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  1. On 6/18/2022 at 1:09 PM, smokeybandit said:

    And they allow that through ship security?

    I read up on that, and sports equipment is (are?) allowed.  Darts aren't weapons.  And, they're no longer than scissors.  I asked RCI and was told they're allowed.  But, they did point out security might hassle about them.  I'm going to pack mine in checked bags for the Radiance.

  2. 24 minutes ago, beer12 said:

    Howdy all!

    Just ran across this happy news:

    https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2024/04/23/royal-caribbean-cruise-ship-cancels-rest-of-sailing-because-of-propulsion-issue

    We're sailing back to back.  If once cancels, it blows the whole 2 week trip for us.

     

    Wait!  It gets better.  According to Don's Family Vacations, there was just a norovirus outbreak on the Radiance.

    Cheers!

  3. 1 hour ago, beer12 said:

    So, I didn't screen shot the watchlist (I was too busy booking a room at the new prices,) but outside GTY cabins were listed at $836pp with $150 onboard credit.  I have an inside GTY at $845 with no onboard credit.  Gratuities increased by 2 bucks pp/pd after Jan 1, which isn't a big deal.  I'm on the phone with RCI right now trying to get them to match the deals.  My cost will increase by $38, but I'll move across the hall and have a buck fifty to spend onboard.  Overall, it's a win.

    Strangely, when next updated my watchlist, balcs and suites were sold out, and inside/outside cabins were $3000 & $3200!

    You know I want my deal on hold!

    More to follow ....

    So, Ben at RCI was great.  We got the lower rack rate ($836) for a move from inside to outside, and $150 in onboard credit.

    I had this vague recollection of an onboard credit when we booked on Voyager OTS in August, but hadn't seen it anywhere in the paperwork.  Well, I guess it showed up, too, because we now have a total of $250 onboard!  FTW!

  4. So, I didn't screen shot the watchlist (I was too busy booking a room at the new prices,) but outside GTY cabins were listed at $836pp with $150 onboard credit.  I have an inside GTY at $845 with no onboard credit.  Gratuities increased by 2 bucks pp/pd after Jan 1, which isn't a big deal.  I'm on the phone with RCI right now trying to get them to match the deals.  My cost will increase by $38, but I'll move across the hall and have a buck fifty to spend onboard.  Overall, it's a win.

    Strangely, when next updated my watchlist, balcs and suites were sold out, and inside/outside cabins were $3000 & $3200!

    You know I want my deal on hold!

    More to follow ....

  5. On 4/22/2024 at 12:11 PM, KapHn8d said:

    https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-are-the-benefits-of-the-key-program

    From RCL's website:

    The Key Guests will enjoy the following exclusive benefits during their cruise vacation:

    • Priority access during The Key designated arrival time (to be communicated via email). Other benefits may apply at specific ports.*
    • Carry-on bag drop off with delivery to your stateroom. **
    • Exclusive welcome lunch in the Main Dining Room featuring The Key signature menu.***
    • Access to the fast lane at onboard activities (activities vary by ship)and private time at the Flowrider*.
    • Priority departure at tender ports of call from ship-to-shore.
    • Dedicated seating at shows in the Main Theater, Aqua Theater, Studio B, and Two70.****
    • VOOM® Surf & Stream 1 of Device high speed internet per person who purchases the package.
    • On debarkation day, enjoy an exclusive á la carte breakfast and choice departure.

    Yeah, I saw that ... still don't get it.

    Reprice tip is on the spot.  We've repriced twice so far ... out cost for an inside gty now is $845pp.  Plus we've bought the certificates from AARP at a 10% discount.  One of those was purchased with a new credit card that gave us a $300 bonus for opening the account!  This is working out to be dirt cheap!   We're sailing to Alaska in a week and it's at the "too cheap not to go" price, too!

  6. On 4/13/2024 at 7:40 PM, Bill Sc said:

    Anybody else here going ? 

    Found a great last minute deal on a inside cabin for $370 !   Would prefer a balcony but can't beat that price.

    My flight lands in Vancouver at midnight.  Too late for a hotel - not looking forward to sitting at the airport until morning.

    We got $231 one way and $260 the other.  Too cheap not to go!

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