mcallahan93 Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Quick question. I know Royal is granting double points for sailings booked through 2022 at this time. If I am booked in a balcony stateroom SOLO, will that also double my points? Essentially turning a 7 night cruise into 28 points. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 As I understand it you would get double the regular pints awarded for the class of cabin you are in. A balcony would normally be 7 points, for 7 N cruise. Now it will be 14 points. A suite is normally double points, 14 points for a 7 N cruise. So a suite would now be 28 points. I believe the double points is thru Sept. 2022. And I am hoping they extend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, mcallahan93 said: Quick question. I know Royal is granting double points for sailings booked through 2022 at this time. If I am booked in a balcony stateroom SOLO, will that also double my points? Essentially turning a 7 night cruise into 28 points. Yes. Basically whatever you would have received x 2. Solo in a balcony normally gets you double points, so in this case, it would be x 4 leading to 28 points for 7 nights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 I agree with the math used by @Lovetocruise2002...... 7 point for the sailing 7 points for solo equals 14 points DOUBLE the points and you are at 28 points. Think about what would happen if you did a JS Solo 7 night cruise right now......I think all the double points would make you Infinity Pinnacle!! Linda R and Lovetocruise2002 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 7 minutes ago, Va4fam said: JS Solo 7 night cruise right now 7 x 6!!!! Va4fam 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesKinetic Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Not optimistic it'll actually happen, but keeping fingers crossed for my Christmas cruise (junior suite for 10 nights) will happen for just that reason. Well, for lots of reasons. But that's a big one. cruisellama and Baked Alaska 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 30 minutes ago, WesKinetic said: Not optimistic it'll actually happen, but keeping fingers crossed for my Christmas cruise (junior suite for 10 nights) will happen for just that reason. Well, for lots of reasons. But that's a big one. I have 2 weeks in December also, in a suite. I REALLY hope it happens. Can't wait. Been too long. Have couple other cruises before that but am sure they will be cancelled. I do think December will be a go. WesKinetic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 For my own piece of mind I contacted CAS and they confirmed it truly is double points. Double what you would normally get. cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesKinetic Posted March 29, 2021 Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Linda R said: I have 2 weeks in December also, in a suite. I REALLY hope it happens. Can't wait. Been too long. Have couple other cruises before that but am sure they will be cancelled. I do think December will be a go. I think there will be cruises by December. The wild card for us is will they allow cruises longer than 7 nights. Baked Alaska and cruisellama 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 5 hours ago, WesKinetic said: I think there will be cruises by December. The wild card for us is will they allow cruises longer than 7 nights. That is why I booked BtoB cruises, but who knows. And the reason I think my Sept. cruise will not happen as it is 9 days. It was booked pre-pandemic. Fingers crossed for our cruises! WesKinetic and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 Mathematically crossing the Pacific could make one Diamond Plus. 17 nights Sydney to Honolulu. Then 12 night Honolulu to Vancouver. Solo in Junior suite. 29 nights@ 6 points/night=174 points. But don’t forget the the three night sailing from back in the day that got you to Gold (and apparently needed to qualify for the double points game) 174+3= 177 safely in Diamond Plus territory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 4 hours ago, AlmondFarmer said: Mathematically crossing the Pacific could make one Diamond Plus. 17 nights Sydney to Honolulu. Then 12 night Honolulu to Vancouver. Solo in Junior suite. 29 nights@ 6 points/night=174 points. But don’t forget the the three night sailing from back in the day that got you to Gold (and apparently needed to qualify for the double points game) 174+3= 177 safely in Diamond Plus territory. Meanwhile your divorce papers can be served in Hawaii. Jdf, emmef, Boltswin and 6 others 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcruisin Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 3:24 PM, twangster said: For my own piece of mind I contacted CAS and they confirmed it truly is double points. Double what you would normally get. After checking the FAQ section about double points, the term “qualified existing booking” makes me second guess whether my booking is qualified. I booked in September 2020 for December 2021 so since this was before the double points promotion was announced, is my booking “qualified”? Anyone know? TIA https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/topics/crown-and-anchor-society-double-points-offer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRMO12HD Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Per the FAQ page you linked to, "Members will receive double Cruise Points on bookings made through June 30, 2021 for sailings departing January 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022." Tcruisin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 5 hours ago, Tcruisin said: After checking the FAQ section about double points, the term “qualified existing booking” makes me second guess whether my booking is qualified. I booked in September 2020 for December 2021 so since this was before the double points promotion was announced, is my booking “qualified”? Anyone know? TIA https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/topics/crown-and-anchor-society-double-points-offer Travel agents have access to special rates as do family and friends. When crew bring family on board to sail for example, they don't pay the rates that you and I do. That verbiage is there to cover those types of rates. I emailed CAS and asked them. All of my bookings qualify and I had 25 bookings at the time in everything from studio to star class. Tcruisin and IRMO12HD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcruisin Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 Thanks @twangster I knew that “qualified” meant something more. I was thinking that perhaps since I booked Before the promo of double points was announced perhaps my cruise did not qualify But now I’m excited again for my 12nt cruise assuming it’s a Go! Keeping fingers and toes crossed IRMO12HD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momof4crazytocruise Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 I'm hoping with the continued delay to restarting they extend the date for double points past Sept 30, 2022. I have a GS booked in October 2022 and I would like to cash in! Tcruisin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reigert2008 Posted April 12, 2021 Report Share Posted April 12, 2021 6 minutes ago, Momof4crazytocruise said: I'm hoping with the continued delay to restarting they extend the date for double points past Sept 30, 2022. I have a GS booked in October 2022 and I would like to cash in! Yeah, we are not booking anything until ships start cruising again here in the US, we don't want to tie up any additional money, but i keep looking at things to see if I can sneak in another double pointer or two! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Does Junior suite qualify for double points? If my cruise is 4 nights before end of Sept 2022 in a junior suite that's 16 points total? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, 12thman said: Does Junior suite qualify for double points? If my cruise is 4 nights before end of Sept 2022 in a junior suite that's 16 points total? Yes it does! Assuming two in a JS, each guest normally gets 4 x 2 then another x 2 thanks to the double points promo. 4 x 2 x 2 = 16 points each. You need to book it before the end of June 2021 though and sail before the end of September 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 18 minutes ago, twangster said: Yes it does! Assuming two in a JS, each guest normally gets 4 x 2 then another x 2 thanks to the double points promo. 4 x 2 x 2 = 16 points each. You need to book it before the end of June 2021 though and sail before the end of September 2022. Thanks! Trying to boost my C&A. Now that they will sail out of L.A. it'll be cheaper and shorter flight. twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, 12thman said: Thanks! Trying to boost my C&A. Now that they will sail out of L.A. it'll be cheaper and shorter flight. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/how-many-cruise-points-will-i-earn Standard Cruise Points Double Cruise Points Total Number of Cruise Points Awarded Cruise 1 point per night 1 additional point per night 2 points per night Single Cruiser 2 point per night 2 additional point per night 4 points per night Suite 2 point per night 2 additional point per night 4 points per night Single Cruiser & Suite 3 point per night 3 additional point per night 6 points per night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, twangster said: https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/how-many-cruise-points-will-i-earn Standard Cruise Points Double Cruise Points Total Number of Cruise Points Awarded Cruise 1 point per night 1 additional point per night 2 points per night Single Cruiser 2 point per night 2 additional point per night 4 points per night Suite 2 point per night 2 additional point per night 4 points per night Single Cruiser & Suite 3 point per night 3 additional point per night 6 points per night Saw that, junior suite doesn't get all the benefits of like CK so wasn't sure if it got the points as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 11 minutes ago, 12thman said: Saw that, junior suite doesn't get all the benefits of like CK so wasn't sure if it got the points as well. On a ship like Navigator from LA there is no CK so the gap between JS and GS or above is not that much. In a JS compared to a GS there is no breakfast in Chops, no suite lounge access or suite concierge services, no suite seating near the pool or in shows. It's basically a slightly bigger balcony cabin with a tub and walk in closet (most ships), but you do get priority embarkation and double points which is one of the biggest draws for CAS members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 I know an enterprising couple that put the wife in a suite solo and the husband in the cheapest interior available. Wife gets triple points for solo in a suite, currently 6 x points with the double points promo. Once on board they get an extra key at guest services and use the interior cabin for luggage storage. Wife still gets extra points for technically being solo in a suite. They climb the CAS ladder as a couple faster this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 That's what I've noticed. If the ship has CK I'd want access to that all the time. It was great on Allure, really good food and the service was the best I've ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Also, JS gratuity is same as balcony cabin while a "proper" or full suite daily gratuity is slightly higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Lastly, JS cabins are available on a refundable basis while GS or above typically are not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, twangster said: Lastly, JS cabins are available on a refundable basis while GS or above typically are not. Didn't know that!! Thanks! twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcruisin Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 3 hours ago, twangster said: Lastly, JS cabins are available on a refundable basis while GS or above typically are not. Every time I search for cruises on the RCL website I don’t see the refundable deposit option. I’ve been looking at different dates in a JS on Navigator too. Do I have to call it in? I don’t use a TA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 10 minutes ago, Tcruisin said: Every time I search for cruises on the RCL website I don’t see the refundable deposit option. I’ve been looking at different dates in a JS on Navigator too. Do I have to call it in? I don’t use a TA. Very last step just before entering credit card there should be a checkbox for refundable when it's available. Guarantee cabins sometimes don't qualify for refundable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Be aware refundable is not a fixed amount or the same for all cabins. Refundable interior is often a lower extra cost, sometimes zero. Refundable JS will almost always be a lot more. Same cabin on another date could be very different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 Refundable JS on same sail date I used above: Grand Suite doesn't have refundable rates, so it's missing: The VP Suite is one of the few "full suites" that offers refundable rates, but even more for that option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 I have never done a refundable deposit. The economist in me would approach decision through an equation. estimated probability of going on sailing multiplied by refundable deposit premium. Example: 50% chance of going on cruise X $400 refundable deposit premium=$200 deposit to be lost by booking non refundable=$200 Using these numbers it is a tossup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, AlmondFarmer said: I have never done a refundable deposit. The economist in me would approach decision through an equation. estimated probability of going on sailing multiplied by refundable deposit premium. Example: 50% chance of going on cruise X $400 refundable deposit premium=$200 deposit to be lost by booking non refundable=$200 Using these numbers it is a tossup. It's a good way to snag a cabin and lock in a rate if you are not 100% on going. At any point you can call and convert refundable to NRD but it uses the price difference on the day you call to reprice the cruise. You can never convert an NRD booking to refundable. It's a form of insurance. During this pandemic having refundable bookings made life a lot easier for me. Studio balcony cabins can have insane charges for refundable, like $2k more for a $1,300 cruise. In those cases I often roll the dice and hope for a good outcome. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 12 minutes ago, twangster said: Refundable JS on same sail date I used above: Grand Suite doesn't have refundable rates, so it's missing: The VP Suite is one of the few "full suites" that offers refundable rates, but even more for that option. For this particular cruise really not such a bad cost to make it refundable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: For this particular cruise really not such a bad cost to make it refundable! PSST. Here's a secret. When new deployments first open, as in the first 24 hours, sometimes they haven't fully loaded all options. My Navigator 7 night March cruise had $0 more for refundable in a full suite. Duh! YOLO! Booked it! AlmondFarmer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcruisin Posted May 4, 2021 Report Share Posted May 4, 2021 27 minutes ago, twangster said: Refundable JS on same sail date I used above: Grand Suite doesn't have refundable rates, so it's missing: Oh! I see, I just haven’t gone that far on the reservation page and actually haven’t done this on my own in a while, my last 4 cruises where done on board at Next Cruise so I guess I kinda have had a TA. thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12thman Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Do you get any C&A points if you use the Royal Casino offers and don't upgrade? Mine are only for interior 3-5 night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 3 hours ago, 12thman said: Do you get any C&A points if you use the Royal Casino offers and don't upgrade? Mine are only for interior 3-5 night. Not a casino person but it may depend on the offer. Generally with Royal if you only pay taxes and ports fees you get no points. If you pay something out of pocket beyond the free offer you get points. Call the casino department and ask for that offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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