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It’s what? Emerald and up?

Royal is making a really big deal about this being C&A’s 25th anniversary so I keep hoping they’re going to really turn up the bonuses. But their recent history of cost cutting measures has me really worried. I only sail for those sweet, sweet JR shake discounts

I’ve never experienced this but I would absolutely love to

I believe @Matt said the remaining schedule is expected in the spring. 

So now, another question. If we royal-up from our panoramic suite into a different class of suite, will we still get the double C&A points or do we lose that because we royal-upped?

8 hours ago, malikguy said:

It likely won’t be completed until the ships next dry dock which unfortunately won’t be for another two to three years.

If that’s the case, @NotPayinExtra’s point about false advertising is even more on point. 

The Hilton on Galveston island has regular shuttles to the port. 

17 minutes ago, monctonguy said:

How strict or closely do they follow those check in times? I know previous to Covid, I would show up at around 10am no matter what and was usually on the ship before 11am.

 

Has this changed or still the norm?

Varies port to port. They’re supposed to follow check in times but some don’t. 

It’s been more than a year, but when I last sailed on Nav, nobody at the port was checking arrival times. 

What about diamond drinks? 

Why would you think you are not one of the sold-out suites? Unless you have a specific reason, I wouldn’t be worried. Suites are the first to get sold out. 

Col. Mustard: Wadsworth, am I right in thinking there's nobody else in this house?

Wadsworth: Um... no.

Col. Mustard: Then there is someone else in this house?

Wadsworth: Sorry, I said "no" meaning "yes."

Col. Mustard: "No" meaning "yes?" Look, I want a straight answer, is there someone else, or isn't there, yes, or no?

Wadsworth: No.

Col. Mustard: No there is, or no there isn't?

Wadsworth: Yes.

@smokeybandit makes an excellent point. Those sailings are coming.  

We’ll be in our first full suite on Adventure in just under two months. What should we do to make the most of it?

49 minutes ago, Cactus527 said:

I had no idea you could call room service to do this! Very glad you posted this comment - I'm going to do that from now on!!!

This was something we also learned about on these boards. One major concern with not putting the trays out is that the hallways are so narrow, they can obstruct wheelchair users. 
 

3 hours ago, FSUFAN said:

- Hard sell from Spa staff - I stated in an earlier thread that Mrs Fan (an introvert) will just not go anymore due to the haranguing of the staff (even after asking them not to on the front end). Sad that going to the Spa is a now a hassle and not a time of relaxation.

I won’t go to the spa for the same reason. Navigator spa staff charged us full price for a port day special, argued that we didn’t ask for the deal ahead of time, and literally looked over my shoulder while I was writing in my tip and commented on it. On Allure, I had a staff member follow me continuing to pitch the same service despite me turning him down thrice. 

15 minutes ago, She Sails Away said:

*When the nightly show is over but the cruise director--or even the Captain--come on stage to make announcements--and half the audience gets up and files out while they're talking. So rude.

 

We just got off our first oasis class sailing and could not believe how incredible the aqua theater show was, but more incredible, how many people got up and left rather than stay 5 more minutes to applaud the entertainers!

Really the only downsides to these rooms are 1) as @twangstersaid, the view can be somewhat obstructed by the structure of the rear of the ship and 2) the hike to the stairs/elevators. 

14 hours ago, RhodyTraveler said:

We booked in July of 2021 for a cruise sailing Oct 29, 2022.

I called.  No answer.  Emailed.  No response.  Contacted on social media... finally got responses.

Got told this...

"Thanks for your patience. I've found that you did book within the appropriate period for the Double Points offer. However, only existing Crown & Anchor members Gold and above were eligible. As your account was Pre-Gold at the time of sailing, we wouldn't be able to provide double points."

I asked where it said for gold and above and was told this.

"I'm not showing it says for Gold and above, but it does clarify it is for our Crown & Anchor members. Rest assured, this was confirmed directly with our Crown & Anchor representatives, who I've reached out to for confirmation."

We had such a good cruise, so it's pretty annoying that the post cruise logistics and communications have been so terrible.

 

We had the same experience on our first sailing. 

22 minutes ago, steverk said:

I agree with this.

I'll add the person that hits the door close button as soon as the elevator opens.

I've seen this prevent people who have been waiting to get on. In fact, that's the intent.

One time I was in an elevator with a woman in a wheelchair.  Her floor came up an the door closer guy hits the button. I was able to catch the door so she could get off. Mr. Door Closer was not happy with me though. 

We just had this happen to us but I was too quick. The woman complained, “That’s weird, I don’t know why the doors were doing that,” then proceeded to hit Door Close on every subsequent floor. What a mystery!

TA just surprised us with champagne, strawberries, and macaroons!

People who “forget” what a line is. This has been particularly an issue at Adventure Ocean. A line of parents will have formed and some parent will walk right past it with their kid, completely confused as to what this gathering of people might be.