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cobra614

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First post on any cruise forums, been lurking for a few weeks and signed up today. 

Anyhow,  this will be our first cruise, my wife has been dead set against them, afraid since she can't swim. I always said if the airplanes we fly in has a problem can you fly on your own??? Lol. But since we have family that has been on 2 cruises now on harmony and has had a great time we are taking the plunge this summer. We are sailing on symphony in a junior suite eastern caribbean itinerary. I already purchased "the key" while it was on sale before the price gouge, no better way to describe that, IMO. We are sailing with our family and they are in a grand suite for the upcoming cruise. 

My questions are:

I've read about the royal up program.  If I am offered to make a bid and try to go for a GS or higher would we get the upgraded perks that go with those cabins compares to a JS? I'm talking about all day access to the coastal kitchen,  lounges and all that?

Next question is about the deluxe drinking package.  It did go down to $52 a day , buy one, get 50% off second, but went back up to $56 a day for the 20% off total price. Sorta wished I pounced on the better offer. Should I hope for that to return or even a better one down the line?

We are gamblers, we go to Las Vegas as much as we can. I was curious if anyone could share video poker pay schedules, my game of choice is double double bonus.

Any other tips other than the above would be greatly appreciated,  thanks.

 

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@cobra614 Welcome to the message boards!

20 minutes ago, cobra614 said:

We are sailing on symphony in a junior suite eastern caribbean itinerary. I already purchased "the key" while it was on sale before the price gouge, no better way to describe that, IMO.

We're on July 27th. Same itinerary. Ditto on grabbing the key at $19.99 pre price jump. Thank goodness. Also in a JS for the moment but hoping to go to at least a GS. 

20 minutes ago, cobra614 said:

I've read about the royal up program.  If I am offered to make a bid and try to go for a GS or higher would we get the upgraded perks that go with those cabins compares to a JS? I'm talking about all day access to the coastal kitchen,  lounges and all that?

Yes. It is my understanding that you would get Sky Class perks with the Royal Up bid if successful.

20 minutes ago, cobra614 said:

Next question is about the deluxe drinking package.  It did go down to $52 a day , buy one, get 50% off second, but went back up to $56 a day for the 20% off total price. Sorta wished I pounced on the better offer. Should I hope for that to return or even a better one down the line?

I am of the mindset that if you are planning to get it anyway, grab it now and if it drops, re-price it. You can do this any time before the cruise planner closes (2-3 days prior to sailing). Worse things could happen, like it could go up further. It has happened before.

Cannot comment on the casino question as we never go. But many casino experts here. 

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2 hours ago, cobra614 said:

Thanks for the reply @Lovetocruise2002, good to know about the perks for the possible cabin upgrade. We are also cruising on the July 27th one.

Awesome!  Looks like we have about the same things at the moment.  We also purchased the Ultimate Dining package in case we cannot upgrade to a GS or higher.  But if I can upgrade, I will be cancelling VOOM, The Key, and most likely the UDP. 

Let me know if you get a bid offer.  I have not been successful in getting any of those for any of my sailings so far.

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As stated above.. go ahead and buy the Drink Package and keep checking your cruise planner.. You can cancel and rebook if the price drops.. 

 

Your line about the plane and flying made me spit diet dr. pepper all over my monitor.. Thanks.. I needed to clean it anyway.. 

 

Welcome to the blog.. theres a ton of information for you to absorb and a friendly group to ask questions when you need to 

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