USCG Teacher

COFFEE'S FOR (cruise planner deal) CLOSERS, ONLY!!! 😆

you are really buying a guaranteed spot. I bought one on odyssey in December for $300 i believe. Like Matt said most are on the upper deck, so could be windy on a sea day. We had rainy weather so I spent most of the day in the solarium anyways. I probably would not buy again and use that money for something at coco cay or a port. 

I have two issues with the casitas.
1. It's on the upper pool deck, so if you're going to the pool and going to going in and out, it's not that convenient.
2. The lack of walls means there could be no shade, depending on where the sun is.

Sadly I have nothing to contribute about Azamara, but I do have to say that getting the chance to see the Grand Prix in Monte Carlo would be pretty amazing!

We go with connecting staterooms, having that 2nd bathroom is a must.

Gotcha! Well I can definitely say that it is the style of vacation I seek, but my pocketbook says otherwise!!!

You should be able to cancel your day bed reservation onboard as long as it is at least 24 (I think) hours in advance.  You will receive refundable Onboard Credit for the refund.  The advanced notification might be 48 hours….i can’t recall exactly but it looks like you would have ample time to cancel between days 2 and 6.

No kids is way better than RU lol

We were just notified yesterday of our bid acceptance for a sailing in two weeks. 

I am cheap, I only book the cheapest option available and look at my bookings everyday and re-price if it gets any lower than what I pay 😂
I do Royal Up, but never gotten anything so far.
I am happy with regardless of where we sleep, as long as I am on a ship! 😁 I am not too difficult to please.

This has been my experience.  More to the point, many of the waiters in specialty restaurants actively encouraged my adventurous 11 year old eater to try things off of the adult menu!

Dear Someone_else,
Well, welcome to these boards and discussions about RC.  There are dozens of cruise forums, and more than a dozen cruise lines, and there are always complaints, questions, reviews, and discussions.  Some people post the same question on different sites and responses will vary. Often folks disagree, and everyone's experiences are individual and unique. Remember, all these forums are used by fellow cruisers, who are busy with their own lives, but do enjoy sharing their cruise experiences. 
You were seeking feedback with an issue, and you received a lot, so you can either use some of the advice for your situation, or just realize your concerns will never be resolved.  Then the choice is cancel the cruise and choose another ship, or another cruise line, or do some other kind of vacation that suits your family better. Unfortunately, in no way, shape or form is this a "government" issue (I know, I worked in government at one point in my life). You are simply a dissatisfied consumer. 
Remember that cruises today are mass market experiences, and the cruise line has no responsibility to meet every person's needs or wishes, nor do they try.  Sometimes negative publicity pushes an event toward a more positive outcome, but also having worked in the travel industry at a very early point in my life, kindness and friendly relationships are a better choice in the long run. The bottom line is no one is making you spend money on a RC cruise, so if you are not happy, spend it elsewhere.  Please continue to participate in forums and share your cruise experiences, because that educates others, and hopefully, will create future improvements. Best wishes.

It's probably has to do with the carry out window concept and menu pricing. Royal doesn't want people sharing so they've set the credit value at the cost of one bento box.
The menu for reference: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/sites/default/files/styles/desktop_1x/public/2024-01/Izumi-in-the-park-menu.jpg.webp?itok=1uST2-Nx
To me, it would've made more sense to have IZUMI in the Park included under the $20 credit value restaurants and increase the cost of a sushi tray to $12. Therefore people with the UDP could get a combination of sushi plus a hot choice or desert. It seems less cheap, but none of these items look expensive to make, and the slight increase in sushi pricing isn't bad when comparing to prices at the full service restaurant.

No secrets here. And I only won twice lol. 
But my gut tells me that it is easier to win with 2 people, rather than 4. 
And @mom2mybugs, why not just bid on all that you are interested in? That way if you win, you’re good with any of them. For Icon inaugural, we bid on anything that we would be happy to move to. But I bid the highest on the room category that I suspected was still in inventory. 

This gives me strong running to catch the last NJ Transit train of the night out of Penn Station vibes...

Like nowhere near the pool, perhaps?

That's Ausable Chasm, NY, "The Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks!"  Not quite as impressive as the real Grand Canyon, but it is definitely a beautiful place worth visiting if you're in the area.
 
https://www.ausablechasm.com/

That's Ausable Chasm, NY, "The Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks!"  Not quite as impressive as the real Grand Canyon, but it is definitely a beautiful place worth visiting if you're in the area.
 
https://www.ausablechasm.com/

Same story here.  We had a slightly longer 5 1/2 hour drive from Central NJ to Ausable Chasm, NY to see it, but the 3 1/2 minutes of totality was absolutely indescribable.  I got one picture (which doesn't remotely do what was happening justice), then we all just soaked it in.  Luckily we stayed in Plattsburgh, NY the night before and after the event, so when it was over we got to go north a few miles while the rest of humanity went south on I-87.  It was a good choice!

We spend the day at the pool but quit using pool chairs/loungers because of the 30 minute vacancy limit.  We found ourselves in the pool making conversation and often ended up staying in the water well beyond the 30 minutes.  It took a while to get used to not using a chair at all and sometimes it is a challenge where to put towels, sandals, phones, suntan lotion, etc. but it’s the right thing to do as a lot of people want to lay and read or visit in the chair.  They should have access to the chairs and loungers.  If you are not in it, release it.
(RCL, a wall of cubbie holes to put things where they would stay dry wound be nice. I saw something like that on Icon but the location could be improved.)

GROUP CRUISE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Two things @USCG Teacher
1. "Total Eclipse of the Park" = Clever!
2. That bridge and waterfalls photo is stunning! Where is that?

Looks like Apple Maps isn't nearly as up-to-date as Google Maps Earth View.

Same story here.  We had a slightly longer 5 1/2 hour drive from Central NJ to Ausable Chasm, NY to see it, but the 3 1/2 minutes of totality was absolutely indescribable.  I got one picture (which doesn't remotely do what was happening justice), then we all just soaked it in.  Luckily we stayed in Plattsburgh, NY the night before and after the event, so when it was over we got to go north a few miles while the rest of humanity went south on I-87.  It was a good choice!