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Kinda like the automobile industry , they tell you no stock but if you pay full sticker price ( or more ) then they will put you on the list and you will wait your turn . 3 years since the start of covid and they still have a chip shortage ?

Agreed , Look at those lofty prices they are getting for the Icon . They hit this one right out of the park. Amazing what people will pay to sail on that one. I will wait a while to sail on it.

Oasis . I personally wouldnt sail out of PC ... too far from the airport .

Diamond , The cruise i was looking at in September 2024 was around 1400.00 less . Balcony cabin vs the cabin with the window that drops to mimic a real balcony on celebrity . I know ill give up 4 drinks and free specialty coffee but still ... I insert my C & A # and whatever else for discounts when i mock book. Ill try a TA for my next cruise to see if group rates are available

What concerns me is the rise of cruise fares this year . I know the cruise line will test the market to see what the consumer is willing to pay to maximize profit , and it seems that their strategy is working in their favor . I am cross checking prices and RC is considerably higher than their competition. I am considering a Celebrity cruise on Edge class ( i know its the same parent company ) and its much less . Sometimes you dont check other suppliers as you get out of your comfort zone , and never know what you might be missing. RC may not get my money , but there are lots of people lining up to give them theirs. I will miss the promenade on Oasis class ( my preferred choice ) but i think ill get over it. 🙂

Thats a Carnival ship , just googled it .

I hear you , i agree there are more interesting med cruises , but wifey can barely tolerate 3 hour direct flights to Florida , and we cruise for the ship now. Enjoy your cruises !

Finis Henderson ( singer ) is on the current sailing . Never saw him before . I might in a few weeks though

We were on Allure in a suite last year . Best cruise ever. Coastal Kitchen was very good also .

Geez , i dont have any favorite class other than Oasis class . Oasis only for us . Lots of love here from others for Radiance class which was my least favorite as it doesnt have a promenade . One and done for us on the Serenade , but nice glass elevators though.

I managed to find it only once several years ago , and it was not memorable unfortunately .😔

I hardly pay any extra for anything on a cruise as it is . The included stuff is more than enough for me. The last thing i would pay for is a towel animal .

For me they used my old work email that i updated in my profile 3 years prior . All other correspondence from RC was on the updated email address . Somehow the concierge had this old email address , so i didnt get the email from them. I phoned RC and straightened it out and had them make my reservations by phone. If you dont get an email in the week prior to your sail date , give them a call .

This . i printed my tags last night off this page on my laptop.

Good for him ! He found something that works for him and went for it. How many people never take that step ?

My september sailing opened on august 1 st so yours should open up on september 1 st . No comedy club or headliner yet though. I read that comedy club may open up a couple of weeks after the 1st of the month but the headliner show you have to book on the ship .

Another reason to take extra supply of your FDA approved meds Counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl found in 23 pharmacies in Caribbean .After U.S. Warns of Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl, Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies (usnews.com)

I always take more than i need with me just in case . Thats why i bring the bottles . And i always keep them with me and never in checked luggage.

I hope the message was loud and clear. The prices for cruises next year has increased to the point that i am losing interest in booking anything with RC.

Tried it again , it doesnt like me . 🙂

Can only be taken by invitation . Wont open .

I eat a slice once or twice a cruise . I wouldnt miss it , and i definitely wouldnt pay for it

I cant book the comedy show for September Harmony sailing yet , I was able to book 4 other venues on August 1though.

You will be able to book shows starting October 1 st . I am on the harmony in september . The headliner and comedy club wasnt available to book but 4 other venues were. Others stated the comedy club reservations will open up a couple of weeks later . You can use the app or the website .

Good move ! I wont do royal ups for fear of getting awarded a noisy cabin under the pool deck and having to pay thousands of dollars more for it . If i want a suite i will do what you did and that way you can control the location. I wont give up my ocean view balcony on deck 8 for an upgrade. The suite lounge and costal kitchen are a great perk on Allure. We were on Allure in a CL and really enjoyed the experience. Have a wonderful cruise !