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Atlantix2000

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  1. Royal's website is only going to show a generic cabin in a general category. Please post your actual cabin number so we can help you figure it out.
  2. The definition of "not much play" probably varies quite a bit. A multi-millionaire might play five $1K hands of blackjack in five minutes, lose them all, and walk over to the theater. In their mind, they didn't play much but the casino host would love to offer them a free cruise because that was easy money.
  3. It's all about saving face. If they let the CSO expire on 10/31 while the pandemic/public health emergency order that inspired it is still active, it looks like they are admitting they lost the legal battle. By extending the CSO and adding an end date, it looks like they are working with the cruise lines and adapting to changing circumstances.
  4. Last I heard, almost every cruise port is listed as high Covid and based on their definition of high Covid, so is most if not all of the USA. So if you're comfortable traveling now/soon, I wouldn't worry about it.
  5. The only change recognized on your current cruise is reaching Pinnacle (the highest level). Everything else, you have to wait for the points to post to your account which normally happens 1-2 weeks AFTER the cruise. However, if you are going on more than 1 cruise in a row, you can talk to the Loyalty Ambassador on the ship to get your new status recognized at the start of the next cruise.
  6. If you were recently notified of the itinerary change (which I'm assuming is remove Labadee, add Coco Cay?) there are plenty of reports that it takes days for the change to be properly reflected in the cruise planner. All you can do is keep checking.
  7. Yes, many, many threads including this one include posts discussing pending and expired RoyalUp bids. Yes, all the balcony rooms may be sold out on your cruise but yes you may still get one. How? The people currently in those balcony rooms may be moving up to better categories based on their own RoyalUp bids. If you do get accepted, your first clue may be a credit card charge. If you are not accepted, your bid may not show as expired until after you have boarded. All you can do is wait and see.
  8. I love when first time posters resurrect a years old thread. How do they even find them?
  9. Three reasons come to mind. First, individual reservations cost more which means they make more money with them. So they are going to set a limit on how many UDPs they sell. Second, there is a limit to how many total specialty reservations are available each day and it is FAR less than the number of people on the ship. Every purchase of the UDP takes let's say 10 reservations off that total (for a 7 night cruise). Sure the big ships have more specialty restaurants but they still don't have enough capacity for everyone to dine that way for every meal. Finally, they need to hold back a percentage of the reservations for on board purchases (both individual and UDP). A surprising number of people book their cruise but nothing else in advance. I say surprising because it seems like everyone on the forums pre-books everything. That's because the people that research cruises and are active on forums tend to know WAY more than the average cruiser.
  10. Just for fun, I priced a few suites on a randomly chosen Oasis cruise in Feb 2023. In an Owner's Suite, guests 1&2 were $4900, guests 3&4 were $927. Total cost after discounts was $8600 after today's discounts (so $2150 per person). The most expensive suite available for that cruise is currently the Owner's Panoramic with guests 1&2 at $16,500 and guests 3&4 still at $927. Total costs after today's discounts was $24,800 (so $6200 per person). So watch out for that per person language, it may only be based on double occupancy.
  11. I had a fraud alert on a card while on a vacation. We paid at a restaurant and as we walked out the door, got a call from Chase that our card was also just used elsewhere. We suspect someone in the restaurant wrote down the number and used it online but that's not important to the story. I was able to ask Chase to approve our expected hotel charges using the old card but deny anything else. Then, I just used a different card until we got home and received the replacement Chase card.
  12. The US version of the Royal website is also known for not showing all available cabins. People used to recommend viewing using the UK version of the website because it showed everything but I've heard they've got the "updated" version of the website too now. If you call Royal (or a TA) to book, they can see all available cabins. So if you call with the deck plans in front of you, you can work out the best option.
  13. Actually, I'm pretty sure they'll only give you one block even if hubby/under 17 ARE on the sailing.
  14. Those snacks look like full meals to me! If I'm ever fortunate enough to experience Star Class, I fear I would have to ask my genie to roll me off the ship at the end of the cruise!
  15. UDP = Unlimited DINING Package so has nothing to do with alcohol. This package can't be used for MDR upcharges. DBP = Deluxe Beverage Package can be used in the MDR (and generally anywhere else) to cover drinks/wine up to $13. Gotta watch your TLAs! (That's Three Letter Acronyms)
  16. I don't have an official source but I believe I've seen it posted that the pricing for passenger #3 and higher is locked in once you book with 3+ passengers. So going from 2 to 3 will trigger a reprice but going from 3 to 4+ does not. They just add more people at passenger #3's price. Based on that, I've seen recommendations to book for the most people you think will come because it's always harder to add people. (For example, even if the room fits more, if the muster station is full, you cannot add more passengers). If the per passenger cost is locked, it shouldn't be hard to remove them. Definitely worth calling. No show is certainly an option but probably an expensive choice due to the suite.
  17. Would be helpful to post the contents of that email... Swapping embarkation lunch for free room service has been discussed and generally well received in other threads. If there's other changes, you'll have to describe them.
  18. I would say both C+A agents were wrong since the double points promo is through Dec 31 2022. I suppose we should all be careful with our choice of words. It's technically extra points for single, extra points for suite, and double points for the promo. But I agree that if a no show means someone sails alone, they will earn the extra points but might have to call to actually get them.
  19. No need to feel bad about asking questions. You'd be surprised how much more I've learned from reading posts here vs the official Royal sources. Sometimes their websites just don't make it easy to find the info you need!
  20. Out of curiosity, are your graphs showing the price for a specific class of room (like Jr Suite) or just what Royal's website shows for the broad category (Deluxe)? I'm wondering if the deluxe prices really fluctuate like that or if the lower prices are when a Jr Suite is available and the higher prices are when a Grand Suite or higher is the cheapest available room.
  21. For the most part, it doesn't matter what % or $ off discount was used when you booked. Those "sales" and "full price" are constantly changing so that they always sound like a good deal. All that matters is your actual price. If today's deal works out to a better price, you or your TA can call and reprice to take advantage.
  22. Not sure when you last cruised, but people have been wearing whatever they want to the main dining room for a long time now. The official dress code recommendations are just that. Recommendations, not enforced. Swimsuits are pretty much the only thing that will get you turned away.
  23. Your points won't post until some number of days after the 2nd cruise but you have earned them. You will need to contact the Loyalty Ambassador once you board the 3rd cruise. They can verify you have earned the points and upgrade your status in the ship's system. Most likely, your SeaPass cards won't be updated to the right color but you will get the benefits.
  24. Seems like a typo to me because it says Days 3-5 in one place and Day 3, 3PM - Day 4, 1PM in the other. I find it pretty hard to believe that they would stop for less than 24 hours on a 6 night cruise that only visits one place!
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