WAAAYTOOO

I thought those battery-powered light strands were on the prohibited list…

If you have the UDP, you can dine at any specialty restaurant at any time as long as it is open and they can seat you. JR might be an issue b/c I'm not sure what time they open on embarkation day....but if they're open, you can eat there !

I guess the ship waited for you ?!

The DBP for our California coastal cruise from Vancouver to San Diego (Sept 26) is $39.99 PP/PD.  That includes a casino discount but WOW…never seen any DBP cheaper than that…at least, not recently.

For the BOGO casino comps, as a GENERL rule, the second person is discounted between 50-60%.  Since I have never added a third person to a booking I have no knowledge of how that works or what it's likely to cost.  Back in the pre-Liberty days, the cost to upgrade a comped cruise was also, generally, a 50-60% discount off the published rate (of the upgraded category) but that is no longer the case.  Casino bookings are now charged the full upgraded fare so it's not nearly the deal it used to be.

4 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

I noticed this in the app

Isn’t this the way it’s been for a while now ?

2 hours ago, Cruising_Figure_Skater said:

Santorini is now on my list of favourite places I've visited

This is nice to hear as I have read a number of reviews that Santorini wasn't a favorite.  I'm super glad you enjoyed it.

13 hours ago, barjpoe said:

I think now you have to pack everything

Maybe it depends on the ship ?  I recently had a B2B where we changed rooms and only had to pack the “loose” items.  They moved all of the hanging clothes for us.

1 hour ago, tonyfsu21 said:

So I am due a pretty good casino certificate on this Odyssey voyage at 9000 points and want to use it for Harmony next year in Barcelona 6/7. The certificate list does not show Harmony and ends on 6/1/26, will they make exceptions? 

In my experience, no.  If the cruise you want is not on the list you are pretty much SOL.  Maybe others have had a better experience, but I have never known them to award a cruise that isn’t on the list.

3 hours ago, MLH said:

They did offer to move to any other sailing, price protected

UGH.  Sorry to hear this.  On a positive note, I haven't heard of them price protecting anything in a LONG time.  Good for you !

2 hours ago, The Fox said:

I had called the Casino Line because two of my 4 upcoming cruises were showing GTY Interior on the website and App but our invoice says GTY Balcony. I checked the website again just before calling. While on the phone with the agent, both cruises popped up with an assigned Ocean View Balcony Spacious. These rooms had shown available on the website when you do a mock booking. Reservations are Mariner, August 23 and 28.

Did they officially assign you a room ?  This same thing happened to me - twice - and I insisted that they call the Revenue Department and get my OVB assigned.  The CS rep had mentioned that the balcony guarantee might "fall off" again unless the room was officially assigned.  Once the room is assigned, you can then move to a different cabin if the one they assigned you isn't in a good location....assuming there are other cabins in that category, available.  Revenue is the ONLY one who can officially assign a GTY room so they have to pout you ion hold and call Revenue.  

10 hours ago, dougalsgirl said:

It is considered good luck to place one of these statues in your nativity scene

Say what ?

I find the GS on the Q class ships to be even worse than those on the later O class ships.  That wall down the center of the room just destroys the spacious feel that the older GS have.  I also hate the bathroom layout in the Q class GS.

Do the Q class ships have Bionic Bars ?  It's been a long time since I've been on a Q class ship and I just don't recall.

38 minutes ago, GatorCruiser said:

Doghouse haters up in here. I always get the sausages and I love them. Long live the doghouse !! 

I'm also a fan.

15 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said:

@WAAAYTOOO This is a glitch. All my cruises say this since the website was updated and none are with any TA. If you click it it will say they are already linked. 

Welp,,,.there goes that theory....

I think this may be a case of very poor wording.  I suspect that this is TRYING to tell you that you don't have control of this reservation - it is under the control of the TA.  I've noticed that on the one and only reservation I have that is NOT under the control of a TA, info such as total cruise costs and balance due, etc. is available to review.  On all of the other rezzies, which are under the control of a TA, I get this same [above] message.  I think it's just telling me that I don't have access to some information.  Just VERY poor wording....maybe ?

4 minutes ago, steverk said:

I've heard the ATS are noisy. Does anyone know if this is true?

Yes, they can be.  When there is an AT show on it is very noisy,  No getting around that.  There will be some noise associated with AT show practice but nothing beyond that of concern.  BTW, there is a similar issue on the Quantum class ship suites relating to the 270 shows.....so it's not unique to the AT suites.

That's total BS about the Genies not being as attentive/experienced/responsive.  Just disregard that entirely.  Your Genie will be the same Genie that others have on the same cruise.  They rotate around to different SC suites.  This is one concern that you can simply forget about.

There are 2 disadvantages to the ATS, IMO and that is their distance from the elevators and the fact that it is away from Deck 17.  It is a LONG way all the way aft.  For me, that's a show-stopper but for most, it is not.  It is a long walk to get ANYwhere...and it's a long way from the Suites Lounge and Coastal Kitchen.

There are a number of advantages of the ATS over some of the other SC suites.  Namely, there are 2 completely separate and private bedrooms as opposed to one big open area.  The location (aside from its distance from the elevators) is just spectacular.  

The 2 BR ATS were our introduction to Star Class.  We did 3 of them before we moved on to other SC suites.  You will love it....nothing like it !

54 minutes ago, JohnK6404 said:

 

OMG how cute is this ?  

2 hours ago, TXcruiser07 said:

Hi, quick question

We normally book the 3 night dining package prior to our cruise.Why can't we book times before we get on the ship? It seems that every time we try to book on the ship, the premier dinner times are taken (6:00-7:45). We book times within an hour or so after we get on. We also get on the ship pretty early. Is there any way to book in advance? Or any tips to get better times?

Note: We are a party of 9

 

Thanks!

If you find that all of the “good” times are taken, just book something as close as possible to the time you want and then change the time once you board.  Yes, I understand that booking after you board is what you’re trying to avoid…but it is what it is.  Take what you can get now and make changes onboard.  The system is designed to try and space the times out.  You have to work with what you have.  There will be availability once you board.

49 minutes ago, MNCharlie said:

I have had a very good experience with my Travelpro luggage. Wheels, Handle, & zippers have a lifetime warranty on most. If you buy the more expensive bags they have lifetime warranties against damage from airlines as well. If you have a Costco membership you can get a discount through their Costco Next program on certain models.

I have the full lifetime warranty Travel Pro luggage.  It DOES have good durability but getting the luggage repaired (or relaced...whatever they decide to do) when it DOES become necessary, is a bit of a PITA.  You  must go to an authorized TP distributor and that isn't always easily done.  Our folding valet is in need of some SERIOUS repairs and it's more than 100 miles to the closest authorized distributor.  I have just not made the commitment yet to go there and begin the process.

On the subject of durability, however, I give Travel Pro a very high rating.  It's good luggage...but pricey.  One thing's for sure....I have never had a minute's trouble with the wheels.  They are sturdy and reliable.  Zippers ?  Not so much.

Yikes.  Very scary  Glad to know that he is doing ok.

To  my knowledge, the only pubs that serve food are those on the Quantum class ships.  I have not sailed on Icon class yet so not sure about them. 

1 hour ago, dougalsgirl said:

a man out walking ran up to us and drew our attention to the ocean where HUNDREDS of dolphins were swimming and jumping alongside us. 

I am so envious of this !  It's just something that you don't normally get to experience in the Caribbean.