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    KLA reacted to Cruzin2022 in Royal Up offers   
    Just got our successful bid approved for June 5th sailing on Allure. We bid minimum for a GS from a balcony. Definitely surprised.
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    KLA reacted to Mathias in Royal Up offers   
    Got an e-mail about our successful Royal Up from an Inside Cabin to a Junior Suite on our June 26th Scandinavian sailing (7 nights). The sailing is on Voyager and we bid a bit above minimum. Nice that they told us about the upgrade more than three weeks in advance.
    The inside cabin costed about 700 euros per person and includes gratuities and the Deluxe Beverage Package. Our bid for the Junior Suite was 180 euros PP so all in all we paid less than 1.800 euros for a week's sailing in a Junior Suite and that includes gratuity and the Deluxe Beverage Package x 2. (1 euro is about 1,08 USD right now.)
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    KLA reacted to Matt in Might want to wait to cruise?   
    Welcome to the message boards.
    Sorry to hear your cruise was disappointing. I think we can all provide you some tips and advice on how to avoid those issues on your next sailing so it's a much better experience, if you'd like to hear them!
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    KLA reacted to tonyfsu21 in Allure - Diamond Lounge eliminated?   
    It’s actually the best diamond lounge currently in existence. 2 stories overlooking aft of ship. 
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    KLA reacted to Ubiquitous Cruiser in Allure - Diamond Lounge eliminated?   
    Was on Allure in April and the 2nd floor was roped off every day for the Chef's Table.
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    KLA got a reaction from twangster in Allure - Diamond Lounge eliminated?   
    Noted! We aren't drinkers at all so the crowds and drinks aren't a big appeal for us, but having a place to grab a quick snack or a light breakfast and coffee before wandering off the ship is definitely a big draw for us. 
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    KLA reacted to Ampurp85 in Royalup cancelled my bids   
    Well since your room type has changed, they may not be offering any RoyalUps for that category. Not every cabin type or reservation will qualify for a RU. 
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    KLA reacted to twangster in Allure - Diamond Lounge eliminated?   
    Go early, it becomes very popular after 4pm despite using the vouchers in the DL now.
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    KLA reacted to AshleyDillo in Allure - Diamond Lounge eliminated?   
    Since Allure wasn't revamped, she has kept the 2-story Diamond Lounge located on deck 11..the best DL on an Oasis class ship!
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    KLA got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Allure - Diamond Lounge eliminated?   
    OH!!! What a nice surprise - it doesn't show at all on the deck plans on the app. Super excited about this! Thanks, all! 
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    KLA reacted to twangster in Changes to diamond lounge drinks   
    Two things. 
    First the D+ terminal entrance line.  That was never a published or official perk.  
    I recently told a story in another thread about how an unpublished benefit was lost when folks complained when the event wasn't offered on all ships.  HQ didn't know it was occurring until people complained.  The truth is the event was not supposed to occur, just some HD's were trying to be extra nice.  That is how D+ lost Port Canaveral and Baltimore terminal entrance privileges.  People complained that <insert name of other terminal here> didn't have a D+ entrance like Port Canaveral/Baltimore.  HQ said "What D+ entrance line?  That is not a published benefit for the CAS"  and so they laid down the law and instructed all terminals not to offer this unpublished perk.
    Secondly, CAS priority queues at check in.
    As far as priority check in queues for the CAS that was on the way out before the pandemic hit us.
    Royal was working on frictionless check-in.  The app was central to that effort.  In 2018 at a tech event they vowed 15 minutes from curb to ship.  A side effect was that priority check in queues for CAS would become unnecessary.  You showed the app barcode to a terminal worker with a tablet and boom you were on your way.  That was occuring in places like Miami Terminal One and it was rolling out across the world to all terminals before the shutdown.
    Keep in mind check in queues are different than getting into the terminal and going through security.  Check in queues are found after security in most terminals.
    Aside from Port Canaveral and Baltimore, few terminals ever gave D+ priority entrance to the terminal or security.  Everyone queued for security except Suites and Pinnacle.  That hasn't changed minus Port Canaveral and Baltimore losing D+ entrance rights which were never a published perk for D+ (see above).   However with expedited boarding that didn't matter.  
    Once past security is where the CAS queues were placed.  Back in the days of paper everything before the app existed those CAS queues were an important perk.  Those were the queues where you could wait 30 minutes or more.  The app changed all that as it streamlined the entire check in process.  The pandemic and the CDC threw a wrench in the machine because of the need to show test results and proof of vaccination but that occurs before check in and so the CAS priority queues have no bearing on that aspect of the current experience. 
    With the app priority check in queues for CAS are obsolete and would provide no value if implemented.  Priority entrance to the terminal and for security was never a CAS perk so nothing is lost even with the newly imposed CDC protocol delays to enter the terminal.
    Since boarding is now delayed a bit for extra cleaning time they are still commencing the boarding process with top down CAS priority just like olden days.
    Back in the days when CAS queues were in place it wasn't unusual for the Diamond queue to be longer than the Gold and Pre-Gold queue.  I recall looking at the Diamond queue and saying forget that.  I chose the gold queue and was through check in faster than the entitled Diamond who chose to use the longer Diamond queue.  
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    KLA reacted to HeWhoWaits in Changes to diamond lounge drinks   
    The four use any time for whatever you want drink vouchers per day is worth far more than the limited-selection happy hour drinks ever were.
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    KLA reacted to Matt in Cruising this weekend, one of our party has tested positive   
    Yes, this!
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    KLA got a reaction from whitsmom in Who cruises with only Carry On Luggage?   
    Having just been in that region of the world - layers are your friend. You can go from being warm to being a little chilly very quickly.
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    KLA got a reaction from whitsmom in Who cruises with only Carry On Luggage?   
    I like this approach! The nice thing with cruises is that there are lots of 'costume changes' through the day (swim suits during the day, maybe some shorts and tshirts to wander around in, a few sun dresses for dinner) - a lot of things can be simplified with mix and match (like you said) and rolling is a good option to save space in your luggage. Worst case, you can always use one of the laundry bags to clean a few things up if needed. 

    For souvenirs on the way home, pack a separate bag to carry along with you on the plane and check the rest of your luggage home! 
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    KLA got a reaction from Carlos A. in Coastal Kitchen Reservations   
    Go up to the CK desk on Day 1 and see what they'll let you do. Back in October we had no issue doing this, but that was also during reduced capacity. You may not have the same luck now, but it doesn't hurt to ask. 
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    KLA got a reaction from Debsters41 in Just for Me   
    I could 100% do a TA solo. It sounds so peaceful, and would be easy to fall in to a routine on board.
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    KLA got a reaction from MichelleB1234 in Why Cruise from Barbados?   
    Barbados is one of the islands that I visited on a cruise that made me say, "I want to come back here and spend some time." 
    A cruise with a really unique itinerary is a great reason to do just that! Money well spent, imo. 
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    KLA got a reaction from CruisingOz in Why Cruise from Barbados?   
    Barbados is one of the islands that I visited on a cruise that made me say, "I want to come back here and spend some time." 
    A cruise with a really unique itinerary is a great reason to do just that! Money well spent, imo. 
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    KLA got a reaction from AlohaLivin in New ideas for gifts for new and old cruise friends?   
    Towel clips?
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    KLA got a reaction from Kathleen in New ideas for gifts for new and old cruise friends?   
    Towel clips?
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    KLA got a reaction from JennyB in Why Cruise from Barbados?   
    Barbados is one of the islands that I visited on a cruise that made me say, "I want to come back here and spend some time." 
    A cruise with a really unique itinerary is a great reason to do just that! Money well spent, imo. 
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    KLA reacted to Matt in Why Cruise from Barbados?   
    One reason, the itinerary. You're going to different islands than you can elsewhere.
    So when you say "You can go to almost all of the same ports", almost is the key word. There's other ports. 
    Variety is the spice of life.
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    KLA reacted to ellcee in Allure of the Seas: May 14-22, Solo, Boardwalk Balcony   
    My favorite game to play while solo traveling as woman is how many times I hear "YOU'RE SO BRAVE TO TRAVEL ALONE".
     
    sigh.
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    KLA reacted to LovetoCruise87 in CoCo Cay Pricing Getting Ridiculous   
    Just like Disney.. keep raising their prices because people will still come. 
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