Tropicalgal2

The 2018 TP on Explorer open for booking is Sydney to Seattle, which based on the info above is not changed (the poster advising the info is even booked on it). The 2018 TP in April is part of the 2017/2018 season, which are all available to book and no changes.

 

The poster is talking about the 2018/2019 season, in which they state Explorer won't have any more spring TP and after returning to Sydney from Seattle will go to San Juan.

 

We won't know until June when the 2018/2019 is released. Not too long now!

To me it is VERY strange that RC would put out the 2018-2019 season and have Explorer doing the TP?! !?? :confused: I know stranger things have happened! ! :eek:

"2019 23-Apr-19 23 Sydney Seattle Sydney to Seattle Hawaii, Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia"

It's all over Royal's website and Facebook page:

 

Got this email today from Royal Caribbean Blog ? ! :confused:

Royal Caribbean pushes back opening 2018-2019 Australia cruises to June

Posted: 15 May 2017 05:58 AM PDT

It appears guests looking to book a 2018-2019 Royal Caribbean cruise from Australia will have to wait a few more weeks.

Has anyone else seen this????? IF the information is out there why can't we book yet???? Have not gotten any C&A notices yet! ! ! ! ! :(

Wow on the Panama sailing aboard Vision.

 

Nov 13 - inside 3664, ocean 4364, balcony 5119

Nov 29 - inside 3259, ocean 3959, balcony 4913

 

The price isn't really too bad when you think that it is a 16 day sailing!

Nov 13 - inside $3664 or $229 per day or $1,603 for seven day!

ocean 4364, or $272.72 per day or $1,909.25 for seven days!

balcony 5119 or 400 per day or $2.800 for seven days

Nov 29 - inside 3259 or $203.68 per day or $1,425.81 for seven days!

ocean 3959 or $247.43 per day or $1,732.03 for seven days!

balcony 4913 or $307.06 per day or $2,149.44 for seven days!

 

 

More expensive? YES but think where you are going!

I have checked daily all week and NOTHING was showing on the PC cruise! ! ! Tonight I went AGAIN to the site FINALLY the PC cruises was there! ! ! All the Suites and Balconies are booked! :mad: NOT A HAPPY CAMPER! ! ! :eek: :( :o :mad:

There was some talk here about the Disney Wonder that was to go through the Panama Canal on Saturday 29 April. Here is a link (I hope.) to the article that was in our newspaper here today. There is a video and several photos. If you click anywhere on the set of four photos another page will open and the Twitter feed with a nice view of part of the new recycle part of the locks. On the far side are the "holding" basins for the water that recycles with each ship.

The second link is of the cargo ship Costco that went through the Canal today. It is the largest, so far, to go through the new locks! There is a 360* video from about the ship that is a wonderful way to get a full view of the new locks!

¡Hope you enjoy! :cool:

http://www.prensa.com/sociedad/Disney-Wonder-ampliacion-Canal-Panama_0_4745525416.html

http://www.prensa.com/economia/megaportacontenedor-Cosco-Development-Canal-Panama_0_4747775182.html

Yes,

 

Sydney to Seattle on Explorer

 

 

Sydney to Hawaii on Radiance

 

 

Nothing new, they go on sale 16 May.

 

 

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May I ask where you found this information? I have been looking for this for some time! :cool:

Yes, the Caribbean Princess could transit the entire Canal without any issues. By the way, the first cruise ship to use the new locks will be the Disney Wonder, one week from Friday.

"Similar mega-ships are expected to begin using the locks, including one post-Panamax vessel operated by Princess Cruises. USA Today reported that the cruise line's 118-foot-wide "Caribbean Princess" is scheduled to traverse the new locks on a voyage that launches in Oct 21, 2017.

"Caribbean Princess" is likely to be the first mega cruise ship to make use of the Panama Canal expansion. Disney Cruise Line has also scheduled voyages using the new locks for 2017, although its ship, the Disney Wonder, is not a post-Panamax vessel and can fit in the old locks.

The Celebrity Cruises, Holland America and Royal Caribbean cruise lines, which operate mega-ships, do not currently have plans to send them through the new locks, according to Travel Weekly. The expansion does not appear to be affecting the recreational travel industry nearly as much as it does commercial shipping."

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/24756/20160706/new-panama-canal-locks-open-caribbean-princess-will-first-cruise.htm

(Hope the web site came through showed on the preview!) :cool:

I love this site because I can see what ships will be inthe canal during the next few months!

sea cruise chat DOT com has a calendar of ships transiting the canal for the next few months.

Hoopster,

 

If the silhouette as depicted on nautical cities is correct, the Bliss is just a smidgen over 190'. The Lions Gate Bridge is just a tad lower than the BoA, so the air draft won't be an issue at the Canal.

 

On the Voyager and Freedom class, sometime ago I found on some slide presentation I ran across comparing dimensions of some of the cruise ships of various lines and it had listed the Voyager/Freedom class as 208'. I have tried to find that presentation since just to reconfirm it, but no luck.

 

Maybe if they want to bring the Explorer back to the East coast and did not want to go the way of Magellan, they could always troll for pirates off Somalia and come via the Suez! But it would be great if they used the "other" Canal:D. I know there is more than just me waiting for Royal's return to that part of the world.

MAX of the Bridge of the Americas is 201 feet at high tide. Since Explorer of the Seas is 206, I would say that Explorer of the Seas could not do a full transit. :( The Bridge of the Americas is on the Pacific side of Panama so any ship could do a half transit to Gatun lake and back out into the Caribbean. :cool:

Tried to get an update on Australia bookings a few minutes ago from the C&A rep, no luck they are clueless, UGH.

 

My TA is suppose to be checking daily, I guess I will too as of next week.

 

Belinda

I haven't been on here in awhile. :D According to the RC site the 2018-2019 Australian cruises are supposed to post this week! What is going on? ? ? :o

Is there a special area too on Oasis or a separate room? I know some ships have used Giovanni's. :)

Staterooms are the same size, but the balconies are larger than other side-facing non-hump "D" category staterooms.

Thank you. I wanted to make sure that the rooms didn't come up short in the space category since they are made from an Owner's Suite being cut into three cabins during one of its dry dock times! :rolleyes:

Do you know if the balconies are the same size as the front hump D2 cabins?

Has anyone stayed in any of these cabins? What was your opinion of them? Were they "normal" size and the balcony "normal" size? :confused:

Any input wound be greatly appreciated! :)

Ship – Freedom

Deck – 9

Stateroom # - 9518

Stateroom Category – F - Large Ocean View

Starboard or Port Side – Port

Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes no noise from the hall way. *** EXCEPT for the connecting door. After several admonishment's the people still left the balcony door open most of the time. We had to put towels and life-jackets at the opening under the door to keep the noise down. ***

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? – YES :(

Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – The balcony to the aft did obstruct our views some but it didn't bother us much. It was a very nice location

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? – N/A

Was wind a problem? – Only under the door to the connecting room from the open balcony door!

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? – N/A

Any specific problems with this cabin? Just the inconsiderate neighbors.

Any other comments? Bed is by the window. Bed faced Aft. There was plenty of room for the two of us and our luggage 2 big and 2 carry-on Bath had shower surrounded by glass NO curtain!

Ship - Adventure of the Seas

Deck - 9

Stateroom # - 9624

Stateroom Category – JS

Starboard or Port Side - Port

Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Close to entrance to elevator and stairs area but Very quiet room

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No

Balcony View - No "obstruction" from any structure but we were on the hump. The balcony was large! Table 2 chairs and 2 lounge chairs.

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Oversize!

Was wind a problem? - No

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - N/A

Any specific problems with this cabin? - None for us. First time so near elevators but a GREAT choice this time. Booked 18 months before the cruise. I was recovering from broken leg so being close to the elevators was GREAT

Any other comments? - We were two cabins from the security door that closed off the back section. We didn't have much of a walk IF there had been an emergency!

We are in a JS direct hump (aft hump as the D1/D2 cabins are forward hump). But could only get that

bigger balcony on the port side this time.

Oasis of the Seas Deck Plan and several CC reviews show that the Royal Suite has been replaced with cabins 12238 to 12248 which are D2 cabins. They are after the Junior Suites on the Port side of the ship.

We are looking at several D2 "hump" cabins on deck 12 on the Oasis. :confused:

Does it matter which hump or port or starboard Or is it just preference?

Which would be a better choice for you and why?

Have you been in or had any of these cabins?

Port side Front 12292, 1294, 1298, 12202

OR

Starboard side Front 12592, 12596, 12600, 12604

OR

Port side back 12238-12248

Any input would be VERY welcome! :D

Thanks

I posted the number for you to call. I asked someone who goes there every Sunday if it is open on Easter. He isn't sure so either call or count on it being closed. It is generally closed on popular local holidays.

Sorry but I'm not finding the phone number! We'll be there on 3 April which is a Sunday too. Could you post it here?

Thanks

Deb, I'm so sorry I just realized I never answered you! I hope you enjoyed your day anyway!

 

Beshears I finally have an answer for you! SWEET BITES WILL BE OPEN WHEN YOU GET HERE.

We are looking forward to being there on 4 April too! :D Thanks for the information! ! !

Can you (and anyone else) tell us what your experience was?

 

How much can we expect to pay for a tour booked at the pier? What sights did you go see? Did you go to any beach and get picked up later? Did you have time to tour the Botanical Gardens?

 

Thanks -

Maddle

Would LOVE the same help as Maddle! Where? What is the cost? About how long? Anyone out there willing to help? :)

Hope you both post a whale watching review, after you have experienced it.

 

I contacted one of the tour operators. Was advised that February is peak time for whale watching. They migrate north by mid-March usually. I inquired about an excursion around March 26. Tour operator said that it depends if any whales are still present, whether they would send out a boat.

Did you book anything or will it be too late? We are on Adventure. Would love your input!

clarea & cruisenfever,

Thanks so much for the quick response! :) This does help. :D

What level do these start? :confused:

I can't find an up-dates list anywhere. :o Does anyone know if these "perks" are still Valid? :confused::confused:

Thanks,

Cricket

Below is a current listing, as of April 18, 2014, of the Exclusive Onboard Offers by C&A Level. The Offers are printed on the back of the Welcome Aboard Letter distributed by the Loyalty & Cruise Sales Manager and should be in your stateroom upon your arrival.

 

How to Redeem your exclusive onboard offers:

1. Choose your offer! A full list of your offers can be found below.

 

2. Visit various participating venues throughout the ship to enjoy great spa treatments, sip on a cocktail by the pool, experience ultimate shopping and much, much more!

 

3. At the time of purchase, simply provide your SeaPass Card and your exclusive offers will automatically be applied by the staff. Then it's time to ENJOY!

 

4. Each of the offers listed below are valid for a one-time use on your eligible purchases.

 

Helpful Vacation Tip: Please inform the staff at the time of purchase if you would like to redeem your member offer for that particular purchase.

 

Crown & Anchor Society Member offers are applicable to select merchandise and services and

cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts or promotional programs.

Offers are valid for the duration of this voyage for a one-time use per member

 

Gold Member Onboard Offers:

1. (1101) Buy any Wine, Beer or Soda by the glass and get a second (of equal or lesser value) FREE
   
2. (1102) Purchase any glass of Wine, Beer or Soda and receive a 10% discount
   
3. (1106) Receive 25% off any Coffee Beverage (Valid for use at Cafe Latte-tudes and Specialty Restaurants)
   
4. (1151) 25% off the purchase of Royal Caribbean International Cookbooks
   
5. (1701) $3.00 off your Pets at Sea Package
   
6. (1301) 10% off Tuxedo Rental Package (Offer applies to only one tuxedo rental package. Discount does not apply to shoe rental. Subject to availability)
   
7. (1901) Spend $25.00 or more on Royal Caribbean logo products and receive 10% off (Excludes: fine jewelry brands, trunk show merchandise and best buys and one day specials)
   
8. (2001) Buy One Photo and receive a 50% off discount on a second Photo (of equal or lesser value)
   
9. (2101) Buy a Bingo Package, and get 1 FREE Jackpot Card (Offer not available at "Win A Cruise", "Win A Suite" or "Final Jackpot Session")
   
10. (2201) Get 10% off any Spa or Salon service (Not applicable to media-spa services)
    
11. (2501) Buy an Internet Package and receive $5.00 or 10% off (Discounts are not combinable. (The greater discount will be applied to the guest folio after the package is purchased)
    
12. (2301) One FREE Spin to Win at the Casino (Redeem this offer in the Casino and we will give you 1 (one) free handle pull on one of our dedicated slot machines)
    
13. (2356) 20% off Casino Tournament Entrance Fee (Excluding Poker Tournaments)
    

Platinum Member Onboard Offers:

1. (1101) Buy any Wine, Beer or Soda by the glass and get a second (of equal or lesser value) FREE
   
2. (1102) Purchase any glass of Wine, Beer or Soda and receive a 10% discount
   
3. (1107) Buy any coffee beverage and get a second FREE (Valid for use at Cafe Latte-tudes and Specialty Restaurants)
   
4. (1108) One complimentary non-alcoholic specialty coffee with the purchase of dinner in any Specialty Restaurant)
   
5. (1151) 25% off the purchase of Royal Caribbean International Cookbooks
   
6. (1201) Receive $5.00 off a $30.00 bag of Wash & Fold Laundry (Only valid on the day of the ship's Wash & Fold laundry promotion. Not valid for any pressing or dry cleaning services)
   
7. (1204) $5.00 off $25.00 or more Dry Cleaning or Pressing services (Cannot be applied to any laundry special promotions)
   
8. (1301) 10% off Tuxedo Rental Package (Offer applies to only one tuxedo rental package. Discount does not apply to shoe rental.)
   
9. (1701) $3.00 off your Pets at Sea Package
   
10. (1901) Spend $25.00 or more on Royal Caribbean logo products and receive 10% off (Excludes: fine jewelry brands, trunk show merchandise and best buys and one day specials)
    
11. (2001) Buy One Photo and receive a 50% off discount on a second Photo (of equal or lesser value)
    
12. (2102) Buy a Bingo Package and get 3 FREE Jackpot Cards. (Offer not available "Win A Cruise", "Win A Suite" or "Final Jackpot Session")
    
13. (2202) Receive 15% off any Spa or Salon service (Not applicable to media-spa services)
    
14. (2502) Buy an Internet Package and receive $7.50 or 15% off (The greater discount will be applied to the guest folio after the package is purchased)
    
15. (2302) Two FREE Spin to Win at the Casino (Redeem this offer in the Casino and we will give you 2 (two) free handle pull on one of our dedicated slot machines)
    
16. (2356) 20% off Casino Tournament Entrance Fee (Excluding Poker Tournaments)
    

Emerald Member Onboard Offers:

 

1. (1101) Buy any Wine, Beer or Soda by the glass and get a second (of equal or lesser value) FREE
   
2. (1102) Purchase any glass of Wine, Beer or Soda and receive a 10% discount
   
3. (1107) Buy any coffee beverage and get a second FREE (Valid for use at Cafe Latte-tudes and Specialty Restaurants)
   
4. (1108) One complimentary non-alcoholic specialty coffee with the purchase of dinner in any Specialty Restaurant)
   
5. (1151) 25% off the purchase of Royal Caribbean International Cookbooks
   
6. (1201) Receive $5.00 off a $30.00 bag of Wash & Fold Laundry (Only valid on the day of the ship's Wash & Fold laundry promotion. Not valid for any pressing or dry cleaning services)
   
7. (1204) $5.00 off $25.00 or more Dry Cleaning or Pressing services (Cannot be applied to any laundry special promotions)
   
8. (1301) 10% off Tuxedo Rental Package (Offer applies to only one tuxedo rental package. Discount does not apply to shoe rental.)
   
9. (1701) $3.00 off your Pets at Sea Package
   
10. (1901) Spend $25.00 or more on Royal Caribbean logo products and receive 10% off (Excludes: fine jewelry brands, trunk show merchandise and best buys and one day specials)
    
11. (2001) Buy One Photo and receive a 50% off discount on a second Photo (of equal or lesser value)
    
12. (2102) Buy a Bingo Package and get 3 FREE Jackpot Cards. (Offer not available "Win A Cruise", "Win A Suite" or "Final Jackpot Session")
    
13. (2202) Receive 15% off any Spa or Salon service (Not applicable to media-spa services)
    
14. (2503) Buy an Internet Package and receive $10.00 or 15% off (The greater discount will be applied to the guest folio after the package is purchased)
    
15. (2302) Two FREE Spin to Win at the Casino (Redeem this offer in the Casino and we will give you 2 (two) free handle pull on one of our dedicated slot machines)
    
16. (2356) 25% off Casino Tournament Entrance Fee (Excluding Poker Tournaments)
    

Diamond Member Onboard Offers

 

1. (1101) Buy any Wine, Beer or Soda by the glass and get a second (of equal or lesser value) FREE
   
2. (1103) Purchase any glass of wine, beer or soda and receive a 20% discount
   
3. (1108) One complimentary non-alcoholic specialty coffee with the purchase of dinner in any Specialty Restaurant)
   
4. (1151) 25% off the purchase of Royal Caribbean International Cookbooks
   
5. (1202) Receive $10.00 off a $30.00 bag of Wash & Fold (Only valid on the day of the ship's Wash & Fold laundry promotion. Not valid for any pressing or dry cleaning services)
   
6. (1204) $5.00 off $25.00 or more Dry Cleaning or Pressing services (Cannot be applied to any laundry special promotions)
   
7. (1302) 15% off Tuxedo Rental Package (Offer applies to only one tuxedo rental package. Discount does not apply to shoe rental.)
   
8. (1702) $5.00 off your Pets at Sea Package
   
9. (1902) Spend $25.00 or more on Royal Caribbean logo products and receive 15% off (Excludes: fine jewelry brands, trunk show merchandise and best buys and one day specials)
   
10. (2002) FREE Photo of your choice from your existing printed photograph selection (Cannot be a reprint of special request)
    
11. (2003) Get 10% off a Digital Photo Package or Photobook
    
12. (2103) Buy a Bingo Package and get 6 FREE Jackpot Cards. (Offer not available "Win A Cruise", "Win A Suite" or "Final Jackpot Session")
    
13. (2203) Receive 20% off any Spa or Salon service (Not applicable to media-spa services)
    
14. (2505) Buy an Internet Package and receive 20% off. (On your personal device or by visiting the internet cafe)
    
15. (2507) FREE 30 Minutes of Internet usage. (Free 30 minutes of internet usage to be used on your personal device or by visiting the internet cafe. Free minutes cannot be applied to package purchases. This offer is valid for per minute purchases)
    
16. (2701) Stateroom Phone discount of $2.00 per minute. (Guests will receive a discounted rate on stateroom phone call charges for the entire sailing. Phone calls must be made from stateroom [savings of 75%])
    
17. (2303) Three FREE Spin to Win at the Casino (3 (three) free handle pulls at one of our dedicated slot machines)
    
18. (2356) 25% off Casino Tournament Entrance Fee (Excluding Poker Tournaments) Was not listed on the copy of the letter I received so I am assuming it was an omitted in error.
    
    

Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Member Onboard Offers:

1. (1101) Buy any Wine, Beer or Soda by the glass and get a second (of equal or lesser value) FREE
   
2. (1104) Purchase any glass of wine, beer or soda and receive a 25% discount
   
3. (1108) One complimentary non-alcoholic specialty coffee with the purchase of dinner in any Specialty Restaurant
   
4. (1151) 25% off the purchase of Royal Caribbean International Cookbooks
   
5. (1152) Purchase One Cover Charge in a Specialty Restaurant on the FIRST NIGHT of your cruise and the second Cover Charge is FREE.
   
6. (1203) Receive $10.00 off $30.00 bag of Wash & Fold Laundry. (Only valid on the day of the ship's Wash & Fold laundry promotion. Not valid for any pressing or dry cleaning services)
   
7. (1204) $5.00 off any Dry Cleaning or Pressing services of $25.00 or more. Cannot be applied to laundry special promos.
   
8. (1205) 1 (one) FREE $30 Wash & Fold bag
   
9. (1303) 20% off Tuxedo Rental Package (Offer applies to only one tuxedo rental package. Discount does not apply to shoe rental.)
   
10. (1702) $5.00 off your Pets at Sea Package
    
11. (2103) Buy a Bingo Package and get 6 FREE Jackpot Cards. (Offer not available "Win A Cruise", "Win A Suite" or "Final Jackpot Session")
    
12. (1902) Spend $25.00 or more on Royal Caribbean logo products and receive 15% off (Excludes: fine jewelry brands, trunk show merchandise and best buys and one day specials)
    
13. (2002) Free Photo of your choice from your existing printed photograph selection (Cannot be a reprint of special request)
    
14. (2003) Get 10% off a Digital Photo Package or Photobook
    
15. (2203) Get 20% off any Spa or Salon service (Not applicable for medi-spa services)
    
16. (2204) Book a Signature Spa Service while in port and Receive 1 (one) complimentary Add On Treatment. (Add on treatments: Frangipani Scalp Massage, Relaxing Hand Massage or Sole Delight Foot Massage. Offer applies to only on spa or salon service
    
17. (2506) Buy an Internet Package and Receive 25% off
    
18. (2508) FREE 45 Minutes of Internet usage. (Free 45 minutes of internet usage to be used on your personal device or by visiting the internet cafe. Free minutes cannot be applied to package purchases. This offer is valid for per minute purchases)
    
19. (2701) Stateroom Phone discount of $2.00 per minute. (Guests will receive a discounted rate on stateroom phone call charges for the entire sailing. Phone calls must be made from stateroom [savings of 75%])
    
20. (2303) Three FREE Spin to Win at the Casino (3 (three) free handle pulls at one of our dedicated slot machines)
    
21. (2354) 30% off Casino Tournament Entrance Fee (Excluding Poker Tournaments)
    

NOTE: All offers listed below were taken from individual letters by C&A Level that I obtained from the Loyalty & Cruise Sales Manager on our April 18, 2014 cruise on Rhapsody. I apologize, in advance, for any errors that might have occurred in typing. :o

Dated: May 20, 2014

LilBlackDress,

Thank you so much for the information. It is a big help. One never knows what to ask when at different places!

What part of CA are you from? We grew up in Santa Barbara. Would love to live there again BUT it would be too cold after living here!

Thanks again for the information!

Does anyone know what Virgin drinks are are offered on RC ships? What regular drinks can you order as virgin?

Thanks for the help! :)

I forgot to add that my wife's leg is healing fine and to thank everyone for their kind words.

GLAD that your wife is recovering! Hope that all will work our as far as any therapy that she might need. :)

Thank you SO much for posting what happened and how thing finished. The best part is that your Insurance DID pay like they should have paid!

Thanks again for the up-date! :D

Great so far! Thanks for taking the time to post. Look forward to more about your trip during the week and post. Hope you can post your photos here. :)

We will be on Freedom this fall and look forward to it again. Always nice to read other´s take on the ship! ;)

¡ENJOY the rest of your trip! :D