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21 hours ago, Cel_cruise said:

OP - I’m not sure where I read this but I think it was a similar thread about this change yesterday or two days ago.  

 

In that thread - I thought I read that ships were having a hard time with sea state / winds and were not able to tender to VG.  Getting so close and having to sail by would be much worse than having a planned stop at tortola that would allow you to plan a day trip there.

 

While this may seem like a bait and switch - I think it may actually be a good thing for you to ensure you get to VG!

Thanks for the useful info!! That may very well be true!

For the record...I don't think ANYONE is claiming the cruise line doesn't have the right to change cruises/itineraries, of course they do. The POINT is, I booked a cruise strictly based on itinerary, period.  AND this is 9 months before the cruise, not DURING the cruise.  I paid my deposit on a product.  Now the cruise line changed the itinerary.  The product has changed..  Those that booked that changed itinerary should be allowed to cancel without penalty.

Thanks for the info everyone!

I understand all about cruise contracts...this is my 20th cruise.  Thank you. 

I have had itineraries changed before....usually DURING the cruise for an event unforeseen, usually weather related.

Stopping at Virgin Gorda was THE reason for this cruise....I've never known of any larger cruise ship stopping here, hence booking a cruise aboard this smaller/30 year old ship.   

"To improve your vacation experience, we've replaced our visit to Virgin Gorda with Tortula..."  I didn't ask for an "improvement".  I supposed once they have $500 of which $200 they are guaranteed to keep, one should not be surprised of more "improvements" in the future.

Tatka above...You are pretty much on point with exactly my thoughts. I appreciate the thoughts on Tortula to Virgin Gorda. I may do exactly that!  I'm gonna call RC and see. 

Have Empress of the Seas booked and have for quite a while.  The MAIN draw for this cruise was it was going to two ports we have not been to, Puerto Plata AND Virgin Gorda.  So got a notice yesterday that Virgin Gorda had been scratched and Tortula was substituted in its place.  I've been to Tortula and really wasn't interested in going back.

So what recourse to I have?  Of course this cruise was booked with a no-refund deposit.  Can I now cancel the cruise and have the deposit refunded to me?  Can I change cruises to a DIFFERENT Royal Caribbean cruise with no change fee?  I'm afraid I'll just have to swallow the itinerary change OR forfeit the $500.

Thanks for you help!

Good morning,

I have a couple of questions hopefully y'all can answer!

Will be on Rotterdam in little more than a week!  Are mimosas included when eating breakfast at Pinnacle Grill?  Am I seeing different answers for different ships?

What are the benefits of booking a cruise while aboard the ship?

Thank you!

I like the Neptune Suite and and the perks that are included.  Same for a CS on Celebrity, GS/OS on Royal, GS on Carnival, etc, etc.  Booking a suite usually allows me to sort of purchase benefits normally associated with those that are high up in cruise line loyalty WITHOUT actually being that loyal.  Booking a suite allows me to pick the cruise line and itinerary I want and still get many if not most of a cruise lines loyalty benefits.  I also usually get perks not even associated with loyalty benefits.  For ME, it's the way to go.  When booking a suite, I also move up the loyalty ladder QUICKER!  That is except for Carnival.  So for my Rotterdam cruise coming up, I am looking forward to:

1. Priority boarding.  More time on the ship and less time waiting

2. Pinnacle grill breakfast.  A table for two, thank you.  Mimosa's with breakfast is a nice touch!  I'll have a few!

3. Concierge...sometimes I may need a problem sorted out or maybe a special request

4. Neptune lounge...quick snack...on the same deck.  Easy to meet other passengers too

5. Huge balcony.  One of my main reasons for booking a suite. I like to see and relax where I can see the ocean...otherwise, why cruise?  Also PLENTY of room for breakfast and/or dinner on YOUR balcony.  Does it get any better than that?

6. A PLETHORA of storage and hanging space.  We need it!

7. Coffee maker.  I enjoy making my own coffee when I want it.  Maybe other cabins on HA have that.

8. I'll have some hors d'oeuvres a couple of afternoons before dinner.  

9. I'm also going to enjoy the included sparkling wine and bottled water

10. Thankful for the double cruise points

11. May even how some laundry done.  Nice to have that option included

12. Really like the extra space!  Almost like home.  Big couch.  Coffee table.  Don't touch the foot of the bed and the wall at the same time..very easy to get around.

So MUCH of the above is really hard to put a price on.  Beyond the sparkling wine, water, and laundry...you really CAN'T put a price on being in a suite.  Don't get me wrong...I could enjoy a cruise on ANY cabin on the ship.  I work hard and my time here is short and I want to enjoy my journey as best I can.  I'll be staying in a suite as long as it's financially possible.  

Check the Celebrity board here around April 2019. We sail in 6145 on March 30, which is the 2nd sailing after the revolution. I plan on posting about the new suite additions and if there are any changes to these cabins. We grabbed this sailing because we were out the door at $4350.57 / 3ppl with the go best. We couldn't pass that up. We booked back in November 16 mos out.

Wow! You killed me on price! Yep....you sure can't beat that!

Thanks for the GREAT responses!

So this AM I checked and 6132 is BOOKED and the other three still available. I went ahead and booked 6145 for myself! If everything stays as is....two FULL loungers and looks like a nice sized table on the balcony.

JFYI....out the door with BEST package $5361.70.

Thanks again!

That was a GREAT description! Thanks so much and that's a HUGE help!

SOOOOO... If you were going to book a Haven Aft-Facing Penhouse, which one would you pick? It looks as if there may be some differences in balconies and floorplans?? Any opinion welcome!

THANKS!

That's for your reply! You also were able to figure out what I was TRYING to say.!:')

So yeah I'm going to go ahead and book at NELLIE'S BEACH and keep my fingers crossed for BAREFOOT BEACH!

Thanks again!

Hi,

We are in a GS on the Oasis. I want to book an over the water cabana on Barefoot Beach HOWEVER we will have to wait on availability after Star Class which is fine. My issue is if I wait for Star Class I may or may not be able to book a cabana at Barefoot Beach. Would there be anything wrong with me booking one on Barefoot Beach NOW and the cancelling if one is available on Barefoot Beach when the time comes? I can't think of any other way to assure we have one. Other ideas? THANKS!

Thanks for your help! Got it worked out!

Thank you!

Thanks for your help!

New to Norwegian. Looking at an SE suite. Six are available. They have 10500, 10000, 9500, 9502, 9000, and 9002.

Which would you pick?

Thank you!

Hi...

I have a question or two if I may... First, is any Neptune suite better than any other on deck 7 other than the corner aft suites? Second, do any of the port/starboard Neptune suites on deck 7 have loungers on the veranda?

Thank you!

Hi,

So I'm trying to figure out the best way and rental company to use to rent a car at the airport for a couple of nights and return Sunday AM before a cruise.....suggestions? Planning to stay in Clearwater on or close to beach....suggestions for that would be great too!!

THANKS!