Lovetocruise2002

Let me know if there’s something in particular you would like me to find out. 
 
It seems to be hit and miss from what I learned from the pier crew. For example, last sailing they had 5 bookings with the package. Other weeks like this one, just one. Some weeks, none. Weekend sailings tend to be more popular so far with the genie package vs. the 4 nighters. I too am interested to know if this program continues. 

Then don’t tell him that he could have rented it out for an hour for just $350. Guessing the genie package was a little more 

There is a logical (girl math) explanation for this.....
I did initially put in minimum bids for a VP, GS, and OS so that I could have access to the suite lounge. There was one GS and one OS available when I booked 4 weeks ago so I was mildly hopeful. But I was also reading conflicting reports on Reddit and the RU FB page regarding GTYs and RU.  I went ahead and booked VOOM, UDP, and the Evian water package (@asquared17 will get me on this one).
I also noticed in the app that this sailing qualified for the "Spend to Save Challenge" which means I would get 10% cruise planner purchases back in FCCs. In the meantime, the sailing completely disappeared off Royal's site. About two weeks ago, the Genie Package went on sale. I never would have entertained this at regular price.
I began to think of the "value" of this package in terms of things that matter to us during a sailing (VOOM, UDP, access to SL, priority embark/disembark, access to a wave session, unlimited Evian). By the time I factored in the "value" of those things, the sale, getting 10% back, and the fact that I would pull my RU, it made the different not too bad.
That's how we ended up with a Genie, I promise you it was not always the plan lol

Summer Vibes: Raise a Glass to Freedom; Symphony of Serenity; A Wonderful Life – FR 06.30.2025; SY 07.27.2025; WN 08.15.2025

Back with a triple sailing this summer!
I had thought of taking a break from blogging as I wasn’t sure I wanted to keep starting up new ones in such a short time span (over two months). But then @asquared17's blog that never ends gave me an idea. I am going to combine all our summer sailings into one blog that I can pop in and out of and not have to start up a new one each time.
Here we go, let’s start by “Raising a Glass to Freedom”, appropriately named I think, because finally, I am free from the burden of this school year and summer finally is here!

La Bamba! ❤️

Raise a glass to Freedom! ⚓️

She’s a great ship!! Enjoy sail away !

Raise a glass to Freedom! ⚓️

Raise a glass to Freedom! ⚓️

Report back what you try.  I rarely try anything because I don’t like to drink my calories, I like to eat them. lol 

We talk about this all the time… even on land, we tend to have great service… but the server always disappears when we want to pay & leave. 🤷‍♂️

Thanks for the offer. Nothing comes to mind, just order & take pics of as much food as possible, lol.
I’ve just been paying closer attention to food pics from other specialty restaurants. I’ve always looked at them but now I actually have to decide what to order at Chops, Izumi, Hooked, etc., not just GK & Mason Jar.

Need the bill as a place to put the grease for the server. 

Strange…we usually always get one. 🤷🏻‍♀️
But at the mention of Starbucks, I just realized I haven’t made it there yet today. Time to go….

Happy to be on board! 

Lunch
This was one of our better Playmakers experiences. Service was speedy. The only thing was that we had to find some to get us bill at the end of the meal. So close to a 10/10 lol 

Room Tour
As many of you might know already, we booked a suite GTY and were assigned an accessible JS. It is quite a bit larger than the regular JS. Hubby went to go take a peek at a regular one down the hall before rooms opened and he is happy. This accessible JS also has bunks which can accommodate a larger group. 
 




 
Bathroom 
At the moment I don’t know what to think of this. I will comment later on it once we start using it.




Balcony 
One chair is zip tied. I remember reading in previous post about this happening but I don’t remember why they are doing this. 


Genie things 

Cheers to @OCSC Mike

Check in process:
We got to the port just a few minutes after 10am. Very quite. The check in process was identical to regular SC, except the signage. When we checked our bags at the podium, I noticed that we were the only ones on the list. Pier side staff walking us in confirmed that we were this sailing. Hubby has now put two and two together and he has realized he will have the flowrider to himself for the Royal Genie Package session. Now he is much happier about this add on lol. 
First coconut ranger cookie of the sailing: 

Happy to be on board! 

Lunch
This was one of our better Playmakers experiences. Service was speedy. The only thing was that we had to find some to get us bill at the end of the meal. So close to a 10/10 lol 

Let me know if there’s something in particular you would like me to find out. 
 
It seems to be hit and miss from what I learned from the pier crew. For example, last sailing they had 5 bookings with the package. Other weeks like this one, just one. Some weeks, none. Weekend sailings tend to be more popular so far with the genie package vs. the 4 nighters. I too am interested to know if this program continues. 

Same! It’s also taking up valuable counter space lol

Strange…we usually always get one. 🤷🏻‍♀️
But at the mention of Starbucks, I just realized I haven’t made it there yet today. Time to go….

Hubby was pleasantly surprised. It doesn’t always happen.