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$139 here too. August 2020 Independence. Can’t imagine many passes are being sold at this price. It’ll come back down to earth. Just have to closely monitor the cruise planner.

Same here. I’m okay with that. But I understand that it would be frustrating to want them and not get them.

August 2020 independence deluxe beverage package moved from 65 to 61. Not much of a drop but I was glad to at least see come down so I booked it. This sailing is visiting both Labadee and CoCoCay which is why I think the DBP is so high. I don’t keep up on beach bungalow pricing but a Labadee beach bungalow is at $183. Holds up to 8 and includes a bungalow attendant. This sounds crazy cheap to me. We have a group of 15 going so I booked two. Pricing is per bungalow not per person. Does anybody have any knowledge if this is typical or is this a really good Black Friday sale? I checked beach bungalows in CoCoCay and they are around $1600!

You can share you complimentary drinks. I reached diamond last cruise but still purchased the drink package so I gifted the drinks daily. It is a limited menu and are only available during the happy hours. Was at various bars during those times and all accepted the preloaded drinks. I found that RC allowing the comp drinks to be shared was a very nice perk. Never visited the diamond lounge so no experience there. Congrats on reaching diamond!

If they are trying to recoup some funds from the $18 gaffe, it won’t be from me. I unfortunately didn’t benefit so I’m not gonna be participating in the recovery! Lol I’m just being silly but sales must be going well because it’s been $65 since the summer. I would jump at $57 too but that’s my limit

Labadee is awesome but Grand Cayman gets my vote for sure. Have been on over a dozen cruises and seen many beautiful beaches and stunning waters but GC tops the list. I would be okay if every cruise visited there.

I’d jump on $57 too. Probably won’t pay anything more. Fingers crossed!!

Visiting both private islands is exactly why our group booked the August, Indy sailing. Just wondering if you priced the drink package yet? It’s $65 for our sailing.

I waited for a Black Friday cruise planner sale last year for this summer’s Harmony sailing and it never changed from $52. But still purchased at that price as I never sailed without the ultimate beverage package. So not holding much hope for a Black Friday sale this year so probably will go without a package for the first time.

Just checked my 8-3-20 Independence sailing. Still stuck at high price of $65. Visiting two private islands so I suspect that’s why it’s the highest I have seen. But at that price I won’t be buying. I’ll be utilizing the diamond happy hour drinks instead of gifting them as I have in the past. I like the convenience of the package but not at price.

You absolutely have to be joking, right? At least I hope this isn’t how you really feel!!

Great work! Keep them coming!! Harmony is my favorite ship

Excitement overload! Have a great vacation.

Done this multiple times. Agree that this the best way to go.

Really shouldn’t be a concern at all for you. I’m surprised that I don’t see more people who have had one too many but I RARELY do. I think the clientele on RC is a little different. Not judging other lines but I think it’s part of the reason.

Perfect! Just what I was looking for. Will definitely check it out.

We just recently booked and was wondering if anybody has sailed on her post-amplification. I have found some videos and since the independence is/was used in the European market, it seems some of the new features are different than the recent upgrades I have seen on the latest amplified ships. Any experience or opinions? Very familiar with the Freedom class and most recently have exclusively sailed Oasis class. Thanks in advance

We attempted maya Chan last month but the seaweed was so bad we couldn’t stay. It was mounded up a couple feet high all along the shore which made it impossible to swim. We hated leaving because they were working their tails off but it was just too much for them to handle. Our noses never acclimated to the smell after 30 minutes. Had kids with us so without the ocean and only a small pool, it was going to be a challenge keeping them happy. I hear the seaweed situation changes by the day so maybe we caught a bad day. And with you going in February it could be completely different. Would definitely visit again it conditions improved. Also, they refunded our money immediately, as promised and with no hassle, so no harm checking them out.

Just off the Harmony, too, and I also saw $5 minimum 3-card table every time I was there. I thought the slots were looser than I expected for a cruise ship casino. That’s not saying they were spilling out money but not completely awful. My brother hit a $1 Wheel of Fortune for $360 betting max. Also saw person hit for $2000 in a slot.

About to do our 14th cruise. Only once in a balcony. I thought it was okay. My wife didn’t really see much value in it. As others have said it’s really a individual thing.

Thanks for the great information!

Thanks for the reply. Doing a private snorkel charter with jc Adventure tours in Roatan. Glad to hear the disease carrying mosquitoes were a non issue and the snorkeling was awesome. Lol I figured it was more hype than anything. Maya Chan gives a full refund if conditions are bad. I guess we will have to determine that at the port after speaking with their rep.

Will be boarding Harmony in 10 days so doing the same itinerary. Just wondering what you did in Costa Maya. We have Maya Chan booked but have been hearing a lot about the seaweed issue and smell. I know it a typical issue there but wondering if it’s worse than normal. Also, any concerns in Roatan with mosquitoes? Again, I think this concern is typical but I’m thinking I’m hearing more and more from groups about these issues since it so close to sail date?

I have that feeling already too. We board the Harmony the day you disembark the Allure. Congratulations and have an awesome time!!! That anniversary milestone is definitely something to celebrate, especially in today’s time.

Love the list, especially since I’m on it!! So close, So ready. Happy sailings to the other June Cruisers