MicDay

You Only Live Once

YOLO and double points moved up our timeframe to get to Diamond Plus by 5 years

Thank you! It’s not something we really need to work at. It’s a gift!?

@Chadsterthey are a bad influence but I won't have it any other way!
We are on the May 5th 2022 sailing too!

I'm sure you said this a bit tongue-in-cheek, but I don't see your statement as judgmental at all.
When people don't follow the rules, especially examples like abusing the unlimited use cup you mentioned, eventually it takes good things away from those that do. I say "usually" because exceptions do occur. An intersection near my house used to be "no U-turn," but, so many people made the illegal U-turn anyway, they removed the restriction.  Now that intersection has increased accidents (and near misses) because it is an unsafe place to make a U-turn, basically due to poor lines-of-sight in the necessary directions. Even on a good day, I would argue this has taken something away from those of us that do follow the rules at that intersection - the ability to make safe right-turns on red, etc.
I think, in the case of this person showing up for a vaccine only cruise, that they deliberately ignored the rules and tried to play dumb. Is that judgmental? Perhaps. But I have checked in for my October cruise online, and everything is well spelled out - online, in the app, etc. I know I need a Covid test within a few days of the cruise and my wife and I are making plans for this. I know, since it sails out of Florida, to pay attention to the vaccine requirements and the methods of reporting our status, etc. I'm not sure how anyone can say anything has changed or not been communicated. Perhaps I am wrong, though.
We can argue all day about the efficacy of the vaccine, the intrusiveness of wearing the masks, whether we should be required to wear shoes while walking around the ship, people pushing into the buffet line, why we cannot sunbathe nude on our private balcony (there's a great Love Boat episode starring Barbi Benton), and a great many other issues. We can work to change the rules, especially if they are unjust (intentionally or unintentionally - like the U-Turn intersection). But, in a civilized society, we should all agree to follow the rules.
Just my thought for the day... Maybe I should get a cup of coffee ☕ before posting. ?

Just repriced my 10 October cruise and they submitted the form for a second price adjustment after final payment.  I have to check back in 14 business days to verify it was approved.  We will go from $445 in OBC from last adjustment to $966 in OBC for this one. 

Update:
Just talked to RC via Instant Message, they are very fast at a response.  Yami stated you can get multiple discounts but since the form is not working they are requesting my poor TA to call.   I of course cannot do it, the only draw back to having a TA is having them do all the work, I know it's their job but I'd like to take off some of the more tedious things like calling RC.  

Hi @MicDay, 
Yes, I think I’ve seen every YouTube video so far. (Maybe too many ?)  I even watched a video of someone driving around the streets of Ketchikan just to get an idea of things to do and to familiarize myself with the town. For both places it seems like people are suggesting the same things that Royal is offering. Just thought if there was something else to do, besides the traditional tourist offerings, I’d be willing to ride, bike or hike to get there. 

@KaydenDeenhave you tried searching on Youtube, it's been my go to on getting additional information?  

While I have never repriced after FP for OBC, it is my understanding that there are no limits on the number of times you can reprice.

@Marlenathat was our very first cruise.  It was hands down one of our favorites but the price is a shocker.  We have sailed 5 different lines and felt Royal gives us what we were looking for.  

Question:
I cruise August 27th 2021 so way past final payment.  A couple of weeks ago my TA submitted a cruise adjustment, I ended up with $346 OBC.  Now during this WOW sale it's dropped another $346 but RC will not allow my TA to submit a cruise adjustment?  Can you only get one adjustment?
Anyone experience this?
I emailed RC asking this question.
(Another shut out to my TA Kelley checking after hours, she's a gem!!)
 

Absolutely enjoy your very well deserved adults only respite and let Grandma enjoy as well!!! And thank you for your efforts as Healthcare workers through this horrible time ..

Thank you so much!
The reality is I feel like she is missing out but also that I know its not in her best unvaccinated interest to travel yet.
My husband and I are both healthcare workers, so after this last year and all the stress, an adults only vacation might be exactly what we need.
And my mom lost 2 years with her due to covid so she LOVES the idea.

They still had to complete check-in before arriving at the pier, so there was no way they were completely ignorant of what was going to happen to them when they got there.

People like this are why coffee cups say "Contents may be hot"

I agree that we probably follow updates more closely than many cruisers but the health attestation form and the cruise contract for the 8/27 sailing, both of which you must sign to check in, clearly state that you must be fully vaccinated.  I feel certain that those sailing on 8/13 had to sign similar documents.   

I contend that if you're a member of this site, you probably follow the RCL published policies a little closer than those that don't.
 

I'm on the 27th sailing and it's posted everywhere.
I have an awesome TA Kelley thru MEI who has updated me but so has Royal.
Even having a TA Royal has sent me updated emails abut the changes, they are just not as fast as Kelley.
No excuse. 

I can relate
We have an only child 22 year old daughter who has always gone with us.
We are finally going on a vacation without her, did I mention she's 22.
Both sets of grandparents have pasted and I regret never sending her to my mom (We live in NC she lived in FL)
My in laws would only watch her if it was work related so if you have parents who want to spend time with her please try it.
Will you talk about her, will you miss her, sure but it's important to have couple time too.
In the end you and your husband just need to do with what you're comfortable with.

I can relate
We have an only child 22 year old daughter who has always gone with us.
We are finally going on a vacation without her, did I mention she's 22.
Both sets of grandparents have pasted and I regret never sending her to my mom (We live in NC she lived in FL)
My in laws would only watch her if it was work related so if you have parents who want to spend time with her please try it.
Will you talk about her, will you miss her, sure but it's important to have couple time too.
In the end you and your husband just need to do with what you're comfortable with.

My issue with this, beside the obvious as stated in the comments above, is the news media practically salivating over these stories….’left to fend for themselves’…what, were they abandoned in a forest filled with wolves? …’trip of a lifetime’…isn’t that what they always say? …’fixed incomes. And they FRANKLY can’t afford to stay the night in Seattle and then fly home early to Illinois’ …what are they, penniless and laying in the gutter? …’They will work to be made whole by Royal Caribbean’…yeah, make sure you keep pushing the victimization narrative. It’s such a shame that agenda-driven so-called journalists can’t even google information and report the facts. Whatever happened to fair and balanced…or even just reasonable common sense? Nope. Gotta get eyeballs on the story.

I can relate
We have an only child 22 year old daughter who has always gone with us.
We are finally going on a vacation without her, did I mention she's 22.
Both sets of grandparents have pasted and I regret never sending her to my mom (We live in NC she lived in FL)
My in laws would only watch her if it was work related so if you have parents who want to spend time with her please try it.
Will you talk about her, will you miss her, sure but it's important to have couple time too.
In the end you and your husband just need to do with what you're comfortable with.

@barbeygthank you!  The one you recommended was what I was looking for, it sounds perfect!  I've booked it, thank you!!!
 
For my fellow cruisers they had 4 openings left if anyone interested!!  
https://jayleensalaska.com
 
 

So glad to hear that! We also are booked with her for next May. Cannot wait! Have a wonderful trip, and may your whale-watching cruise be exceptional! ?