VeronicaS1970

Another Ovation 5/9! We leave a week from today!!

Another Ovation 5/9! We leave a week from today!!

May 9th on Ovation!!!!

I too am not a fan of the big ships. Freedom is the biggest I like, Oasis doesn't do it for me and I have ZERO interest in Icon. I love Radiance class, where you do feel connected to the ocean. While I do enjoy the promenade I can get that on Voyager or Freedom class. I also enjoy quantum class, Odyssey being my favorite (I know that is not a popular opinion LOL) 
We are branching out and trying new things lines. We are trying MSC this fall in Yacht Club, something I would never consider except it was only $300 more than Symphony in a OV for the same week. We tried Celebrity last year, it was ok, older ship so we would like to a newer ship. 

I too am not a fan of the big ships. Freedom is the biggest I like, Oasis doesn't do it for me and I have ZERO interest in Icon. I love Radiance class, where you do feel connected to the ocean. While I do enjoy the promenade I can get that on Voyager or Freedom class. I also enjoy quantum class, Odyssey being my favorite (I know that is not a popular opinion LOL) 
We are branching out and trying new things lines. We are trying MSC this fall in Yacht Club, something I would never consider except it was only $300 more than Symphony in a OV for the same week. We tried Celebrity last year, it was ok, older ship so we would like to a newer ship. 

100% true. 

So I am planning to book Bermuda for next May/ June when I am on Ovation in 2 weeks😁. I am expecting to put down $200 deposit as is the norm with Next Cruise. So will I have to pay more deposit? Just want to be prepared.

That's a bummer, but I get it.

I can understand not wanting to put the little one in the Pullman. The sofa or with mom and dad in bed could have been an option. 
I don't know about other folks, but when I am looking to book a cruise, I have 3 things open on my tablet: 
-Royal website to see what's available
-Cruisedeckplans to see layout and pictures if available
-YouTube for videos showing actual people in the actual room
For the amount of money I am spending, you bet your biscuits I am doing my research. I want to see and know as much as possible. 
So again while I understand your concern, the onus is on YOU to know what you are getting. Or as suggested, a TA.
I don't think you will get the resolution you are looking for, but if it makes you feel better then do you.

For Victoria, we decided just to take the shuttle into the city and hit up the Parliament and Royal BC museum. Lunch at The Flying Otter and checking out Chinatown/ Fan Tan Alley. 
Am I disappointed that we are missing Sitka? Yes. But we still have 3 ports with great things planned. Just hoping that the weather is decent, I really don't want to use the puffer jacket I am bringing!

I can understand not wanting to put the little one in the Pullman. The sofa or with mom and dad in bed could have been an option. 
I don't know about other folks, but when I am looking to book a cruise, I have 3 things open on my tablet: 
-Royal website to see what's available
-Cruisedeckplans to see layout and pictures if available
-YouTube for videos showing actual people in the actual room
For the amount of money I am spending, you bet your biscuits I am doing my research. I want to see and know as much as possible. 
So again while I understand your concern, the onus is on YOU to know what you are getting. Or as suggested, a TA.
I don't think you will get the resolution you are looking for, but if it makes you feel better then do you.

So Royal finally updated ShoreEx, 4 whole options. We think we are just going to taxi to the Fairmont Empress and hit up the museum and Parliament. 

I can understand not wanting to put the little one in the Pullman. The sofa or with mom and dad in bed could have been an option. 
I don't know about other folks, but when I am looking to book a cruise, I have 3 things open on my tablet: 
-Royal website to see what's available
-Cruisedeckplans to see layout and pictures if available
-YouTube for videos showing actual people in the actual room
For the amount of money I am spending, you bet your biscuits I am doing my research. I want to see and know as much as possible. 
So again while I understand your concern, the onus is on YOU to know what you are getting. Or as suggested, a TA.
I don't think you will get the resolution you are looking for, but if it makes you feel better then do you.

I can understand not wanting to put the little one in the Pullman. The sofa or with mom and dad in bed could have been an option. 
I don't know about other folks, but when I am looking to book a cruise, I have 3 things open on my tablet: 
-Royal website to see what's available
-Cruisedeckplans to see layout and pictures if available
-YouTube for videos showing actual people in the actual room
For the amount of money I am spending, you bet your biscuits I am doing my research. I want to see and know as much as possible. 
So again while I understand your concern, the onus is on YOU to know what you are getting. Or as suggested, a TA.
I don't think you will get the resolution you are looking for, but if it makes you feel better then do you.

I can understand not wanting to put the little one in the Pullman. The sofa or with mom and dad in bed could have been an option. 
I don't know about other folks, but when I am looking to book a cruise, I have 3 things open on my tablet: 
-Royal website to see what's available
-Cruisedeckplans to see layout and pictures if available
-YouTube for videos showing actual people in the actual room
For the amount of money I am spending, you bet your biscuits I am doing my research. I want to see and know as much as possible. 
So again while I understand your concern, the onus is on YOU to know what you are getting. Or as suggested, a TA.
I don't think you will get the resolution you are looking for, but if it makes you feel better then do you.

We booked another flight seeing tour directly with the company in Ketchikan. They were extremely helpful and it was $500 less than what we had booked through Royal. 
We have adjusted or changed Juneau and Ketchikan, thankfully Skagway was unaffected. 
DH said excursions are live on Royal for Ketchikan, but still nothing for Victoria. Patiently waiting on Royal IT to get to work. 😎

Thank you! Just helps to know I can head right to guest services and get it  done

I have only ever done it through the app on my phone, website seems too cumbersome.
We had to check in on phone for upcoming Ovation cruise as we are leaving from Vancouver. 

We are going in May. I have been going back and forth on what to pack. There are 4 of us-me, DH, DD, and FIL. All of us got Merrell/Columbia shoes(sneaker like waterproof shoes). We are planning layers-t shirt, light pullover, sweatshirt and we got puffer jackets that fold into a pouch.  Everyone is taking a baseball cap and wooly hat and gloves.  Everyone also gets a very small umbrella and we got 2 binoculars to share. 
We are planning to do laundry during the week so that we can fit all this stuff in the suitcase! 
My theory is to be prepared for all eventualities and hope the weather is at least dry, temperature I can deal with!

We are going in May. I have been going back and forth on what to pack. There are 4 of us-me, DH, DD, and FIL. All of us got Merrell/Columbia shoes(sneaker like waterproof shoes). We are planning layers-t shirt, light pullover, sweatshirt and we got puffer jackets that fold into a pouch.  Everyone is taking a baseball cap and wooly hat and gloves.  Everyone also gets a very small umbrella and we got 2 binoculars to share. 
We are planning to do laundry during the week so that we can fit all this stuff in the suitcase! 
My theory is to be prepared for all eventualities and hope the weather is at least dry, temperature I can deal with!

We are going in May. I have been going back and forth on what to pack. There are 4 of us-me, DH, DD, and FIL. All of us got Merrell/Columbia shoes(sneaker like waterproof shoes). We are planning layers-t shirt, light pullover, sweatshirt and we got puffer jackets that fold into a pouch.  Everyone is taking a baseball cap and wooly hat and gloves.  Everyone also gets a very small umbrella and we got 2 binoculars to share. 
We are planning to do laundry during the week so that we can fit all this stuff in the suitcase! 
My theory is to be prepared for all eventualities and hope the weather is at least dry, temperature I can deal with!

We are going in May. I have been going back and forth on what to pack. There are 4 of us-me, DH, DD, and FIL. All of us got Merrell/Columbia shoes(sneaker like waterproof shoes). We are planning layers-t shirt, light pullover, sweatshirt and we got puffer jackets that fold into a pouch.  Everyone is taking a baseball cap and wooly hat and gloves.  Everyone also gets a very small umbrella and we got 2 binoculars to share. 
We are planning to do laundry during the week so that we can fit all this stuff in the suitcase! 
My theory is to be prepared for all eventualities and hope the weather is at least dry, temperature I can deal with!

Very, very true... My worshipping at the alter of the mouse garners me nothing more than a big smile on my face and an empty bank account, lol. I miss the days of things such as the old Magic Kingdom Club! 
 

Royal’s motto should be:
Consistently inconsistent
 

Strange, on Liberty last May we had our photo taken in Giovanni's and I was able to get it with my D+ free photo benefit.