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I didn't think there was anyway the price could go down on our New Years cruise, but repriced our GLS at a $200 savings! Already had a great price so made my Fathers day even more special

Smoking deal so booked a corner GLS on Quantum but then I looked at YouTube videos of both corner & center GLS on Quantum, but was hard to tell how much of a difference there was, so I researched and thankfully found this post. Huge shoutout to both @WAAAYTOOO and @Lovetocruise2002 for the heads up! Called & changed from corner to center deck 10, but came across a video where a guest that stayed in the same one we have booked complained of soot on the balcony even while she was sitting outside. Anyone else experience this recently on Quantum or Anthem, or have changes been made since?

From June 1st, 2025. Get's real bad around 4:20 with lightning. Would NOT have wanted to be on during that!

I was able to find some info on Cruise Critic and also from a post by @mistertomatohead . This was back in 2022 when I believe was the first overnight stay in Cabo for Royal, so I'm still not 100% sure that this applies today. Hoping someone that has actually done a more recent overnight can confirm. Bummer that casino and shops will be closed for 3 days while tendered, but plenty to do in Cabo.

Also, is there a specific side of the ship that faces Cabo while tendered offshore (Navigator or Quantum)?

For those that have done a Cabo San Lucas overnight cruise, looking for information regarding tender times and past experiences. We've flown and stayed in Cabo several times, but this will be first RC cruise (Navigator) with overnight stay. Trying to determine if we would have enough time or even be able to rent a car, travel to San Jose Del Cabo, Flora Farms or perhaps even a day trip to Todos Santos. Do you even have to be back on the ship while tendered overnight? Also wondering how much or what might be closed on New Years Day?

You sir are a Saint, Thank You! Costco is $4,625 cheaper for the exact same 2BRAT. And I haven't even tried MEI or Harr. With Costco Travel, can I get a price adjustment if RC web shows decrease for same category or room?

Other than booking when dates are first released, I'm curious what other tips or tricks others use when searching for a cruise on RC's web site, more specifically do you log in first, or do you check initial prices and then log in to see what the loyalty prices are? I'm researching before booking to compare cost for best price. Due to work schedules, can't commit just yet. I have been comparing rooms and prices for same ship & a few different dates, and it just amazes me how the exact same room can go up 6k within a matter of a few days, same promo. And it's for a date over 9 months out, with several of the same rooms available, so I don't think a supply/demand thing at this juncture. I've tried clearing all browser searches, using VPN and incognito and sometimes I do get different prices. Anyone care to share?

We flew into Hobby a few days before cruise out of Galveston. Had 6 adults and 8 full size suitcases plus a few bags. We booked an Airbnb in Galveston, and ended up renting a Suburban from Avis at Hobby, paid to park it at RC cruise terminal, got off the ship, and drove back to Hobby. The cost to rent a car for the week and pay for parking (during Thanksgiving week ) was a little more than what it would have cost us if renting 2 Ubers round trip (good luck finding just 1 Uber XL for all 6 plus suitcases) and way more convenient. As your spending some time sight seeing before embarkation, I'd definitely recommend renting a vehicle. Enterprise also rents from Hobby and has a drop off in Galveston near the pier, so you could do a one way rental, and then book a shuttle back to Hobby. FYI, I was concerned about fitting that many suitcases in the vehicle, but as you can put one of the 3rd row seats down yet still have plenty of room for the 2 passengers in their own seats, it all worked out perfectly. Have stayed in many Airbnb's across the country, and the one we stayed at in Galveston was absolutely stunning!

Here is Matt's article on RC's updated ability to make your dinner reservation online, now even after you have purchased the UDP, as the only option before this rollout was while you were actually purchasing it online ( https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/11/13/royal-caribbean-has-made-it-even-easier-manage-its-dining-package ). I purchased ours along with our kids and in-laws back in September, but I still am not able to make any reservations. I've tried following the direction to do so, but when I pull up our Order History, there is no option to modify, thus I can't get to the screen that would let me make reservations. We just received an email from our concierge, so now I'm emailing him our request, but if you are not in a suite AND not able to book online, you have to wait until you are onboard. Frustrating though as I too would prefer to be able to do as much as possible online before we board.

So I saw Matt's article on RC's updated ability to make your dinner reservation online, now even after you have purchased the UDP, as the only option before this rollout was while you were actually purchasing it online ( https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/11/13/royal-caribbean-has-made-it-even-easier-manage-its-dining-package ). I purchased ours along with our kids and in-laws back in September, but I still am not able to make any reservations. I've tried following the direction to do so, but when I pull up our Order History, there is no option to modify, thus I can't get to the screen that would let me make reservations. Has/is anyone else had luck or experiencing the same?

Thanks & sorry, didn't know. My wife has looked through a few of the suggested Amazon storefronts, and as expected, Matt's is much more organized. Nice job!

I seem to remember someone posting a link for either a website or Amazon store that had gadgets or other fun things for sale to bring and use in your room or onboard (portable fans, USB chargers, magnetic shelves, etc.) . I've searched with no luck. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

Looking to reserve parking at Galveston for upcoming cruise and only a few options available, one of them being the "Pier 12" Lot. Has anyone used or recommend this lot? My only other choices are the South lot or Pier 14 Lot.

Was having similar issues, in fact couldn't get it to do anything after hitting the purchase button. Was using Google Chrome, but then open another window and used 2 different browsers (NON-Google) and they both worked fine, with no issues anymore.