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Prices do seem slightly high, waiting for my Alaska's schedule before i move on anything else. I say that now! Who knows what will happen based on those RCCL sale promo's when the release them.

New ship...higher prices...gotta pay for it being built ? Just wished they didn't want it so soon ?

Looks like bookings are open for business...but I have to wait till it's available for my TA, as I get a much better discount with them vs booking online with my C&A status.

Okay, I went to RCCL's Facebook page to ask if there was any way to see what shows were playing on the ships. I had stated that you could go to Royal Caribbean's website..select The Experience tab, select onboard activities...scroll down to show stoppers and see an array of plays/attractions but could not select one to see what ship it was currently on. This is what i was given...it helps some but sure could do better in web development. http://www.royalcaribbeanproductions.com There is a place to sign up as a performer...I signed Matt up for the Grease lead roll

Serenade of the Seas Jan 5, 2018 Allure of the Seas Feb 25, 2018 Navigator of the Seas Nov 23, 2018 Anthem of the Seas Jan 18, 2019

I use these https://www.amazon.com/Cruise-Luggage-Holder-Seal-Steel/dp/B01E4SQNU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1510167697&sr=8-2&keywords=cruise+luggage+tags

Not needed, but I've got them and they work great.

What ship could they dedicate to cruising the panama canal more that what's currently offered? With that said, i also include Limon, Costa Rica and Cartagena, Columbia as ports of call?

With the quantum class ship move to Alaska, will the ports be the same?

Okay Matt...go ahead and announce our free upgrades to current bookings only I'm waiting or do i head over to RCI's site because there already done .

Rumor has it....just after Royal Caribbean International's announcement, Matt has one......free upgrades on all sailings for members those of us who participate on this forum Make mine a double

How did you guess it?

I'm still waiting patiently for the update!

Well here I set, waiting for the big announcement. When is it going to happen. https://gph.is/1LvJ9jq

The biggest thing people tend forget or just don't know...Tipping is mainly a North American custom that has expanded to other countries, However there are still country's that don't recognize or consider it an insult to tip.

I thought i would let ya'all know!

I'm thinking that they are looking at more turnover of passengers for higher revenue.

Sure would like to know what changes will be done once completed. http://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Mariner-of-the-Seas-getting-massive-makeover

I've been on both vessels and prefer Serenade over Silhouette.

Congrats on the marriage and glad to see that you had a great time. We have a saying in the military....Pic's or it didn't happen!

Correct me if i'm wrong, but I believe what the OP's though process is...is by removing the prepaid gratuities you can reward those who provide great services based accordingly with the tips...much like what we currently have in the U.S. Restaurant industry and those who don't provide a quality service accordingly. @whenismynextcruise Comments like yours aren't needed! What is sad is that there are a select group of people that would choose not to tip at all! We all know that tips are used to supplement the low wages that they (Crew/Staff) are paid, thus why the cruise entertainment industry implemented the gratuity system. What i like about this forum, unlike others... members tend to be more relaxed and don't attack other members base on disagreements.

@JLMoran I agree with you! I just find it funny how the wording leads you to believe your gaining balcony space when your truly not.

The Spacious Balcony room is bigger by 4 sq ft, however your loose 8 sq ft of balcony. The wording would lead you to believe your gaining balcony space, but that's not truly correct!

Help me understand this? How is a Spacious Ocean View Balcony 42 sq ft bigger than an Ocean view balcony 50 sq ft based on the listed description. What am i missing? LOL