monctonguy

Just booked Brilliance for Feb 22/2016....liked her so much this year, going back again next year!

That makes sense...and for having to spend an hour or two(I think that's all it was) on a lockdown, I think that's pretty fair. Anything I can get towards my next cruise is a bonus!! That being said, that's still a lot of money RCI paid out if that ships holds around 4000 people?!

how much did this cruise cost if $150 is worth 1% or less....this was a $15,000 cruise for most people??!

Sounds like a lot of their deals and sales and not being combinable with other deals and incentives. That being said, this is prob one discount I will never have to worry about seeing as I have 0 shares......

I did check and it seems this particular cruise has really gone up way more for some reason.....but still looks like lots of cabins available. Oh well, I hope this isn't a trend or sign of things to come. I know there are fluctuations, but 5 days costing almost $2000 is getting a little ridiculous for an inside cabin, no matter which ship, itinerary or time of year!

Tropical cocktails usually range around $10-12 plus grats.,...very expensive. It only takes 3-4 drinks a day, plus anything else you might enjoy like bottled water or wine to equal what you would pay for a drink package. Both do not need to buy the package in the room. Please note that if you are in a ship that has the freestyle Coke machines, there are all kinds of flavored water options(Dasani) as well.

Wow..I almost fell out of my chair. The cruise I have booked for Jan/2016 on IOS....is now showing at $1800 for a INSIDE cabin for 1 person..and that's for a 5 day cruise...yup! It has doubled since I booked it, not to mention I got a small OBC at the time as well. Is this price increase just due to demand for that sailing or is this a reflection of the drop in our Canadian dollar? Any other Canadians notice this type of cost increase for their cruises? If I was to book this now..along with airfare it would be close to $3000 for a 5 day cruise...... I hope this isn't a sign of prices to come for us Canadians.....

I am so glad I have no issues with this. Maybe it has to do with growing up and travelling often on ferry's across rough seas, I don't know. But I am glad I don't have to worry or plan at all around that for my room selection or medication etc. Not sure how much I would enjoy cruising if I was worried about this each time, or worse yet sick each time I cruised.

Yeah..I have never seen this option on any cruises I have booked so far either.

That includes the flights as well??! Amazing deal......are you kidding me. Where could I sign up? It usually costs me that much just for the cruise...no flights, no transfers, no grats!

Agree with you on that one....big-time!! Take a good waterslide over a musical any day! I was surprised that its taken this long as it seems they are pretty standard on other cruise line ships.

Sorry..Hadn't seen that when I posted that message. Looks like lots of options and a lot of fun to be had. I have to admit, I enjoy a good waterslide......its the kid in me I guess. But, I wonder how long the waits would be or if there would never not be a long wait. Time will tell once they are up and running I suppose.

I am looking forward to once day booking a ship that has one. I have to admit, that when docked next to Carnival or especially NCL with some of their waterslides.....I am a little jealous!.. I am curious as to once RCI releases actually photos or details of what these slides will be like and include.

I have been looking for them for the past 2 months with no luck. I know that I did book one cruise in the past that actually listed my C&A discount..and that was on a inside room. But I was not looking for that, just happened to get it on the date I was booking. I am pretty computer savvy....and if I have spent hours looking and comparing...and called RCI asking where and how to find these deals and NOONE has been able to show me one yet....then I think that's pretty deceptive. I would love for someone to go in there and actually find a booking that gives a discount based on Gold Status..if you do..please let me know asap so I can go and take a look.....seeing is believing. I can't think of any other company or website I have used for buying or booking anything that was so deceptive about their "sales" or "deals"

The usually have a "singles" meet up spot each evening at one of the bars on each of the cruises I have taken so far. If you can look at a "cruise compass" for your particular cruise & ship, you should be able to get a much better idea of what to expect, activities to attend and what appeals to you or doesn't. There are usually lots of veggies dishes to chose from what I have experienced. While I haven't done an Alaskan cruise, I am guessing that the bars would be even busier inside, with a lack of pool/deck bars being used as much as a Caribbean cruise, so that may make it easier as well to run into people and meet people in the ship.

Strange... C&A log in, I click on Members Area, then special offers, then Exclusive Rates...and it indicates that even with gold status there are savings up to 25%.....when you click on the button that takes you to the cruises, there are no deals. I have looked at 5 different ones, and no savings compared to non-members. Seems to me very misleading or deceptive...they advertise all over the C&A site that we get "Exclusive Rates", yet when I click "see cruises" under that banner...NO difference in pricing. Would be curious to see if anyone with the Platinum or higher level logs in there actually sees discounted rates over what's posted on the regular site....

Ok..thanks for the info. So I logged in my C&A account to look over the perks etc....thought I would go and look at the "deals" we get on cruises from the C/A site...supposed to be up to 25% off......discount taken at payment. I went through 2 different bookings....NO difference or savings from booking it not logged in as a C&A member..... Anyone else notice this or have had an issue with this?? I got to tell you, finding "deals" is like pulling teeth with RCI it seems. Nothing is easy. Is it just a website glitch that they are known for or?

Well I will see in about 125 days what happens...not that I am counting or anything to my next cruise..lol Once I hit platinum, I know there are some balcony and suite discounts. Is it generally a set amount or a percentage or it varies all over the place? Reason why I ask is I am looking at booking a cruise for Feb...but I will become Platinum on my Nov cruise, so wondering if I should wait till back from that cruise and officially Platinum before I start looking at Feb cruises prices if its going to be a worthwhile discount?!

I am going to be Platinum during my next cruise so I don't expect I will get anything on this one, but for the next one I am hoping to get some recognition of some sorts, or at least what I am supposed to get as part of being Platinum. Then it should only be about 2 more cruises and I will hit Emerald. (doing some solo cruises makes the points add up faster) I would hope that Royal Caribbean would continue to reward their loyal cruisers and show at least a little interest towards us. That being said, my last cruise was the first time I was invited to the "welcome back party", even though it was my 6th cruise.

It's quite scenic for sure...I guess when you live somewhere you tend to take it for granted. Although it would be quite interesting experiencing your home country as a "tourist" on a cruise with others! Glad you enjoyed your experiences here! Alaska cruise is defn on the bucket list for me in the next few years.

Yup..I figured as much as well....That would be a long trek...something like a 20 drive each way, plus a ferry ride in between...lol I live about an hour from Saint John, and have seen some cruise ships in port there. Actually a friend of mine used to work with the port tourism there and Brilliance of the Seas was there last fall before I went on her in Jan out of Tampa and was neat to see some firsthand pictures and write ups in the paper about her before I was sailing on her.

I am guessing you are referring to Saint John, NB not St. John's NF? Car rental in St. John's NF is usually booked up months in advance during the summer months, so you maybe out of luck really. As for Saint John, NB....shouldn't be a problem.

And did you see the pricing? Close to $3000 for the cruise, double what they charge for a week cruise to the D.R!! They must be expecting a huge pent up demands for Americans to visit Cuba with that kind of pricing. I have been to Cuba many many times...I normally pay less than $1000 CAD(about$800USD) for a whole week there...all meals and drinks included, as well as airfare!

I am...I loved Monarch as it was my first cruise ever..so I think this is gonna be a lot like my first cruise. But then of course I will be curious to try her again after the upgrades next year I am sure!!

Well I had it booked for Nov, as I figured that was going to be my last chance to get to experience it before it was gone in the spring. If I really enjoy it, plus with all the changes they are making I may book it again once it is based out of PC.