MarcD

Looks good, mate!  Saving this site as a bookmark.
Thanks for the research.

On 7/13/2023 at 9:22 AM, Smokey79 said:

Regarding your kids ordering mocktails, did anyone ever question if they were drinking a non alcoholic drink? 

No.  My "kids" are all teenage or higher, but no.  We never got any weird looks or questions from anyone, and the bartenders never questioned.  But my kids were taught to order 'virgin' drinks, so they would ask for a virgin strawberry daquiri or a virgin miami vice, etc..

I know you're not really asking about mocktails, but there is a good RCB article on some of the best available. :

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/05/12/8-mocktails-try-your-next-royal-caribbean-cruise

My favorite is the Miami Vice.  It's half pina colada, half strawberry daquiri.  So good!  Great poolside drink.
My kids (all teens or older) love ordering those when we get the non-alcohol Refreshment package.

And don't forget, you can also get milk shakes at Johnny Rockets with the Refreshment Package!  My boys would stock up on Red Bulls as well.

Easy to get your money's worth with the Refreshment Package I think.

Spring Break 2024 - my family of 5 plus my daughter's boyfriend, and my youngest son's girlfriend. 3 boys in one inside cabin, 2 girls in one inside cabin, and an Oceanview Balcony for mom and dad (we get the good room since we're paying!)

Should be a good time!  Love the Freedom-class ships.

I guess this ship has sold out of cabins?  It no longer shows up as an option when searching for cruises...
Oh well, maybe there will be some cancellations (hoping to RoyalUp).

I need an intervention!!
I just booked a 5th cruise!!!  I have FIVE cruises booked between now and next November!

Independence - March 11, 2024

Thanks Cedric.  I was on the chat with RCCL and they sent me that link as well.

But I'm curious as to why the main site doesn't work?  When you log in and it lists all your upcoming cruises, there used to be a button there that would allow you to Pay Remaining Balance.  Now, it just says that I "Have no remaining balance due" even though I WISH that were the case!!

New CROWN CLASS of ships featuring the:

Crown of the Seas

Anchor of the Seas

Pinnacle of the Seas

Diamond of the Seas

Emerald of the Seas

Platinum of the Seas

I am seeing the same.  I have 4 cruises booked.  2 are paid in full.  The other 2 I only paid the deposit.
When I log into my account to try to pay the remaining balance(s), it tells me there is "No Balance Due."

1 hour ago, Atlantix2000 said:

(Or if you describe the source of your OBC, someone here may be able to tell you if it is refundable.)

Thanks.  It's from the RCCL Bank of America card.  Booked and paid for my cruises using this card then paid off the card.  I have $50 credit on Wonder and $150 credit for another cruise.

2 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

Don't forget about daily gratuities.  That's an easy way to eat up OBC.

It would, but Already prepaid.   

I have 1 more cruise to add to my list.

Navigator - Nov 17, 2023

My son just turned 21, so this is our little father/son celebration.  

I have $150 onboard credit for an upcoming cruise.  I'm sure I will use it all, but if I don't, what happens to the unused onboard credit?

On 2/18/2022 at 11:38 AM, SpeedNoodles said:

Midnight and/or midnight chocolate buffet (with ice sculptures).  Not that I care about chocolate, but the spread was visually impressive.

This!

And the discounted drink of the day.  Monday's drink was always the Blue Monday - my favorite drink ever!

Bob,

My wife and I have booked this exact cruise Nov 3, 2024.
We know nothing about transatlantic crossings, but we're willing to roll the dice.  Odyssey has a nice big Solarium area, so I figured we can get our pool time there if its too cold/windy outside on sea days.
This is our first cruise of longer than 7 nights, so we're looking forward to it! (Our first Quantum class ship as well).

Marc D.

I have 3 cruises booked so far.

Wonder - Oct 15, 2023

Radiance - Dec 14, 2023

Odyssey - Nov 3, 2024

My first transatlantic cruise!
My first cruise longer than 7 nights.
My first cruise that departs from a foreign country.
And my first Quantum class ship.

Lots of firsts on this one!

One of these days I'll do my first suite.

Giving my wife a surprise cruise for her 50th birthday!  We will be joined by at least 12 friends and family!

First time on one of the smaller ships since Majesty in 1998.

My wife and I will be onboard celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary!

This will be our first Oasis class ship.