Also going to hijack this thread........... Has anyone ever tried or been able to use the annual reward to book a 9-14 day Alaska Cruisetour since the cruise itself is only 7 days? TIA

3 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said:

Not YOUR fault.  I was referring to the people you commented about and their blaming the cruise line for not catching the wine they were smuggling and wanting reimbursement.  I was speaking from their point of view.  Sorry I wasn't more clear - LOL.

And I believe the post was about the peoples bag that was UNDER the bag that had the wine wanted reimbursement as they should

Tax Season ----> Spend your refund 

1 hour ago, smheese said:

One thing that drives me crazy about this cruise line is the uncharges and extra charges for every little thing that would otherwise be included.

Just curious what uncharges are and what extras do you feel should be included?

We are on Allure May 31st and the shows opened up today to be reserved.

Don't get your hopes up, it clearly says 50% off is the kids offer and they will probably say it is just a glitch on the front page but the price at checkout is correct

Very wrong. You must be confused with breakfast in Chops as the suite perk on smaller ships.

6 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

Lighten up Francis

Hey, Tommy, if I was gonna break your balls, I'd tell you to go home and get your shine box.

There is definitely something off tilt here! To my knowledge they just don't give away a 6500 point certificate. Has anyone heard of a giveaway like this?

I say all this because one would have to cycle $32,500 through a slot machine or cards to earn this reward. Someone who bet $20 just doesn't add up

41 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

... just like the prices 😉

 

 

Not sure what this has to do with their workload or is it just the need to complain about pricing every chance possible?

Sorry if you had to lower yourself to paltry sky class due to pricing

13 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

Typically between 4-7 days prior to the cruise, yes.

Now that Allure is doing the 3/4 split it is even closer now. We sailed Friday Dec 8 and was contacted that Monday. I would assume a Monday sailing would not hear from them until the Thursday or Friday before.

I think people need to realize that the suite concierges on Allure and soon Utopia now have double the amount of passengers to deal with on a weekly basis and can not respond to every unsolicited email.

2 minutes ago, Newcruiser215 said:

 

This is a joke right?!

What's the issue? Pretty good price for 14 people. 

You mean like this??????????????

If you stay in the interior have the beds separated and set up the PNP in the middle. Should help with the space issue.

15 hours ago, cruisetorelax44 said:

this is another reason we're going to cancel... we've all seen it happen before when routes don't sell...

 

I was actually seeing this as a reason to not cancel. Wait, roll the dice and see if they cancel before final payment and actually get something out of this. If not then pay the $200 to change. By then the 2025 season will of been released.

Got 2 weeks to think about it

What are the odds that if most cancel their reservations because of this change that they may cancel these cruises completely at a later date?

2 hours ago, robmtx said:

I've never been given different amounts of food based on when I booked a meal. There's the a la carte option and the full dinner option where you pick all your courses. 

Maybe that's where the confusion comes in.

 

 

This is correct. With the unlimited package you are buying the "combo meal" 1 small plate, 2 large plates and a dessert. You may also sub out the dessert for an additional small plate as the desserts are not great. They value this "combo meal" at about $35. Yes the rolls are a bit smaller.

But if you were to buy a la carte then small plates are $9, large plates are $13-17 each and dessert is $5.  You can decide which is best option for you.

To have some context I'm a big guy and I have never left Izumi nothing but stuffed.

Just paid $40pp on Mariner

You should of received an updated invoice when the change was made back in August 2022. If you did did you review it? It's now almost a year later and after final payment. I don't think much can be done. 

You can just keep trying to call back and hopefully get it straightened out 

38 minutes ago, seasagatravel said:

I did not even find out about the weight limit until we were all paid up.

Just a heads up that Icon's slides weight limits are going to be 265lbs so clearly they are going the other way of what you want them to do. 

4 minutes ago, Scottdalfonso said:

This isn't true...yes if there are any rooms left,they put them up...but royal up is mostly cabins from cancelations or people who upgraded

Oh ok then I'm sure they will be delighted with any room they get

34 minutes ago, TheHawk1 said:

I just know what I like when I'm on vacation.  The appeal of a Royal Up is a potential suite at a lower price.  But I would never choose a GTY. 

Just saying if you have a list of preferences, which you did, odds are you will not be happy if you win the bid (long shot anyway). Remember these are most likely rooms nobody else liked the location.

Me personally I could care less about the location if the price is right

1 hour ago, TheHawk1 said:

I'm somewhat particular about the location of my cabin, e.g. not too close to an elevator, not too far forward or aft, not on a low deck, etc.

 

You are extremely particular about location and should never pick a GTY or Royal Up if all these possibilities are issues for you

I booked an Indy Oct 2023 balcony GTY last month and was assigned my room this week.

Booked an Allure Nov 2023 balcony GTY the same time and that one is still pending an assignment.