
smokeybandit
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Not something you normally see
smokeybandit replied to steverk's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
I wonder what the actual maritime rule is for a situation like this. Were they still in compliance with the 37.5% rule (each side of the ship must have enough lifeboat capacity for 37.5% of those onboard?) If not, did they need a waiver to continue on? -
Not something you normally see
smokeybandit replied to steverk's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
But the goal of the lifeboat is to get you away from an emergency, not get you into one. -
Not something you normally see
smokeybandit replied to steverk's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
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Not something you normally see
smokeybandit replied to steverk's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Well if you see a new lifeboat back in San Pedro sitting next to the pallets of water, fruit and lobster tails, then you know the lifeboat was KIA -
Security / Customs changes in Cozumel
smokeybandit replied to DoomSlayer's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
That's how it was when I was there in December. -
Suite Deposits changing
smokeybandit replied to TexanTwoStep's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/05/22/royal-caribbean-increases-suite-deposit-policy I call it the Icon of the Seas rule. This won't affect everyone. Just people booking suites over $2500pp (since the deposit reverts to the $250 if the 10% is less than $250). I only book suites and only once was our cruise fare over $2500pp. That was for an Alaskan cruise that ended up dropping 50% by the time I paid final payment. -
James Van Fleet no longer with RC
smokeybandit replied to smokeybandit's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
The majority of US debt is owed to...the US. -
Be wary of Invicta watches 'sale'
smokeybandit replied to GJ_123's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
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There is sausage gravy once in a while.
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covid put Liberty and a few other ships well behind schedule with upgrades
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Royal Caribbean Best Price Guarantee
smokeybandit replied to Gettinghardertobeloyal's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
A repricing is definitely not a cancellation. Be careful not to use that word "cancel" when requesting a reprice as bad things can happen. When you reprice, that does just that, reduces your balance due. -
They are paper straws, but they use Strawfish brand paper straws which are sturdier than regular paper straws
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Royal App to be updated next week
smokeybandit replied to Pattycruise's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
There have been two updates in the last few days, but yes, nothing obvious as to new functionality -
Royal Caribbean Best Price Guarantee
smokeybandit replied to Gettinghardertobeloyal's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
Scenario: Jan 1: Book a cruise for $2000. Final Payment on Feb 1. Jan 2: Price drops to $1800, Your new price is $1800 and since you're within 48 hours of purchase, you get $200 OBC. Jan 5: Price drops to $1600. You're outside 48 hours of purchase, so while your new cruise price is $1600, you don't get an additional $200 OBC. Feb 2: Price drops to $1400, but it's past final payment, so no price adjustment or OBC -
We are Loyal to Royal. Are you? Why?
smokeybandit replied to kspam's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
I think it's the latter for a lot of people. I prefer RC because it's the best fit for us at this point. And achieving a C&A tier that actually is beneficial really doesn't give me any reason to look around. But I'm more than capable of seeing the weaknesses RC has while enjoying the strengths. -
James Van Fleet no longer with RC
smokeybandit replied to smokeybandit's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
Just the same, some of the most famous companies are deeply in debt https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_most_indebted_companies -
Safety in Ensenada
smokeybandit replied to YoungFamilyExplorers's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
The violence was likely cartel-related and very targeted. -
Allure Oversold... Again.
smokeybandit replied to LizzyBee23's topic in Royal Caribbean News and Rumors
That's some GI issue isn't it? -
Grandeur questions - OG kind of stuff
smokeybandit replied to OGlilkim's topic in Royal Caribbean Discussion
You don't book shows on Grandeur. Just show up.