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We saw points added and as well as a status change from Platinum to Emerald. Since then, the points have remained but we were reverted back to Platinum. I fully expect the points to be corrected as well. We took the FCC at 125%.

25 minutes ago, SpeedNoodles said:

Holy cats, you aren't kidding!!! I could actually afford the 1 bedroom AquaTheatre Suite on this sailing (#bucketlist).  I wish!

We got our 1 bedroom Aquatheater Suite on Oasis for July 18th for $528 after FCC was applied from our canceled March Adventure cruise. Total price was around $4800ish.

It's going to be a family cruise with my parents in an OVB and my sister and niece in a BWB.

I gotta brag on @Danette LeBlanc for all her help. I went to her today with a price drop that I noticed and she immediately went to work and spent quite a while on the phone with RC. She saved us quite a bit and I'm so thankful to be working with her.

Well there goes my two sailings that I had planed for Grandeur. We canceled the first sailing due to itinerary changes that would not allow us to go to Canada and New England. Now our Bermuda cruise is canceled with the latest round of cancellations.

17 minutes ago, YOLO said:

I don't see a previous post on this thread.  Did I miss something?

I couldn't delete my previous post where I said something about Love at Sea for a cruise movie then realized that someone had already mentioned it. So I said what I said. I probably should have said, ignore this post.

Ignore my previous post.

We had our C&A points show up on the cruise that was canceled. We were supposed to make Emerald and when I login it shows Emerald and the number of points were supposed to have if we cruised. I know they'll disappear once Royal Caribbean gets everything straightened out but a person could hope that they miss them and let them be.

4 hours ago, Neesa said:

06 June 2020 the first Saturday of the month.

We are not cancelling our 28 June 2020 so if RCCL cancels we will take the 125% FCC and apply to the Thanksgiving sailing. Just saw DCL pushed final payments for their summer sailings back 30 days. I wonder if RCCL is considering this? My balance is due at the end of this month, I guess we will see. (Always pay balance last possible moment, nothing worse then the feeling of missing a price drop because you paid the balance early.)

 

June 6th is the start of our 14 night B2B on Grandeur. Bermuda and Canada and New England. Really don't want to have to miss a second cruise this year.

10 hours ago, KyleW2 said:

Went ahead and booked. Reserved for Adventure on December 14th.

Is it normal for Royal to only give a spot to input the first name? Right now it shows the 2nd person as "Tba Tba" and don't see a way to change it

Same thing happened to me when I booked online. When I turned it over to my TA then she was able to add my wife to the reservation. We then booked my parents, sister, and niece through our TA because they decided they wanted to go when we told them what happened and that we rebooked.

My sister has always wanted to go on an Oasis class and visit Perfect Day at CoCo Cay since the upgrade to the island.

9 minutes ago, coneyraven said:

Anthem is also headed towards Coco Cay.

Majesty, of all things, is headed towards Gulfport, MS???

Rhapsody is anchored outside Tampa Bay

Looks like Adventure is anchored off FLL and Explorer is anchored off of Freeport

Vision is headed towards Barbados, Freedom, as we all know, is headed towards Miami, and Grandeur is expected to arrive in Baltimore tomorrow night

The lucky ship at the moment appears to be Allure because she's in drydock.

Allure is not in dry dock. Currently at sea.

Adventure is anchored off Fort Lauderdale. Liberty is docked in Galveston. Oasis is docked in Miami. Empress is docked in Miami. Navigator is docked in Miami. Harmony is docked in Port Canaveral. Symphony looked like it was anchored somewhere in the Bahamas, maybe Coco Cay. Majesty is somewhere in the Gulf, looked like it was anchored.

These are just a few I saw when I looked.

19 minutes ago, KyleW2 said:

My guess is they are assuming COVID19 will no longer be a concern on April 13th, which will raise cruise prices by at least 25% as people won't be worried anymore and will start booking cruises again. If that happens, it will be a wash and they really won't be missing out on anything by offering the extra percentage. 

I have the cruise I want to rebook with planned out, at this point just waiting for the FCC. I will calculate the percentage increase on April 13th from now just to see if that is what happens. 

15 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

Since you already know what you want to book, have you considered going ahead and booking it now and applying the FCC later, once you receive it ?  I would be afraid that prices are just going to go up, up, up especially once the FCC’s are delivered.  As long as you book a fully refundable deposit, you can’t really make a mistake. 

This is what we did. We put down the deposit for a cruise on Oasis in July and even got a better room. We will apply the FCC after it has been issued to that cruise.

3 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said:

That’s interesting. I had not read that before.  Kinda sucks for people who want to reschedule and use the FCC.  Thanks for providing that info.

Here is the email that I got from RC.

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ABOUT YOUR UPCOMING TRAVELS         Dear Guest,   We’re sure you’ve been monitoring the news regarding COVID-19. This situation remains quite fluid, and we all continue to assess the impact and monitor the number of cases around the world. And while there are still a lot of unknowns related to COVID-19, we do know it presents the most serious health risks to older individuals, the immunocompromised, and those with serious underlying medical conditions. At Royal Caribbean International, the safety and well-being of our guests and crew is our top priority. As a result, we are suspending operations for sailings that depart from US ports (including Puerto Rico) effective at midnight tonight, March 14th. Regrettably, we will need to cancel your upcoming Adventure of the Seas March 14, 2020 cruise. Our goal is to resume operation on April 11th, 2020. Knowing this situation is ever-changing, we want to provide you with some options. As we know, this too shall pass, and we are optimistic that very soon you’ll be excited about planning your next cruise vacation. As always, the most important thing to us will always be the safety of both our guests and crew. In the meantime, we’ll continue to monitor the global situation. And, when it’s determined that the time is right, we’ll be ready to welcome you back. As a result of this change, we’re providing you with a 125% Future Cruise Credit to come back and sail with us by December 31, 2021.   This amount will be based on of your total cruise fare paid. And, we’re giving you a little extra, knowing that this is such a unique circumstance.   We will automatically issue you your Future Cruise Credit by Monday, April 13th, 2020 via email. So, there’s nothing for you to do!   Please know, if you pre-purchased any amenities and packages – like internet, beverage, dining, or RoyalUp Upgrade, those will be automatically refunded.   Or, if you prefer the lower value in a full refund, we’re happy to process this for you. Given how fluid this situation is, and the opportunity to use the extra credit being offered, you have plenty of time to make up your mind. You do not need to request your refund until December 31, 2021.   Please contact us to start the refund process, if you’re willing to give up the higher value of your 125% Future Cruise Credit.   We’ll then deactivate your Future Cruise Credit and process your refund to your original form(s) of payment, which will include any non-refundable deposits.   To avoid waiting on the phone to cancel, please click here and we will get the process started for you.   You can expect to receive your refund 30 days after you submit your request.   And, if you purchased air or hotel…   via Royal Caribbean, these will also be automatically refunded to you.    on your own, please contact the service provider directly for your options with them.    If you have any questions, please contact your Travel Advisor immediately or contact us at:   1-800-754-500 in Australia   0344 493 4005 in the U.K.   1-800-256-6649 in the U.S. or Canada   All other countries, please visit http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contactus for your local Royal Caribbean International office phone number.   Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation during this situation. We wish you good health and truly appreciate your continued loyalty.   Sincerely,

©2020 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships' registry: The Bahamas. Royal Caribbean International 1050 Caribbean Way Miami, FL 33132 USA

 

2 hours ago, AshleyDillo said:

Has anyone actually gotten the promised 125% FCC though or even the 100% for canceling on their own?  I don't think this is a fight worth wasting time on til the FCC actually gets issued.  They may not honor what they said to those folks that canceled on their own.  We don't know yet.  

The 125% FCC won't be available until April 13th, 2020. The 100% cancelation will be received after you cancel per RC.

I was going to quarantined for two weeks after I returned per my job. The policy came out on Tuesday and we were supposed to leave on Friday and sail Saturday but as we know Royal changed that. Now I'll have a week off and report back next Monday.

Just now, FManke said:

Everybody is hyper focused on the here and now with Covid-19.

But, how will you cruise differently after Covid-19?

Will you do anything differently?

Happy future cruising!

Nope. I work in healthcare as an ICU RN. Wash your hands and dont cough or sneeze on people. Viruses come and go.

3 minutes ago, Mr. Candyman said:

I know TA's get their commission via bookings but how does cancellations like this affect them?  Do they lose out completely or are they still given commission for initiated the bookings?  

1 minute ago, DunkelBierJay said:

I saw a headline (didn't read the article) that Royal was protecting TA commissions.

https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/2020/03/10/royal-caribbean-promises-protect-travel-agent-commissions-deferred-cruises-coronavirus

Just now, FManke said:

We got Danette by luck of the draw and couldn't be happier!

Same here. She has been fantastic.

On 3/8/2020 at 10:03 AM, FManke said:

We are currently using Danette with MEI. Only good things to say about her. I think you cannot go wrong with any of the agents who have received positive reviews here on the blog. Or you can reach out to @AnnetteJackson with a private message if you need some guidance.

Happy cruising!

We use @Danette LeBlanc as well, she has been amazing to me and my wife. I started using MEI Travel because of this board. Thank you @Matt!!!

Just booked Oasis in July in a 1 bedroom Aquatheater Suite!!! Got a really good price. Deposit + FCC and the cruise will be paid for!!!

First Oasis class ship as well.

Oasis of the Seas - July 18th, 2020

Replacement cruise for Adventure of the Seas, March 14th, 2020!!!

I'm taking the 125% FCC.

We're already looking as well. Looking at the newly amplified Oasis in a Aquatheater Suite or Crown Loft Suite!!! We were going to be in a Grand Suite on Adventure.

WHAT?!?!?! This day officially sucks. We have a 14 Night B2B on Grandeur in early June to Bermuda/Canada and New England.