lenaapple1974

I was set to go up to Silver in the middle of my Allure sailing Sunday, now I see it is 15 more points to get there! It certainly was not like that when I booked!

P.S. This is the deal I purchased under: http://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2015/03/10/royal-caribbean-offering-new-bogo-deal-passengers-and-drink-packages edit: And here is the link to RCCL website with the offer. http://www.royalcaribbean.com/cruise-deals/offers/bogo50-premium?cabinClassType=BALCONY

My deal was back in March, 50% off second person, 50% off 2nd drink pkg and 50% off deposit, plus up to $300 onboard credit. I booked both Enchantment and Allure with this deal. I do not think I will be doing drink pkgs for Allure based on everyone else's blog opinions for so many days of feeling like they have to catch up. lol Three of my family members booked as well through the RCCL site though. The confirmation is bogus... and only states the onboard credit and deposit amount. They seem so out dated, and the rep I spoke to has no idea what the heck is going on, and keeps quoting things from something obviously being read. They don't know what my reservation was booked under, which should be in my reservation. Sounds slightly scammish. (<-- making words up) She doesn't even see my onboard credit! Not worried about that since I have the email. I am actually going to go to a travel agent and see what they say to do, b/c honestly, their system is so out dated. I have heard this before, but didn't believe it til now. I also have a $50 gift card I need to worry about applying. Thankful I read up on that already. I am also thankful I am a planner, and that I am worrying about this months in advance. I am trying not to worry about it too much, as it only saves me $30. At this point, I was just infuriated that they had no info about anything to do with my reservation other than the date. I should not have to look for my confirmation email to tell them what my reservation includes once they have my res#. I have sailed three other lines, and not one issue there. Having said that - I will try to remember to update here once I figure out how to deal with this. Maybe it can help someone. My advice is save everything, screen shots etc to prove the date and what should be included in your deal. edit: Bookings 5 days or longer. BUT, this rep should know this and should have stated this. Still, it goes for the second booking on Allure, which she adamantly told me no. Glad this is still showing on the internet. Everyone saying it doesn't happen made me feel like I was nuts. :)

Yes, thank for the info! I shall be cabbing it back to FLL in August. My SIL will be driving me to port, and we are leaving disembarkation day. Flights to NYC are actually decent right now for Labor day weekend. I was shocked to see that today.

First post here! I just found the podcast, and have been hooked. I have not sailed RCCL yet, but have two trips booked for 2016. Enchantment on May 6 and Allure on Aug 28! Super excited, especially listening to everyone's experiences. I have previously sailed three lines since 2012, and must admit I am hooked on cruising. I expect Royal to not disappoint! That leads me to my questions. 1. Drink Packages - there really doesn't seem to be much info about these different packages. For the first time, I see I am able to pre-purchase online. It was not there previously so I started to mess around. It does not offer me the discount that I booked with. (1/2 price off the second pkg), so I assume I must book this with an agent? Does anyone know how this works? I am not totally sure what type of drink package to get at this point. I'd love to take advantage of the specialty coffee for sure, and I like drinks like frozen drinks over all others, but I am not a drinker. My husband is a beer drinker. Does anyone have any advice about these packages? Is it still true that we do not have to get the same packages? We certainly have different tastes! I myself wonder if it is worth a package for myself. How much do the coffee drinks cost if not? I know lots of questions. LOL But $67 a day if I read correctly is a bit much! Not sure I can justify this, though not having to worry after is a plus regardless. 2. Gifts. On every ship I go on, I purchase the resin ship model. Is this available for Enchantment, and can I purchase it ahead of time? Cost? OK! I won't bog down the lines here. Can't wait to hear from everyone, and look forward to reading everything here!