AHollyS

Are you a room service person? If you are that might be the tipping point. If you order three or four times you could be to the good with the Key. That is the only other incentive I see that would be a deal maker.

On 11/21/2021 at 2:26 PM, D Alt said:

I was just on jewel and no issues.

Thank you for the reassurance!!! This is another example of why I love this community.

14 hours ago, Dlove707 said:

Will be in St. Maarten in 2 weeks and booked a tour with Bernards Tours, does anyone think this will cause any disruption with the tour and getting back to the ship on time?

I'm farther out than 2 weeks (more like 4), but I'm 100% same. I WANT to visit the French side to get a geocache (it is my VERY serious hobby). Bernard's is my chosen way to go. The last time I was in St. M I didn't get to the french side. In fact it was a miserable. I was in the first stages of Noro. It was a "fun" cruise.

When you get back share with us how it goes.

"We're sorry, this restaurant is not available during this meal time or one or more of your selected guests do not meet the minimum requirements"

What the heck does that mean? Minimum requirements? I'm feeling snarky...so like they can get a booty in a seat? Whaaat?

19 hours ago, IRMO12HD said:

@AHollyS, @Ampurp85is correct; that's what my The Key email specifies.  That said, when I asked an RCL Rep if the 25% discount would apply to already discounted prices onboard (like when they have a "special price" offer, he indicated that it would.  I'll be able to report back in about 11 days!

23 hours ago, Ampurp85 said:

I read that the 25% only applies to onboard specialty dining reservations.

Maybe a better phrasing of the question would be, Once on board could I book on the app and still get the 25% discount, or do I have to walk up to a person and book to get that discount.  I didn't even think to ask if you booked on the app pre-boarding or on board.

@IRMO12HD First, Have a great time! I'm looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks.

On 11/9/2021 at 6:51 AM, TB2021 said:

For what it’s worth, I had zero issues booking all reservations directly in the app once onboard (Symphony)

I wonder if those with the key can book on the app and qualify for the 25% off onboard booking for specialty?

I'm on the Jewel Dec 23. We had both of those ports. San Juan stayed, but Labadee is not seeing anyone. It was finally swapped to Nassau. I expect yours will change soon.

20 minutes ago, Keanoknick said:

I originally put in our Royal Up bids on 9/8  for our 11/20 sailing on SOS, we originally booked a standard balcony room.   About two weeks ago, all but the Owners Suite had expired, and I couldn't edit the Owners Suite Bid.  Got notified yesterday afternoon that we got the Owners Suite, so about 5  days notice.  We've never been in anything above a Jr Suite, and are super excited!

I'm excited for you!

9 hours ago, DJsMrs said:

With ours we got some after a week , but over time more and more became available for 2-3 weeks.  

This is very much my experience. I had a port change on the calendar in the CP but the side bar in the planner was just missing those days entirely. (It started at Day 3). It took about two weeks for the cancelled port's excursions to stop showing and the new port to offer excursions. It was weird Royal Caribbean IT voodoo.

I think the standard is the 1-3 days from sailing surprise. I do wish they would give more lead time so I could plan more.

Anyone care to speculate on what this incident was? Flooding, fire, smoke. What would cause all of these on Deck 1?

It will be my first time to Nassau. I will be going ashore because I will want to find some geocaches and claim a new country. After several visits, I might not be so eager.

18 hours ago, SpeedNoodles said:

Please keep the topic cruise related.

What kind of a game changer would this be if med teams on ships were able to administer this on board? I think this would further widen the "normal" activity aboard. I'm thinking it would bring COVID to the status level of Noro infections.

I have gotten all my reprices as cc refunds too.

I wonder if it is to keep the "bubble"?

This is a great question. I plan to be scouting the site as well.

I have a piggy back question. Does the non-alcohol package (with mocktails) cover specialty coffees?

** I know not Starbucks.

Does any one have experience with Tin Leg? It was an option from my TA.

56 minutes ago, Sea Squirrel said:

Hi, We sail 21 Nov. we noticed the status change on 28 Oct. 

That is so early to have an offer accepted. How nice to know early! That would be awesome if you got!

On 10/11/2021 at 11:06 AM, SPS said:

I'm a bit surprised to see people with Feb/March/April itineraries have received updates that their Grand Cayman stop has been changed.

Our January 29th sailing on Odyssey still lists Grand Cayman as our port of call for January 31st and excursions are available for purchase in our cruise planner.

 

My cruise is over Christmas. We were scheduled for Labadee. We did get an updated port until two weeks ago. There was no rush in a) getting the update b) getting the excursions in to the cruise planner. That updated on Monday.

11 hours ago, Atlantix2000 said:

I think that means they are already in the process of accepting/rejecting bids for your cruise so you can't change them anymore.  That's only a good thing if your bid is actually accepted.  So here's to hoping that's the case and they aren't allowed to tell you yet!

We need to know how far out @Sea Squirrel's cruise is!

4 hours ago, Tish4073 said:

I want to modify my Royal up bid.  When I log in it still says pending but it doesn't say modify anywhere.

I have to click on the word pending and it takes me to the page were I can edit the offer.

My Cruise planner finally started to offer Nassau excursions on Monday.

I already have my kids appointments set for there shots. We will all be able to get off the boat!!

We will be on board over Christmas. I can't wait for the pictures! I personally LOVE the holiday decorations, but HATE to mess with them.