AshleyDillo Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/event/royalcaribbeanblogcom-panama-canal-group-cruise sk8erguy1978 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 Wait this is a group cruise? SWEET. I'm already booked on this cruise through MEI (but not any group rate). What do I need to do to get included in the group stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: I'm already booked on this cruise through MEI (but not any group rate). What do I need to do to get included in the group stuff? Just let your MEI agent know you definitely want to be part of the group. I believe they didn't have the group bookings set up yet on this one, but once they do they will bring everyone into the group and reprice if it's cheaper. WAAAYTOOO and smokeybandit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark_A Posted March 31 Report Share Posted March 31 I am booked! I made the booking on my own, but will Transfer to Kelley at MEI as soon as she email's me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Aus Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 #TheAussiesAreComing #YOLOBookedIt WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyraven Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 I was really shocked at my wife's reaction to this ..... I just mentioned it in passing, and her response, Ooooo, Bucket List item.... I honestly think we may be booking .... Here's where I'm completely lost on this ..... I'm completely blind on the trip down and trip back, what airline (I wish Southwest, but we know that's not happening) ..... where to stay before sailing..... lot's of moving parts that need figuring out. Also, being that this would be our first Group Cruise, is there a limit to the number of passengers that can be a part of the group? Things I just don't know. I'm going to need a lot of hand-holding on this one. Any and all insight would be greatly appreciated Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 With airlines emerging from covid, 2024 is way too far away to know what airlines will be serving Panama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 We're thinking about this one, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Van Niekerk Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Booked on this! Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topher4519 Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Is anyone concerned, that Rhapsody of the Seas has been anchored outside St. Maarten for 2 years. The ship needs a lot of help! I was on Explorer of the seas March 20-27 2022. When we sailed past there was a lot of maintenance needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 18 hours ago, AshleyDillo said: Just let your MEI agent know you definitely want to be part of the group. I believe they didn't have the group bookings set up yet on this one, but once they do they will bring everyone into the group and reprice if it's cheaper. Funny thing, my MEI agent was already on top of it. WAAAYTOOO and AshleyDillo 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 On 3/31/2022 at 2:34 PM, smokeybandit said: Wait this is a group cruise? SWEET. I'm already booked on this cruise through MEI (but not any group rate). What do I need to do to get included in the group stuff? Looking forward to cruising together! smokeybandit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 6 hours ago, topher4519 said: Is anyone concerned, that Rhapsody of the Seas has been anchored outside St. Maarten for 2 years. The ship needs a lot of help! I was on Explorer of the seas March 20-27 2022. When we sailed past there was a lot of maintenance needed. Concern? No. Rhapsody is an old, small ship. You gotta be okay with that. It's gonna be fun and offering a classic cruising experience. They'll keep maintenance going, but if you want to look for rust there or chipped something there, it may not be the ship for you. While Vision Class isn't my favorite, I think by virtue of having a group cruise here and so many friends onboard, the ship will be secondary. Plus the amazing itinerary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 8 hours ago, coneyraven said: Also, being that this would be our first Group Cruise, is there a limit to the number of passengers that can be a part of the group? Nope coneyraven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 10 minutes ago, Matt said: Looking forward to cruising together! You're on the June 5th Serenade, too, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 5 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: You're on the June 5th Serenade, too, right? Yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 6 minutes ago, Matt said: Yes I'll try to hunt you down say hi to you then, too. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 17 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I'll try to hunt you down say hi to you then, too. Dlove707, Mark_A, smokeybandit and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Pats Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Booked as well! The #rhapsodytakeover is well underway! DieselsCruzzzzin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 43 minutes ago, JC Pats said: Booked as well! The #rhapsodytakeover is well underway! "Yes, Head Waiter, I need a table for 500 please" JC Pats, Matt and Mark_A 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 9 hours ago, coneyraven said: Things I just don't know. I'm going to need a lot of hand-holding on this one. This is where being part of a group will be a benefit. We are all in the same situation. We have a team of TAs to help scope things out for us and look into things such as group space in a hotel the night before. You can bounce ideas off everyone else in the group and benefit from everyone else's research! DieselsCruzzzzin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 We have booked this one and the return trip, too. Never been on Rhapsody, so looking forward to it. sk8erguy1978 and AshleyDillo 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselsCruzzzzin Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 The Holliday’s are booked! Can’t wait! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sk8erguy1978 Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 Three bucket lists in one: Panama Canal, Smaller ship, & group cruise. You have my attention. I'll be SERIOUSLY considering this. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted April 2 Report Share Posted April 2 While a different itinerary, here is a live blog from 2019 as an example of what to expect for a Panama Canal transit on a Vision class ship: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/16344-panama-canal-vision-of-the-seas-oct-30-2019 Start here to avoid the unrelated preamble: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/16344-panama-canal-vision-of-the-seas-oct-30-2019/&do=findComment&comment=167099 Or start here to cut to the actual Panama Canal transit: https://www.royalcaribbeanblog.com/boards/index.php?/topic/16344-panama-canal-vision-of-the-seas-oct-30-2019/&do=findComment&comment=168624 Matt, WAAAYTOOO, Ken23 and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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