-
Posts
20,748 -
Joined
Content Type
Forums
Store
Blogs
Downloads
Events
Gallery
Everything posted by BecciBoo
-
Overpaid and RCCL says tough luck, you paid too soon.
BecciBoo replied to bentl1's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We never pay until final payment day. Once they have your money.....you have no recourse. Rules are rules. BTW, we book way in advance, we've never lost any money doing it that way. I've checked all our cruises on final payment day and there haven't been any that were cheaper than what we booked 1 to 2 yrs out. All our reductions and there have been many were done before that date. That's my method and I won't be changing it. Have found some real steals last minute but that's the exception. -
New Policy, only one entree at a time?
BecciBoo replied to mcatmcat's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I was talking about the automatic tips, we always slip the staff $. Plus, didn't any of you get the pirate talk....nobody knows a joke when they see it nowadays. -
New Policy, only one entree at a time?
BecciBoo replied to mcatmcat's topic in Royal Caribbean International
It may be time for a mutiny! Me Hearties! Tips will be removed and nobody will get a 10 until this stops. Maybe the only answer. Although it really doesn't bother me, I never eat 2 of anything. But I'll participate if it'll help others. -
Winning RoyalUp bids after return to full capacity
BecciBoo replied to dleahy4444's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Sailing Allure out of Galv. Sept. 14th in an inside. Planning on trying again trying for a OVbalcony or higher. Will only bid minimum or slightly above up to $50 above minimum per person. Figure O class chances are better. Have a couple months to go yet though. So I'll be watchin ya. Good luck everybody. -
Wandering on the Wonder--A Semi-Live (Maybe) Review
BecciBoo replied to crewsweeper's topic in Royal Caribbean International
So sorry it's all over 😥Welcome home. And thanks for the memories! -
Wandering on the Wonder--A Semi-Live (Maybe) Review
BecciBoo replied to crewsweeper's topic in Royal Caribbean International
The Skillet is my favorite thing there. -
Wandering on the Wonder--A Semi-Live (Maybe) Review
BecciBoo replied to crewsweeper's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I prefer that venue inside rather than outside...but one of my favorite desserts ever on any ship is their Dulce de Leche OMG soo good. -
Wandering on the Wonder--A Semi-Live (Maybe) Review
BecciBoo replied to crewsweeper's topic in Royal Caribbean International
First breakfast, second breakfast, levensies, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, supper.... ah the life of a Hobbit!. -
Wandering on the Wonder--A Semi-Live (Maybe) Review
BecciBoo replied to crewsweeper's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Not trying to be snide, but it beats having to make them myself.LOL I too wish more would open on port days though. We ate at El Loco Fresh on Port days. Not TexMex but ok for tacos and nachos. Looking forward to eating at Sabors on Allure in Sept. -
Wandering on the Wonder--A Semi-Live (Maybe) Review
BecciBoo replied to crewsweeper's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Was hoping to meet Jordan this Sept on Wonder, but we switched it to Icon Sept. '25...Now I am betting she is going to ICON for her next contract...so hoping I get to meet her there. She's great. -
Icon of the Seas Blocks Are In The House!
BecciBoo replied to Lloyd555's topic in Royal Caribbean International
These are always impressive to me based on Maritime history. Love the cannon. -
How do people afford $20,000 suites?
BecciBoo replied to Sigyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
That's why I love that book "The Millionaire Next Door" -
How do people afford $20,000 suites?
BecciBoo replied to Sigyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
They make some kind of fees, DH handles it. And one is a yearly fee card. We do have a RCCL card but never use it so don't guess it'll ever pay off. We have a Delta card cuz they offered 20k pts...but yes, no interest. Does it matter to you that I put it like that? -
How do people afford $20,000 suites?
BecciBoo replied to Sigyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Big Hair too! LOL I have a small Sun visor and no cattle...LOL -
How do people afford $20,000 suites?
BecciBoo replied to Sigyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I don't begrudge anyone their money or their choices, but we learned a very valuable lesson early in our married life and swore we'd never make those mistakes again. So for 27 years we've never once used our CCs to finance anything. We use one card, AMEX and the only reason is so we can fly free. We pay it off every month, they don't make much off us in interest. After our big financial debacle, my favorite quote was, "If you don't have the cash to buy it now what makes you think you'll have it next month or the next or the next?" Save your money, then buy it. We book early, and put cash away in our fun account until final payment so we cruise without worrying about having to pay off a cruise on the CC. I am naturally frugal, do my research and don't pull the plug on anything unless it's a bargain...so far...so good. ICON is the only cruise that just about choked me to book. But we have 2 years to save for it. Just an inside though, nothing fancy. If we were wealthy we'd probably book a loft or something, but the chances of that are nil at this point. We are tent camping this weekend and scrounging around for deals on new cots today. Ahhhh, the simple life! -
How do people afford $20,000 suites?
BecciBoo replied to Sigyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Some day when you have time, read The Millionaire Next Door...great book. -
How do people afford $20,000 suites?
BecciBoo replied to Sigyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
And some have 10 maxed out CCs too. We have been debt free except for what little is left on our truck for several years and cruise now more than we did back when we first discovered cruising and could only afford an inside. Worked our way up to balconies but still hop on an inside when it's really a good deal. We built our retirement home 2 years ago and paid cash. My car is a 2012 Prius that we bought to save gas money, not the planet. I do my shopping at Wally World and our biggest splurge is a cruise once and sometimes if we're lucky 2 per year. We charge every penny to AMEX, pay it off every month and we fly to Florida to catch our ships free on AMEX partner Delta flights. My grown kids cruise with us sometimes but they pay their way. They were grown before we started. But as I said, we wouldn't spend that kind of money even if we had it on a $20k suite. Yep.....priorities all right. -
How do people afford $20,000 suites?
BecciBoo replied to Sigyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
We once got a steal and I mean that literally on the Presidential Suite on Liberty (a mistake by the Next Cruise agent) and shared it with 3 other couples...about the same as a balcony per couple. That will be the limit for us. Don't see it happening again and never will, we don't make a 10th of what OP does, not even! We'll never make Pinnie (don't have the time!), and we'll never be able to afford another suite. Heck we hardly can afford our inside cabin on ICON. I always wanted at least a loft, but that has become unachievable. Not to worry, we can still be on a ship in the Big Blue and that's what matters most to me. But the day is coming sooner than later, when we won't be able to cruise at all. Such is life. -
But that condition is easily overlooked...Iknow, I did it. Didn't read all the fine print on the certificate and just took it with me....lot of trouble. Just warning people, read the fine print.
-
Icon of the Seas Blocks Are In The House!
BecciBoo replied to Lloyd555's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Everything? That's a pretty finite word, lots of other stuff marketed for adults. -
But you can't just take the cert with you to board, it already has to be activated 2 weeks before you board, that's all I'm saying.
-
Cruise ship hot tubs - safe or not?
BecciBoo replied to Sigyn's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Ahhhh Chief: the voice of reason! Thanks.