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I was able to book for Christmas on Allure

11 minutes ago, Pattycruise said:

I think they are attempting to switch back  to the prepandemic way of booking entertainment. I imagine it was easier for them when we booked from home rather than everyone figuring it out once they boarded. 
 

I actually didn’t mind the onboard booking because I could see the daily planner and figure out the entertainment  reservations around the onboard activities.  Additionally it was easy to look at the upcoming weather to try to figure out the best night for the Aqua show.  
 

it’ll be interesting to see if they go back to the old way for good. I know a lot of people still expect to book reservations from home. 

 

I imagine so, but didn’t they just announce a month ago that they weren’t doing that ?

Jeez, at least have a consistent policy, Royal

We’ve got our first proper suite booking approaching (Adventure OTS). Typically, we book the coffee card but it looks as if there are fancy coffee machines in the suite lounge for cappuccinos and the like. Can anyone confirm?

Mask requirements are no longer in effect. 

Every day on my Alaska cruise. You’d better believe it. 

1 hour ago, CanHardlyWait said:

256 views and no new news. Anyone been on Wonder lately? Noticed anything? It stinks they advertise this feature, charge more then any other ship because it's new, then after paying in full you find out they haven't even built it yet.

It’s absolutely frustrating!

Right, the quality of the birthday cake is off the charts, but it will be delivered the first day, regardless of when the birthday takes place. Worth the money IMO, but it comes down to whether it meets your needs. 

My in-laws are very into status. They constantly brag about being D+ and are super impressed when they meet Pinnacle members. So I like to wear my Platinum pin when we go to the MDR with them so that I can wow them.

Nah, that seems good. The other stuff isn’t a bait and switch, it’s a totally optional addition you can add onto your cruise if it appeals to you personally. But you can absolutely have a fantastic cruise without spending a single extra dime. Enjoy!

I’m definitely going with Matt’s philosophy about anything beyond diamond being just gravy. Should hit diamond in 2023!

TA handles anything dealing with the cruise booking itself. Anything you buy via the cruise planner is yours to handle. 

That’s exactly the dilemma - If I can upgrade the cabin, I would rather do that. But I would be much happier putting some credits toward my existing cruises than booking a new one in a cabin I don’t like. 

We use the RC Visa card for our RC purchases and have accrued enough points for a new cruise. Here’s the question - can I upgrade from my rewards points cabin? And, if so, how?

I found Adventure delightful on my previous cruise on it and have another trip lined up next Spring. Here’s hoping!

The kids brownie a la mode at MDR

23 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

The ice cream is only included for Star Class....but the candy is not included....even for SC

For the price of Star Class, they should toss in Ben and Jerry. And maybe some ice cream too!

Cruising with my in-laws, there was a night after Coco Cay when the kids were too tired for the MDR. So our wait staff sent our usual desserts to be delivered by the in-laws. I was wowed!

On our first cruise, I didn’t get a souvenir because I assumed the shops would be open on disembarkation morning. 

RCCL could really use a good comms department. Little things like advance notice of switching ships could create some real good will. 

… which, now that I have that picture in my mind, I wish I had photoshop…

It’s Matt, so I’m putting my money on him standing outside the Icon construction with a sign that reads “More Sabor”

Ok, so wait, is my app wrong or is hibachi available for lunch? Because I’m definitely planning on grabbing hibachi for lunch. 

Right, so who’s organizing the search party?

I didn’t see it in my Spotify feed either.