calvink669 Posted September 12, 2022 Report Share Posted September 12, 2022 Is anyone else going on the 4 night trade event cruise November 9-13th from Galveston to Costa Maya? The first paid cruise is a 7 nighter leaving on November 13th. We received an invite for the 4 night event a couple weeks ago. Obviously, we said yes, but have never been on one of the trade events before and was just curious. We are supposed to get our cabin assignment by the end of September, so even thought we don't yet know what kind or where our cabin is, it should be a fun event regardless. Cheers! Tim cruisellama, Allen2, Jailman and 2 others 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 I'll be there! teddy, Galveston Steve, calvink669 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 Isn't "trade event" a code word for a swinger's cruise? Neesa, WAAAYTOOO, calvink669 and 8 others 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Oliver Posted September 13, 2022 Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 I probably will be there. Depends how many cabins our travel agency gets. If it’s only one cabin my co-worker Kym will go. She books a lot more Royal then I do. If we get two cabins, thenI will get to go! But my family and I are booked on the Allure on the Dec 30th cruise in a 2BR Grand Suite. Out first time in a 2BR on an Oasis cabin which we are very much looking forward to. calvink669 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted September 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2022 27 minutes ago, Oliver said: I probably will be there. Depends how many cabins our travel agency gets. If it’s only one cabin my co-worker Kym will go. She books a lot more Royal then I do. If we get two cabins, thenI will get to go! But my family and I are booked on the Allure on the Dec 30th cruise in a 2BR Grand Suite. Out first time in a 2BR on an Oasis cabin which we are very much looking forward to. We will be in star loft on December 23rd, so we will wave as we get off :). WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVD76 Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 I will be there as well! Have you received your cabin assignments? I haven't yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted September 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 16 hours ago, RVD76 said: I will be there as well! Have you received your cabin assignments? I haven't yet! Not yet…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike n Ky Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 So, this cruise will only have people that are in the travel industry? Do they fill the ship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted September 29, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 16 minutes ago, Mike n Ky said: So, this cruise will only have people that are in the travel industry? Do they fill the ship? I'm not in the travel industry, but it is by invite. The only thing mentioned by the invite was i'm a crown and anchor member and I have a RC credit card. The fact I live in Houston may have played a role. And I've never done one of these so I was curious myself how it would be..... Galveston Steve, KristiZ and Mike n Ky 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 It's funny, we are higher up in C&A and Casino Royale but did not receive an invite even though sailing more than once a month. We have had issues receiving invites before and think they have not corrected it. When Liberty went on their "test" cruise we received no invite but found the cruise listed in our "past cruises" section for several months after it occurred. This was funny as we did not receive an invite so we went on another cruise instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVD76 Posted October 1, 2022 Report Share Posted October 1, 2022 Still no cabin assignment... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted October 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2022 2 hours ago, RVD76 said: Still no cabin assignment... Same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike n Ky Posted October 2, 2022 Report Share Posted October 2, 2022 4 hours ago, calvink669 said: Same. Perhaps the delay is due to their realizing that my invite hadn't gone out, they are sending it FedEx and they are waiting for my response. calvink669 and DDaley 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntLea Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 Anyone received their cabin assignment yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted October 4, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 10 hours ago, AuntLea said: Anyone received their cabin assignment yet? Not yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreaF Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 On 10/1/2022 at 1:59 PM, RVD76 said: Still no cabin assignment... I haven't received mine either. Patiently waiting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVD76 Posted October 4, 2022 Report Share Posted October 4, 2022 We received an email from our business development manager who said the assignments would come in the next few weeks. Hopefully sooner rather than later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jailman Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 On 9/13/2022 at 11:26 AM, smokeybandit said: Isn't "trade event" a code word for a swinger's cruise? MATT ?!? EvergreenCruzers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvergreenCruzers Posted October 5, 2022 Report Share Posted October 5, 2022 On 9/13/2022 at 9:26 AM, smokeybandit said: Isn't "trade event" a code word for a swinger's cruise? Wouldn't that be a swap meet? Jailman and Mike n Ky 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted October 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 got the invoice today with cabin assignment. 10 716. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hince57 Posted October 7, 2022 Report Share Posted October 7, 2022 enjoy y'all! i would jump on this in a heartbeat driving down from dallas. look forward to hearing about the new terminal cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buenaven Posted October 12, 2022 Report Share Posted October 12, 2022 Managed to get on this sailing! What’s the scoop on a trade event cruise? Is everything open? Are there any hidden fees to know about? Any other general tips/tricks? This is my first RC cruise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 13 hours ago, Buenaven said: Managed to get on this sailing! What’s the scoop on a trade event cruise? Is everything open? Are there any hidden fees to know about? Any other general tips/tricks? This is my first RC cruise May I ask how you got on a trade cruise and it's your first cruise? No criticism here, just genuinely curious since it seems strange. Essentially, everyone has a free drink package. Specialty dining is on invite only because it's free. There will be a lot of cabins available to go in and view (check cruise compass for which ones). Spa, excursions still cost extra. Wifi should be free. I'm assuming all of this based on past events, but it's been the trend. Jailman and calvink669 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando M Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 I won tickets to this event just recently. Does anyone have a number to call to make changes to your guest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted October 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 24 minutes ago, Brando M said: I won tickets to this event just recently. Does anyone have a number to call to make changes to your guest? You can send an e-mail here. RCGSpecialevents@rccl.com But if your room has been allocated you can make changes just like a regular booking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted October 13, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 3 hours ago, Matt said: May I ask how you got on a trade cruise and it's your first cruise? No criticism here, just genuinely curious since it seems strange. Essentially, everyone has a free drink package. Specialty dining is on invite only because it's free. There will be a lot of cabins available to go in and view (check cruise compass for which ones). Spa, excursions still cost extra. Wifi should be free. I'm assuming all of this based on past events, but it's been the trend. The below was in the PDF they sent as a link once registered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brando M Posted October 17, 2022 Report Share Posted October 17, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 10:55 AM, calvink669 said: The below was in the PDF they sent as a link once registered. So food is not free, correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted October 17, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Brando M said: So food is not free, correct? everything other than the all day room service menu is Free. Room service for breakfast is free too..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenMaestas Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 On 9/13/2022 at 7:15 AM, Matt said: I'll be there! I am scheduled to attend this event and I am interested in upgrading my cabin assignment as well several other questions. Does anyone have a contact for this special event? Royal Caribbean cannot help me as it is a special event and I must go through the administrators. I won this trip through a contest on a radio station. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted October 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 2 hours ago, DarrenMaestas said: I am scheduled to attend this event and I am interested in upgrading my cabin assignment as well several other questions. Does anyone have a contact for this special event? Royal Caribbean cannot help me as it is a special event and I must go through the administrators. I won this trip through a contest on a radio station. Thank you. Don't think you can change per the document for this sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted October 25, 2022 Report Share Posted October 25, 2022 On 10/13/2022 at 8:26 AM, Matt said: May I ask how you got on a trade cruise and it's your first cruise? No criticism here, just genuinely curious since it seems strange. Essentially, everyone has a free drink package. Specialty dining is on invite only because it's free. There will be a lot of cabins available to go in and view (check cruise compass for which ones). Spa, excursions still cost extra. Wifi should be free. I'm assuming all of this based on past events, but it's been the trend. I was wondering this myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarrenMaestas Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Can anyone tell me how you get on the invite list for the nicer restaurants? We are willing to pay. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Talk to your BDM. It's very much a "dont call us, we'll call you" situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 6 hours ago, Matt said: Talk to your BDM. It's very much a "dont call us, we'll call you" situation. so you'll be there not like I don't belive perks should go to those deserving, for one reason or another, and YOU definitely fall into that category, IMHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB1 Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Just an fyi, Allure is in Galveston. You can see it on their webcam. Jailman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvink669 Posted November 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, BB1 said: Just an fyi, Allure is in Galveston. You can see it on their webcam. Yup she is at the new terminal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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