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I must politely disagree that the loyalty benefits are similar. NCL offers priority boarding, tender tickets and disembarkation, 2 free specialty dinners for 2 - one with a bottle of wine, free laundry, free wine around the world tasting, a ship tour and other discounts for Platinum and above members. Even if we have a suite I love getting those perks and will use them. We usually sail in suites and always get the drink package, so free drink vouchers do not really matter to us - same with the lounge access. I wish Royal's perks offered things that suite passengers could enjoy too.

Thank you!

I tried searching for an answer to this question - Does anyone know what time(s) Harmony is on (EST or CST) when sailing out of Galveston on the Western Caribbean (Costa Maya, Roatan, Cozumel) cruise? Are there any time changes? Thanks in advance.

Those. Thanks for your quick response. Those cabana areas look nice for larger groups.

Thanks! Do you reserve the cabanas in the suite area or are they first come first serve?

Thank you!

@GregDThanks for an awesome review! We will be in 8330 2bd Aqua suite in April. Our first Star Class experience! Your review was so helpful. Thanks! Question: Do you happen to know if the casitas are on the pool deck or on the deck above? Would they be worth getting? Thanks and safe journey home.

Same here. I give up! The system won't accept photos I have used in the past so I am thinking there is a tech glitch going on RN. Surprise, surprise...

No you order it on the website in your cruise planner under Gifts and Gear.

We also have the Key and are Emerald level but our tags say Platinum. Will this change? Does it even matter?

We are! A gal cruise - me, my adult daughters and my SIL! So excited for this cruise!

NCL has had to make a lot of cutbacks - cleaning of cabins down to one time daily, reduction in entertainment staff, menu items being switched out for cheaper items (Filet for NY Strip). The POA has had trouble since the restart. Most of their staff are Americans who did not re-up their contracts. Staffing is a huge issue on that ship. A lot of avid NCL cruisers are looking elsewhere due to cutbacks and increasing costs.

Hmmm I just ordered one for our February 17th NOS cruise. I hope they have them in stock!

That is good to hear. I am just not sure he listed any contacts. His son would have been that contact (Marty was divorced). I gave him the concierge contact - I am hoping the concierge can at least put him in contact with someone on the cruise team. My friend is in hospice and not able to tell anyone what happened which is why the family is trying to reach out to find out what happened onboard.

They have not heard from the cruise line which is why we are trying to help them reach someone on the ship. My friend was cruising solo and I am not sure if he listed anyone as a contact. Thanks for trying to help. Much appreciated.

Thank you! He is fighting hard but it was pretty bad. Please pray for him.

Does anyone know the Harmony’s concierge email? I ask because a friend of our suffered a stroke onboard a few weeks ago and was helicoptered off the ship to a hospital in Florida. The family is trying to reach someone on the ship who might know more info regarding what happened. @Matt do you know who they should reach out to? He was sailing solo in a suite. Thanks for your help.

Ditto - Lots of issues.

We were booked on the October 2nd cruise. The reason it was cancelled is because this was the ship that ran aground in the Dominican Republic port. They needed to get it into dry dock and a spot opened up. Bummer, but things happen I suppose.

Neither do we! I had my booster - I got COVID!

I leave tomorrow on the Navigator and all of my bids still show Pending with the ability to Modify. Not sure that means anything but it would make sense if they are going to continue to bidding up until after boarding, right?

Me too!

From what people are saying Royal is changing it due to all of the passengers flooding guest services asking for upgrades. I have no idea if this is true, which is why I am asking you guys.

I saw this posted on another site regarding changes to when RoyalUp might be awarded. Can anyone here verify or speak to this? Interesting if true: "They are changing RoyalUp to go until Embarkation Day and you can bid up to 3 hours before the ship leaves port. Final notices aren't being sent out until AFTER the ship leaves port. If you go to Guest Services, they will give you a card telling you to place a bid for RoyalUp. It was rolled out on the Odyssey this sailing and is rolling out fleetwide now."

Cruise lines are supposed to let the CDC know by this Friday (Feb 18th) wether or not they are opting into this new "Program". @MattWill you please keep us posted regarding Royal's decision on this?