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Got a $20. obc on my 4 night Serenade cruise 12/14...Better than nothing!

My 4 night on Serenade went down by $6.  Beverage package & 1 device up $16.

Also interested.

Thanks so much Jus10m

Does anyone know when it usually takes place?

Wondering if my TA is off, can I somehow take advantage of the sale?

It's been awhile since my initial post and I want to be sure I have all this advice correct...

Android - Galaxy Note 10 Plus

Getting Voom

When I get on ship? I turn off airplane mode.

Do I turn Mobile Data off also?  (I remember having to do that on prior cruises)

Turn on wifi (see RC's wifi connection under connections?)

Turn on wifi calling.

Text or call as I usually do.  No need for Whatsapp or any messenger service.

Thanks so much!

Curious also

How long does the credit usually take if I cancel and rebook a beverage package?

When I changed cruise dates the agent told me he would cancel my beverage package and I can rebook it.  I did so, but credit not issued.  Did this about 2 weeks ago.  

5 hours ago, Firefly said:

When we sailed out of Tampa the first week of December 2019 it was warm enough to wear shorts and short sleeves at sail away. Then two months later in February 2020 it was quite chilly as we sailed out of Tampa Bay. My son actually went back to the stateroom to get his hoodie before we enjoyed sailing under the Skyway. It was very windy that evening so the wind chill was in full effect. The next morning we had sailed far enough south that it had warmed up enough for him to swim in the pool, and by that afternoon it was quite warm and tropical. 

Thanks  Just what I was looking for!

1 hour ago, Jus10m said:

I will let you know as I'm boarding in a few hours. Like Waaaytooo said it's 'cold' to the locals here in Tampa but it feels nice to me. I'll let you know when I get back end of the week when it felt warm!

 

Thanks.  We live in Tampa and I looked like I was going out to the Tundra when I walked the dog this morning....50's brrrr.  

I did the counting thing and researched cabin #'s on line.  Called RC to change cabin from one we had to the one next to it which I concluded had couch by balcony.  They told me that they "couldn't guarantee it", but would ask for it to be done.  I'm thinking that the standard balcony cabins on the Serenade all have the bed by the balcony. 

I remember cruising from Ft. Lauderdale years ago the 2nd week of December and it was absolutely freezing when we boarded ship.  Don't remember where we went or when it got warm.

We are sailing from Tampa same timeframe and wondering what the "usual" number of sailing hours would be to warm up on a cruise to Mexico.   I know there are no guarantees!

 Representative asked me if we wanted a large or small table when I changed my reservation for December 2021 cruise.

I switched to a cabin on the front of the ship, Deck 8

Just called about my reservation...Was told my cost was better than that with a military discount...Oh well

I forgot to tell my TA that hubby is a vet, 3 years service.

Really hard to get in touch with her....Is it worth the wait on the phone?  Not sure if they would give extra discount or tell me we already received a 30% off promotional discount.

I remember being offered good discounts for specialty restaurants on my past RC cruises.  Do you usually wait until onboard to book or book on the RC site?  (We are on the Serenade...Will be interesting since we usually cruise on larger ships.)

A friend of mine who changed her cabin was told by RC that it's fine to get there early!

37 minutes ago, Pooch said:

What’s your arrival time?

8 AM - Tx

Read that more than 3 ships must tender.  Is there anyway of telling if we will be docked or tendered? Serenade 12/14 cruise.  Will be in Costa Maya 12/16.

5 hours ago, _Quinn_ said:

Hi folks,

I was checking the Royal Caribbean website today to see if there were any price changes for my 23 December 2021 sailing on Enchantment of the Seas out of Baltimore. That sailing is no longer on the website (it's the first sailing after her return to service), and when I called Royal Caribbean, all categories were closed. I'm trying not to be pessimistic, but that doesn't seem like a good sign. I feel like even if it were completely sold out, it would still show on the website. And that's a mighty big if, considering that the 31 December sailing still has plenty of cabins available. Cruisemapper shows her in the Atlantic with a scheduled arrival at Port Everglades on 12 November, which seems like plenty of time for shakedown before heading to Baltimore.

I welcome your opinions, wild guesses and conspiracy theories.

In other news, I just returned from a five night sailing on Serenade of the Seas out of Tampa. I'm not much for live-blogging or writing reviews, but if you have any questions let me know.

Thanks,

Quinn

How did you like the Tampa cruise, Quinn?  

Can you see the sea when you're sitting down on a Deck 7 balcony that has the white lifeboat cover extension at your feet?  I know you cannot see directly down, but wondering if it really is a probelm if you're sitting down.

Tx

I'm hoping this is correct. 

Is there a way we can tell which cabins have bed near the door or window on SOS?