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MadamG2U

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    MadamG2U reacted to FionaMG in Suites vs loyalty status   
    I'm more than happy with the loyalty perks that I've already earned and look forward to some additional ones when I get to the next level. The only thing I've done to be entitled to those perks is cruise at a price that's within my budget, which I would have done anyway, so essentially they're free. And not only that, they have reduced my onboard spend to virtually nil (yes, I am one of those cruisers who probably costs the cruise line money to have on board).
    Suite guests pay big money for their cruises, far more than I do for my obstructed balcony or promenade interior view cabin, so why shouldn't they get extra perks that I don't get?
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    MadamG2U reacted to ChessE4 in What's going on with royal?   
    If our cruise in two weeks is like this, I think we'll explore dining options other than the MDR.  Since our My Time reservations are so late (8ish) I am hoping we'll fare better.
    My advice is to look at what you can control, and don't get overwhelmed by what you can''t...
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    MadamG2U reacted to tonyfsu21 in What's going on with royal?   
    There’s the pre-Covid cruise vacation experience and now the “post” Covid experience. Unfortunately for the customer it’s just a shade of what it was. Given the massive demand for cruise vacations the corporation can settle for less regarding staffing and experience and families will still cruise. Personally, deck 17 on Oasis with my family sounds really great right about now! 
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    MadamG2U reacted to Moby Dick in What's the worst cruise tip you've ever heard?   
    Or people like my wife and I.  We just got off of a Star Class last week, it took over 2 years to get to it.  We have another Star Class booked in January 2024.  This gives us time to save up for that very expensive gift to each other.  I'm very middle class, a retired Army Sergeant and Social Security <for the both of us, we try to live below our means so I can afford to save a little each month to do what we love and pamper ourselves once every other year or so.  Don't know how many cruises we have left in us but we will make the best of it and will go first class.  Money is a huge issue to us but we know how to budget and save. 
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    MadamG2U reacted to wordell1 in Final weeks Before Cruising--I've Now Become Numb   
    It's one of the reasons that I like a moderated board!  Way too much misinformation and crazy talk on facebook and the "other board".  There is a great community here also to go along with the steady stream of information you provide.  
     
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from AmandaB in Final weeks Before Cruising--I've Now Become Numb   
    Thats been me.  Over planning, over thinking, over worrying.  I told myself yesterday relax, breath and take a nap!  I cruise June. 17th.
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from HeyItsGerm in Royal Up // Two Bedroom Aquatheatre Suite   
    Thank you for this info.  I went back and forth about bidding on a ATS and decided to go ahead and bid.  I love being on the 17th floor but want to try something different
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from TMiller in Royal Up   
    Me too!
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    MadamG2U reacted to LovetoCruise87 in No sales on spa?   
    100 min Swedish message for couples....$463 per guest!! If we could afford almost $1000 for a massage, I would get a suite instead!
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from Neesa in Royal Up // Two Bedroom Aquatheatre Suite   
    Thank you for this info.  I went back and forth about bidding on a ATS and decided to go ahead and bid.  I love being on the 17th floor but want to try something different
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from jake1004 in Royal Up // Two Bedroom Aquatheatre Suite   
    Thank you for this info.  I went back and forth about bidding on a ATS and decided to go ahead and bid.  I love being on the 17th floor but want to try something different
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from WAAAYTOOO in Royal Up // Two Bedroom Aquatheatre Suite   
    Thank you for this info.  I went back and forth about bidding on a ATS and decided to go ahead and bid.  I love being on the 17th floor but want to try something different
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from CravingaCruise in Woohoo! Semi-live blog on Oasis, April 17-24   
    I'm looking at this room for an upcoming cruise,  Will be following to see your thoughts
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    MadamG2U reacted to WAAAYTOOO in Anyone Else Make This Mistake???   
    That’s what casino comps and RoyalUp are for !
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    MadamG2U reacted to not easy being green in Anyone Else Make This Mistake???   
    My personal warning is the "higher room" or class the harder it is to go back....
    We always did smaller ships with RC and we finally just before Covid we did a newer ship (Anthem) we bid and were in a Star Class!  YIKES, since then we have sailed a few other times and not in Star class, so we are now saving every penny, nickel, and dime so we can do Star Class again. 
     
    We are sailing on the Radiance doing Alaska this year (hopefully 3rd time is a charm) and no Star Class, best part is the ship has no Star Class so it is easier to take if you know what I mean.  
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    MadamG2U reacted to Baked Alaska in Anyone Else Make This Mistake???   
    YES!! ONCE ON DECK 17, ALWAYS ON DECK 17!
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    MadamG2U reacted to smokeybandit in Anyone Else Make This Mistake???   
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    MadamG2U reacted to WAAAYTOOO in Anyone Else Make This Mistake???   
    We suites snobs all started out this way.  It's a sadly progressive condition for which there is no cure.  Because misery loves company, I cannot even advise you not to do it !  Don't worry.  Your next step (after the JS) will be the full suite and from there, there is absolutely no return.  Be afraid....be very afraid....
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    MadamG2U reacted to BrianB in Anyone Else Make This Mistake???   
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    MadamG2U reacted to WAAAYTOOO in Crown & anchor coupon vouchers Diamond and above $13 permanently ?   
    An even more interesting discussion (among management) will be to determine how many DBP packages they are NOT selling now.  Even though I drink almost no alcohol, we have been very reliable DBP+VOOM  customers for the convenience.  But with prices as high as they are (and seemingly going higher, still) I have not purchased a DBP+VOOM package for any of my 2023 /2024 cruises and most likely will not.  I will (presumably) be utilizing D+ and casino drinks instead.  I don’t think we’re alone.
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from CruiseDiva in Woohoo! Semi-live blog on Oasis, April 17-24   
    I'm looking at this room for an upcoming cruise,  Will be following to see your thoughts
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from Neesa in Royal Up offers   
    Got the email to 2 Royal Up on my June 17th Oasis cruise.   Right now all Star Class suites are sold out, but you never know.  I put in bids on all.
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from twangster in Through My Lens - A Live Blog with a Twist   
    Thanks so much for taking the time to do this.  Your pics are amazing!
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from MamaG in Excited.. my RoyalUp was accepted!   
    congrats
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    MadamG2U got a reaction from larry.wiley4405 in Royal Up   
    Don't give up hope.  We cruised on Oasis in December, I put in a weak bid to upgrade to star class even tho it looked like everything was sold out,  We got it!
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