Sweety

So, last night as Tyna and I are sitting around a bonfire up on the mountain, we're talking about how badly we want to get back to Bermuda .....soooo....

 

WE BOOKED IT AGAIN!!! -- While we were throwing logs on the fire - Hey, cell service works there too.

 

We're going back on Grandeur for their 5-night sailing to Bermuda next September.  Same itinerary, same cabin, same everything .... only $300 cheaper (go figure) ---- Oh, and to top it all off, we've been in touch with another couple that we met on board and it would appear they want to do the same thing....

 

Plus, we still have the Rhapsody cruise the following April....

 

So, as I see it, ZERO cruises for 7 years, then 3 cruises in 2 1/2 years.....I don't consider that to be a bad thing at all.

 

You folks are a bad influence, scratch that, a GOOD influence on us.

 

The questions I have for everyone is ....

 

Who has repeated a cruise, same itinerary, ship, etc. just because the first time was just that much fun, and why? -- And --- who have met folks on a cruise, only to keep in touch with them well after the cruise ended, and possibly cruise together again?

Also, who has traditions that they must adhere to as they board the ship or when they get on the ship?  For example, I will always wear my sovereign of the Seas T-Shirt as I board......

 

Mark

I do it all the time. I Love Cruising!!!!!

Just upgraded my support.

I am Jamaican. My beloved island was hit by the winds and rain. My family suffered a lot of damaged due to the fact we live by the Caribbean Sea. The waves broke down our break wall. My family are OK.

I am a teacher. When I get the new school calendar, I start planning my new cruises. I know I am addicted.

Ultimately all of the deals they throw our are just marketing spiels, have checked every deal that came out on every cruise I have booked over the last few years. Last time a deal did anything for me was the very first week of the never ending BOGO sales when RCI misunderstood the plan and actually just applied the logic directly to the price that existed the day before without bumping up the prices first over night.

 

I know there are people that do save a little bit from time to time as the sales mutate slightly but in general if you book within the first month of them rolling forward their schedule I will pretty much guarantee that you wont see a sale between then and your sailing 2 years later that saves you money.

 

Its just a never ending stream of "sales" to try and attract new cruisers to the table and it seems to work really well.

You are correct. I booked two years in advance. My prices are always lower then any sales. I also, get the cabin I want in the location I want. Planning saves money most of the time. I have 9 cruises booked with RCCL and 1 with Celebrity.

I will be on the Empress October 6. Let me know if you want me to buy.

When is the new deployment schedule being released?

I didn't know the WJ had Caribbean themed nights.  Is this on all ships?  I'll have to keep an eye out for it as I *love* Caribbean food.

Grandeur had it on our August 2016 cruise. I will be on the Empress in 5 weeks. I hope they have it.

I like the WJ as well. I love it when they have French and Caribbean theme nights. We are on the Holiday cruise.

I look forward to reading for pleasure and booking new cruises. I make sure to book at least one cruise.

I will be going to specialty restaurants on Anthems in December. Maybe, that's what RC wants, hmmmmm!

Anthem, Dec 23,2016 reservations are open. Just booked a couple of shows and North star. Very excited about the holidays.

Just came back from Grandeur. We had a wonderful time. We made over 210 days and had a picture taken with the Captain. Booked two more cruises for 2018. We have 9 cruises with RC and 1 with Celebrity. We can't wait until the next deployment schedule is released. Yay for cruising!!!!!!

The sail date is Oct 6, 2016 on Empress.

Talking with the staff and crew is like reading a book and/or watching a movie. I love talking with them. They can give you tips on ports, ships and life. I have had the best discussions about books with the staff. I am an educator and sometimes we talk about their children. So I believe in tipping. They go out of their way to make sure you have the time of your life,

We were so impressed with Empress that we changed our Majesty to the Empress for October 2016. RCCL changed everything without penalized us. The smooth transactions were completed and we are still in a junior suite. Yay!!!!!!

We are planning to stay on board in Nassau while on Grandeur. Our cruise leaves August 18. We will stay on board when we board Majesty in Oct 2016.

My husband loves Johnny Rockets. He loves the burger, fries, onion rings and milk shake. During a 12 day cruise, we have to go at least three times. The upside, I love Chop Grille. We go at least 2 times during the same cruise.

RCCL had a sale earlier this year: Buy one and get the second 60% off. That was an awesome sale. I refared four cruises and saved over $1500. My cruises are 9 days and longer.

I am wondering if RCCL will offer a 14 day cruise out of San Franscico to Alaska. I did it on another cruise line. It was awesome. Also, a world cruise would be nice. A coastal cruise that starts in Boston and ends in New Orleans would be amazing. I love longer cruises. It's the only way to get to know the ship.

August- Grandeur

October- Majesty

December- Anthem

April 2017- Celebrity Reflection

June- Enchantment

August- Enchantment

December- Grandeur

March- Brillance

I have 8 cruises booked with RCCL and they all are cheaper than the current sales. I booked my cruises two years in advance with my TA. I can't wait until the deployment extends this March.

My husband and I love the smaller ships. We are going on the Anthem for the holidays this December. We will be back on the Grandeur for next year holidays. We are going to book two cruises when we go on the Grandeur in two weeks.

My name is Sharon. We are diamond plus aiming for pinnacle. We take 4/5 cruises a year. We love the smaller ships, but tried the Allure and soon will be on the Anthem. We would like to take a cruise around the world on RCCL.

August, August 18-27, 2016 Grandeur of the Seas

October, Oct 7-10, 2016 Majesty of the Seas

December, Dec 23-Jan 2, 2017 Anthem of the Seas

April, Apr 8-15, 2017Celebrity Reflection

June, Jun 26-30, 2017 Enchantment of the Seas

August 21-25, 2017 Enchantment of the Seas

December 22- Jan 2, 2018 Grandeur of the Seas

March 31-Apr 5,2018 Brilliance of the Seas

May 3-13, 2018 Radiance of the Seas

Awesome. It will out for you. Have fun on your cruise.