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    alamode123 got a reaction from Jeff L in Royal Cancels Cruises   
    Funny thing is my only other RCL cruise was a charter. A Comic Con like cruise on Brilliance two years ago.

    To me, it's like renting a hall for a wedding. You book over a year ahead, then the hall says eight months before your wedding "We found someone that's willing to pay more, here's your money back."

    I booked this last August, early, like Matt said. I booked m,y airline early, a day before our cruise and two days after. because it was March break, I didn't even risk waiting until the return flights were available and booked two one way tickets for us 11 months out. Now I have to use my flights by mid April 2019 or lose the $2000 US I paid for them (around $2600 Canadian).

    A five day cruise may not seem like a big deal to you, but I'm a widowed father of three teenagers. I saved up almost two years for this trip, and had EVERYTHING set. Room 1864 on the Navigator, the pie shaped Large Panoramic View room. It was a month after the Navigator's refurb. I had a bungalow booked on Labadee, our first time there. I booked the Ultimate Dining package. We watched endless hours of Youtube videos all about the ship, the ports, Miami and now ..... screwed.

    And their offer for the inconvenience? two sailings of THEIR choice that they will give me the price fix from when I booked. I have kids in high school. Ever heard of March break? Otherwise I get $100 on board credit for a new cruise, and rescheduling fees for my flights (but ONLY if I rebook, and it doesn't include increases in flight costs). Screw that. The ONLY way I could see them salvaging this is to say "We'll put you on ANY ship that week out of Miami or Ft lauderdale in an equivalent cabin, no extra cost. $100? Gee thanks but no thanks.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from bhageerah in Our Navigator March 10, 2019 is Sold Out. Should I Worry?   
    I'm just SOOOO pissed right now. We had the PERFECT room, one of the corner Large Panorama rooms that are extra large. Already paid for the labadee beach bungalow and Ultimate dining package. This make me SOOO mad.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from Garnet21 in Royal Cancels Cruises   
    RCL has cancelled our March 10-15 cruise on Navigator of the Seas, as well as a couple others. Supposedly they have chartered all three cruises.

    8 months away. March break. All they offered was $100 onboard credit to rebook and my rebooking fees on my flights.

    I can't even find a four night cruise interior cabin at the same price of my large Panoramic room 5 night cruise. If I say screw it and don't travel, I lose $2000 in flights, which, since I booked my flights early, have to be used by the end of April 2019.

    My twin girls are so upset, and I have no idea what to do. I used MEI travel and will talk to Sharla in the morning, but rooms booked up fast overnight. Right now our best option may be Universal Orlando this August before school starts.

    We had the perfect cruise. I booked the corner large panoramic room on the corner of the ship. We had a beach bungalow on Labadee and ultimate dining package, all set for Navigator a month after its refurb. Now, nothing. it's 2am and I can't sleep.

    Never, ever, EVER will I EVER book Royal again, and I will tell everyone I know what happened and to never, ever, EVER book with them.

    They screwed three ships worth of customers for a little extra cash.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from Baked Alaska in Royal Cancels Cruises   
    RCL has cancelled our March 10-15 cruise on Navigator of the Seas, as well as a couple others. Supposedly they have chartered all three cruises.

    8 months away. March break. All they offered was $100 onboard credit to rebook and my rebooking fees on my flights.

    I can't even find a four night cruise interior cabin at the same price of my large Panoramic room 5 night cruise. If I say screw it and don't travel, I lose $2000 in flights, which, since I booked my flights early, have to be used by the end of April 2019.

    My twin girls are so upset, and I have no idea what to do. I used MEI travel and will talk to Sharla in the morning, but rooms booked up fast overnight. Right now our best option may be Universal Orlando this August before school starts.

    We had the perfect cruise. I booked the corner large panoramic room on the corner of the ship. We had a beach bungalow on Labadee and ultimate dining package, all set for Navigator a month after its refurb. Now, nothing. it's 2am and I can't sleep.

    Never, ever, EVER will I EVER book Royal again, and I will tell everyone I know what happened and to never, ever, EVER book with them.

    They screwed three ships worth of customers for a little extra cash.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in Our Navigator March 10, 2019 is Sold Out. Should I Worry?   
    they will give me $400 per guest, which will pay for the flight change charge. Problem is, it's March break. The costs of the actual flights have almost doubled since I booked.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from CruisinUngs in Our Navigator March 10, 2019 is Sold Out. Should I Worry?   
    I'm just SOOOO pissed right now. We had the PERFECT room, one of the corner Large Panorama rooms that are extra large. Already paid for the labadee beach bungalow and Ultimate dining package. This make me SOOO mad.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from JLMoran in Our Navigator March 10, 2019 is Sold Out. Should I Worry?   
    I'm just SOOOO pissed right now. We had the PERFECT room, one of the corner Large Panorama rooms that are extra large. Already paid for the labadee beach bungalow and Ultimate dining package. This make me SOOO mad.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from LadyB in Ultimate dining package questions   
    I knew about the complimentary food. We always embark before lunch. 

    I paid my homage to Matt by having a kummelwick sandwich (or two) and washing it down with a lava flow (or three).
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    alamode123 got a reaction from hayley_bopp in Ultimate dining package questions   
    I knew about the complimentary food. We always embark before lunch. 

    I paid my homage to Matt by having a kummelwick sandwich (or two) and washing it down with a lava flow (or three).
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    alamode123 got a reaction from PrincipalTinker in Ultimate dining package questions   
    Ended up getting the ultimate dining package for the three of us. Thanks for all the friendly advice.

    Ultimate dining package, soda and voom package and a bungalow on Labadee. Plus a day before and after in Miami.

    That's how you do March break.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from twangster in When to Book a Royal Caribbean Cruise for the Best Price   
    I resemble that remark.

    Book as early as possible through a cruise specialist travel agent (like MEI travel). They check all the subsequent deals for you. Just got an email from Sharla last month about saving me $250.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from Sweety in When to Book a Royal Caribbean Cruise for the Best Price   
    I resemble that remark.

    Book as early as possible through a cruise specialist travel agent (like MEI travel). They check all the subsequent deals for you. Just got an email from Sharla last month about saving me $250.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from Baked Alaska in When to Book a Royal Caribbean Cruise for the Best Price   
    I resemble that remark.

    Book as early as possible through a cruise specialist travel agent (like MEI travel). They check all the subsequent deals for you. Just got an email from Sharla last month about saving me $250.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from spiralqueen in Ultimate dining package questions   
    Ended up getting the ultimate dining package for the three of us. Thanks for all the friendly advice.

    Ultimate dining package, soda and voom package and a bungalow on Labadee. Plus a day before and after in Miami.

    That's how you do March break.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from AGSLC5 in Ultimate dining package questions   
    Ended up getting the ultimate dining package for the three of us. Thanks for all the friendly advice.

    Ultimate dining package, soda and voom package and a bungalow on Labadee. Plus a day before and after in Miami.

    That's how you do March break.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from JLMoran in Ultimate dining package questions   
    Ended up getting the ultimate dining package for the three of us. Thanks for all the friendly advice.

    Ultimate dining package, soda and voom package and a bungalow on Labadee. Plus a day before and after in Miami.

    That's how you do March break.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from Sweety in Ultimate dining package questions   
    I knew about the complimentary food. We always embark before lunch. 

    I paid my homage to Matt by having a kummelwick sandwich (or two) and washing it down with a lava flow (or three).
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    alamode123 got a reaction from Lovetocruise2002 in Izumi: much smaller menus   
    More worried about the ramen and potstickers. My girls will be 15. the two things they do are eat and complain. ?
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    alamode123 got a reaction from FManke in Woman bumped from Air Canada flight misses $10,000 Galapagos cruise   
    Always, always, ALWAYS arrive at LEAST a day before your cruise.

    http://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/appalling-woman-bumped-from-air-canada-flight-misses-dollar10000-galapagos-cruise/ar-BBA6MRl?li=AAggFp5&OCID=ansmsnnews11
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    alamode123 got a reaction from DocLC in Woman bumped from Air Canada flight misses $10,000 Galapagos cruise   
    Always, always, ALWAYS arrive at LEAST a day before your cruise.

    http://www.msn.com/en-ca/money/topstories/appalling-woman-bumped-from-air-canada-flight-misses-dollar10000-galapagos-cruise/ar-BBA6MRl?li=AAggFp5&OCID=ansmsnnews11
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    alamode123 got a reaction from DocLC in Brilliance of the Seas   
    I was on the ship in January for a Comiccon cruise. Tampa is an amazing port, especially when you go under the huge bridge. Both the airport and the port are downtown, so it's all nice and close.

    It was my first RCL cruise after four on the Disney Dream, so i have little to compare it to. I thoroughly enjoyed myself, as did my twin teenage girls.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from OrionJus in Room for 3 in Cat D1, Brilliance of the Seas   
    Possibly booking a themed cruise in January for myself and twin 13 yr old daughters (www.fan2sea.com). Looking at Cabin # 1072 :Category D1 - Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony. Would this be too cramped for a Dad and twin daughters? It's only a four day cruise, so I'm thinking we might be okay.
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    alamode123 got a reaction from OrionJus in Anyone else going on the fan2sea cruise?   
    Booked the http://www.fan2sea.com cruise for my twin 13 yr old daughters and myself. It's a themed cruise with actors from Stranger Things, Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy etc. Basically a comic con on a ship.

    Anyone else here attending, or have gone on similar cruises?
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    alamode123 got a reaction from MylesDots in Anyone else going on the fan2sea cruise?   
    Booked the http://www.fan2sea.com cruise for my twin 13 yr old daughters and myself. It's a themed cruise with actors from Stranger Things, Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy etc. Basically a comic con on a ship.

    Anyone else here attending, or have gone on similar cruises?
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    alamode123 got a reaction from Todd in Gratuities are going up   
    If you knew how little these hard working people get paid you wouldn't be complaining.
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