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20 hours ago, dvpaintboy said:

We are diamond plus but have never made it to Alaska. There are many RCCL that cruise there but which has the must do stops. Going to book for May cruise and will be chilly. Is it warm enough to get value out of a balcony. Not interested on land tour add on at this time. Thanks 

I feel like a balcony is a must!  Pack layers.

43 minutes ago, karl_nj said:

 

There was an article in the WSJ today (or perhaps yesterday) that basically said that customers are pushing back against the pandemic era cutbacks at hotels. 

Glad to hear that!!! We were at a $$$ hotel in Pgh last fall, for 5 days, and no room cleanings.  Did not love.

7 hours ago, OCSC Mike said:

Not really. I’m a creature of habit & love Oasis class. Icon is a bit much for me & we have our routine. Not enough of the new stuff excites me to want to deal with trying something new (except some of the food of course). Told ya I’m boring, lol. Also, the prices… Wonder is bad enough.

 

If/when Icon (or a future Icon) winds up in PC, I’m sure we’ll sail it & once I learn the ship I’ll like it. I’m just content with Wonder/Utopia for now & won’t mind them staying here for a bit.

We lucked out and got a good price on Wonder (I booked it pretty much as soon as reservations opened up)… but, the prices on Icon… Woofta!!!  I love trying new ships, but man, that is a little pricey for us (especially now that we are spoiled by suites).

On our Feb cruise, we were in a suite and got twice a day.  For those of you who have sailed more recently in a suite, are they still doing twice a day?

Thanks for the review!  Can’t wait to check her out in 2025 🙂

So, we ended up booking a December Oasis cruise!  It’s going to blow her mind 🙂. Only negative- she’ll want to see Cats 😞. I may need a few vodka redbulls to make it through that!!!

Regarding sales… what I do is book what I want right away, then periodically check prices and cancel/rebook when they go down.  Sometimes I randomly find a sale, and sometimes find deals on Black Friday or prime day(s).

1 hour ago, DCColonial said:

I am cruising next week on Wonder of the Seas. First time in 10 years.

I used to have a to-do list for right when you get on board - request fruit and ice, schedule shows, etc. - but I am guessing it's out of date.

Does one exist on here before I start compiling my own? Any tips and advice would be appreciated.

Schedule shows, schedule specialty restaurants, if doing MDR, check out where your table is, do the muster on your phone and check into your station, wander around, get a drink

Order the UDP- specialty restaurants on wonder look awesome 🙂

Pre-covid, they had an additional water show, and ice show (skaters did their own choreography), that you found about in the compass, later in the cruise.  I’m sailing oasis again in December with my mom (her first cruise!), and would love to know if they still do this 🙂

On 6/23/2023 at 9:38 AM, BBQ Bacon said:

My question then is do you get the upgraded points for the higher category room?

 

No

On 7/6/2023 at 2:56 PM, time4u2go said:

Incorrect.  Smoking is allowed on balconies of some other cruise lines, which is what the OP asked about.

Sorry- I was speaking about RCI

On 7/6/2023 at 3:12 PM, meadowlander said:

As a good friend I suspect you will brace your rich friends for the critique they will incur if cruising, from fellow passengers whose meal has been ruined based on the clothing attire of others.😁

Lol, they cruise all the time… and you should see the shirts he wears to formal night… if you ever see a bigger guy, with grey hair and a tacocat or lazercat t-shirt for formal night, tell him Lisa and Jason say hi 🙂

Just now, cusematt4 said:

Hi - for a November or December cruise, does anyone know when dining packages are available for purchase?  Right now it says coming soon when I click dining on the cruise planner.

 

Thanks

It must differ by ship- I have a Dec 10 cruise on oasis, and it’s showing up for me.  And, for my Feb cruise on Oasis.

On 2/9/2023 at 8:21 AM, molsonschooner said:

I know and fully understand the policy and agree 100% with it. So, I am asking for a friend of my wifes, is smoking on the balcony allowed on other cruise lines. This person apparently was told by someone that it was ok to smoke on the balcony. 

It is not.  And, we have reported 2 neighboring cabins who have done this, and security came down to talk to them.

3 hours ago, jean87510 said:

I wonder what the dress code police do when out to eat in their daily lives.  I seriously doubt they give looks or huff and puff.

So, I have a “friend who married a rich guy”.  We have monthly date nights, at places that range from great but cheap to $$$$.  At first, DH and I would fret about dressing up.  Then I realized our friends, and 1/2 the people there, just wore whatever, and no one cares.  So now, we wear whatever we feel like, and we NEVER pay attention to what other people wear.

I can’t believe I’m asking this again.  If Bob was still here, he’d be shaking his head…

Does anyone know the number I can call, to ask Bank of America to apply my cruise credit asap?

I promise I’ll save it to my contacts, and won’t ask this again 🙂

8 hours ago, Bailey & Sophie said:

 

Bad weather day here. Started off with air alerts. It's very hazy due to those fires. My eyes are feeling it!

Here's a pic of the freeway near our house. That road sign is only 1/4 mile away. We live only about 20 city blocks from downtown Minneapolis and you can't even see it now. There should be tall buildings there.

As bad as it is here, I can't imagine what it's like way north.

 

I saw that pic,  and immediately knew that someone lived around us 😉. It was so horrible yesterday!!!

I am so, so excited!  My mom, who loves to travel, but hasn’t done it enough due to $$ limitations, now has some extra cash.  We are now planning a mom/daughter cruise for December on oasis, and I am so excited!  I’ve been on Oasis before, and know she’ll love it 🙂. It’s her first cruise!!

I have been to both before, but with a completely different group 🙂. My next cruise is with my mom (it’s her first cruise!!!), and we want a peaceful beach, with shade (umbrellas?  Palm trees?), and a great view.  Recommendations?

Thanks all!  You’re the best 🙂

I am Diamond, my mom (who I am traveling with is a newbie) is cruising with me in my room- can she go to the top tier event with me?

On 5/30/2023 at 8:43 PM, firefly333 said:

Nice soon or later this year. Are you flying to houston 

We might be doing Houston.  Currently harmony is top on the list…. I’ll see what’s available when we book in early July 🙂

So, I am loyal to royal.  My mom does not travel much- mostly trips I pay for.  She inherited a bit of $$, and I suggested a girls cruise.  I thought explorer would be in her budget, but I found a cheaper Harmony cruise! Similar dates.  I am so, so happy that she can do a mega cruise with the water show 🙂. Whoop whoop!