Well, I guess it helped to let out a little steam ? My girlfriends offer was on clubroyaleoffers.com this morning! Mine was not however, which is strange (we earned the status on the same cruise, and our crown and anchor numbers are only 7 numbers apart). Also, she didn't receive an email or any notification. Actually, in the 3 years we have been members of the club, we have never received a single email from them. But... I am just happy something is happening and I am sure mine is on the way. Finally ?
And regarding booking the cruise in advance, I was advised not to do it, since we want to cruise in July, and as you said, you risk not being able to redeem the offer if you get to close to the sail date.
And DrRyan, you got yours just in time. Good for you!