Momof4crazytocruise

I'll never play bingo. I'll never sign up/pay for an exercise class. I'll won't ever participate in the crazy last day sales. I'll never buy jewelry or any other item of value on the ship, or in the ports. 

I'll never play bingo. I'll never sign up/pay for an exercise class. I'll won't ever participate in the crazy last day sales. I'll never buy jewelry or any other item of value on the ship, or in the ports. 

I’ll never disrespect a crew member…and I’ll never NOT go out of my way to show my appreciation for my cabin attendant, my servers and every other crew member who work their butt off for months at a time, away from their families, without a single day off. I believe that the crew really does make the cruise.
Oh, yeah……I’ll never do karaoke (I think there’s an international injunction against me singing in public, something about crimes against humanity)…I’ll never do the belly flop contest (I’d feel guilty causing so much laughter-induced pain)….and I’ll never NOT love cruising!!

I’ll never sign up for an exercise class.  Just. No.

I'd never enter the belly flop contest.

That "haven't already done" caveat makes it harder.

"Won't ever do again " is a lot easier.

My wife and I stay at Springhill Suites by Marriott in Webster, just south of Houston many times.  It is just one block off interstate with many different restaurants nearby.  We get up eat breakfast and in 32 mins be at Cruise Terminal.

We stay in Clear Lake the night or two before and make a mini-vacation out of the pre-cruise time. Johnson Space Center and Kemah boardwalk are right there along  with a ton of restaurants. Houston museums and the zoo are just 20-30 minutes from there. We have stayed at a couple different Hilton properties (there are several) in that area - cheaper than Galveston and no multi night stay requirement.

So this thread motivated me to check my cruises again.
Today I saved $28 on a Beach Bungalow that was more money last week.
Also noted a handful of excursions that had gone up during the sale have come back down to former prices.  For these items last week's sale was an anti-sale.   
Anyways, happy to save $28 tonight.  It never hurts to look often.

Take a screenshot or write down the prices of anything of interest.  Even after the next sale and you make purchases, keep checking, you never know if the prices will drop again.  

It's like weather in the Caribbean.  If you don't like it, wait 15 minutes.  
In this case there will be a number of cruise planner sales before your cruise.  Sometimes items drop in price without an official sale.  Keep checking.  

They likely went back to normal after the latest cruise planner sale

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We had a snorkeling excursion in Labadee canceled due to wind/surf.   We found out when we went to the meeting place   
obc was in our account by the time we got back onboard.  We never used it and our cc was refunded. 

They will page them over and over and over again until it is taken care of.  They can also disable their SeaPass cards which will force them to go to Guest Services since you can't buy anything or get in the room without it working.

Same thing as the old days. They'd be tracked down and forced to do it later. Departure isnt delayed

If not tracked down till after departure, derelict guests may get to actually experience a ride in a lifeboat, while being taken back to embarkation port. 

While true, it’s good to keep in mind that breakfast service in the MDR will be a lot slower than grabbing something from the Windjammer. If you have an excursion that leaves right when the ship’s gangway goes down, give yourself at least an hour before that if you plan to have breakfast in the MDR.

Can we get another drink package glitch, oh dear Royal IT? 🙂

Booking a suite now.....means double, double points.  so 4 points per night sailed....can't go wrong with that either 😉

We love Nachi Cocom. I use paypal to pay the deposit - that adds a level of security. We have had no issues. The deposit is refundable up until a few days ahead of time. In my opinion, it is worth the $8 deposit to know I have a spot. Plus $39 for all you can eat, drink and beautiful beach. I'm ALL in. 
 
 

@Baked Alaska Did you want me to book that one for you? 😂 😂 😂
 

You should always have a drink in your hand as you roam the ship 😀 but you definitely want to try the drinks and all the venues. Some will have specialty drinks like the Caribbean old fashioned at Schooner Bar, and if you are on Oasis Class taking a ride on the rising tide bar or having a drink from the Bionic Bar is cool. We used to love the Champagne Bar on Allure and Oasis but they've been replaced by Bionic on Amplification. 

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Mr. Sanchos is more party atmosphere with more water activities (like obstacle course). Nachi Cocom is very relaxing, not crowded, food is good, drinks are great. 

We love Nachi Cocom. I use paypal to pay the deposit - that adds a level of security. We have had no issues. The deposit is refundable up until a few days ahead of time. In my opinion, it is worth the $8 deposit to know I have a spot. Plus $39 for all you can eat, drink and beautiful beach. I'm ALL in.