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Actually, I believe they posted twice on here and once in the live blog area and then again in another area of the board. The duplicate postings were removed. 
Also if you tell any employer about any pre-plans they will honor it unless they are slum people. I think the OP went right into trying to cancel/change with RCG instead of squaring things away with their employer. 

1. OP, if you are still out there, I pray for a speedy recovery.
2. I agree that there is no need to cross the line and attack the OP; however, everyone's "line" is different.  
3. OP is a senior citizen, each generation has there own understanding of social media, the internet, etc.  I subscribe to the old school mentality, if you don't want it to be read, don't write it.  Also, think before you speak/write.  I agree with many that the initial tone of the OP was a "one and one" rant type of posting and that the OP was not likely looking to be educated or receive sympathy.  Despite this, the post now has 2 pages of replies. LOL
4. Experienced cruisers have answers that many new cruisers will not like or understand.  We are all adults.  Don't read into things that aren't there and don't take (or make) things personal.  Sharing a personal story is one thing, personally going after someone or spinning your brain and inferring an attack is another.
5. No business is perfect. No individual is perfect.  Don't throw rocks.  Trust me, on the internet, we all live in glass houses.
6. If you are on these boards to mainly spew negative comments and remarks about Royal Caribbean....that very well might be the very definition of "troll."  Don't troll.

I really don't like when this happens on this site. All too often, people join just to rant in absolute anger about getting "screwed over" because they had not done their due diligence.
Just as @smokeybandit said, this was going to be the outcome with any of the cruise lines when you book with a non-refundable deposit.
The truly sad part is that many of the "Join/Rant/Leave" members, as I like to call them, don't return after typing their vitriol to get what could actually be some useful advise.
i.e, Cruise With Confidence, only book refundable fares, travel insurance, etc.

As for the, "one and done," aspect of the post...
I believe that many people come here believing that they can vent directly to Royal by posting here.  We know better, of course.  But many have no clue.  They never intended to come back.  It doesn't matter what we say, positive or negative, they're never coming back.
So, bon voyage...

When I see people complaining, either on message boards or while being interviewed by the press, about a bad vacation using a combination of certain key words and phrases;
Seniors/Diabled
Fixed Income   
Recent Serious Medical Issues   
“Nobody told us!”  
***here’s the big one….IT WAS OUR TRIP OF A LIFETIME!  
 
Sorry, but it makes me a little suspicious as to motive. Not doing even the most reasonably expected due diligence when planning an expensive vacation…or any other purchase…expecting everything to happen for you just because you paid what you believe is an amount that should give you gold-glove treatment is reckless and risky. 
I know there are incidents where issues have happened that are definitely the fault of the companies taking my money, and I hope to be able to recoup my loss. But I will do everything possible to be in the best position to do so. Including getting a good, solid insurance policy. There are risks in everything in life…but doing everything I can to mitigate those risks is important to me. One of the best things I did was join this blog and these forums. Knowledge is power…and sharing that knowledge with others makes us all better off.
If the OP was a hit and run poster…oh, well. But if they truly want good information about Royal, then this is the place to be. Either way, I wish them the best.
****The soapbox is now available***

I'm not really sure why the Liquid Lobster is listed under the entrees when it's just a small caviar topped spoonful. It was brought to us with the appetizers. 
We didn't really even "order" the appetizers. Our server pretty much brought us one of everything on the appetizer menu!
Wonderland is definitely worth trying at least once for the experience.
The only draw back was that I had to "paint" the menu about three times to take another look at what I wanted! 😆

I'm not really sure why the Liquid Lobster is listed under the entrees when it's just a small caviar topped spoonful. It was brought to us with the appetizers. 
We didn't really even "order" the appetizers. Our server pretty much brought us one of everything on the appetizer menu!
Wonderland is definitely worth trying at least once for the experience.
The only draw back was that I had to "paint" the menu about three times to take another look at what I wanted! 😆

I am sure its all the meanies on here that chased off the OP😄

If you've already got a good room booked, why not? If you don't get an upgrade, oh well, you've already got a cabin selection you're pleased with. If you do get JS, that's a great bonus at a great price!

If you've already got a good room booked, why not? If you don't get an upgrade, oh well, you've already got a cabin selection you're pleased with. If you do get JS, that's a great bonus at a great price!

I really don't like when this happens on this site. All too often, people join just to rant in absolute anger about getting "screwed over" because they had not done their due diligence.
Just as @smokeybandit said, this was going to be the outcome with any of the cruise lines when you book with a non-refundable deposit.
The truly sad part is that many of the "Join/Rant/Leave" members, as I like to call them, don't return after typing their vitriol to get what could actually be some useful advise.
i.e, Cruise With Confidence, only book refundable fares, travel insurance, etc.

I really don't like when this happens on this site. All too often, people join just to rant in absolute anger about getting "screwed over" because they had not done their due diligence.
Just as @smokeybandit said, this was going to be the outcome with any of the cruise lines when you book with a non-refundable deposit.
The truly sad part is that many of the "Join/Rant/Leave" members, as I like to call them, don't return after typing their vitriol to get what could actually be some useful advise.
i.e, Cruise With Confidence, only book refundable fares, travel insurance, etc.

I really don't like when this happens on this site. All too often, people join just to rant in absolute anger about getting "screwed over" because they had not done their due diligence.
Just as @smokeybandit said, this was going to be the outcome with any of the cruise lines when you book with a non-refundable deposit.
The truly sad part is that many of the "Join/Rant/Leave" members, as I like to call them, don't return after typing their vitriol to get what could actually be some useful advise.
i.e, Cruise With Confidence, only book refundable fares, travel insurance, etc.

This is a messageboard on essentially a fanpage for the cruise line. I'm not sure exactly what they expect.

I really don't like when this happens on this site. All too often, people join just to rant in absolute anger about getting "screwed over" because they had not done their due diligence.
Just as @smokeybandit said, this was going to be the outcome with any of the cruise lines when you book with a non-refundable deposit.
The truly sad part is that many of the "Join/Rant/Leave" members, as I like to call them, don't return after typing their vitriol to get what could actually be some useful advise.
i.e, Cruise With Confidence, only book refundable fares, travel insurance, etc.

I suspect that when the poster does not get the sympathy that they are seeking (usually), they have no desire to return.  Just a guess....

I really don't like when this happens on this site. All too often, people join just to rant in absolute anger about getting "screwed over" because they had not done their due diligence.
Just as @smokeybandit said, this was going to be the outcome with any of the cruise lines when you book with a non-refundable deposit.
The truly sad part is that many of the "Join/Rant/Leave" members, as I like to call them, don't return after typing their vitriol to get what could actually be some useful advise.
i.e, Cruise With Confidence, only book refundable fares, travel insurance, etc.

I really don't like when this happens on this site. All too often, people join just to rant in absolute anger about getting "screwed over" because they had not done their due diligence.
Just as @smokeybandit said, this was going to be the outcome with any of the cruise lines when you book with a non-refundable deposit.
The truly sad part is that many of the "Join/Rant/Leave" members, as I like to call them, don't return after typing their vitriol to get what could actually be some useful advise.
i.e, Cruise With Confidence, only book refundable fares, travel insurance, etc.

If you've already got a good room booked, why not? If you don't get an upgrade, oh well, you've already got a cabin selection you're pleased with. If you do get JS, that's a great bonus at a great price!

I really don't like when this happens on this site. All too often, people join just to rant in absolute anger about getting "screwed over" because they had not done their due diligence.
Just as @smokeybandit said, this was going to be the outcome with any of the cruise lines when you book with a non-refundable deposit.
The truly sad part is that many of the "Join/Rant/Leave" members, as I like to call them, don't return after typing their vitriol to get what could actually be some useful advise.
i.e, Cruise With Confidence, only book refundable fares, travel insurance, etc.

I really don't like when this happens on this site. All too often, people join just to rant in absolute anger about getting "screwed over" because they had not done their due diligence.
Just as @smokeybandit said, this was going to be the outcome with any of the cruise lines when you book with a non-refundable deposit.
The truly sad part is that many of the "Join/Rant/Leave" members, as I like to call them, don't return after typing their vitriol to get what could actually be some useful advise.
i.e, Cruise With Confidence, only book refundable fares, travel insurance, etc.

I know! All of our Sea Pass cards from prior sailings look new!
I agree... what is the point of the sticker... no one checks, it's in their system (they know who hasn't completed muster), and once they're cleared to leave the port it's meaningless.

A note about the $50 Discount Code I found on a mock booking for an itinerary I've been eyeing.
1. Applying the code reduced the "30% Off Every Guest" promo discount by $15. So the discount for using it actually ends up being $35.
2. The Code appears in the Summary as "Email Bonus NRD" (Non-Refundable Deposit?)
I'm not sure, but does that mean this automatically makes the booking an NRD? 
UPDATE: This original image in for a GTY cabin, the same mock booking using "Pick Your Own Room" gives the full $50 discount.

Solid gold Rolex and super casual clothing?

A note about the $50 Discount Code I found on a mock booking for an itinerary I've been eyeing.
1. Applying the code reduced the "30% Off Every Guest" promo discount by $15. So the discount for using it actually ends up being $35.
2. The Code appears in the Summary as "Email Bonus NRD" (Non-Refundable Deposit?)
I'm not sure, but does that mean this automatically makes the booking an NRD? 
UPDATE: This original image in for a GTY cabin, the same mock booking using "Pick Your Own Room" gives the full $50 discount.