Matt Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 I got an invite for the Mariner test sailing PRebecca, Jill, MarcBerger and 6 others 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 50 minutes ago, Matt said: I got an invite for the Mariner test sailing Mr Genie, I only have two wishes, I don't even need three: Wish #1: That test cruise wins were transferable Wish #2: That I were @Matt's BFF Matt, Jill, HBCcruiser and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 7, 2021 Report Share Posted August 7, 2021 26 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: Wish #1: That test cruise wins are transferable FTCC? Future Test Cruise Credit? cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hince57 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 not gonna lie...got some major fomo PRebecca 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 I'm glad I've been on a cruise recently or I'd really be itching cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 4 hours ago, dr martini said: in the US, sure, but that's a political football type item that changes very often. but for corps based in liberia? or the bahamas? my point is we don't know and it doesn't really matter because they're burning huge amounts of borrowed cash anyway and taxes are literally at the bottom of their list of concerns right now, buried down at the bottom of the deep blue sea? (I know I know, sorry) They have a US division (pays people based in the US at a minimum) so there are ways it will result in a writeoff .... my signature line includes CPA ... trust me they called it a promotion to open the door, somewhere in their basement is an accounting team that is paid to look for these opportunities even while everything else is going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee23 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 32 minutes ago, Hince57 said: not gonna lie...got some major fomo Same. Trying to decide how many more times I can refresh my email before it becomes pathological. Hince57, MarcBerger and PRebecca 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koepper Posted August 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 32 minutes ago, Hince57 said: not gonna lie...got some major fomo I am with you @Hince57 HBCcruiser, PPPJJ-GCVAB and Hince57 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 13 hours ago, Matt said: I got an invite for the Mariner test sailing. Your reservation onboard the Mariner of the Seas® simulation voyage has been cancelled, per your request. We appreciate your interest and hope to see you onboard soon! If you have any question or concerns, please contact [email protected]rccl.com NOTICE: Prior to booking, please consult all applicable U.S. Centers for Disease Control travel advisories, warnings, or recommendations relating to cruise travel, at cdc.gov/travel/notices. If a certain threshold level of COVID-19 is detected onboard the ship during your voyage, the voyage will end immediately, the ship will return to the port of embarkation, and your subsequent travel, including your return home, may be restricted or delayed. Health and safety protocols, guest conduct rules, and regional travel restrictions vary by ship and destination, and are subject to change without notice. Due to evolving health protocols, imagery and messaging may not accurately reflect onboard and destination experiences, offerings, features, or itineraries. These may not be available during your voyage, may vary by ship and destination, and may be subject to change without notice. Follow the registration process and ensure it is complete.Due to enhanced security measures, the registration process must be completed in its entirety to be valid. If you are bringing a guest, please ensure that you register their details. this invitation is non-transferrable. *Features vary by ship. ©2021 Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Ships' registry: The Bahamas. All rights reserved. • 21076065 You received this message because you provided your e-mail address to Royal Caribbean. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add [email protected]rccl.com to your address book. If you do not wish to receive any further communications from Royal Caribbean, please click here. I did too. Sadly, I can't justify just two nights flying in from the Ozarks. When I registered I was hoping for the other two sailings. That's my karma. This beggar had to choose. I cannot believe I turned it down. Cannot. Believe. It. Bright side is just 141 more days until our Oasis NYE sailing. WAAAYTOOO, dr martini, PPPJJ-GCVAB and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viga Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Matt said: I got an invite for the Mariner test sailing So excited I received the email this afternoon as well to inform that I was selected. Don't know on which ship yet waiting for the formal invitation with all details. Hince57, WAAAYTOOO and cruisellama 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 1 hour ago, Baked Alaska said: I cannot believe I turned it down. Can. Not. Believe. It. I had already given up refreshing my email (box)... but then this post showed up! WAAAYTOOO, PPPJJ-GCVAB, Baked Alaska and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 57 minutes ago, PG Cruiser said: I had already given up refreshing my email (box)... but then this post showed up! Hope you get it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr martini Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 New email from Royal this morning and (!!!).....................it's not a test cruise invite. PPPJJ-GCVAB, barbeyg, HBCcruiser and 6 others 3 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcBerger Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 still waiting too......and waiting....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hince57 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 most of the people receiving invites seem to be for mariner...or are they going out for liberty and oasis, too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 I saw on FB that according to some sources all of the test emails have gone out. Glad to see it was a mix of different pax this time. Even a few C&A Gold members are going. WAAAYTOOO and Hince57 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hince57 Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I saw on FB that according to some sources all of the test emails have gone out. Glad to see it was a mix of different pax this time. Even a few C&A Gold members are going. haven't see or heard that (and will continue to be in denial, as i'll refuse to look into it)...and obviously hope they are totally wrong LizzyBee23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted August 8, 2021 Report Share Posted August 8, 2021 5 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I saw on FB that according to some sources all of the test emails have gone out. Glad to see it was a mix of different pax this time. Even a few C&A Gold members are going. One of the FB posters noted they will be first time RCL cruisers on the test voyage. WAAAYTOOO and Baked Alaska 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koepper Posted August 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 Congratulations to the folks that were selected in the latest sweepstakes!! I am looking forward to hearing about your experiences and signing up for the next sweepstakes. I am guessing the next sweepstakes will be in October for Explorer and Navigator. Explorer of the Seas: November 7, 2021 departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico Navigator of the Seas: November 19, 2021 departing from Los Angeles, California Brilliance of the Seas: December 16, 2021 departing from Tampa, Florida Enchantment of the Seas: December 23, 2021 departing from Baltimore, Maryland Vision of the Seas: January 24, 2022 departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyLaLaX2 Posted August 9, 2021 Report Share Posted August 9, 2021 We got the email for being selected Sunday afternoon. Awaiting next email for more information. Think we have been selected for one of two test cruises. Either Oasis out of NJ or Liberty from Galveston (guessing Liberty since we live in Texas). My wife enrolled in the Sweepstakes in the first hour of it being open. We are Diamond Plus, but I believe everyone gets same 12 chances from what i understand. Hope we were selected for the 4 day test cruise from Galveston. The other test cruise conflicts with us flying to Seattle for Ovation August 26th. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viga Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 8 hours ago, MonkeyLaLaX2 said: We got the email for being selected Sunday afternoon. Awaiting next email for more information. Think we have been selected for one of two test cruises. Either Oasis out of NJ or Liberty from Galveston (guessing Liberty since we live in Texas). My wife enrolled in the Sweepstakes in the first hour of it being open. We are Diamond Plus, but I believe everyone gets same 12 chances from what i understand. Hope we were selected for the 4 day test cruise from Galveston. The other test cruise conflicts with us flying to Seattle for Ovation August 26th. Congratulations!!! They have started sending the emails for the sailing out of NJ today, they just started mentioning on a group that I'm following and there is a lot of people that just got notified. WAAAYTOOO, Baked Alaska and BrianB 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 23 hours ago, Koepper said: Congratulations to the folks that were selected in the latest sweepstakes!! I am looking forward to hearing about your experiences and signing up for the next sweepstakes. I am guessing the next sweepstakes will be in October for Explorer and Navigator. Explorer of the Seas: November 7, 2021 departing from San Juan, Puerto Rico Navigator of the Seas: November 19, 2021 departing from Los Angeles, California Brilliance of the Seas: December 16, 2021 departing from Tampa, Florida Enchantment of the Seas: December 23, 2021 departing from Baltimore, Maryland Vision of the Seas: January 24, 2022 departing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida Hmmmm we could easily do Brilliance and/or Vision. Hope they send out another “sweepstakes” email for the next batch. Baked Alaska 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted August 10, 2021 Report Share Posted August 10, 2021 Waiting for the Oasis…..can be there in an hour…. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koepper Posted August 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 11, 2021 I hope everyone on the Mariner test sailing today has a great trip. Have fun at the Sail Away party!!! columbus_cruiser, Snotarni, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marti314 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Does anyone who has been on one of the simulation cruises know if you can still bring two bottles of wine with you? I read through all the terms but didnt see this called out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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