CharmMicah68

Same here.....UNTIL YESTERDAY! We were 12 days out until our Oasis cruise in Miami. Crazy thing, is this is 2 times in a row for getting the upgrade. We were awarded one on Wonder in July. That makes me a moderate professional at the art of upgrading........ That settles it. In an effort to show love to others.......I officially allow anyone gambling to get an upgrade (find the fun in trying) to call it a CharmMicah68. Like using a rabbits foot or blowing on dice before a roll. You're welcome. Seriously.....I don't know how it happens. It feels like dumb luck.

By NO means could they repurpose larger ship venues that we all have witnessed to be EMPTY.....instead reduce/remove/restrict loyalty levels. It's a cool trend right now, Delta/AMEX is doing the same thing. Good news....looks like we may be able to gain loyalty points cruising Celebrity going forward under a possibly merged program. It's the other side of the poop sandwich.

On Oasis this November. Any suggestions on private shuttle/limo services from FLL area (where we fly into) to MIA cruise port? We will overnight in FLL area, then go to MIA cruise port in the AM. Off the ship at earliest time coming back to take private shuttle/limo back to FLL.

We just got off Wonder and it was a great cruise. More "Groups" cruising than I can ever remember. It really felt more than the usual. Having said that, there was a significant reduction in young children then when we were on Wonder in February. That was insane. @Neesa knows what it is like on Wonder with an out of wack/crazy kid to adult ratio. Emphasis on crazy. We love to tip people who genuinely try to "love" on and engage us. Selfishly, on busy and crowded ships, it helps to be remembered. If my wife and I hung out at the Mason Jar Bar nightly. We tipped the bar crew very well each night. They were incredible. We connect (converse and tip) with a pool attendent that will care for us and the Solarium bartenders that will see us through the masses. We don't do it to be flashy, but to find those who bust their butt. Especially in light of each day of their lives on a cruise ship being a redundant commodity, and yet they find a way to NOT make you feel like you are part of a "job". We find THOSE people and tip, tip, tip. My grandmother constantly told me, "Error on the side of generosity". So, budget to tip those who make the effort......and then tip to cheer up those poor Cabin attendants that need more smiles in their life.

....uh....2 weeks.

@Neesa So.....I am hoping you did @Lovetocruise2002 and me a solid by taking all the crazies with you on your week cruising Wonder. NOT that we wished it upon you.....but....if the unhinged, me me me, lacking preciousness of others, summer vacation seeking newbies were ALL on your Wonder cruise.....we would be in your debt. Thanks for taking one for the team.

July 16th on Wonder

Good Evening, @Neesa. It's time to head to Mason Jar. Side note, avoid every dessert...and the brunch. This is your only warning. I cannot be held responsible for your actions. Grab one of these: ....pardon the 2 other watermarks....I believe, from what I remember, they were from pre-sugar drink warm ups of Eagle Rare Bourbon (featured at Mason Jar).

@OCSC Mike @Sweety Ditto and echo your thoughts. My wife is a SPED Occupational Therapist early childhood development. it is obsurd the conditions, numbers, and bureaucracy she has to deal with. Not to mention....the expectations of parents. ON A LIGHTER note, that daily chaos has conditioned her and allows her to STILL completely relax on a crowded cruise ship! @Neesaupdate on activities....LET'S go slacker!

THAT We do the Beach Club every time now. Yes the price can be scary and is all over the board (unpredictable)....BUT I find new and creative ways to justify going to it. Which is mainly when my wife says..."We are going to the Beach Club....right?"

@Neesa Iove following this channel right now. Some fun people who I would enjoy sharing a beverage with. So, I need you to hide a duck super good, we are on WOS again July 16. We found a duck in February and hope to find another. ALSO, you inspired me to keep trying the Royal UP program. It can't be just luck.....I hope....but it sure feels like it. I bid upgrades on each cruise we go on. NEVER won....UNTIL YESTERDAY! Booked a GTY Balcony (props to MEI) and assigned 14 floor Central Park. So I Bid on 3 different cabins barely above minimum. Weird, the bids expired and I was allowed to bid again. So I did. Same numbers. Only this time, I threw a RCC credit card points stateroom upgrade on it. This is another weird thing....I didn't get the lower cabin upgrade, I got 2 bumps up cabin upgrade. Not a JS, but still large ocean view balcony on a great floor. Is it a coincidence I did it with RCC points.....???? Maybe. I choose to believe to give me hope Have a great cruise!

We were on it in Feb 2023 and it did. Best selection on the ship.

Mason Jar....Eagle Rare...mic drop. I tipped the waiter there back in February on WOS to hide the bottle behind the others for the week. Same here, would like to know what the current bourbon situation is on board. We are on WOS again this July.

There was a couple on Wonder of the Seas last week that I saw wearing them. They had gotten them on another ship, brought them and guest services was able to program them for use. They told me this was the first cruise for Wonder to use them, although not for sale on the ship.

Love this thread and thinking just like you! We board Wonder of the Seas Feb 19th!