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Feel like you just asked the choir if it likes to sing? 
I love to do a couple of weeks on the same ship, whether it's a B2B or a transatlantic. But when I booked a 3 week transpacific on Explorer, I did wonder if I was stretching the rubber band too tight. Today, just as I felt at the end of that run, I still say "let's do that again!"
 

CDC: I'm from the government, and I'm here to help!" 
Terrifying.

My 2 cents!!

As always, thanks for the feedback. Could not pass up the double wide balcony and am happily in 7152.  
When COVID hit we had three cruises booked for the first time. Cancelling, lift and shifting throughout the year but am now back to three on the books. Let's hope we are in a good place so my September Symphony cruise goes as planned. 

Fabulous, well I've spent my OBC on spa, hair, teeth, and nail treatments.  So if they cancel June cruises I've got my fingers crossed that I can get 125% or simply have 100%moved to another cruise.
On another note, just got emailed by Royal to take part in a survey about this June cruise. They were asking about why I booked, what I expect from a covid p.o.v., and what I want most from this cruise.  Was it too cheeky for me to say "I wanted it to just Sail" ?

The teaser (the news we have been all been waiting for) is "out there" for tomorrow's "Coffee Talk" with Vicki Freed.
I know Matt has an "in" so stay tuned to this fantastic site!

You aren't wrong but maybe a glimmer of hope for ya. Prices shot upwards due to the crush created by cancellations, "lift & shift," and being able to reschedule so many runs. But with the new deployments out and a bunch of us having moved some our cruises out of the line of fire (hopefully), I am starting to see things level out somewhat. During this past week 2 of my customers got price drops as well as a couple of my personal bookings dropped. This leaves many of my Royal bookings unchanged but wanted to throw my 2 cents in the mix. 
 
Fortunately my franchise run of fifteen years is coming to an end next year but what a rollercoaster ending!
 
 

I agree with the passenger calling in directly. Not because I am a lazy t/a but just so they are hearing all of the options and making sure they have their FULL legal names entered correctly. I would suggest making sure you have a very good idea of what your wants/needs are prior to placing that call though. Using the airlines site, search engines or even recommendations from the "boards" can be quite helpful in arming you with useful info. 
 
Several years ago I did find an international one-way in business class that was only a couple of hundred US$ more than an economy seat. Rare? Certainly, but I love the hunt too!
 
My best tip with "ChoiceAir," now "Air2Sea," is to price roundtrip AND 2 one-way flights. It is counterintuitive to conventional planning but can open up the field of options as well as pricing lower sometimes.
 
 

I agree with the passenger calling in directly. Not because I am a lazy t/a but just so they are hearing all of the options and making sure they have their FULL legal names entered correctly. I would suggest making sure you have a very good idea of what your wants/needs are prior to placing that call though. Using the airlines site, search engines or even recommendations from the "boards" can be quite helpful in arming you with useful info. 
 
Several years ago I did find an international one-way in business class that was only a couple of hundred US$ more than an economy seat. Rare? Certainly, but I love the hunt too!
 
My best tip with "ChoiceAir," now "Air2Sea," is to price roundtrip AND 2 one-way flights. It is counterintuitive to conventional planning but can open up the field of options as well as pricing lower sometimes.
 
 

I did the first t/a when "EPIC" was brand new even though she is "UGHH-LEE!" But their suite program was ahead of it's time and we had one of the best cruises of our lives in one of their forward-facing "owner's suites." 
 
Still loyal though with over 80% of my cruises being with Royal ?

I feel like with news that the US will have so much vaccine in a few months time Canada should respond to the plead from Congress to open their ports with...
We can open the ports... for ten million doses.

Throwing my 2 pennies in the mix;
 
I added a refundable flight thru A2S about a month ago. Cruise is for December '21 and agent did ask for my seat request for "United" even though no payment has been made. Airline's own site reflects my flight and seat choice. Maybe it depends on the airline?

In other news, this week I have booked a studio interior on at least 3 cruises, albeit short cruises.  They are so cheap!!!

What could go wrong?

This is who...

Right- Jones Act is merchandising and PVSA is people. Like Soylent Green. 

I can say without reservation of any kind, I WILL NEVER SAIL THE REGENT SUN AGAIN.  
I was on her in 1995.  She sunk in 2001.

I've heard people have this problem with TAs before.  I think this is a very shady business practice.  Unfortunately, RCL will only give you FCC based on what they received.  The fact that the TA pocketed your money is not their problem.  Personally I'd take my money back for that sailing and never book with them again.  Find a travel agent who immediately pays Royal what you pay them and doesn't just hold onto your money.

Canned and "Dasani"? Double yuck

Canned and "Dasani"? Double yuck

I'm hoarding cash to bid on a slightly used Voyager class ship ... wont be much longer at this rate ?
 

When the pods are working hard to maneuver (like docking) the aft does notice more rumbling or shuddering in most cases. Aft balconies always worth it for my 2 cents. Even the notorious soot on some of the aft Vision class balconies couldn't scare me off?

Funny end note to this thread.  Look what I randomly found at a second hand store for $5. 

Like everyone else, I'm SO ready! I've flown, been to Universal, and Walt Disney World. All good things, but I need to get on a ship ?

cap it off with the old "Lust for Life" by Iggy Pop ?.....oops?