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I did a "Point Run" when they were doing dbl points. I booked a JS on a 3 night solo for the 6X multiplier. This 3 day sailing got me 18 C&A points. This got me exactly to diamond. Can't wait to finally see what  is in that lounge. 

The R Bar used to be handcrafted cocktails using fresh squeezed juices, but that has gone away as those transition to champaign bars. 

Yes, if I'm getting crushed I'm not tipping. If I'm winning I'll tip and share it back with the dealer. 

A polite toss of a chip after a hand into the dealer's playing field before cards are dealt for the next round is appropriate. So is leaving chips for the dealer after you color up when you're done playing. 

I've had losing sessions where I didn't tip at all because the cards didn't allow for any bit of a run, I've also had runs where you keep winning and I found myself tossing a chip after every hand. 

Any tip is appreciated by a dealer, especially on cruise ships where there is a large influx of people that have never gambled at a table game before. People are new, learning, and might just not know it is a nice way to share back with the person hopefully allowing you to make money. 

Once you're onboard go to guest services and ask for additional keycards to the rooms. Guest services should issue them without issue. 

Cruised with my DW each in separate rooms (Wanted the 6x night benefit for solo in a JS). DW was solo interior, I was solo in JS. Asked Guest services for a new key for my room with my wife's name on it. No issues at all. 

Bamboo room was forgettable at best unfortunately. 

3 Nights solo in a JS to bridge the gap to diamond. 

3 Nights in JS x 6 = 18 Nights, crazy!

Did you price out the Ultra Spacious category? These should have a second "room" which is more like a closet with a drape over the threshold with two bunkbeds.

Agree with the above on trying to get two rooms instead if possible. 

Had it booked from a canceled comped casino cruise.

We decided to cancel last month not being optimistic that it would happen. 

For what it's worth, 11/4 Oasis still shows Check-In Opens August 6th. 

5 minutes ago, Sorry Muffin said:

I'm trying to decide if I should purchase a beverage package.

 

I normally purchase the replenish package, since I normally only use it for bottle water, soda for during the shows, and coffees.  Would I still be able to purchase a regular cocktail of the day if I should desire?  I'm thinking the cost would just be added to my room.  How much do they normally cost?

 

Thank you

Mary

~$12-$14 per cocktail and they would just charge it to your room. 

1 minute ago, cruisegirl1 said:

I tried to book my canceled  sept harmony to during the applicable October - February time.   I had seven different sailing dates that would work with my schedule. All seven were not available!   I guess I’ll lose the comped cruise. 
 

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Obviously I feel your pain on this one! They told me I have until August to decide so I guess I’ll leave it in limbo and hope they expand the dates of the offer out a little. 

Had a comped offer that I used for Oasis this September that was just canceled. The only option if I wanted to salvage the offer was to re-book for Dec 2020 - Feb 2021. I was hoping to re-book for Sept 2021 but I was told that would not be an option. 

Canceled mine 2 weeks ago, still waiting.

We sailed deck 6 on Anthem with a partial obstruction from a Davit and were really disappointed on how much of the ocean was obstructed. I think we saved a few hundred making that choice. 

For 700$+ savings I guess I could live with it. 

Have you TA indicate on the booking that you are looking to have a pack and play "crib" in your room. If it is not there call guest services as soon as your room is open or ask your stateroom attendant for help. 

For your room setup, depending on pricing it might be worth pricing out two connecting rooms opposed to putting everyone in one room. The benefit here aside from 2 bathrooms is that at bed time you have the child in the one room and close the connecting door except for a crack and you can go about your business in the other room. One of you will also then be a solo cruiser therefore will get 28 CA points if that is important to you. 

My son is 3 and has been on 3 cruises (We started @ 6 Months) and it has always been an enjoyable experience. Oasis has so much to do, 1.5 will be a little young for some things but you should find a nice relaxing routine to settle into for a 14 nighter. 

Diaper packing will be your enemy here, obviously ~10 diapers a day x 14 days = 140 + Extras (And Wipes). Make sure you also bring your OTC baby meds if teething gets out of hand. Baby will also have to use the shower for bathing (Unless you spring for a Junior Suite). 

Mariner of the Seas this August still at $69 a day (3 Night)

Oasis of the Seas this Sept down to $44 a day (7 Night)

Anthem of the Seas next Feb $77 a day (8 Night)

47 minutes ago, jptoz said:

No risk, no reward, paid $6k for a Aquatheater suite for 4. I know probably wont sail. Not gullible at all, but willing to roll the dice. 

I agree with your methodology completely, the reward is worth the risk of having someone hold your money for a little bit. Either you sail, You get your cash back, or you roll the money into a 25% gain in RCL credit.

Really no downside here. 

2 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Date?

9/20/2020

TA got us a CP Balcony for $1400 w/ $500 Refundable Deposit, we then have a connecting room that was $300 with a Casino Offer for a Free Interior. 

Obviously it is a gamble if the sailing will happen, but I am very happy at 2 CP Balcony Rooms on Oasis this Sept for $1700.

I got 2 of these offers. Redeemed one for Oasis of the Seas in Sept this year. 7 Night upgraded to a Balcony w/Fees was only 300$.

Yes, Got a free interior on Mariner 3 nighter mid August. Upgrade to JS and taxes/fees was only $700

Interesting that Craps wasn't included in what you can learn to play.

Got a Free interior room offer for any sailing Sept-Dec Excluding Xmas and New Years. Got a CP Balcony on Oasis out of NJ in Sept for $295 (Includes Tax, Port Fees, and Upgrade Single Occupancy). The connecting room for the rest of my party was $1800. We were sailing anyways, but this was a nice find. 

Thanks for posting this! I got a few free cruise offers under the old system (Years ago) but haven't received anything once they switched over. I have the offer on the free Interior and we will certainly use it!