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  2. Edge Class

    in Celebrity & SilverSea

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    On 4/22/2024 at 4:10 PM, Doug_Texas said:

    I have seen some cruiser comments on other blogs that if you try Celebrity make sure it is an Edge class ship as the quality difference is huge.  Any commentary from frequent Celebrity cruisers?

    We've greatly enjoyed Edge class.  As with any cruise line, enhancement and experiences can be expanded with a larger and more up to date ships.  It's the nature of upgrading a fleet.  When Millennium was the only class, we enjoyed that, and following Solstice improved the experience over Millennium class.  But with each class, so has the passenger capacity increased;  so as the ships get bigger, so do the crowds.   At this point, as we sail suite class, and do not favor going back in ship class (M,S).   The legacy ship class Retreat experience is far inferior to what Edge class offers (by design) when sailing in a suite.  So to us, that's the most notable change that makes Edge class our new preference.

  3. Galveston expects an Icon

    in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors

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    On 4/26/2024 at 8:09 PM, ultimate_ed said:

    https://www.chron.com/gulf-coast/article/galveston-port-biggest-cruise-ships-19424517.php

    Galveston is always getting the hand me downs from Royal, but in this case, I'd be Ok with Icon coming.  I don't see any chance we'd get one of the new Icon class ships debuting in Galveston unless Carnival starts making a serious dent in the market with Jubilee.

    Would agree on the "hand-me downs".   But will take what ever we can get.....

  5. Celebrity blogs

    in Celebrity & SilverSea

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    On 3/5/2024 at 10:34 AM, judgen said:

    Doing my first celeb cruise on May 26 out of NJ. Trying to find info like the RC blog but haven't had much luck. Anything out there?

    There are many Celebrity cruisers on this site.  You've found the right tab to ask a question.  There isn't a Celebrity roll call area like Royal roll calls  so if you're looking to join or follow a roll call there's FB, Cruise Critic, or Shipmate.   However, there's a good chance you can get informed answers to Celebrity questions here.

  12. Switched MDR Dining Arrangements?

    in Royal Caribbean Dining

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    On 1/26/2024 at 1:56 PM, CNA Jacksonville said:

    We recently completed a five day Mexico cruise on Mariner of the Seas.  When we booked we specified we wanted Early Dining (5:30pm) and that was reflected in the Cruise Booklet we received.  Once on board our Sail Passes said My Time Dining.  We stopped at the MDR reception deck and asked why the change.  The attendant could not offer a good explanation, instead saying that the "system" might not be updated yet.  We politely pressed the question as to who made those changes without our consent.  Again, no good answer except that we could come back later.  He continued to keystroke when we asked to speak to someone who could provide an answer.  After a minute he asked if we would be okay with Early Dining seated with other passengers.  We said that was totally acceptable.  He wrote out a Main Dining Room reservation card and said that it would be reflected on our Sail passes.  We stopped by Guest Services and lo and behold we had our MDR Early Dining specified.

    Has this happened to anyone else?  Does anyone know why these sort of dining arrangement changes are done without your approval or input?

    Happened to my son on Allure.

  13. Carry on luggage to save money?

    in Royal Caribbean Discussion

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    18 hours ago, StuckInOhio said:

    Hello more experience travelers. Our family of four (2 adult sized teenagers) will fly to Seattle for an Alaska cruise. Checked bags are $30 each way. We'll have 2 backpacks (counts as personal items for flying) for excursions. Should we take four carry-ons and two checked bags to save $120 (2 bags * $30 * 2 flights) for a total of six bags? Or should we just take use four checked bags and have less luggage to deal with? Is carry-on luggage treated any differently at embarkation? BTW, it's possible I'm my luggage math is off, I'm not yet sure how much we'll need to pack. I'd just like to hear some opinions on carry-on luggage with a trip like this I guess. Thanks!

    Not sure what airline you're using, but some offer 1 or 2 free bags if you sign up for their credit card..  Some cards are free others have a small fee.   Just so the math to see if it makes sense.  Alaska is tougher to pack because of the swings in weather.    Pack clothing you can layer.    You can save volume by getting light weight (roll able) rain slickers that you can wear other clothing underneath.  

  14. Safety briefing in app?

    in Royal Caribbean Discussion

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    1 hour ago, SPS said:

    FYI: I sent a DM to Royal Caribbean's Twitter/X account to ask about the availability (or rather, the lack) of the "Safety" icon and the Muster Station Map on the app. The reply stated that these features become available once on board.

    (Perhaps these features are only available on the ship's wi-fi?)

    They updated the app and you can see a few new options like "for you", "cruises" , "videos" - but the safety icon is not there (-yet).   It will show up closer to your cruise.

  22. Thought Exercise: CROWN & ANCHOR® SOCIETY

    in Royal Caribbean Discussion

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    10 hours ago, CHart said:

    These are just some random thoughts on the loyalty program. Do you ever feel Royal will move to more of a revenue-based system from points (nights) status today? Most if not all other reward programs I know of have moved to that including all the airlines. But then again, the reward program on the airlines is more of a bank and almost a larger business than flying people. I am not sure how it would work or if you would get multipliers depending on your status and then X amount of points after each sailing that would move you to the next level. It would be interesting if you could earn points that could be redeemed for cash value onboard or free cruises. Almost like the casino program $5/10 spent equals 1 point and you could redeem 1000 points for $100 onboard credit or 2500 points is a free drink package for a cruise up to 10 nights etc. Not saying that has to be the exact value but it would be an interesting thing to start trying to get people to spend more money onboard/generate revenue. 

    What are everyone else's thoughts on the CROWN & ANCHOR® SOCIETY? Do you think there will be revenue-based changes? 

    Similar to how the credit card incentive works for OBC.   I thought that might work to boost on-board revenue, as you mentioned, maybe you get 1 point for every $1000 spend on-board.   It could be attractive for those on the cusp of a new loyalty tier.    Celebrity awards loyalty points for participating in "Power-up" activities.   Taking quizzes on cruise line related marketing activities, participating in webinars, or booking certain cruises can allow you to pick up 1-10 points depending on the activity.  It was spawned during COVID to keep people engaged.   It's been scaled back, but they're still offering power up point opportunities.   I mentioned revenue point boosts for on-board sales (as you suggest for RCL) to Celebrities Captains Club VP, and she didn't say it was a bad idea and worth looking at.  But that's Celebrity and they run a different type of program.  I don't think that's in RCLs DNA, but seems like it could influence spending behavior if C&A points can be had.

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