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On 12/2/2018 at 5:50 PM, jaullram said:

We are hoping to receive an email for the new RoyalUp program, however, we never get emails (except for invoices) from Royal.  I have called and confirmed we are signed up to receive Marketing materials and we only have one email on file.  Has anyone ever had this problem - if so, how does it get fixed?  The same goes with casino offers from Royal.

I could have written this post.  Exact same thing for me.  No emails except invoices and communication related to an already booked cruise.  I have to call CR all the time to have them check cruises for me.  Everyone I've spoken to confirms my email is in the system.  No one can correct it.

Thanks.  We book the same way.  I did look on the BOA RC Visa site and they do still offer upgrades and cruises along with RC gifts and charitable donations.  I'll stick with the casino rates and still use for OBC. Just booked Anthem through CR yesterday for Oct '19. Enjoy your Christmas cruise!

I use it all the time for OBC.  It's like getting free drink packages.  Never used for actual cruise or upgrade. Can you do this after purchasing a cruise or do you actually book through them?

I don't blame you for passing. We usually do a GS and did a OS once. Way too much room for 2 people and no other perks to justify it again.

We've always done BOGO and , honestly, never had a problem.  We took care of our reservations as soon as we got on board (well, first we got a drink). They are usually very flexible and often will not make you stick to the first 2 nights.  We've often done night 1 or 2 and pushed the second night until later in the week.  We've always had Izumi included.  Maybe that's something new??  Have fun!

We are not D+ or Pinnacle, but a few years ago we met a couple at muster around our age, early 50s.  Hit it off immediately  Great people.  Saw them later at Sabor sporting their Pinnacle pins.  We teased them about it.  They say they try not to wear them but staff actually instructs them to when they recognize them and see they don't have them on.  They don't want to wear them just because of the stereotype of Pinnacles 

I'm not sure I really care who's in the suite lounge.  I'm fortunate enough to be eligible to enjoy the SL or CL as is anyone else who is eligible.

As long as no one is trying to take my seat, why should I care what others are doing? It doesn't affect me.

5 hours ago, JLMoran said:

Makes me glad I bought the trip insurance for my October Anthem cruise! 

Me too!  Hubby and I are on the cruise!

saved $400 on our October Anthem sailing plus she added the $100 casino certificate hubby got 3 weeks ago!! I'll take it.

On 1/31/2018 at 10:53 AM, WAAAYTOOO said:

I do not want to rub it in, Sabrina, but I thought I would let you know that I was able to get the last Sky Loft Suite on Allure for April 8.  Of course, there are only 2 so I got the "other one".  I wasn't even aware that they were both available but I'm glad they were !  I got the one on the ocean view side.  I've never been in that one (was in the one that faces the basketball court before) so it will be interesting to see the difference.  I think I would rather look at the ocean than the basketball court anyway !

So I'm very excited about getting the upgrade.  For those who may be wondering if Club Royale is still giving casino rates for full suites, I can verify that as of today, they certainly still are.  Not only was I able to take advantage of the $1000 "Star Savings" but I got a casino rate PLUS $100 OBC.   Keep in mind that this room started out as a casino comped inside room and has gone through several iterations of upgrades, culminating in a Sky Loft Suite so that little coupon (actually, it was an email offer) has gone a LONG way. 

Did I mention that I have an AWESOME travel agent who made all of this happen at this incredible price ??  THANK YOU MICHELLE !  I honestly believe that I could not have gotten this great deal on my own.  I give all of the credit to her.  She is amazing.  If you are a Club Royale member and want an agent who knows how to work with the casino, I cannot recommend her enough.  Even if you AREN'T a CR member, Michelle is an excellent agent and I recommend her for ANY kind of booking.

Well, you've convinced me on contacting Michelle for my next booking.  I've seen so many good things on here about her, I'd be crazy not to.  It all gets so confusing as to what deals can go together, esp with Club Royale.  Congrats on your good fortune!

Well I'm on this sailing so if I see a guy with an entourage in tow or a crown on, I'll be sure to come back and post pics. LOL

I'd like an "RCB" sticker for my car.  The white oval ones like everyone uses.

11- Oasis

Well...well....well   July 4th is my birthday!  I'm guessing you'd all help me celebrate, Yes?

Wow! Great deal! Enjoy. 

Off topic but I managed to obtain a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23 through the PA LCB lottery. Merry Christmas to my hubby. Not sure that one will be opened soon. Lol

We got JW Blue this past October on Grandeur. 2 for $300. Considering we’re in Pa and the LCB charges about $240 a bottle, we bought it.  Since we drove to Baltimore, getting it home wasn’t an issue. I have purchased a bubble wrap, bottle shaped type packaging from Amazon called WineWings. It has ziploc type seal and Velcro to at opening. No leaks. Great for if you have to pack bottles. 

10 hours ago, Johnnosbc said:

G'day, we got off Voyager of the Seas 28 OCT 2017, with a cruise voucher each. Because the Comp Cruises are in USA, we booked another cruise with Casino Rates which were much better now than they were, and then they gave us the redemption rate (2x Cruise Certificates) of US$1750 off as well. The 5 Nights Jnr Suite Voyager of the Seas 24 DEC 2018 cost us US$135 total.

Can you give an idea of how much you played?

We're on EDGE January 6, 2019

You're right Boston Babe, with the 4 perks it's like all inclusive.  Very happy with the planners for X also.  

I booked Edge the beginning of last week and by the end of the week a "season of savings" sale was posted. Discounts on cabins. We booked Infinite verandas and when I called, we got an additional $200 off per person.  Sale ends Dec 2.

Booked Edge for Jan 6, 2019. Got Infinite Veranda as all suites were booked 

WE are mostly RC too, but Love that you started this! Prefer this site over CC.

Back to the GS topic... It's what we book all the time now on RC.  We are thinking of booking Edge but all suites are booked.  They have a Concierge class room that is definitely smaller than a GS, but it offers all the perks of a GS.  I'm thinking of going for it since we're not in the room that much anyway but we get all the "good stuff".  We are spoiled with early boarding and disembarking plus concierge lounge, separate dining room and sun deck.. I know...first world problems.  Just thinking out loud. All thoughts welcome.

Thanks all. I've done the clearing cache and using another browser. Just weird it's telling me it doesn't even recognize my email. I'll press on. Lol thx!

Anyone having issues logging into RC website? I was just on yesterday but today it's telling me my login info is incorrect. My SIL is having the same problem.

Thanks WAAAYTOOO!

I'll get him on that as soon as the casino opens. Of course, he'll be there ASAP anyway?

I'll let ya know what we end up with this time!

So much is unknown.  We they would just make hard fast rules and stick with them.  We have utilized the casino rate for our next 2 cruises since my hubby found out he was eligible on our last cruise. Given this is his first cruise as a CR member, how does he get the drinks and 5% discount? Is there a sticker on his card or does he need to see someone about it?  I know this was covered before, but I can't find it.