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17 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said:

 

If you are an American citizen, you have paid for the tests through your taxes (CARES act), it is your test to take regardless of the reason. Widespread testing is a big part of the current administration’s abatement plan. Why would I pay for a required test, when I have already funded a universal testing program?

Are you flying to a different country immediately after your cruise? Then chill, your tests are and will be free. Leave the USA, ya gotta pay.

63 days 5 hours till I'm sailing on Anthem with the family out of Bayonne. I have no doubt it will sail.

36 minutes ago, DCPIV said:

Nobody knows, but I don't see why not. 

 

I have a good friend who has been very involved in both tracking and sequencing to assist in assessing and (to a lesser extent) developing vaccines.  He's not one of the really big folks you see and hear, but he's been on some national TV and radio.  He's a very reasonable guy, and he recently has been saying that we shouldn't look at the "booster" as a booster but as the third shot in a three-shot series (or second in a two-shot series if you're dealing with J&J).

Israel is now doing 4 shots. Second booster authorized.

I'm right 😛

Oh and Loyalty pays off. 8 free cocktails a day for wife and I combined. After Oasis, 10. I don't need a drink package anymore 🙂

 I do this too, I book cruises I hate and then complain n moan the whole time. I love doing that. I mean who doesn't? You should ALWAYS book places that you have issues with and rant about it. Especially complain about things that every business does that is in this system called CAPITALISM.

On 11/28/2021 at 1:21 PM, SNJCruisers said:

As usual, Royal's Dynamic Pricing policy is an absolute joke when you compare it to all of their competition.  Many companies such as Celebrity offer all inclusive pricing that has the drink package already included.  Others such as Princess, NCL, MSC and HAL offer the drink package as an optional add on package with other perks either all of the time or on occasion like HAL.  Carnival offers their Cheers package as a stand alone add on @ 51.95 per day if bought pre-cruise and 56.95 on board.

 

The Dynamic Pricing policy fluctuates depending upon which ship you're sailing on and when you sail.  The on board price of 88.00, which recently went up is only better than NCL's 99.00 per day, but nobody pays those prices.  At a 30% discount it comes to 60.99 and even @ a 40% discount it's 52.80 a day, still slightly more than Cheers, which can be purchased at anytime prior to sailing on Carnival and you don't have to keep wasting your time looking for a "sale" like you do with Royal.

 

On all 14 cruises I have taken over the last 9 years since drink packages started up I have gotten them whether through a perks situation like NCL, Celebrity or MSC or a la carte on Carnival and Royal.  But 30% off at 60.99 per day, plus the 18% gratuity on top comes out to 71.97 per day.  This equates to just over a grand for a 7 day cruise for two people.  I will be taking a hard pass and get the refreshment package @ 50% off and save about 725.00.  I'll survive on my B2B on the Oasis.  I have the drinks package on my 9 other cruises booked for 2022 on Celebrity, NCL, Princess and Carnival.

Looking forward to my Anthem and Oasis cruise. No issues with pricing.  Why don't you have some wine with your whine?

44 minutes ago, billslowsky said:

You tell me.  Where is this happening where crew are no longer allowed to leave the ship?  

 

Fact-based, please.

When you order the room service you will be charged. Stop complaining. Also you have to pay for shore excursion they are not free.

Just now, Biker19 said:

The tip police would say yes and some reported that you can’t lower them, only eliminate them. 

I dont understand why people complain about the checkin process. Get there early and you'll get onboard ASAP.

8 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Well, you did mention pricing of Ripcord, so.....

That a firm negative Ghostrider. Please Re-read.

On 10/16/2021 at 9:12 AM, billslowsky said:

If someone thinks $29 is outrageous for iFly, try booking it on land.  If it's even within 100 miles of you.

So yeah when you pull over on the highway you should always be careful when changing tires. Also make sure you know how to change a tire when you get a flat.

3 hours ago, Biker19 said:

Ripcord rides are more expensive on land and venues are far apart. 

Ok, so I'll be sure to quote him and talk about lasagna and changing tires.

Why would he quote me in regards to that?

On 10/16/2021 at 9:12 AM, billslowsky said:

If someone thinks $29 is outrageous for iFly, try booking it on land.  If it's even within 100 miles of you.

What?

We had 11 on the Anthem. All one table. NYE Cruise.

I'll be on her again for the 4th time in February. Can't wait. Thanks. They charge for iFly, NorthStar in Asian, Australian and apparently European cruises. Was never ever charged leaving out of NJ.

Yes and Yes. Open and Vaccinated Only.

15 hours ago, ReadyToCruise2 said:

Maybe.  But I dug a little deeper into this practice at the Federal Trade Commission.  Since they established their normal pricing for this for over 6 months at $1699, I believe the FTC would find this a deceptive pricing tactic to imply that today $1699 was a $800 savings.  Especially when on many other items when they have the sale banner, the discounted price is lower than that previously shown.

This definitely holds water.  It is wrong to put it simply.

Have no idea what Brillo is saying... Done this ship and Itinerary 2 times and a 5 night Bermuda on her. A lot of people get dressed up for formal night. It's absolutely optional as well. I'll be on her again and this itinerary in February. Also I just noticed Brillo has never sailed this ship or class nor sailed out of New Jersey.

My wife is Filipino and 90% of the crew is onboard. We always get Filipino dishes made for us in the MDR.

Just now, orville99 said:

So what you are saying is that you've never actually sailed in a suite🤣

Grand Suite and a Suite on Azamara. Yeah I prefer the more down to earth crowd . 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

23 hours ago, adolfo2 said:

This is a First World problem, but I don’t like the way that “SEA Class / Junior Suite” guests are treated onboard ☹

 

No access to Suite Sun Deck or Lounge, no breakfast or lunch in Coastal Kitchen (dinner only if/when space is available) is limiting enough BUT having to knock/scratch at the Coastal door when you have reservations & your keycard doesn’t grant access is demeaning.

 

Yes, I know, cry me a river, but IMHO, Royal should “recharacterize” Junior Suites as Jumbo Balconies and be done with it as the JS category is all Bark and no Bite! 

Trust me you don’t wanna be anywhere near those suite people they drink pink fluffy drinks with pinkies out and one up each other constantly on how many cruises they’ve been on and how well they know this guy and that guy who work on the ship… let them segregate themselves from the rest of the ship I prefer it that way. Slightly tongue-in-cheek but as you can see from some of the comments above it’s somewhat true.

I love Blue Lagoon in Nassau. Nice hidden nook I found there that doesn't get crowded and stays quiet. I would consider Blue Lagoon in Nassau.

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4 hours ago, brillohead said:

If people want to spend their money on that, let them.  The more money Royal makes off expensive suites and cabanas, the less money they'll need to charge me for my cheap basic room!

Wishful thinking 😉

If I see an overwater cabana for $700 Im booking it.

7 hours ago, Deez123 said:

Why would you spend that kind of money on the cabana?   They aren't anything special + right now ships are empty so no issue getting a normal seat you want.

Tell me what I should eat tonight.