Mike.s

Having the same issue on both Royal and Celebrity apps, changed the password on Royal, for the same one I had previously, on Celebrity I get a HicUp message saying we can't change your password right now. How can a company this big be this bad when it comes to IT.

They should be ashamed and embarrassed.

10 hours ago, billdauterive said:

It's not that it's a ship to be avoided, it's that it was already home ported in Galveston last year. It seems like a step back going to the same ship (even if it really isn't because of the upcoming amp).

Could be a lot worse, we're getting Independence back again, not really a step up from Anthem

57 minutes ago, michaelp1446 said:

Royal has No sailings out of Amsterdam in summer 2025. The deployment schedule was released last November for Europe. What you see is what's available.

Very disappointing for sure. Celebrity would be your best bet if you want to stay in the RCL family. 

Sadly the whole 2025 Europe deployment is very disappointing, feels like Royal is only interested in short sailings to CocoCay

Just listened to the latest webcast from Celebrity, in the Q&A session Laura Hodges Bethge was asked about updating the ships that missed their upgrades due to the pandemic. She confirmed they are looking at updating the Solstice class ships but was non committal re the Millennium class ships, stating they were nearer the end of their life. Sad as we love the smaller ships, we're hoping they don't follow Royal by building ever larger ships.

We used Celebrity's recently in Tampa, it was a large old bus but it did the job. When we booked it they stated it wasn't for flights before a certain time. It was reasonably priced and got us there in plenty of time.

Might be worth getting the earliest boarding time, completing your muster drill and then getting off the ship to see the city. That way you get rid of your bags and have the day to explore.

Just had 9 days on Constellation, have to say the service was excellent. First night MTD was a mess but other than that all was good. Lots of waiters around serving drinks, didn't wait too long when at a bar. We loved it and have to say with Royal's move to shorter sailings on larger ships we'll be spending more time on Celebrity ships.

4 hours ago, Thom Cruise said:

I booked a cruise in November 2023.

Final payment is August 2024.

Cruise date is 22 Oct 2024.

I phoned RC today (Feb) to re-price and was told that it was not possible as the original booking was made more than 48 hours ago. 

 

Note that this was through Club Royale, as I had a $500 credit applied to that booking.  Even with the credit, the re-price would be cheaper, but I was told I would lose my deposit as well as my credit if I cancelled my booking and tried to re-book. 

Just to add to the unforgettable experience of Club Royale, I asked about Air2Sea flight booking and they told me I did not qualify for this service as it wasn't something Club Royale can do. 

I think you mentioned you're from the UK, sadly we can't reprice our cruises, unless we book them through a US travel agent

9 hours ago, mattymay said:

3 Icon and 6 Oasis in the next few years, it's getting a bit top heavy in the northern hemisphere lol. You never know I guess!

It's getting top heavy in the Caribbean, Royal seems to be reducing the number of ships in Europe sadly.

Found this report of the incident

https://www.crew-center.com/voyager-seas-encounters-storm-gulf-mexico

21 hours ago, Mike.s said:

Perhaps Icon 3 will end up in Europe, maybe Barcelona?

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour-operators/icon-class-ship-will-inevitably-homeport-in-europe-says-royal-caribbean-chief

 

https://www.crew-center.com/royal-caribbean-build-new-cruise-terminal-barcelona

Coincidence??? I think not

Perhaps Icon 3 will end up in Europe, maybe Barcelona?

https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/tour-operators/icon-class-ship-will-inevitably-homeport-in-europe-says-royal-caribbean-chief

23 hours ago, TexanTwoStep said:

Oh wow, I didn't know that it was only Caribbean cruises as well

Would love to understand why it's only cruises that include the Caribbean, but I've given up trying to understand RCL logic, and also their maths

We Will Rock You is on Anthem, it was excellent, Cats is on Oasis, apparently it's not so good

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/experience/cruise-shows-and-entertainment/broadway-shows

3 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Just a rumor at this point.

One we're hoping is true, that and a smaller class of new ships

On 12/23/2023 at 10:13 AM, Plasticbrain said:

That I do not know, but I doubt they offer anything precruise. They will probably offer a airport drip off the day of debarkation, but not if you are staying longer is my guess. This is only based on my experience with Royal

On our recent cruise from Barcelona they did offer a 3 night pre cruise stay, it was very expensive (in our opinion). Post cruise don't remember any overnight stays, just the usual airport drop off options.

10 hours ago, Atlantix2000 said:

Here's an article on the stop in Spain - Picked up the 10,000 plants for Central Park since Finland has such a different climate.  Used the dry dock for Azipod repairs, and updates to box coolers and sea chests.  (Whatever that means).

https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/12/royal-caribbeans-icon-receives-10000-plants-in-spain/

 

Bit concerning that it already needs repairs to one of it's Azipods

We forgot to request one in advance, we mentioned it to our cabin steward on arrival, it was in the room when we returned from dinner.

Taken from a speeding tour bus

She's made it to Cadiz, she's huge(and ugly) in our opinion. Sorry for the grainy pictures taken from Celebrity Infinity at dawn

The European sailings for Europe are available, have to say the itineries from Southampton are way more interesting than the Royal ones. Tempted by the October transatlantic on Apex from Southampton.

1 hour ago, SebagoSue said:

Yes, another Edge class.  The deck plans show cabins only at this point, so not sure what changes they are making in public spaces.  They are adding more Sky suites and celebrity suites, while reducing the number of veranda cabins, which is interesting.

Apparently they're reducing the number of infinate verandas and having more traditional veranda cabins, seem to remember the new CEO of Celebrity mentioned this in one of her webcasts.

8 hours ago, Ampurp85 said:

You want to make sure you use the proper wording. As long as you aren't past final payment, you can get a reprice if the same cabin category you have is lower. 

Assuming @SergJ has booked in a country that allows repricing, many don't sadly.

56 minutes ago, cmdrfrag said:

Just saw this thread this morning, rushed over and picked up the Deluxe Drinks Package for our Cruise in the Summer, £59 per person per night, Not too shabby

Managed to get it for £46pppn for our transatlantic next autumn, happy days.

1 hour ago, ScottD said:

Now I see what you mean. Yeah, like @bretts173 said, the easiest way is to open the calendar on top...then the option is right there on the bottom. 

Thanks, good to know it's still there