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@WAAAYTOOO yes I thought the same exact thing, that is the reason I took my time to try to explain what occurred, just in case someone else experiences a similar situation, they can refer to my experience and push the issue. Hopefully this info helps others, but I really hope it doesn't occur again. I was lucky, she could have just fluffed me off and then it would have been extra frustrating as I called my bank, then disputed the charge etc.

Update on cruise planner refund. I called today (because i was up and moving really early) about my Chops lunch refund, they refunded two but I purchased and then cancelled three in favor of the Key that had a great price drop. At first Royal said it showed all three processed and I should call my bank, I pressed because everything else was in order, I was calm and kind, explaining that my bank processed all monies so I believed they did not receive it. Thank goodness she was so kind and meticulously researched and she found the error. While showing the refund was processed when she actually went into the system the refund process did not complete, she apologized profusely and said she put it through again and to success, I should see the credit in about a week. How wonderful, stay safe and healthy!

I received some random refunds this morning regarding Cruise Planner purchases I cancelled on April 22, 2020. I cancelled the items and re-booked at a savings so I was really not expecting so soon. BUT the way they refunded was super confusing, not all separate the way I ordered and cancelled; but in clumps. The math does not add up and I am missing a strange amount. My accounting & receipts (I am very organized) reflect they refunded everything except one Chops Lunch, we had 3 people plus $1.00. I will wait for some time before I call but I am happy it was timely and at least a bulk of the monies were taken care of. I will give the $22.99 until the 30 days has expired, just wanted to let you guys know my experience, be safe & stay healthy!

NCL actually called me two nights ago. A family friend who swears by them and tried to get us to try them I believe shared the number for our convenience. The young man was sweet, he left a message about this or that great promotion. We were very happy our friends enjoyed NCL and expressed interest not to be rude. We have no desire to "jump ship" and head over to NCL BUT I too was surprised by the call, thinking humm? 28 June 2020 is our next sailing and I am going unless they cancel. We live in the Tampa area and will drive over to Port Canaveral. Until then lying naked in the backyard catching LOTS of sunshine rays, so I am good on the ship. (Very private backyard, no one wants to see that not even me, but I got your attention, no?)

I was longing for a FUN thread on here! I think it's hit the mark! Thanks everyone! Be safe and stay healthy!

So with the newest ship Odyssey of the Seas appearing soon, what do you think her entertainment will be? Specifically the headline show? Any guesses? Any wishes? Really making an effort to be in a positive mindset today, my teenager wants to go back to school! So sad, I think mama teacher ROCKS!! So can you help me? I would love to see a throwback like " Chorus Line" In addition I would love some great music (bands) maybe a Beatles or Eagles or Styx cover band, sort of like they do at Epcot Eat to the Beat. I'm up for ELO too! Maybe Dennis DeYoung appears, oh boy now I'm showing my age. Let's have fun, standing by.......

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My muster frustration was the young lady did not successfully scan one of our WOW bands. We were harassed for days and threatened with who knows what if we didn't show up to another one. Notes left in the room, phone messages, the TV account OMG and we were there and it was just a nightmare. I was not able to relax the first 2 days because it was crazy. I finally wrote a note on one of the letter threats advising them to check the cameras and advised them of our exact location. I described my outfit, I was feeling wild and wore a shirt that I realized way to late looked as if I was a gigantic DISCO BALL! Good they can see that!! It must have worked because they finally left us alone. That whole ordeal was horrid. Squished in a pile of people, a long movie you could not see or hear and then "hey, come do it again" YIKES, much better after that was taken care of though. Stay safe and keep healthy all! ME looking at the message on the cabin TV Bring on EMUSTER please?

As far as the Holiday choice, we have sailed both and for us we enjoyed the atmosphere better on the Thanksgiving sailing. I'm trying to put into words the feelings of this sailing, it was a relaxed "celebration" There were some larger families that seemed to get lost within themselves, it was so beautiful and everyone seemed so pleasant and joyful to be there. Well wishes and smiles from embarkation until well the last night! No one likes debark ? We also sailed Christmas and this had a totally different feel for us. We identify as Christian but don't really participate in the formal part of the Holiday, don't know if I am explaining this right. Anyway we felt the families this time were way stressed, fighting OMG it was crazy loud verbal to seething pensive looks we felt maybe the trip was built up and in the race to make it be their vision the joy was lost. Even the staff seemed a bit more just haggard, kind but simply exhausted. So this is just our experience but I LOVED sailing Thanksgiving so much I have booked sailings for that Holiday in 2020 & 2021 and when November 2022 is released I am there also, I wish to try to sail every Thanksgiving, that is how much I enjoyed it. Seriously our fellow cruisers all emitted a kind of thankfulness for the sailing and for LIFE it was BEAUTIFUL! Be safe and stay healthy! Good Luck....

Oh WOW! Thanksgiving week 2020 Odyssey of the Seas 20 November 2020 8 night sailing, DBP 49.00 Refreshment package 19.00 Very nice! I never thought I would see this on a Holiday sailing, gees I hope we go!

Applause!! Thank you so much @Shari3, my cabana just dropped 300.00 $$$ The price drop along with my outstanding OBC made it affordable for the day. Now if that pesky no sail order can be lifted, can you do that too please?? I really appreciate your posting that, stay safe and healthy!

Thinking out loud here and would love some thoughts. The big three cruise lines Royal, Carnival, NCL (maybe DCL they never seem to be part of the conversation as far as cruise lines go) They all have different resume sailing dates. Do they work feverishly to be the first company sailing when the no sail order is lifted? Do they drag their feet to see how the first one fares? Are they all working together to put in place similar or identical mitigation? Basically, are they united in the common goal of bringing everyone back staff as well as patrons? At a time like this do they root for each other? They are all lumped together when the ignorant masses call them floating p. dishes (I hate even typing that, so untrue) I am hoping they ban together and re emerge healthier then ever before, and now that the masses are even more aware of the hygiene working together; can come back better then ever. I just think together they can be a force not to be messed with. Be safe and stay healthy!

I am on the Mariner in August also, the prices have gone up since I purchased some things. Sailing 03 August 2020 being optimistic. The water park cabanas were previously sold out on the first of the two CoCo Cay stops as well. I tried to purchase but it was sold out before my CC was processed. Now they are available but at 1,000.00 each, I can't justify that for the three of us, and I pretty much pose at the water park, I have zero desire to throw my perfectly safe self down those things LOL!! True story, a few years ago at Disney's Blizzard Beach a man was trying to be funny and wedged himself inside the fully enclosed tube on the slide. I was given the go ahead (no one noticed) and I took my turn, it was a very high slide so I had some speed and I am not little, 5'10" probably about 160lbs at the time, I saw him and could do nothing. I hit him hard, super hard thankfully with my lower body taking the brunt but into his upper torso, they said I broke his shoulder. I didn't break it, he did! So needless to say, I am traumatized and can't go into a closed water slide tube, that cracking sound underneath my scream, yikes I hear it now. I digress, no water slides for me!

Best wishes and positive thoughts coming at you. I wish you a great negative result. Prayers to you and your family. Hoping all will be well and we see you on that future sailing.

We are booked in a Jr. Suite on the Odyssey of the seas for Thanksgiving 2020. I went ahead and purchased many things but then the 40% sale occurred. After reviewing the numbers and consultations with @Lovetocruise2002, I felt comfortable enough to bundle some things and purchase the Key which I felt was a better price then I have previously seen. So I cancelled and re-priced a great deal, huge dollar amount. Am I also looking at the 30 to 45 day turn around for my refunds? Thanks also to @Jaymac Radio, I purchased the water park passes for the three of us, quite comfortable I can tuck away somewhere thus staying with my family and not purchasing a cabana, as that price for this week is still super high. Be safe and stay healthy everyone!

Previous 1st ever not DCL, Harmony November 2019 Wowza!! I wanted more immediately ? Harmony June 2020 ? Mariner August 2020? Odyssey November 2020? cancelled Mariner November 23, 2020 ? Symphony May 29, 2021 Add Brilliance June 19, 2021 Allure August 1, 2021 Oasis November 21, 2021

Hello everyone! Especially @Jaymac Radio Do you have a video? My question is for anyone who has experienced the water park within Coco Cay. If I purchase the admission tickets for the three of us and one of us (uh me) isn't to keen on the large slides etc is there adequate seating within this area to enjoy the day while my family enjoys the park? I see cabanas available but I can't justify that expense for the three of us, it is $1000.00 for our date. If I want to "chill" do I have to go out to the Oasis pool area? Thanks so much! Be safe & stay well!

You are correct!!

@WAAAYTOOO Thanks so much! We have never been before & are scheduled to be there during our Thanksgiving Odyssey sailing. I was looking at the area on google earth and it did look just gorgeous...and I LOVE choo choo tours lol!! Thanks for your input, I really hope she is done in time, I know @Lovetocruise2002 is going to be on the first sailing when she arrives in Port Everglades. I hope they give an update, my balance is due in August and I MAY already be dealing with an FCC for my 28 June sailing, albeit feeling better and better about that one though every day.

I have only sailed on Oasis class ships and have a Mariner of the Seas scheduled for August if all goes well. What specifically makes a ship Quantum "Ultra" class. One observation is it seems to have more junior suites in the suite class then grande and above (just appears that way) but I am curious, is the capacity for passengers different then a Quantum ship? Seriously craving information to escape this sad reality right now. Just google earth examined all of my future itinerary stops too! Be safe & stay healthy everyone, 70 days until my next scheduled sailing I am on pins and needles! School was just cancelled for us until next year (distance learning now) and all I could think of was okay good, taking the germ factory out my sailing equation!

Hello friends! Anyone try the above destination for the day on this port stop? We will be in Curacao fingers crossed 11/24/20 if the ship is delivered on time and we sail. We have never visited this Island and will be there from 0800-2000. There are no day passes but we are considering just booking a room for the day, thoughts? Appreciate your input, be safe and stay healthy!

@cookie10* Wow, I was thinking about this same topic. Will they limit the amount of passengers and sail less full? Will there be a limit of people on an elevator (I like that one, "hey we can fit," uh no you can't) Tables removed from the dining rooms? Theater seats every third seat skipping rows in between? No more "I washed my hands in my cabin" (when entering the Wind Jammer how many times have I heard that statement;) yuck! I am sure they are going to implement some new things, but honestly I for one will welcome them. I am hyper aware of behaviors and my family knows when I gently push them in a certain direction to just go with it in silence....I witnessed something I was not keen on sharing. Maybe good clean habits can turn into the new normal, oh now that would be lovely. Be safe & stay healthy everyone,

What would they do if she is not finished, FCC? Oh boy, we are on her 11/20 with final payment due in August. I wish we could get an update, I would try to book another ship as back up, I need to sail on Thanksgiving or else! I must show up at the family place up North, (cold) ? usually still relegated to the kiddie table at the end, ugh!!!

+ 1 following, this is going to be FUN!