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Seeing reactions from passengers on current cruises how they can’t afford to book the same cruise the following year I believe we’ll see a surge in land travel and/or $$$ being put into backyard paradises or home improvements. 

One of my bookings just offered 600.00 OBC. When I ghost booked the cabin with all of the "discounts" that included the OBC the sailing was 1600.00 more, so essentially I would be paying for my own OBC. It's taken years but I finally figured it out. As sailings move forward and book up the "discounts" and "specials" are eye catching for sure, but not once has my out of pocket original cost become less. (after Royal come back was well under way) Book early and often, LOL!!  Seriously, they raise prices and then slip in the "specials" so nothing special about it. 
I'm sure if a sailing albeit ship/itinerary isn't doing well there may be a deal BUT I'm sure those are few & far between. 
I used to bother @Sharla every time I saw one of these, I'm not sure how in the heck she kept reading my emails.....🤦‍♀️🤣

We just completed an 8-day cruise on the Odyssey and we had 4 sea days.  As you can imagine, the chair hogs were out in full force but Odyssey’s staff were ready.  Each pool area had at least two attendants that worked all day long…They were tagging all unoccupied chairs and removing the items if the person didn’t return in time.  They were using little yellow stickies to mark the time they placed the tag, the number of chairs and they placed the tag on the chair in a location the person would not notice.  The staff got lots of thanks and I only witness one upset lady…She came back three hours later and was upset her stuff was removed.  Way to go Royal!!!

He was quite savvy!  I had told him he keeps what he doesn’t spend.  I knew I gave him a challenge!🤣

He was quite savvy!  I had told him he keeps what he doesn’t spend.  I knew I gave him a challenge!🤣

Be careful adding cash.  I did this for my son on our last family cruise.  He didn’t use it all and cash does not go to your card on file. (Who knew?!) He was flagged getting off the ship to go to guest services where he had to wait on a line to find out the issue and was quite relieved it was a cash refund and not anything else.  Thankfully we were not rushing to the airport as this was an unexpected blip.

Just at Nassau today.  It’s not removed from itineraries. 

Be careful adding cash.  I did this for my son on our last family cruise.  He didn’t use it all and cash does not go to your card on file. (Who knew?!) He was flagged getting off the ship to go to guest services where he had to wait on a line to find out the issue and was quite relieved it was a cash refund and not anything else.  Thankfully we were not rushing to the airport as this was an unexpected blip.

Be careful adding cash.  I did this for my son on our last family cruise.  He didn’t use it all and cash does not go to your card on file. (Who knew?!) He was flagged getting off the ship to go to guest services where he had to wait on a line to find out the issue and was quite relieved it was a cash refund and not anything else.  Thankfully we were not rushing to the airport as this was an unexpected blip.

Just got off the Adventure yesterday and I did the birthday package for my wife. One thing I have to brag on RCCL about is the fact that when we got to our room, the cake and strawberries were there, but no decorations. I went to Customer Service to inquire and explain that the surprise had already been a wash, so they kindly refunded the entire cost of the package.  Lo and behold, when we returned to our room, the decorations had been hung.  I called to cancel the refund, feeling like I was taking advantage of their kindness......but they refused my request and told me that they would refund with no questions asked. Kudos to RCCL for great customer service!!!

My understanding from our past bookings with our minor children is that they can be named as the sole occupants of the room as long as it’s connecting or adjacent to yours.

I feel like this is not new to Anthem, I sailed on her the end of February and many times the slot would turn green but say “hello guest”.  Thankfully I paid attention and kept rescanning. Until I saw my name.  What a pain!
 

I feel like this is not new to Anthem, I sailed on her the end of February and many times the slot would turn green but say “hello guest”.  Thankfully I paid attention and kept rescanning. Until I saw my name.  What a pain!
 

I had that same issue with an MEI agent, flight issues day of & she indicated she could be of no help.  She did send insurance paperwork but then we were on our own.  I had received good prompt service both prior & after but it did leave a bad taste in my mouth.  

You’ll soon have to pay to book a seat in the waiting area if you want a premium seat for boarding.  The “free seats” will board last. 

I feel like this is not new to Anthem, I sailed on her the end of February and many times the slot would turn green but say “hello guest”.  Thankfully I paid attention and kept rescanning. Until I saw my name.  What a pain!
 

Thank you! Just helps to know I can head right to guest services and get it  done

If it let you continue it is likely ok.  If the people at the port don’t think your photo is appropriate they will redo it.
Personally I’ve never read of anyone using their passport photo.  

We just did this on Anthem. Went to guest services when we boarded and they gave us new seapass cards.  We discarded the ones at the cabin

If you can find your way to the missing port, you can sail on Vision next week
 

It’s been this way.  My understanding is once you’ve found a bartender who makes a drink the way you like it stick with them.  I had a waitress swear she made a better chocolate martini than the bartender in the Pub on Anthem.  She was wrong, hers tasted like trash.  Lesson learned!
I like ordering at the bar because I can see if they are using the vodka I ask for, though I can taste the difference if the waiter goes behind the scenes and makes my drink. My days of bellying up to the bar and hanging out to drink are pretty much gone, but I do know usually a good tip gets you prompt service and a good drink.?

You’ll soon have to pay to book a seat in the waiting area if you want a premium seat for boarding.  The “free seats” will board last. 

You’ll soon have to pay to book a seat in the waiting area if you want a premium seat for boarding.  The “free seats” will board last. 

When those super competitive chair hogs figure out that each seat cost $1,465, I bet they fly in a day early just to stake their claim.

Make sure to get the latest possible check in time but get to port at 10am. 
Just imagine 5 hours in the new chairs….