WAAAYTOOO

Yes, even with a NRD they will reprice a cruise to a lower fare. The only time they will not is if it is past final payment date.

Shhhh.....that's a secret Star Class perk. Don't tell anybody ! ?

I did this waaay back, years ago when they re-structured the C&A program to count nights vs cruises. I had already booked all of the cruises necessary to take me to Diamond and I called them....sure enough, they honored my request EVEN when I had to cancel one of the cruises and push the date back a bit.

No, they will assign you a new cabin and you cannot change it once the upgrade is completed. That is one of the trade-offs for a lower upgrade. They get to put you in a cabin that has not sold yet.

Thanks for the information ! IMO, the bionic bar is a huge waste of valuable real estate. Terrible drinks and once you've gotten 1 drink from there, the novelty is over. I loved the Champagne bar. Bad tradeoff. Glad to hear that they are not putting Wonderland on Oasis ! Another huge waste of valuable real estate. I hope they are going to be adding Hooked !

In the MDR there is no limit. You can have as much of whatever you want - absolutely unlimited. If you go to a specialty restaurant (pay restaurant) there is usually a limit of 1 entree. Giovanni's is a notable exception where they will allow you to try more than 1 entree. But for most of the specialty restaurants you are limited to 1 entree with the ability to order more than 1 appetizer, sides and/or desserts.

If you purchase a separate dining package, the above is, in general, true. But there is no requirement to purchase a dining package. You can eat all of your meals in the Main Dining Room (MDR) at no additional charge. When you eat in the MDR you can have as many entrees, sides, desserts as you like. There is no limit to what you can have from the MDR menu. Dining packages are available, if you choose to NOT eat in the MDR but it is not a requirement to purchase ANY food on board the ship.

So, did I miss something ? Is Kris (DocLC) ok ?

Yes, on Allure (April 2018) they had switched filet night from night #1 to night #6. The Genie’s explanation was that “the word had gotten out” that night #1 was filet night so they changed it. I don’t know if it’s still that way or not.

It's true if you purchase your specialty dining BEFORE you cruise, through the cruise planner. If you purchase your specialty dining onboard, you will pay an additional 18% grat. It's one of the advantages of purchasing before boarding.

Unless they have changed the menus around (which happened on Allure...so entirely possible), ask the Genie if night #1 is filet night in the CK. It is on some ships...used to be on Harmony, too. They will only offer the filet one night (unless things have changed) and the filet at CK is the consistently the best one on the whole ship.

Those shots weren't aimed at you !!

Booo !!

Booo !!

As with all things, I guess it depends on who you get on the phone. I have ALWAYS been told that you cannot combine a certificate with a casino discount. Period. Glad it worked out for you...but I wouldn't count on it working like that again.

+1 for Michelle. If she puts up with me, she MUST have the patience of Job. I am such an airhead. I had her book a cruise for me while I was on Anthem last week....and then realized that it was for the wrong date and had to have her change it to the correct date. It was a suite so this was particularly problematic. NO PROBLEM for Michelle ! She got them to waive the $200 suite cancellation fee (in fairness, it was within 24 hours that we had to cancel/reschedule). I can't say enough good things on Michelle's behalf !

WOW ! What an incredible new pool deck. I love that groovy-looking hot tub on the starboard side. It looks like a completely different ship than the one I was on last year ! Great work, Twangster. Thanks !!!

Since you seem to have access to “insider” info for the upcoming Oasis Amperage, can you ask if they are adding Hooked to O in Nov ? Disappointed to read that they didn’t have oysters on the half shell available. We would make GOOD use of them if they offer them on O (assuming they add Hooked).

I have gotten Coke products in a can in the Suites Lounge on Oasis before. I don’t know if it’s the norm or if I just got lucky.

Welcome !

How have you been, Marc ? Haven’t heard from you in ages.

I don’t know the answer to either of your questions but I will try and remember to take my phone and snap a pic of the prices.

One of the highlights of the past 2 weeks on Anthem has been the awesome internet speed and availability. The best we’ve ever had experienced.

I love the Amalfi coast. My business takes me to Naples a lot so I’ve spent many wonderful days in that area. It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been.

Welcome, Rachel