "rules" (I will not be changing the ship nor the sail date).  I'll let you know how that goes when I try it.

I just got an email telling me I am prime. I get an interior cabin free annually. @WAAAYTOOO, is this correct.

To be honest, I don't even understand how they let you off the phone without getting your full payment.  The absolute ONLY down side to the casino comp offers is that they must be paid in full when booked.  It's really unsat that they cancelled your cruise due to their incompetence.  ...and then to not rectify it ?  Really unsat.
Are your other cruises casino comps too ?

I know, they won't let me bring my emotional support alligator on the air plane anymore.  He used to fit under the seat but I guess since he's 8 feet now the over head was the only place.

Service animals that have been trained to perform a task are still allowed.  Providing comfort/emotional support isn't a task an animal has been trained for, that's the main distinction.
Hopefully this is enough to curtail the abusers who are just ordering a vest and certificate online so they can bring Fluffy.  The current laws are meant to make it easier for people with legitimate disabilities and needs to get by without being harassed and challenged constantly.  Businesses aren't allowed to ask what a person's disability is or why they need a service animal, it'd be like asking somebody if they really need that wheelchair or are they just lazy.  People with disabilities put up with enough crap that they shouldn't have to deal with a problem caused by selfish and overly entitled jerks.

I wonder if they are still giving them their C&A points.  

A passenger described it as "a living hell".  Yeah

Maybe RC determined it was crew related & that's why they refunded the cruise

I also remember being in the casino and one of the dealers keep coughing and looked sick. I hurried up and got out of there.

That's really sad.  How horrible for the family.  Every cruise, I give my kids the balcony/railing lecture that results in a lot of eye rolls.  I think I'll continue giving my lecture.  

I have now been informed by a reliable source that the incident involved a minor who attempted to go around the balcony partition via the safety rail and ended up slipping and falling onto the concrete pier @ Labadee. The incident should be news once the Harmony returns to Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. 

This is sad news, and even more sad to think this has happened twice now on Harmony in the span of a month...

My family and I got off the ship on the 6th. I’m so happy we missed that.?

It makes me wonder if they determined it was a crew member that started it.  Or Cozumel told them they would be quarantined. 

twangster thanks, your reviews are the standard for all.  Have really enjoyed reading all of your reviews.

I’m certain this will not be a popular opinion on this forum but I’m gonna say it. I think the Suite Lounge should be reserved for suite guests who pay a premium for something special. I think people with RC Pinnacle Status should stick to the Diamond Lounge. It would be less crowded and offer a more special experience for those of us who pay. You could make the case that they got to Pinnacle by spending money, however, it’s not difficult for a person of means & time to cruise in inside cabins to obtain status. If I’m going to pay larger sums of money for a suite then I want an experience. Sorry Pinnacle folks. 

Or you could bring your own ?
 

yeah - that's what my TA just confirmed 

Just another way RCCL is squeezing their Loyal Customers!!

It is rumored to be that the Oasis will replace Anthem after she comes out of her retrofit.  I am wondering if this is truly true because I am not sure it can clear the bridge..  Anthem only clears by @20 feet.  I remember being on the pool deck and you could see the brand of the car tires as we under the bridge.
 

Liberty of the Seas- 10/28/2018
Oasis of the Seas-11/11/2018
Liberty of the Seas-12/9/2018 and 12/16/2018
Oasis of the Seas-12/30/2018

Liberty of the Seas- 10/28/2018
Oasis of the Seas-11/11/2018
Liberty of the Seas-12/9/2018 and 12/16/2018
Oasis of the Seas-12/30/2018

Hello All,
 
I wanted to see if we could commence a running Cruise Director and Activities Manager list here on the Royal Caribbean Blog Boards.   As many of you know, the Cruise Director can be very influential in providing a fun and interactive experience while on a cruise and for this reason the question is often asked "who will be the cruise director on my sailing?" However, as with any position of importance, the Cruise Director also enlists the assistance of his or her Activities Manager to host a number of events throughout a sailing (e.g. trivia, bingo, karaoke, etc...).  Therefore, I would also like to keep the list updated with the current Activities Managers whom many of us develop strong relationships with based on our varying degrees of participation in ship events. 
 
While I know there are similar lists maintained elsewhere on the internet, my desire is to provide an easily accessed (thanks in part to the long-term edit function of these boards) and more user friendly document than what currently exists.  In addition to receiving regular updates from the fantastic blog community that fill these boards with Royal Caribbean knowledge everyday, I also hope to leverage Kat's evergrowing Periscope community to obtain real time and accurate updates as to who holds these very important positions throughout the Royal Caribbean fleet.   Below is my first stab at a draft of the list based on information I was able to retrieve from various social media and online content.  As you can see, there are some blanks, which I am sure many of you will be able to assist with filling in.  Please feel free to respond here with any list updates or any comments as to the format or layout of the document.
 
I would like to thank all of you in advance for any assistance you can provide with making this list a useful resource for Royal Caribbean cruisers.
 

You are a brave soul for taking this on.  Thank you!!

I'm at Emerald now and I'm all for plans to get you from Emerald to Diamond as quickly as possible.  We will hit diamond after the group cruise on Allure coming up in February!