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Ditto

Based on the timing, I suspect this could be a new offer type they send out quarterly. I would say be on the lookout for another one starting in late September/early October.

Heads up, there's another one of those additional FP offer types available today. I just added it to an existing October comp that also already had FP.

DItto Nope. Where are they going to run off to? Remember everyone in the casino is also on vacation. It's not like land based casinos where there could be people with only bad intentions who could then run out quickly. The chances of having your chips swiped (on purpose) on the ship is extremely small. Then on top of that, the chances of not seeing who did it on camera is even smaller. Then on top of that, the chances of the person getting off the ship before finding them is practically zero. Now having said all that, I still make sure to know my exact chip count before leaving just in case something does happen. Then I could at least report a possible theft and how much.

Nope. Instant cert list is set in stone for that month and level you earn it.

That's new! A few weeks ago it was still $10 min and the field had raised to table min and props were now $2 min.

Correct. In the past all my offers would be loaded back to my account, as long as they hadn't expired yet. I've done this with instant certs before, but obviously it was within 30 days of earning it. Annual certs are very easy since they don't expire for almost a year.

I've also got a 55% off that knocks it down to just over $25/day for my upcoming 6 day Ovation. It's getting harder and harder to not buy this every cruise now that the prices have come back down to reasonable rates. Most of my upcoming cruises are under $30/day now.

I just got a different online offer that covered the exact same cruise I had already used my prime cruise for. So I couldn't resist switching out that booking with the new offer and then using my now freed up prime cruise for Star in Feb. Also upgraded to an OV balcony gty for under $500. I never go on brand new ships because of the outrageous cost, but I guess I'll finally get to go on one that's under a year old.

If you've never done it before, definitely Freedom Trail. I always recommend renting a car in Portland and at least going to Portland Head Lighthouse. With a rental car you also have the option to go to other lighthouses or farther places like Kennebunkport or Freeport afterward.

Yep. Notification drop down and quotes are the only things I see affected right now.

I haven't gotten a drink package in a few years because of the vouchers and prime drinks. But if the prices start getting into the low $40s, I may start being tempted again.

Yep, just noticed it for the first time today. I've only seen the Diamond and up before.

Correct. Except for the instant certificates, they will bump you up a level or 2 based on actual loss. So pocketing extra could help in that situation, although if you have more actual losses than the theo you probably don't have much left to actually put in your pocket to matter...

Interesting. I would be surprised if this isn't just a mistake and they actually forgo the 2026 Alaska season for Galveston. But then again I don't work for a cruise company so I guess it's possible.

This is really cool! Thanks for sharing.

Excluding Boston and Alaska. I can confirm no 50% discount for Boston sailings.

Yes 11:40 is perfectly reasonable and shouldn't be stressful to make since you're carrying off your bags. Seattle has facial recognition so shouldn't be an issue at customs. Personally I always recommend a flight after noon, but that is solely to be able to take advantage of the free port luggage valet, not for a concern of making a flight. Now the usual caveats apply just like any other ports - the ship may get in later than planned, customs may have a backup, traffic may be at a standstill, etc. But 0 worries about making it on a standard Friday.

100% this. and this

How much is the taxi ride and are taxis easy to get back from there? I'm looking for ideas other than just the Swinging Lady (both of them).

I think Royal may have finally found the top of the UDP pricing demand and is now backing off. I'm seeing several of my future sailings have tremendous sales for it. 3 older ship 7 day sailings all under $25/ppd. 1 quantum class 6 day sailing at just over $30/ppd. These are by far the lowest I've seen across the board in years.

And you'll have to go to the voom desk to have your 1 free day added back to your account (which will start as soon as they add it back). They remove the free day option on your account when you pre-purchase an internet plan.

Basic. I guess technically you should be able to get Evian if they sell them as single bottles somewhere since they would be less than $14. I'm only aware of the packs you pre-purchase to your room on embarkation day, not single bottles.

Just wanted to make everyone jealous. Upcoming 7 night Grandeur. First time I've booked it in years with the way prices have been. I think $22.50/day might be the cheapest I've ever seen, including pre-covid and the beginning of start up. I know I've had it well under $30/day a few times before, but I don't know if I've ever had sub-$25 before. And I LOVE being able to book the reservations ahead of time instead of having to do it embarkation day.

What's the recipe it uses for a Lynchburg Lemonade? I've never had better ones than from the bionic bar a few years ago and I can't get it replicated quite right by a human bartender. Boring standard drink I know, but I like what I like.