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Someone posted in one of my FB groups they got Covid  onboard  and they wore their mask “all the time”.  I asked where they are : “main dining room and windjammer “.  I don’t think they know why I asked that question. It was to prove “you don’t wear it everywhere “. I did not ask what type of mask they wore though, which is a whole other issue, never mind asking if it was worn properly and if they used hand sanitizer.

I’m D+ and have never been offered an upgrade, I went so far as to ask Guest services on a recent cruise and was shot down “due to Covid” (getting tired of this excuse for everything,).
you can try to do a mock booking when you hit your new level and see if it offers a discounted price   I’ve repriced numerous cruises when there are various sales, I don’t see why this will be different 
 

You will need the wifi package.  Turn your phone to airplane mode to avoid charges.
I find with the wifi package I can text, call and facetime (enable wifi calling on your phone) and what's app is my "back up to that". Be sure the people you plan to contact via What's app have it downloaded on their phone.
 

Well I wanted to let you all know the end of my brother’s saga.  Aon Ins issued FCC for 90% of the unrefunded fare.  At first the amount looked wrong but he was finally able to contact a supervisor who told him the FCC was issued in 2 parts (where have I heard that before??) and he never received the second one.  Together they total what I expected him to get.  I won’t be able to take him on the cruise deal we got on Harmony but at least we can go somewhere together.  Thanks for everyone’s sympathy and encouragement!

I saw on either a FB group or one of the posts here, someone replied "there is no view of NY".....I'm thinking they must have been standing on t \he side with the Jersey view!  LOL

When doing a mock booking don't forget to click on the "Apply a promo code and exclusive rates discount." once you add all of the possible discounts the page will select the discount that gives you the best bang for the buck.  I always put in my C&A number,  Residence (California),  Senior 55+ and then click continue.  RCCL then updates the offer with the best discount available.  You rarely can use more than one additional code beyond what the sale promotion is offering.
 
Example: original Promo

I then apply all of the additional promo codes that apply to me  C&A discount, Residence (California), and Senior 55+ and RCCL comes back with the best promo available from my entries.

Sometimes the C&A discount isn't better than the other promos that you may qualify for and don't forget to use all that apply. In this instance, my California Residency discount is better than my C&A discount (Or my C&A applies only after I choose a balcony or above further into the booking process.) I am a D+ by the way just for reference.
Happy Sailing.

Thank you. This helps a lot. 🙂

Boy -- you make me look disorganized!!  I bow before you.....

Just a note on those passport organizers.  My wife bought these cute passport holders right before we cruises on Adventure of the Seas from Bahamas in 2021.  First thing the customs agent asked was for us to take them out of their holders. 

I’m D+ and have never been offered an upgrade, I went so far as to ask Guest services on a recent cruise and was shot down “due to Covid” (getting tired of this excuse for everything,).
you can try to do a mock booking when you hit your new level and see if it offers a discounted price   I’ve repriced numerous cruises when there are various sales, I don’t see why this will be different 
 

Just to add for those trying to learn more or figuring out their chances or trying to figure out the algorithm lol...
First-time cruisers, here. We booked an Ocean View room on Enchantment around 60 days out from our 6/16 sailing. We received our RoyalUp invite on 5/20. I didn't read the email until later and after researching everything here, I placed 4 bids on 6/7 (all at a few dollars over minimum, considered "weak") for Ocean View Balcony, Jr Suite, 1 BR Grand Suite, and 2 BR Grand Suite. Owner's Suite was also an option.
At the time, I did a few fake bookings and it said everything was sold out except the 2 BR GS.
I received notification yesterday (6/9... so 2 days later and 7 days out from sailing) that our bid for the Ocean View Balcony was accepted (!!). The others now all show as "expired" and I am unable to place any bids, including for the Owner's Suite.
Minimum bid on OVB was $350 pp. I bid $360 pp. It was definitely a "bargain" compared to if I would've done it when I booked. I am so thankful because now that it is closer, I really started getting worried that we were going to regret not having a balcony (we have two girls, 11 and 13, so all four of us in one room for 8 nights...).
I'm actually starting to get excited now vs. being anxious. 🙂

My annual policy has a $1 million dollar per annum (per person) cap on benefits.
I have made claims on multiple trips in a single year with no issues.  It is in effect anytime I am more than 100 miles from my home address.  

Someone posted in one of my FB groups they got Covid  onboard  and they wore their mask “all the time”.  I asked where they are : “main dining room and windjammer “.  I don’t think they know why I asked that question. It was to prove “you don’t wear it everywhere “. I did not ask what type of mask they wore though, which is a whole other issue, never mind asking if it was worn properly and if they used hand sanitizer.

I’m D+ and have never been offered an upgrade, I went so far as to ask Guest services on a recent cruise and was shot down “due to Covid” (getting tired of this excuse for everything,).
you can try to do a mock booking when you hit your new level and see if it offers a discounted price   I’ve repriced numerous cruises when there are various sales, I don’t see why this will be different 
 

Three of six in party on May 28th Allure cruise now sick with Covid. Expect the rest will soon. Symptoms are just a bad cold so far. Still scheduled for August cruise  since antibodies good for 90 days. 

Somewhat true….but if you are going to be positive you can test every day and one of those days you will show positive.  People stepping off the ship with symptoms are showing negative on home tests for 3 days, then popping a positive.  This is how Covid is getting on the ship, the testing is somewhat useless. 

There is supposed to be an an out today that the US is doing away with the Ree try Covid test, effective this Sunday. Woo hoo   No worries about transporting tests, finding time to test and having to quarantine!!!!

I print Covid results and the setsail pass.  I write each person name (family of 6) in large sharpie print  at the top.  
Covid results:  circle Name, date of test, and result
Passports get a sticky note placed upside down (so it sticks to the page and acts like a bookmark) with each persons name at the top of the sticky note, it is stuck to the page with the passport photo.
Vax card paperclipped to inside back cover of the passport.

I hold all paperwork and the passports (in a small pouch) and pass them out when we get close to the line-I can do this quickly because of the names sticking out/written on top..  
No one had to fumble with their phones (though I suspect the "kids" would be fine.)

The Pier agents love the paper and the organization. (they say so!) We move very quickly.
I collect all passports once through the check in process and deposit them into my pouch.
I collect the setsail pass paper after we scan onto the ship (yes-you still need that setsail pass available-learned that the hard way after I diligently put all my paperwork away.
All paper is used as scrap by me for notes to myself  (like Tip, Safe, Fridge, toiletries for the end of the week)
Onboard we can all use the app for the setsail pass until we get a hold of our seapass card.

If you don't like to use paper I highly recommend a screen shot of the Covid results and setsail pass ...so they are all in a row in the phone, then there is no fumbling to change between apps and "find things".  Also, wifi at the pier can be spotty, so you shouldn't be relying on the wifi to find your documents.
 

I wonder if those with a drink package can just order a shot on the side and then mix it in. 

There is supposed to be an an out today that the US is doing away with the Ree try Covid test, effective this Sunday. Woo hoo   No worries about transporting tests, finding time to test and having to quarantine!!!!

Adventure doesn’t have entertainment venues that require reservations.  At least not last week when I was on it. 

I think I figured out the problem but I could be wrong.  When I went to the upgrade website on my phone, I was able to select my bid but I did not realized that I had to scroll down to the bottom of the page where there was a "Continue" button.  From there I was sent to a page where I had to enter my CC info.  All this time I thought I had entered a bid but I had not.  But when I went to the website on a regular laptop, I could see that there were 3 steps involved: bid, CC info, and review.  
So all this time I had THOUGHT I had entered a bid but I really had not.  I hope others have not made the same mistake I had made. 

Can only share recent experience... it asked me to enter CC info when I put in my bids.

This was my experience in the past 10 days.

IANAL.  Personally I've been scooping up a little more the past few days as I think around $50 is a solid long term investment.  The more it drops from here, the more I'll be buying.
I've already owned enough for the shareholder benefit before, but you should factor that into the equation if you are planning on getting at least 100 shares.  It's basically like getting a 2% dividend every time you take a week long cruise at this level.