WAAAYTOOO

3 hours ago, Chadster said:

 I'm wondering if Chops was closed for "The Key" luncheon, which has now moved to the MDR?

Yes, that’s how it was explained to us.  Our Genie told us that they did not have the staff to cover both the Key lunch in the MDR and full service in the restaurant so they decided to just close the restaurant on embarkation day.  Maybe they have changed their minds or maybe they just never removed Chops day 1 from the options in the CP.  it will be December before I will see for myself.

Be sure and take the time to have room service from the MDR in your suite...especially breakfast.  You will have a nice dining table and chairs in your suite and also on your balcony.  You will be so spoiled !

You’re going to love the OS. I love those rooms.

27 minutes ago, Ndfan89 said:

So My question is ....

I did earn the new tier status and i am suppose to get a free annual cruise this year I wonder if  am I just out of luck?

No, I’m sure that since you earned the status you will be able to keep it. They’re not penalizing those of us that DID attain their status, they are just helping those who did not.

Me too

Almost simultaneously with receipt of the Club Royale email, extending benefits, I also received an email from Marriott extending my Bonvoy status through Feb 2022.  That is REALLY great news since I had obtained Titanium status and would NOT have requalified this year.  Now I just need American Airlines and National car rental to jump on board !

Just got an email from Club Royale saying that everyone’s casino status has been extended until March 31, 2022.  It also states that if your “free” cruise was cancelled or you were otherwise unable to take it, you now have until March 31; 2021 to use it.

Great news all around. First good cruise news I’ve had in weeks !

16 minutes ago, Andrew72681 said:

This isolation bug has gotten the best of me. This makes three cruises booked in the last three weeks. 
please add me to Harmony of the Seas August 16th 2020. 

That's the spirit !!  Confidence !!

Update:  I just looked online and I would have been able to book Chops for lunch on embarkation day if I wanted to do that.  That is somewhat confusing to me as the last time I was on Oasis, they had closed Chops completely on embarkation day....so I don't know if this is just a legacy glitch that still shows Chops available for embarkation lunch or if they have changed it back again so that Chops is actually open on embarkation day.  The price for embarkation day lunch was $21.99 PP.

So who knows if you can really have lunch at Chops on embarkation day or not.  It allowed me to put it into my cart but I did not try and complete the transaction.

3 hours ago, twangster said:

But it's Frontier.  Ugh.  I've flown them before, once, then said never again.  

+1 ^^

1 hour ago, twangster said:

It's curious to me why one cruise line in particular was hit harder time and again.  Granted Royal hasn't escaped all COVID-19 cases but there is one line that clearly has been hit harder over and over again.  Things that make you go hmmm.  

I have been musing the same thing.  Just bad da*n luck for Princess ?  ...or something fundamental ?  

Not sure what will happen to the My Vegas credit, but for sure your beverage package will not transfer.  When you cancel your existing cruise, all cruise planner purchases will be cancelled and refunded.  You would have to repurchase for the new cruise (at whatever prevailing rate they are offered).  Whether or not your My Vegas credit will be re-instated, I don’t know.  Maybe others will know the answer to that question.

Yippee !

20 minutes ago, greenline627 said:

We have one booked on Freedom of the Seas next June. We got to see one on Adventure of the Seas 2 years. I like suits with balconies but my wife won on the cabin but it’s really nice. 

Do you know whether the suite will accommodate 5 people ?

38 minutes ago, jaredhamburg said:

Thank you!  Would you recommend paying for a specialty for embarkation lunch?  I have heard that the Windjammer is kind of nuts on day one.....Like we will not get enough food over a cruise....LOL.....We just want to be chill....

 

Thanks!

 

J

You are very welcome.  Yes, I do think the Chops lunch on embarkation day is worth the money.  I don’t know if you can make a cruise planner reservation for embarkation day or not, but even if you cannot, I’m sure you can go on a walk-up basis and pay on site. I would recommend you go fairly early if you do it that way.  I think they’re usually open until 1:30 or 2:00.  It’s a very special, relaxed way to start your cruise. They normally open at noon.

I can’t answer your question (red code) but it doesn’t sound good.  Most likely a charter.  I hope they would price protect your booking but I wouldn’t hold my breath, unfortunately.

1 hour ago, Nolagal said:

I just thought of this question...can be cancel and rebook?

No, you cannot cancel without incurring a cancellation penalty after final payment. Your only real option is for the free upgrade.  BTW, an upgrade from a Central Park view stateroom (essentially an inside room) to an ocean view balcony is an awesome upgrade !  I would jump in that before the price changes !

Your agent gave you accurate information. After final payment Royal will not refund any money either as a cash refund, future credit or onboard credit.  They will, however, as your agent told you, upgrade your room at no cost.  No money back though.

Do the new Panoramic suites that have been added to the forward area of some of the ships accommodate 5 ?  They don’t have a balcony but they enjoy full suites benefits. Just not sure they can sleep 5.

Can the Lofts accommodate 5 people ?  

3 minutes ago, rjac said:

Yes, you're correct. However, my riddle wasn't asking for an answer. It was merely stating a fact, ie, "what has four letters.....".  Ditchdoc had the correct response above "Ha .... its all true".

I just got it !  I am a bit slow....and a terrible riddle-solver.

It’s unusual for a single itin to be missing but not unheard of.  The Aug 21 Symphony itin was missing for months b/c it was an unusual 8 day, southern Caribbean itin.  It finally showed up and we booked it.  Of course, it is entirely possible that it is a charter, too. 

That had to be intentional, don’t you think ?

What ship ?  ...or at least, which ship class ?

8 minutes ago, roversworld90 said:

As you suggest, think i'll hold out and wait - appreciate the advice.

I believe this to be a wise decision. As others have said, a hasty cancellation now will only cost you money. Best to wait and see.  Welcome to the boards !