FionaMG Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 46 minutes ago, twangster said: One word. Brightline I'm saving $3k on business class to Singapore by flying from Miami instead of MCO. By then Brightline will be in service so I may use it to fly from Miami. With $3k in savings I've got some wiggle room. I've been keeping my eye on this because it might sailing out of Port Canaveral most accessible for us. At the moment it's much more expensive for us to fly to Orlando than it is to Miami but this could open up the potential for a theme park/cruise combo for us. Hmmm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 41 minutes ago, FionaMG said: I've been keeping my eye on this because it might sailing out of Port Canaveral most accessible for us. At the moment it's much more expensive for us to fly to Orlando than it is to Miami but this could open up the potential for a theme park/cruise combo for us. Hmmm. Can you fly TUI to MLB? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted May 15, 2023 Report Share Posted May 15, 2023 43 minutes ago, twangster said: Can you fly TUI to MLB? Not from where we are. Or at least not connecting. We'd need to book first to the UK and then from there to MLB, which would add a lot to the cost. Currently, our route to Florida is with TAP as they have a connecting feeder flight from our local airport (FAO) to LIS and from there to MIA. twangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee23 Posted May 17, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2023 This article notes the language change with the 21 May sailing: https://www.cruisehive.com/another-oversold-royal-caribbean-cruise-whats-different/101524 WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakejosa Posted May 18, 2023 Report Share Posted May 18, 2023 Does anyone know if the guests impacted by these “oversold” cruises are booked in “guarantee” cabins or are these guests in assigned cabins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Jakejosa said: Does anyone know if the guests impacted by these “oversold” cruises are booked in “guarantee” cabins or are these guests in assigned cabins? I think its a matter of win you book and not what you book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakejosa Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 19 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I think its a matter of win you book and not what you book. interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomSlayer Posted May 19, 2023 Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 21 hours ago, Jakejosa said: Does anyone know if the guests impacted by these “oversold” cruises are booked in “guarantee” cabins or are these guests in assigned cabins? Seems to be GTY cabins that are being overbooked / oversold. Pick your room when booking and you should be fine unless they convert to a group charter, which can, but rarely happens. Jakejosa 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee23 Posted May 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2023 Offers went out for our cruise on the 28th, according to FB group (I haven't personally recieved it, though will include the screenshots below). The offer is less generous... 100% refund (or booked on an equivalent sailing, no additional OBC), 50% FCC. Think we're about to see RCL test the waters with how low they can go and still get enough takers. Have a feeling we'll see some IDB's in the terminal next Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBrady Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Could also maybe be that they don't need as many to volunteer for this particular sailing. Just speculating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, ZBrady said: Could also maybe be that they don't need as many to volunteer for this particular sailing. Just speculating. There must be a reason why offers vary. Think I read another offer “across the street” that was only sent to those who booked a balcony. One option was to downgrade to an ocean view on the same cruise in return for a full refund of their cruise fare. Sounded like a nice “Royal Down” offer to me. Pattycruise and USFFrank 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBrady Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, OCSC Mike said: One option was to downgrade to an ocean view on the same cruise in return for a full refund of their cruise fare. Would take that 11 times out of 10! Would just have to figure out how to persuade my wife OCSC Mike, Thumper44, Ryan79 and 1 other 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 6 hours ago, ZBrady said: Would take that 11 times out of 10! Would just have to figure out how to persuade my wife Me too. Here's the explanation I would use. "Honey, there was an issue with our cabin, RCI is giving us a full refund so let's book another cruise. Oh, BTW, they said we can still sail on this one for free in an Ocean View. I say we do it!" Thumper44, ZBrady, ultimate_ed and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakejosa Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 17 hours ago, LizzyBee23 said: Offers went out for our cruise on the 28th, according to FB group (I haven't personally recieved it, though will include the screenshots below). The offer is less generous... 100% refund (or booked on an equivalent sailing, no additional OBC), 50% FCC. Think we're about to see RCL test the waters with how low they can go and still get enough takers. Have a feeling we'll see some IDB's in the terminal next Sunday. What are IDB’s? Can’t figure out this acronym! The Fox, DoomSlayer and teddy 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Jakejosa said: What are IDB’s? Can’t figure out this acronym! Don't feel bad. I had to look it up, too. Involuntary Denied Boarding teddy, RafaellaCG, ZBrady and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakejosa Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Don't feel bad. I had to look it up, too. Involuntary Denied Boarding Haha, seems obvious once you know. Let’s hope RC doesn’t devolve into IDB’s DoomSlayer and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZBrady Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Or the more colloquial I Didn't Board WAAAYTOOO, teddy, DoomSlayer and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 This blog needs a glossary of RC acronyms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Jakejosa said: What are IDB’s? Can’t figure out this acronym! That's some GI issue isn't it? Cactus527 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted May 20, 2023 Report Share Posted May 20, 2023 Involuntary Denied Boarding or IDB is an airline term. It's defined by the Department of Transportation. The airlines became so bad and treated fliers so poorly the DOT created compensation rules that airlines are required to comply with when they "bump" anyone who has a confirmed ticket on a plane. https://www.transportation.gov/individuals/aviation-consumer-protection/bumping-oversales If the cruise lines follow the airlines down this swirling toilet we may need the federal government to step in once again. teddy, RafaellaCG and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted May 21, 2023 Report Share Posted May 21, 2023 On 5/20/2023 at 9:59 AM, Jakejosa said: Haha, seems obvious once you know. Let’s hope RC doesn’t devolve into IDB’s RC has already had more than a couple IDBs reported; THAT is scary WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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