Koepper Posted July 16, 2021 Report Share Posted July 16, 2021 Has anyone received an invite from Royal Caribbean to participate in a test cruise yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Not me Koepper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I'm thinking if anyone did get an invite, we'd know about it. dr martini, PPPJJ-GCVAB and cruisellama 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 It would be like winning the Publishers Clearinghouse contest. (seems like you never know if anyone really wins) BeachGal, Vancity Cruiser, HBCcruiser and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Pattie A. and dr martini 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 Just checked my junk mail folder... again. BeachGal and barbeyg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I got an email invite for a test cruise on the Nigerian Prince. All I have to do is give them my bank account number and ssn BrianB, ChrisK2793, BeachGal and 26 others 2 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 After checking my email I now know two things. Odyssey of the Seas is going to be the star of my next family vacation. I have Amazon packages arriving today. SpeedNoodles, teddy, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 5 others 1 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: I got an email invite for a test cruise on the Nigerian Prince. All I have to do is give them my bank account number and ssn Great! I'll see you there. I just sent all my info in! Ky Leigh, sk8erguy1978, barbeyg and 6 others 2 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMarc Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 5 hours ago, sk8erguy1978 said: After checking my email I now know two things. Odyssey of the Seas is going to be the star of my next family vacation. I have Amazon packages arriving today. So can we assume that you have been told not to tell us, or is it that you can't tell us that you were told not to tell us? You know what I mean? LifesEz and sk8erguy1978 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda R Posted July 17, 2021 Report Share Posted July 17, 2021 I have not received an invite, but my travel agent in Seattle has. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 19 hours ago, MrMarc said: So can we assume that you have been told not to tell us, or is it that you can't tell us that you were told not to tell us? You know what I mean? I'm not at liberty to say. LifesEz, teddy and MrMarc 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMarc Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 7 hours ago, sk8erguy1978 said: I'm not at liberty to say. That what I thought you would say so now I think I know what you are saying by not saying it while telling me you cannot say it so you said it...sort of. Oh yeah, if what you're not saying is what I think you are (or aren't), have fun, unless I'm not supposed to say that, in which case pretend I didn't. sk8erguy1978, Linda R, LovetoCruise87 and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carotthat Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 I did receive a bunch of emails saying I won a bunch of stuff. A cruise was never included. I called the number mentioned in one of the emails and complained about not winning a cruise. I got another happy lottery package from the nice guy on the phone promising to win a cruise. I did take part in another lottery from the brothers of bethel seeming very worthy of trust to me. I did call the travel agent to complain why I was getting only lottery mails promising to win a cruise but not getting a true journey by the books. I did have to change the travel agent after finishing the call. LovetoCruise87, LifesEz and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Invitation Received Choice of Allure or Ovation. Fairlynew, FManke, melmar02 and 27 others 18 3 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 11 minutes ago, twangster said: Invitation Received Choice of Allure or Ovation. YIPPEE !!!!!!!!!! So happy for you. Did you get your Passport back yet ? twangster, LifesEz, cruisellama and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: YIPPEE !!!!!!!!!! So happy for you. Did you get your Passport back yet ? Yes, a few weeks ago. SpeedNoodles, WAAAYTOOO and LifesEz 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Two to pick from. Decisions, decisions Pattycruise and LifesEz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 10 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Two to pick from. Decisions, decisions No C&A points so... Allure was my last ship before the shutdown and it's closer to home so no flights or hotel. It would be kind of fitting to have Allure be my next ship even if it doesn't count in all respects. SebagoSue, LCinPDX, AlmondFarmer and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 I'm curious why the Ovation is 5 days. Seems unnecessarily long for a test cruise. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: I'm curious why the Ovation is 5 days. Seems unnecessarily long for a test cruise. Long way up the coast past Canada and back. Serenade was longer as well. LifesEz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Congrats @twangster, Since you have to pay 50% on extras, does that make your choice easier? I recall reading you flew from Colorado, have you relocated to Florida? cruisellama and LifesEz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 17 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Congrats @twangster, Since you have to pay 50% on extras, does that make your choice easier? I recall reading you flew from Colorado, have you relocated to Florida? I've moved. LifesEz, WAAAYTOOO and SpeedNoodles 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Having a cruise port in Colorado sure would be nice. LifesEz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Having a cruise port in Colorado sure would be nice. Global warming. Wait for it... KaydenDeen, WAAAYTOOO, Carotthat and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Congrats at least someone we know got picked. PPPJJ-GCVAB and twangster 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 Me and hundreds of others by the look of it. I'll feel more confident that I'll be sailing once I get a confirmation email as they've indicated. FManke, BrianB and WAAAYTOOO 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rene Desmarais Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 2 hours ago, twangster said: Invitation Received Choice of Allure or Ovation. Congrats twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted July 21, 2021 Report Share Posted July 21, 2021 I'd be curious how many volunteers they have to go through to get the volunteers. How many simply can't go on short notice? Or never had any intention of going, but thought it'd be fun to sign up for a test cruise? Or thought it was a free 100% normal cruise and are scared away by the requirements? twangster and JasonOasis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonOasis Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 3 hours ago, smokeybandit said: I'd be curious how many volunteers they have to go through to get the volunteers. How many simply can't go on short notice? Or never had any intention of going, but thought it'd be fun to sign up for a test cruise? Or thought it was a free 100% normal cruise and are scared away by the requirements? Exactly what I was I was thinking, they are not giving people a lot of lead in time and with air fares being as expensive as they are even for a domestic flight, it does make you wonder how many volunteers can drop everything on short notice and make their way up to Seattle or any other port where Royal is conducting a test cruise? I thought about signing up because I could work remotely for those few days but I never actually did sign up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 5 hours ago, twangster said: Invitation Received Choice of Allure or Ovation. Congrats on this news! Very happy for you! twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koepper Posted July 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 Congratulations @twangster Since I live in Maryland, I am hoping for the Baltimore test cruise invite. I have put it out into the universe now so hopefully it will happen. twangster and fireclan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 15 hours ago, smokeybandit said: How many simply can't go on short notice? Or never had any intention of going, but thought it'd be fun to sign up for a test cruise? Or thought it was a free 100% normal cruise and are scared away by the requirements? You're definitely right, there will be lots that drop like flies for any sort of reason. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 I think the short notice will impact many. It's mid week so for many that means getting time off work. Others will have plans already that can't be changed easily. Some have to fly and will need a hotel but for a 2 night cruise? I didn't like doing that for a normal 3 night cruise before the pandemic. Jax and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 I've pretty much decided that if this proceeds I'm not going to live blog it. There is too much riding on this for the cruise line. Posting an errant photo or comment could cause the CDC to pause or fail the simulation cruise. Once it's known the certificate to sail has been awarded I'll consider posting about the experience, assuming I am selected to go forward. MaryS, LovetoCruise87, PRebecca and 14 others 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 19 hours ago, twangster said: Invitation Received Choice of Allure or Ovation. Congrats! They couldn't have made a better pick. Unless they chose me of course. Can't wait to hear all of your incite as usual. twangster and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 35 minutes ago, twangster said: I've pretty much decided that if this proceeds I'm not going to live blog it. I was going to ask you about that....wondered if they would allow live blogging. My guess is that they would not want that to happen. Jax and FManke 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 Status Update: Thank you for registering for the Allure of the Seas® simulation voyage. We've reserved your stateroom and reservation numbers will be provided to you once manifested. A system generated invoice will automatically be sent to the email address on record. Please proceed with making your travel arrangements*. For more information, please reference your event info document. We also ask that you acknowledge the informed consent form that will be sent to each guest, as it is required prior to confirming your reservation. We can't wait to welcome you onboard Allure of the Seas! MaryS, Cruising With JT, FManke and 19 others 14 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 Congratulations !!!!!!! Have a GREAT time. twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted July 22, 2021 Report Share Posted July 22, 2021 Very nice. Glad you got invited. twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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