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We've been on most of the ships, Explorer and larger.  I like them all, for different reasons, but my Wife's preference is the bigger the better. 
As far as crowds go, I might be the odd person out, as I like the hustle and bustle of life on a big  ship with lots of passengers.
But I do get, folks have their own ideas of what draws them to, or away from, the cruising lifestyle. 
Heaven to me is a packed Promenade.  There's just that more chance to meet new folks. 
 

I’ve been on just a few classes of Royal ships and enjoyed each one for their unique style.  Have truly never experienced feeling overcrowdedness (?) on any…so far.  Perhaps the other cruise lines do not quite match what Royal has achieved?
 Since the OP mentioned Mardi Gras…I look forward to seeing it for myself as it’s going to be one of 2 larger ships for me in September!
I am definitely partial to Royal!  I do hope @RCVoyager will give Royal another chance by taking the advice of the above comments!

I can appreciate liking the smaller ships, but no matter the ship size, I've never felt it crowded or felt the staff was overwhelmed with crowds.

I have never booked an Annual Prime/Signature cruise.  I never knew how to access them, until recently, when  @Ampurp85 showed me where to find them.  Plus with all the instant certificates I get while onboard, and all the free cruises I receive in the mail, I just never found much need in looking into the  Prime/Signature cruises.  That could change, as we have a bunch of cruises being offered via Prime/Signature, which are better offerings than the most recent cruises I've received in the mail. 
But in the spirit of this discussion, we have two identical cruises upcoming, Seattle/Alaska aboard Quantum.  My wife and a friend will do this cruise in July, and my wife and I will do this cruise together in September. 
We have a couple more cruises we must get booked via NextCruise.  I suspect they will end up being West Coast Mexico, from Los Angeles.  Logistically, they are by far the easiest cruises for us. 

I thought it would be fun to see what cruise people chose for their annual prime reward.
 
 

We have a trip in August & just received notification yesterday that Labadee was now going to be replaced with Grand Turks for our itinerary. 
Just glad it wasn't Nassau 😛

Here is a link with some more information: https://www.grandturkcc.com

Mine is instead of Labadee is going to Puerto Plata, DR.

@smokeybandit we were just notified as well on our Bermuda August sailing to this itinerary change. Nothing in the cruise planner as of yet. Is it possible to enjoy the immediate area without an excursion? Thanks so much! I am just so happy we are going somewhere we have never been before, I was worried Labadee would be replaced by Nassau, we've been there so many times......

Glad we have the information, instead of wondering. 

Haven't gotten anything yet for our late August sailing on Independence. Sucks to have to divert, but if we do, would prefer a port not oft visited to echo @WAYNO

I was just trying to get into my reservation to buy amenities but it's not letting me get to the page with the options. I can get into my reservation, but when I click "plan my reservation" it goes back to the log in screen. I tried more than once and it kept doing the same thing. It's frustrating! They need to get this fixed.

For the folks looking forward to Labadee, for the folks in Labadee, and for Royal, I am sorry this has been so tough.
But to add a Port not routinely visited, is a win, for me. 
 
 

For the folks looking forward to Labadee, for the folks in Labadee, and for Royal, I am sorry this has been so tough.
But to add a Port not routinely visited, is a win, for me. 
 
 

For the folks looking forward to Labadee, for the folks in Labadee, and for Royal, I am sorry this has been so tough.
But to add a Port not routinely visited, is a win, for me. 
 
 

A short week later, and today I cannot get their website to load.
To put so much responsibility on digital communications, and struggle so often to keep it working... It puts a strain on their customers, but it must be an incredible strain on Royal, not to be able to sell goods and services, even for short periods.
I know very likely it will be working again.
All the more reason I try to plan ahead with my digital business.  I'd hate to have to deal with their website at the last minute, and it's not working.
 
 
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I don't think even Royal knows their own rules, or how to apply them.
Last year, we took our adult son on his first cruise.  He was identified as Diamond on his Seapass.  When offered free drinks, we questioned it, but were told if it says Diamond, then he is Diamond, and will be given Diamond perks accordingly. 

I don't think even Royal knows their own rules, or how to apply them.
Last year, we took our adult son on his first cruise.  He was identified as Diamond on his Seapass.  When offered free drinks, we questioned it, but were told if it says Diamond, then he is Diamond, and will be given Diamond perks accordingly. 

@OCSC Mikehas it right.  Retirement is the key.  Of course, our cruising style has taken a bit of a downgrade since retirement, but where the quality went down, the quantity went up !  Nothing truer than the old adage, “When you’re working you have the money but no time and when you’re retired you have the time but no money”.

We agree and think they try too hard to be dirty without really being dirty and then the couples try to push the limits further to win.  We totally get that it’s an “adult show”, but you can still, have adult themes without being dirty.  Most times it’s just not funny or enjoyable to us.
 
we also get annoyed that the comedians in the comedy club are adult only and cuss like a sailor,, but then do a family show in the main theater.  Why can’t they just always be family friendly.  We’re big comedy fans and you can be funny without all that.
 

Speaking of magnets...
We are finding few available, and none that would fit our refrigerator motif. 
Recently on Wonder, magnets were unavailable, but key chains/key fobs were of a plethora. 
Simply gluing magnets on the back of a key chain fob gave us instant refrigerator magnets.😎
 

Wow!  A response!  And to know now, your suggestion has ended up with all the other suggestions.😁

Wow!  A response!  And to know now, your suggestion has ended up with all the other suggestions.😁

"Collection" = "Circular file" 😁

I understand technically why it happened, but I cannot believe RC didn't send out an email blast about it. That's a big whiff on their part.