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Losmabies, I would also add that in these uncertain times there are a lot more people having to cancel at the last moment. So Royal’s third party, I believe, are keeping a lot more “alternatives (pending)” for all that uncertainty.  I do believe all the rooms in that category are sold-out because if rooms were available Royal would keep trying to sell online at a premium price until closer to sail date.   Even though all rooms are showing “booked” there’s still a chance for you.  

Around a week before my October 2nd Symphony of the Seas sailing two of my three bids showed expired.  I could no longer modify my grande suite pending room.  Kept doing mock bookings online so I knew there were at least five grande suites available.  I was notified four days before sailing that we had won the grande suite.  Ten hours later my credit card was charged.  Odd, that I was notified first then charged.  Started with a free casino balcony room.  Bid $975 each for hubby and myself for the grande suite. Cancelled my internet package as that comes with the Grande Suite.  Just under $2200 (instead of $7,000 online) we experienced the suite life.  It was absolutely wonderful.  Lots got the junior suite for a minimum bid.  

CravingaCruise, we will be in 8730 (right beneath your room).  Our sailing is February 27th, when is your’s? 

Following. We are doing two bedroom Aqua suite on Allure in February!

Thank you so much.  It answered all my questions1

I read Royal Caribbean gives you $100 onboard credit if you have 100 shares of their stock.  I own a hundred shares so how do I get the credit?  Thanks so much!

That’s awesome for you!  We are booked in the 8th floor Aqua suite on the Allure next February.  We booked right during Covid’s peak, and got a wonderful deal for the five of us.  Having a casino discount helped big time too!!  I can’t wait to experience a genie!!!  Keep us inform or just share your excitement!!

Yesterday I was given a rate of $6961 for a spacious balcony room. Today I called three different times and was given a rate of $9100 for the same room for four people. Rates do change but the unbelievable part was, at the same time, I could book online with Royal for $8100 for that room. I told each person that. They told me to book online. Calling to get your casino rate will not save you money but would cost you a thousand more to be a prime player. 
What in the world is Royal thinking!