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Everything is included except at the Hibachi. They charge for sushi and sashimi and a $10-15 premium when using the UDP.
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Winning RoyalUp bids after return to full capacity
Tree_skier replied to dleahy4444's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I've heard that report. I'm curious if there was ever a reason discovered why a TA would not want to participate in the program? What disadvantage is there to them? -
Winning RoyalUp bids after return to full capacity
Tree_skier replied to dleahy4444's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I've had 8 cruises since the restart (7 RCL and 1 NCL) and bid for upgrades on 6 of them. I am 0 for 6. If it were not for the odd report here that someone had won a bid I wouldn't believe that any one is winning a bid. -
"National Beer Day" Beverage Package Sale
Tree_skier replied to ARandomTraveler's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Nothing is charged when you use your vouchers. I usually hand over a couple bucks in cash with each drink though. -
"National Beer Day" Beverage Package Sale
Tree_skier replied to ARandomTraveler's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Agree... If I saw it in the $50's I'd probably grab it. At $75 a day I'll just use my diamond vouchers and pay cash for the rest. The math just doesn't make sense at ~$75. I'd need nine $14 drinks a day to break even. I can drink nine a day easily but I'm not going to every single day of a cruise. Some days I'll exceed 9 other days I'll be well under. I'm pretty sure I'm way better off doing it the way I'm doing now. -
"National Beer Day" Beverage Package Sale
Tree_skier replied to ARandomTraveler's topic in Royal Caribbean International
That's the lowest price I have seen on any ship in quite some time... Do you mind telling us what ship and sailing. Ditto! -
Suite Lounge Coastal Kitchen
Tree_skier replied to kjacruiser's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Suite lounge is for and offering free beer, wine and soda from 11 - 11. -
royal caribbean royal up
Tree_skier replied to cruisinfanatic's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I saw the same on our recent Oasis cruise. It was our first time in a CLS. When I received my Royal Up email I looked it over for fun. I couldn't believe the starting bids for the upgrade! -
When going to the buffet leave a little plastic piggy. https://www.amazon.com/Schleich-Farm-World-Animal-Figurine/dp/B09DQ5RJNF/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=plastic%2Bpig&qid=1680728840&sr=8-2&th=1 Also, carry a little plastic gag turd with you to the pool deck and leave it in the middle of the lounger when leaving to go to the restroom. https://www.amazon.com/Boao-Realistic-Novelty-Floating-Different/dp/B07WSZV961/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1SE00Y1X2WGK5&keywords=plastic%2Bturd&qid=1680728725&sprefix=plastic%2Bturd%2Caps%2C480&sr=8-2&th=1 You have 15 minutes if you leave the turd but 30 if you're leaving the piggy. 🙂
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Black Friday specials turnaround time
Tree_skier replied to kcmo74's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I do the same. I also include in my spreadsheet items I haven't purchased but am considering purchasing and track pricing on those items as well. -
Oasis class full suite questions
Tree_skier replied to Mark_K's topic in Royal Caribbean International
That is on Spectrum of the Seas only and is specific to the Asian market. Gold and Silver are catergories of suite class on Spectrum. -
Oasis class full suite questions
Tree_skier replied to Mark_K's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Have the concierge book the nights and times you want before you board after you receive his or her email. They do not charge for Northstar on port days. On sea days they have an enhanced version that they charge for. It is a longer period and the pod is hung out over the side of the ship and has some pretty cools views. I think it was $29 on Ovation when we were on her. -
Black Friday specials turnaround time
Tree_skier replied to kcmo74's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I actually scored a couple of really really good deals. I actually think they might have been Royal IT screw ups but they were really good deals none the less. -
Oasis class full suite questions
Tree_skier replied to Mark_K's topic in Royal Caribbean International
A GS on Anthem is Sky Class Benefits listed here... https://www.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/what-are-the-benefits-of-royal-suite-class -
Oasis Class 11502 OceanView Obstructed?
Tree_skier replied to egurbi's topic in Royal Caribbean International
This is your view from 11502 on Oasis of the seas. Unlike the first picture you still see a fair bit of water but you do have an obstruction with the helipad. -
How do people afford $20,000 suites?
Tree_skier replied to Sigyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I'm like you. I'll swing from spending extravagantly on some things to being the absolute cheapskate on others. If someone wants to drop $20,000 grand on a suite, more power to them. I don't need to do that to have an amazing time. I've enjoyed suite life but don't have to have it to enjoy my cruise. -
Is 205 people considered a large group?
Tree_skier replied to mafig's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We had a group of 500+ on Liberty once. You definitely noticed them but besides a few venues, like studio B, and the main theatre that were used for private events there was hardly any difference from any other cruise. Venues like that might have been closed to us at that time anyway. I would think that the nature of the group could make a big difference... Could you disclose what type of group it is? -
Opinions/Reviews of Symphony of the Seas
Tree_skier replied to woods1967's topic in Royal Caribbean International
As far as pics of 11725 a quick search of on Youtube will elicit a number of videos. While I couldn't find that specific cabin I found a quite a few that should give a really good idea of what to expect when you open that door for the first time. Playmakers definitely shows football games on their TV. Hairspray is the big Broadway show. As far as RC excursions vs. independent tours I generally use RC's but I have used some independent tours with great success. I've mostly stuck with RC's out of convenience. There are savings to be had with independent tour operators. I'm sure other will chime in and you will get a lot of info about those specific to Aruba and Curacao. Those are two great ports. You'll have a great time. -
2/27/2025 What the heck is going on?
Tree_skier replied to CaroleV's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I just looked it up and it looks like all the interiors are gone as well as all the suites. The only thing listing as available is the Royal suite and connected interiors. When something like this has happened to me my reservation ended up being cancelled because of a charter. Ive had that happen twice and I saw the same thing prior to getting the email with my options for the cancellation. -
There's a great flashback... Haven't heard that one in ages!
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How do people afford $20,000 suites?
Tree_skier replied to Sigyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
That Penthouse suite on X looked amazing!