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MaddyandMax

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  1. They cards people on all adult only events when we were on the Oasis in 2022 and 2023. I just assumed this was the new norm. We were on the Liberty in September but as that was a kid-less cruise I don't remember if they cards people.
  2. Also we had bid on an upgrade. It was denied a week before the cruises. Nothing was reinstated and we knew at 6pm the day before the cruise left that we were being rerouted.
  3. We were on Liberty on Sept 30 when it got rerouted to Canada instead of Bahamas (sucks considering I'm Canadian LOL). Half the people cancelled. We asked to pay for an upgrade when we got to the port and nope. Heard a ton of other people asked for the same and no one was able to upgrade rooms.
  4. We were just on her in September/October and she was great. Only thing missing is the coke free style machines.
  5. We are Emerald, 2 points away from Diamond, and when we were on the ship in October we got BOGO 50%. So two photos 25% off. NBeen getting that for years. Now you only getting 1 for 30%. Looks like we'll only be buying two pictures instead of 4. It's kind of insulting when you think about how much these pictures will cost Royal. Anyone know if the Diamond/Diamond+ 5 phones for $50 is still available? It was always one of those offers that my parents had to ask about because it's never listed anywhere for years now. They've always been able to get it by speaking to someone in the photo area, usually a manager/higher up.
  6. We always have at least two rooms book and move people around in rooms (kids, non-drinkers etc., and on the ship tv you can see all the charges from people originally booked in the room. Not on the app though, just the tv. We've also had different payment methods twice and both times there was issues, but maybe that is just bad luck on our part.
  7. Side note that doesn't have to do with points but bills. When you get onboard and swap rooms all you are really doing is getting additional keys to the other rooms. Your name will still be attached to the other room and anything your charge to your card and gratuities will be charged to the room you are booked in. Guest services cannot change this. All they can do it make it so you can see the charges from the other room. So the person in the room with you on the booking will be able to see all the charges you make and you will have to make arrangements with each other to pay/split the bill...
  8. It's still offered. it's free and will run twice during the cruise. It takes place in Studio B. You get 15 minutes. If you have young kids it is fun; older kids, maybe not so much. It won't show up on the planner until after you board because it runs around other shows. Last two times on Oasis it always ran in the evenings.
  9. We are a group of 11-13 depending on the cruise. We have this same problem. Because of this we always book cruises 1.5 years ahead so we can get early dining. It is too early but we have young kids in the group too. We've learned to like it though. Gives the younger kids a chance to go to the shows that start at 7. We usually just grab a pizza snack or something at the Windjammer before it closes if we are hungry before bed. We haven't had any luck trying to get a big table during My-Time unless its after 7pm. Too later for the little ones and the diabetics in the group. I'd keep your early dinner. Also, make sure you actually are the same table the day you board. The last 4 cruises we've went on we weren't. Even though we were all linked and reservation said table of 12. It's not fun having to deal with it the first night. They'll always say they can't move you all to a table but they can - they ALWAYS do if you speak up enough. We've never had to be angry, just nicely insistent LOL
  10. Just got off the Liberty and you'd be surprised how many times we found dishes in elevators...
  11. Your home is beautiful. Was just sitting in the Wind Jammer enjoying the view. It’s amazing how close to you the port is! Doing the Best of St Martin your at 10am. Really hoping to see the caves when the tide is out. Fingers crossed! I’m not sure what time we’ll be here as we have a few things to do on the tour.
  12. Currently on this cruise. Anyone speak to royal about the compensation? I’m not upset about the itinerary change. I understand the storm system and knew when I was booking the cruise this could happen. What I’m upset about is the solarium is completely closed. Hot tubs and pools and the heated pools are closed. I didn’t think the compensation was fair from the beginning but I’m determined to have a good time. That said, now with all the other closures $100 is not fair compensation. We’ve heard the cruise two or three weeks before got 50% and they had two new port stops. We only have one. I just personally think compensation should be even. Those cruises got better port stops (Maine and Nova Scotia) and more compensation. I don’t know if they lost pool/hot tub access. Again, I’m not upset about the change. That’s saying a lot considering I’m Canadian lol. I just want fair compensation.
  13. Yes they did the pirate parade when we were on her but there wasn't a parade that the kids took place in. Perhaps I misunderstood the question.
  14. I haven't seen a parade done with the kids since covid. We just got off the Oasis and they did not have one. As for the granddaughter wanting to move up. That will depend on how full the older age group is and the staff working the groups. I'm going to guess because she is aging up to a more rambunctious age of kinds they may not allow it. But hopefully I am wrong. Thanks,
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