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Dinner BOGO for Diamond Plus
nelblu replied to carefree lady's topic in Royal Caribbean International
The $83.99 applies in the cruise planner and it's for 2 specialty restaurants--Chop's being one. Then there's the C&A BOGO coupon available to D+ and higher which can be used for 2 diners either on the 1st or 2nd nights. Also, the BOGO can be used by 1 diner on the 1st and 2nd nights. Some Maitre Ds are a bit flexible with the 1 diner being able to convert the 2nd restaurant at a different night than the 2nd. Confusing🤣 -
Question about diamond balcony discount
nelblu replied to emen822's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I can only tell you that the actual $ (30%/60%) reductions I found is usually more than the advertised % off. For instance, booked a cabin on Oasis for my kids and the gross fare before any discounts is $3,026 and the so called 30% off should total $907.80, but in actuality the reduction = 35+% or $1,070. I've included the 60% off a 2nd Pax.as this is another promo that Royal runs periodically. For others the only way you can be satisfied is to do mock booking with or without some of the discounts. I do know that in the past any senior or resident discounts are separately shown. Some on this board call it Royal Dynamic Pricing. By the way, the balcony discount is not affected by the % off fare except when it's used in conjunction to solo supplement fare at least in my case. Hope this helps. PS. Someone maybe can confirm the following statement. Based on memory, once upon a time, Royal began applying the % off after netting the gross fare and any discounts, e.g., balcony, etc. But along the way they ceased this practice. -
Question about diamond balcony discount
nelblu replied to emen822's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Did you do a mock booking and see the results. I just did a mock booking CP balcony for Oasis in August '23 and the D+ balcony discount of $250 is included. I don't think just because it's a guarantee that it would affect the discount. Call again. Also, the shareholder's OBC benefit is after the fact. You apply after a booking, -
NEXTCRUISE from 2013...having issues
nelblu replied to yuki5900's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I've got one dated 2012 and has the same language. However, when I bought the cert on board the promo OBC was based on # of nights. The 6-9 niter was for $100 in OBC. Got the same attachment of the promo as "Coralc." Ps. I had a different issue with solo supplement promo (DP340) when I used it the first time. The on-board agent could not enter multiple promos in their system. So, she entered the on-board booking promo and had me call stateside to apply the solo promo. They wanted to reduce the on-board booking promo to some weird $ amount of less than $50. I argued with them that one has nothing to do with the other as the offer simply calls for an OBC for on board booking. Good news, my entire amount of $100 was reinstated. Fast forward, I'm also a shareholder and had some trepidation that my shareholders OBC of $100 was going to be denied especially since it was in the midst of the pandemic. But no hassle whatsoever. -
You may be right, but no greeting--just asking for an access code. The C&A person could not identify that number. Also, the Casino Royale desk is 888.561.2234
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No, my normal travel agency is in New Hampshire and area code of 603. Plus, no indication of a specific business. In addition, the cruise that I was on was booked via Casino Royale desk.
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Funny, I'm not sure where they get these telephone # that are printed on the certificate and like you I booked thru the C&A desk and asked the agent if he can identify the number. He came back a few minutes later and no clue. Tele # on my certificate is 305.982.2694. Tried a few times as I figured that I made an error. Each time there was no Royal greeting and kept asking for an access #. Area code is a Florida/Miami.
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Don't make the same mistake I did
nelblu replied to PCWalton1's topic in Royal Caribbean International
As others have said, have your spouse call up and identify herself as one of your nieces. You are not doing this in virtual/zoom mode, so the Royal agent has no clue as whom they are speaking with. -
What was on the Pinnies lunch. Disappointed with the D+ lunch with an Officer on the recent Oasis December sail. No soup(s) and the steak was veiny and chewwy. However, the Royal chocolate cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream was excellent. Pax's were raving about the banana split dessert form the kiddie's menu, but alas no longer available in the new menu.
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Harmony of the seas dining room menu
nelblu replied to sharon&family's topic in Royal Caribbean International
By the way, maybe I'm dating myself, but the weekly menu was in a folder in your cabin. Also, if I recall, the specialty dining menus were available on your I/A TV. Ahh, those simpler days. Got a big laugh, cruised with my son and family and their cabin was a couple of doors away and same cabin attendant. I kept getting the paper cruise planner each night and they weren't. So, they asked the attendant and he told them only Paxs 65+ were to receive them. I guess Royal doesn't think that those 65+ are not teck savvy.😜 -
Don't make the same mistake I did
nelblu replied to PCWalton1's topic in Royal Caribbean International
I know that Royal has a call center in the Philippines as I have spoken to them many times. Anyway, to call them locally. I had a situation during the pandemic in that FCCs were issued to my kids (even though I paid for entire trip) for a cancelled Harmony trip. I wanted to have the FCCs transferred to my name and I was told to send Royal a letter signed by my kids authorizing the transfers. It worked well as I was able to use them accordingly. The frustration was trying to get a clear and concise answer/resolution during that terrible period. -
You only gamble $100 pp if no sail. If 10 nights or more, you will get $200 for a balcony cabin. In addition, if a Royal shareholder you can apply for an add'l $100 of OBC.
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Also, to the OP. If you are not sure of a specific sail, you could get a next cruise certificate and book later. You have 2 months to convert to an actual sail to earn the OBC. Deposit is $200 per cabin. If you do not book an actual sail within a year the deposit is forfeited.
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Changed Dining Type Not showing on the website
nelblu replied to cruznkate's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Do you have the Royal APP. Many times, some info will show up on the APP and not on the website. -
My comment was in jest as many times by bags don't show up until I'm about to go to dinner. You are right. I don't know when is the latest that one's bid is accepted. I assume that by the time the cabins open up one should have a pretty good idea.
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I did not realize that you got your bags that quickly, unless you have carry on only.😄
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Does Royal take Pinnacles for granted?
nelblu replied to Karter's topic in Royal Caribbean International
Hey, I've been owned by them since turning D. 🤣 -
Does Royal take Pinnacles for granted?
nelblu replied to Karter's topic in Royal Caribbean International
By the way any further word on the C&A anniversary gift.