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its not something that agencies advertise.. When MEI does the group cruises for Matt they use this method to obtain pricing..

after final payment if they cant sell the cabins the get released back into general inventory but at current pricing.

Their agency most likely had block group space available.. This is when agencies buy up a bunch of rooms at a discount price and "freeze" the price so it won't go higher.. I am a travel agent and my host agency does this all the time.. I am going on a family cruise in December and was able to save my family $3000 per cabin on celebrity by booking them into the group space.. So to answer your question it is very possible you just need to find out from the travel agency if that includes all taxes fees and costs..

I notice it says you Live in California.. That hurts you slightly because airfare must be a killer.. I am only 32 years old BUT I live in Ft. Lauderdale about 15 min from Port Everglades, 30 minutes from Miami, and 3 hours from port Canaveral. Also I am self employed and can do work on any cruise ship that has good internet. I also really enjoy gambling and because of this I get offers for comped cruises all the time and those are the ones I choose to go on. Because of the combination of offers sent to me, the fact that I live so close to ports and don't have to pay for airfare, and that I am self employed and can go whenever I want I go on about 8 cruises a year. I also LOVE cruising. it is my #1 passion in life so to me I have made it super important. The only other trips I take are to Vegas and Disneyworld. So for me I can use all my spare vacation money to mainly focus on cruising.. Also having children is not in the cards for me so I have a lot more disposable income than other people do.. In short I think you will find there really is no one magic way to be a dedicated cruiser you just have to go with what your given and make it work for you. But I am happy that we have a new cruising convert on these boards.. Symphony is a fantastic ship you will love her!!!

It absolutely has 150 CP.. Every Oasis class ship has this restaurant..

I must be the only person who doesn't like the world dessert lol. It really does nothing for me but I am glad so many people do because in my opinion Royal is lacking in the dessert department.

They lied to you.. I was also on Navigator Oct 25th sailing.. I had the Unlimited dining package and had NO problem eating at playmakers and it was totally included in the package.. You should of insisted to speak to management.

ok perfect then empress should work great for you. But like I said no signing up for entertainment you can just show up

Sorry Empress does not have any of the Broadway or really cool entertainment that Oasis class and Quantum class have.. They have old style shows where you just look on the cruise compass and show up. They have the singing and dancing shows, and then headliner acts like a comedian or a singing group but nothing you need to reserve in advance. I just hope you didn't book empress thinking you were getting an Oasis type experience.

Order as many apps, sides, and desserts as you want. But most likely only one entree.

its a free cruise given to people by the casino because they gamble a lot.

Something I just totally found out on my last sailing.. My friend and I play blackjack.. we both play $25 a hand for about 6-7 hours a day.. ONE major difference.. He played those stupid side bets and I didn't.. By just betting an additional $5 on the side bet he got 3X the points I got.. It was a quick 3 night cruise and I got 1100 points and he got 3,000 points.. So we have determined that for now on I will also be playing the side bet as we went to the host and he confirmed that is why he got more points than me.. So everyone if you need points make sure you play the stupid sucker side bet it gives you a ton.

you're welcome.. I had selfish reasons lol I am also on the 24th sailing.. But like I said I honestly think they are just having inventory issues..

I am currently on the Travel agent website.. Oasis is back up and available for the Nov 24 and Dec 1st sailings.. I honestly think they are just having inventory issues due to Royal UP and them putting new staterooms on the ship. Also trying to workout the lifeboat requirements I think sometimes also causes an issue..

another area.. still have the solarium.. But for instance Anthem Also had an indoor pool besides the solarium

I think you chose the wrong ship.. You mentioned looking for great entertainment.. That really is found on Oasis class and Quantum class ships.. You choose Jewel of the sea a much older and smaller ship with less amenities. Nothing wrong with that ship but it sounds like you were looking for more of an Oasis type experience..

Fellow Floridian here.. I do EXACTLY what you do.. wait until after final payment and they slash those prices! I know years ago they said they were going to stop doing that but they lied because about 30 days after final payment the price goes wayyy down.. I can't wait for Oasis this thanksgiving. Thanks again for alerting us to the new aqua theater show!

agreed. I am eating at Chops this year for Thanksgiving!

Matt see you there! I booked mine too!!

I just booked it!! Looks like the new shows are only playing 1 time for the thanksgiving cruise but I booked it! Very excited!

This is great news!! Thank you so much I am going to book right now!

I am also disappointed with only 2 shows.. Especially since I don't like Cats lol. Oh well I did get an awesome deal which is why I am even going on my cruise but still I really was hoping for ATS and come fly with me.

What happened to Come Fly with me which used to be performed in the Main theater? I am on the Thanksgiving sailing and that is not available to book either.. I understand the Aqua theater issue but what about come fly with me? Im just alittle bit disappointed because I am going with someone who has never been on Oasis class and I told them how great the shows are.

its usually the same sale just "extended"

I am going on Oasis soon also.. The app is not currently correct.. These are the menus for when it sails Europe.. You can tell because it keeps referring to "pie of the day" which is something people from the UK order so when boats go over there they often do that.. I have a feeling once it comes back to the Caribbean lobster night shall return.. Its usually held on either day 5 or day 6 depending on which is a sea day for you... Im hoping once the ship comes out of dry dock they will update the app but who knows there are other things that are currently not correct either..