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Seems like a mixed bag. Thx for the replies. I am not going to mess with it. 

There is a small price drop on the DX package for an upcoming cruise. I don't bother canceling and repurchasing unless it's going to save me at least $20. This one would be a total savings of $42, but I don't want to wait up to 90 days for the refund. Do these transactions get put in the que with canceled cruises? 

In the past it only took about 4 days.

A- No

B- Yes

C- Yes

2 hours ago, AnnieBanannie said:

Has anyone successfully applied myvegas OBC to a reservation connected to a group deal from a TA? Will RC honor it or am I out of luck? TIA!

We tried on one of the RC Blog group cruise rates and it was denied. 

4 hours ago, Rose City Cruiser said:

There's a 3nt cruise on Ovation for 500k LP.  Vancouver to Seattle

Hopefully this is a sign of more to come. 

Edit: Checked price booking direct with Royal...$151 for a spacious balcony. I would pay before giving up 500k LP’s. 

Ok cool. Hope it happens again. 

53 minutes ago, KenCP said:

Is it me or does it seem that Royal is not refreshing their deals as much?  It seemed to be daily for awhile now lately it seems the $50 and $100 go days with saying Sold Out.  Still holding out for a few days to see if the $250 OBC comes back.  I have cashed in some $100 OBC already. 

I have not seen $250 obc in well over a year.

Big sigh...still waiting for “free” Royal cruise.  If they don’t offer something in the next six months I’m probably going to cash in and try out MSC. 

Is each D+ in the cabin still getting 2 free days of Voom?

Taking a 3 night cruise in April and was about to purchase Voom surf for both the wife and I and it would be $70.46 (total). Now thinking we could wait until after midnight the first night or activate as soon as we wake up on day two and we don't pay anything. I guess another option would be to purchase all 3 nights onboard and utilize whatever the D+ discount would be. 

12 minutes ago, Buzzard05 said:

Check out MSC if you ever see them come up as a reward.  They had some absurdly priced "free" cruises this past winter (50,000 loyalty coins for a 7 day cruise).  I hope they bring those back next year.

There was one for 100,000 a couple months ago. 

Last week the Royal obc was gone for a couple days. Only thing available was the 5 or 10% discount. 

Side topic... I wish they would ban the aerosol sunscreens on the ship. Not only does a good portion of the product fly on to other people, it makes for a slippery surface on the decks. Many catamaran excursions have ban the use of the aerosol products to avoid slips and falls. 

40 minutes ago, KenCP said:

I have been waiting for the 250 OBC but have not seen it for awhile, I have a lot of points accumulated and just booked a cruise a couple days ago for April 2020.  Can I cash in coins and get more than one?  Ha anyone done this.  I have enough for a cruise but that has not come up for awhile for RCCL. 

I have not been successful in combining more than one reward OR adding to a reservation that I did not originally book through Royal’s Casino Royale. 

34 minutes ago, monctonguy said:

Any tips how to get the lock removed from the LP?.....Just happened this past weekend....really limits the point of the playing and collecting! Of course it happened after I had a huge win playing on Konami.

 

 

Wow. I have never had that happen. 

More “free” NCL cruises listed. 

Still holding out for Royal. 

Lots of free NCL cruises available. 

Royal?  

4 new MSC sailings being offered starting at 100k loyalty points. 

Sold out quickly

13 minutes ago, YoungEmptyNesters said:

PSA: A new one is available currently for 50K - November 11/10/19 - 7NT - Says 10 left at 2:45EST

4 left 2pm Central

29 minutes ago, CruisinForABruisin said:

PSA: 7night MSC cruise released. November 4th out of Miami,  only 25k gold. These will not last.

Already sold out.  

26 minutes ago, MrMarc said:

They also announced that NCL is a new rewards partner.  I hope it is in addition to RCCL, not instead of.

Good to hear. Actually going on NCL Breakaway in 9 days. The fare included deluxe beverage pkg, wi-fi, tips, 3 nights of specialty dining, excursion credit and obc. They even offered free airfare but I declined it since you were required to fly in the day if the cruise. I compared it to a similar Royal sailing and with the “free” perks that I would use or purchase we are saving almost $1500. 

5 hours ago, DDaley said:

We made arrangements for the same taxi to come back and get us at 3 and he was there waiting. 

Thank u. I will make sure to request they come back for the return trip. Hopefully there will be other taxis available if they fail to come get us. 

Anyone been recently or know if pricing still about the same? Going with a group of 7 and have been tasked (voluntold) with researching transportation options and cost to Magen's Bay. Not interested in ship excursions since they are at the beach for only 2 hours.

Also how long is the ride mid morning and what time should we depart to have plenty of time to make it back to the ship? 

I am ready for them to offer “free” cruises again. 

Any updates?

4 hours ago, janesta said:

Has anyone seen the $250 OBC lately?  All I ever see is $50 and $100.  Just booked Allure for November and was hoping for the $250.  

Have not seen it in about a year.