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Yep, I agree. Much like park cafe or the solarium bistro, by day 3 the cats out of the bag and it’s crowded with people. RC certainly needs to resolve this issue sooner than later especially with suite prices at a massive premium these day it only makes sense. 

Yep, I agree. Much like park cafe or the solarium bistro, by day 3 the cats out of the bag and it’s crowded with people. RC certainly needs to resolve this issue sooner than later especially with suite prices at a massive premium these day it only makes sense. 

In March they were checking seapass cards on the Sundeck but that must not be standard procedure. I saw quite a few people get asked politely to leave by the staff. I hope they resolve this issue soon.

Zero logic which makes sense for a casino program with no organization or logic. It seems crazy to think the company has the very best loyalty program in the business and cannot use this same layout for the club royale. 

The entire program has gone downhill. The comps are laughable. I vote they revamp the entire casino program and make it more transparent. Making any type of casino comp reservation is more confusing then it is worthy of the discount. What happened to the generosity of the past when the casino would send a rep to the MDR and offer to buy you a filet & lobster from Chops w/ a bottle of wine? 

You will have better luck calling RC or the travel agent you booked through and pay outright for the balcony cabin and then maybe placing a Royal up bid for the junior suite. The probability of winning a Royal up is not great at all and it will most likely disappoint you. 

You will have better luck calling RC or the travel agent you booked through and pay outright for the balcony cabin and then maybe placing a Royal up bid for the junior suite. The probability of winning a Royal up is not great at all and it will most likely disappoint you. 

You will have better luck calling RC or the travel agent you booked through and pay outright for the balcony cabin and then maybe placing a Royal up bid for the junior suite. The probability of winning a Royal up is not great at all and it will most likely disappoint you. 

You will have better luck calling RC or the travel agent you booked through and pay outright for the balcony cabin and then maybe placing a Royal up bid for the junior suite. The probability of winning a Royal up is not great at all and it will most likely disappoint you. 

@Jenn Greene I haven't been on a bad Holiday cruise yet!  We love sailing over Thanksgiving or Christmas.  We'll be on board Icon for my son's 15th birthday!  Royal does a great job helping us to celebrate.
@tonyfsu21 So excited to see the new ship.  All of us should do a Royal Caribbean Blog message boards meet-up!
-Emme
 

My family will be onboard this sailing. Can’t wait for Icon!

Out of curiosity, do you think another cruise line would be any different? I would imagine on the very high end lines there has been little to no noticeable change in food quality. The cost cutting methods are pretty much standard for big box cruise though and I really don’t see any potential upside to leaving (especially as a diamond member). The C&A benefits at Royal Caribbean are arguably better than any other comparable cruise company and the food quality/service is directly associated with recouping money from a rough couple of years during the pandemic. Multi billion dollar losses require cost cutting strategies and unfortunately the consumer ultimately pays the price. I hope this MDR issue does not become standard and food quality eventually gets better but only time will tell. 

Oasis class is the GOAT!

Oasis class is the GOAT!

Oasis class is the GOAT!

Fort Lauderdale is better, cheaper and much less congested than Miami Dade County. If you can save money flying into FLL, the trip to Port of Miami is quick and easy on cruise day. If you decide to stay here, let me know if you need any suggestions for Fort Lauderdale as I am a long time local and live the South Florida lifestyle! 

Thanks!  Mine will be 12 and 7 at the time of sail, so this sounds like a good fit for a chill day.

Swap out the beach day in Honduras for something else and go with a beach club in Cozumel. You really can’t go wrong with a beach club in Cozumel especially for teenagers. 

Great choice. Yes it includes transportation and it’s a really great spot to spend the afternoon. As far as what the ticket includes, you get access to the pool and lounge chairs. Drinks, food, cabana, zip line exc is at an extra cost. There are some “waterfalls” you can climb up and jump off which my kids absolutely loved. I would recommend this place if you are looking to just lounge and relax.

The snail mail is a complete waste of valuable time. If you have a complaint you should reach out to RC via social media channels and try to get the message out that way. In the past, I have had luck with emailing Sasha w/ corporate in the Miami offices after our loft flooded. 
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Has anyone actually received follow up on that post cruise survey even after indicating you would like someone to follow up? I’ve never had any luck. 

Fort Lauderdale is better, cheaper and much less congested than Miami Dade County. If you can save money flying into FLL, the trip to Port of Miami is quick and easy on cruise day. If you decide to stay here, let me know if you need any suggestions for Fort Lauderdale as I am a long time local and live the South Florida lifestyle! 

Has anyone actually received follow up on that post cruise survey even after indicating you would like someone to follow up? I’ve never had any luck. 

This is too high level a thought for myself being a low level type guy. Just looking at the positives and hoping they Amp Allure. 

The $25-$28/day is a bargain when you consider the convenience factor. The bar has been set pretty low for the shuttle companies and it’s anything but convenient when you deal with lines (especially when you disembark) and a shuttle bus schedule. There will be plenty of people who will tell you how great the park & rides or shuttle services are but they do not compare to the simplicity of the parking garage at Port of Miami.