smokeybandit Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Yes, there are a couple owner's suites still open. My upgrade price (currently in a GS) is $500 ($250x2) I don't see any 2 BR GS open, but those rarely are this late. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 @TheoneandonlyMICAH yes it looks like 1600 owners suite is available! We stayed in the 2 bedroom aft previously and loved it! The balcony was amazing, there are some who don't prefer it because of the superstructure but we loved it! * A total of 3 OS now available, there was only 1 this weekend! Happy bidding, hope you are successful TheoneandonlyMICAH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 @smokeybandit this is our big celebration sailing, I secured the Royal Suite day one of release. I asked about RU because I was curious if they would send out something for the 2 bedroom but more importantly because we sail on her again in August in an OS and I wanted to place bids for the 2 bedroom and Royal at that time. They are booked as of now. So I'll keep an eye out at day 60! When we were on Serenade in an OS I "won" the 2 bedroom and while I enjoyed the interior space the cabin was in no way an "upgrade" paying more I felt a bit "duped" The 2 bedroom on the Adventure was so much better. I went from an OS on deck 10 to what they called 2 bed OS with let's just say "issues". It's a 2 bedroom with 2 baths but the balcony so tiny, the aft odors and noise from the venue below did not translate to "upgrade" albeit we made the absolute best of it. Thanks so much for the great info! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 @smokeybandit...sending positive vibes for your RU bid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Just now, Neesa said: So I'll keep an eye out at day 60! The email came on Monday This was my email for upgrade options from a GS Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 minute ago, Neesa said: @smokeybandit...sending positive vibes for your RU bid I'm not bidding. I'd bid on an OS on a different class where the balcony size isn't cut in half. We've done the 2BRGS on this ship before. Nice room, but we've got a nice GS on the hump this cruise, so no real need to upgrade. Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 Yes, the OS on this ship does totally short you on the balcony! We are on the hump also! That's a great balcony for sure! You are so right, no need to bid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 @smokeybandit nope, the cabin next to me is a JS BUT I see you on the other side, LOL! See you guys on board. Thats a fantastic cabin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: Yes, there are a couple owner's suites still open. My upgrade price (currently in a GS) is $500 ($250x2) I don't see any 2 BR GS open, but those rarely are this late. Im still in an aft junior suite, but would love to win a 2BD GS. I'm hoping that one opens up. But I also bid on the owners suite as well. Fingers crossed. Hope to meet you on this cruise @smokeybandit @nessachelle Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LILBEAN55 Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 My first time on this ship. My family and I went on Oasis of the seas last year. I had a ball. There doesn't seem to be as much chatter about this cruise or Youtube videos. Should I be concerned about that it would be disappointing in comparison to Oasis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 @LILBEAN55 Nope! Don't concern yourself. Of course every sailing is so subjective but while I miss the Aqua Theater Shows and there is no Broadway type shows.... she is nice. Older yes, smaller yes, but still plenty to do. I have only sailed her once before but I have her booked again in August and I'm happy to do it. All the hype will always be focused on the new ships (alot more $$) As a Voyager class she still has ice shows which are fun as well as additional entertainment in the theater. I really enjoy my Oasis class sailings but Adventure has lots of beautiful and fun things of her own. As with every ship the food is hit or miss but I find that across the fleet. This itinerary is wonderful, I'm sure you will have a great time. Go to the Cruise Compass section on this website and click Adventure, you can see from past sailings how packed your days can be. Enjoy and of course it us what you make it. Go in knowing you are going to have a great vacation, I'm sure you will! LILBEAN55 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 I agree. Oasis class ships offer more activities compared to Voyager class ships. However, in my own opinion, Adventure is more akin to what cruising use to be. By this I mean, enjoying the pools while at sea, having a great meal, and of course, enjoying the ports the ship visits. I think this will lead to a more laid back environment, which I am really looking forward to..... and to have a few Gin and Tonics. LILBEAN55 and Neesa 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Remember Adventure is still a large ship once you look outside the RC fleet. It's as large as or larger than every Carnival ship other than the 3 Excel class ships. LILBEAN55 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 All checked in. WAAAYTOOO and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 5 hours ago, smokeybandit said: All checked in. Oh yeah! All checked in as well. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 23 Author Report Share Posted April 23 Bringing up the aft, checked in as well. TheoneandonlyMICAH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 Lol. As long as you have checked.. that is all that matters. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 23 Author Report Share Posted April 23 So we three and our families will all be inside the terminal early, 1030 check in I suspect. @smokeybandit and @TheoneandonlyMICAH I'm the one with the stupid grin like a little kid waiting to board! I'm sailing with hubby/cabash/Vintage Magnet of 350 years (really met in 1990 married in 1992) and kiddo who was my last good egg, age 17 celebrating 18 on thus sailing) Looking forward to seeing you all & your families! TheoneandonlyMICAH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 I'd imagine doors will be already open and people inside waiting for ship clearance by 10:30. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 23 Author Report Share Posted April 23 Are you @smokeybandit because you like fast cars? If so you and cabash have a common hobby. Are you celebrating high school graduation as well? Im excited but am trying to enjoy this last month of high school, banquets, prom, celebration breakfast. How fast they grow up. We have not been on a ship since last June though, I purchased my ALLIANZ policy and am ready, LETS GO!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 11 minutes ago, Neesa said: Are you @smokeybandit because you like fast cars? If so you and cabash have a common hobby. Are you celebrating high school graduation as well? Im excited but am trying to enjoy this last month of high school, banquets, prom, celebration breakfast. How fast they grow up. We have not been on a ship since last June though, I purchased my ALLIANZ policy and am ready, LETS GO!! No, I just like the movie. And we'll be "celebrating" (hopefully) surviving the first year of middle school. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted April 23 Report Share Posted April 23 Lol. I have a 9 year old and I am already having panic attacks about her going to middle school and high school. Trying to get as many cruises in with her before she turns 13 and I have to pay for her as an adult fare. This cruise we got as part of the " kids sail free" promo. But yes.... I am soooo ready for this. My only concern will be the new construction near the parking terminal. I wonder how it will impact the drive up there. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted April 27 Report Share Posted April 27 Is it me, or does it seem like June 7th will never get here? Also.. @smokeybandit I am a big fan of a boulevardier and negroni. Saw your message on Monday's Youtube about best drinks onboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted May 8 Author Report Share Posted May 8 Found joy printing my luggage tags today, wow I need this cruise. WAAAYTOOO and TheoneandonlyMICAH 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted May 9 Report Share Posted May 9 13 hours ago, Neesa said: Found joy printing my luggage tags today, wow I need this cruise. Oh yeah! I printed out my tags and was thinking, should I pack the car the night before or the morning of? 29 days to go now and I already have 3 books ready to be packed for when I sit by the pool. I can't wait for this. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted May 16 Author Report Share Posted May 16 (edited) @TheoneandonlyMICAH was thinking about you sending positive juju! With final payment looming there are previous booked suites opening up. Yesterday I saw an OS today 2 grands. Fingers crossed you are awarded the RUB! Come on RUB, let's do this!! * I'm so silly, my final payment looming statement was for my August 2024 Adventure sailing, so sorry. BUT @TheoneandonlyMICAH OS 1300 is still available, sorry for the confusion. Wrong sailing Edited May 16 by Neesa updated thought WAAAYTOOO and TheoneandonlyMICAH 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 10 minutes ago, Neesa said: @TheoneandonlyMICAH was thinking about you sending positive juju! With final payment looming there are previous booked suites opening up. Yesterday I saw an OS today 2 grands. Fingers crossed you are awarded the RUB! Come on RUB, let's do this!! Thank you. I have my bids in for all of them. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted May 16 Report Share Posted May 16 Just now, TheoneandonlyMICAH said: Thank you. I have my bids in for all of them. Fingers crossed. I am hoping for the 2 bedroom grand suite. Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 I still see two OS available. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: I still see two OS available. Yes. I do too. I have my bids in.. fingers crossed. Hope to meet some of those in this post on the ship. 21 days seems like a lifetime away. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 It looks like those two OS staterooms have sold. I dont see them while making a mock booking. There is still time for the Royal Up Gods to shine down upon me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 17 Report Share Posted May 17 I still see an OS on a mock booking. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 14 hours ago, smokeybandit said: I still see an OS on a mock booking. But not anymore. TheoneandonlyMICAH, Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheoneandonlyMICAH Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 Its all good. If I win one of my RU bids I will be happy. Otherwise, I will still have an awesome aft facing JS. I will save my money for my Royal Loft suite on Oasis in January of 2026. Otherwise, I am looking forward to this cruise. I need to decompress from all the work and put my butt in a pool chair with a Gin and Tonic in one hand and a good book in the other. WAAAYTOOO and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted May 18 Author Report Share Posted May 18 @TheoneandonlyMICAH I was on a Thanksgiving sailing with a sold out ship. I was in an OS (Serenade) and asked the concierge about the cabins being booked because I bid on the 2 bedroom. He said he was in communication with all families and the 2 bedrooms were spoken for. 2 nights before the sailing a freak snowstorm up North and a family canceled last minute. My credit card notifications came through first, wait what? I was awarded the RUB the very last day, you never know. But you are correct, love the cabin you booked and if the RUB comes to be fantastic, if not you will still have an amazing time! FYI, we are taking the advice of @WAAAYTOOO and booked 1200 Chops embarkation day. I finally landed on my boarding outfit, white denim skirt and a shirt that resembles the thin blue line repeatedly. I'm a happy chubby lady, I'll be with a bald guy ( probably with some type of baseball hat ) and under armour shirt and kiddo who is turning 18 on this sailing. If you see us, please say hello! Same goes for Mr and Mrs @smokeybandit ! We are celebrating High School Graduation from the International Bachelorette program as well. We are all exhausted, cheers to an amazing sailing. And I know it's controversial right now but I'm hiding ducks! Quack quack!!! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 18 Report Share Posted May 18 2 hours ago, Neesa said: If you see us, please say hello! Same goes for Mr and Mrs @smokeybandit ! We're in the lounge like clockwork each night. Usually with a 12 yr old in tow, at least pre-dinner. Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted May 26 Author Report Share Posted May 26 @smokeybandit question for you, please? I believe you have sailed Adventure recently in a suite. Where did they assign you in the MDR? I was going to request a table just for us I'm thinking about asking for deck 5 because we never dined up there before. Part of me wants to leave it to chance, thoughts? I just don't want to be in the middle of the dining room as the volume of everything is sometimes uncomfortable. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 27 Report Share Posted May 27 We've always been no worse than a couple tables from the window when in a suite. Probably more than 50% of the time at the window. We do request a table by ourselves via the concierge, but never specify location. But it always ends up on the sides anyway (seems to be the same side of the ship as our cabin). In March we were on deck 5. Neesa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted May 31 Author Report Share Posted May 31 I'm packed but no one else is. Graduation tomorrow and then I'm hoping they at least start?! TheoneandonlyMICAH and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted May 31 Author Report Share Posted May 31 Oh boy, I just checked the entertainment on the app, lots of changes and they nixed my Beatles Tribute band, they are gone. Now it's just the house band. I was really looking forward to them, oh well. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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