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once when we had a move over offer we got $1000 OBC when we booked the new cruise we got half sent to us we booked a cheap 4 day carnival cruise when we went on the royal princess we had $500 OBC left we spent some onboard then we got the rest in cash given to us so they will cash out OBC

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Will post when I know something definitive.

We are very much involved in Galveston

 

 

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I have no problem with that. My wife takes care of it for me. :eek: :o :rolleyes: :(.

The Captain of The Rowboat,

Tony

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First cover the gratuities and then pay for ship excursions. The new OBC from the landmark sale are nice.

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Oasis class coming in. Princess wants to return. Working on other routes and making Galveston a port of call.

 

 

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Wonderful information! Thanks!!

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I believe the poster was referring to the daily gratuity per person per cabin charge - aka the 'hotel charge' on the ship

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Our cruise is 24 nights so will be used to cover the hotel charges. :D

Has anyone ever used their onboard credit for off ship purchases?

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Just for fun - How are you planning to use your OBC?

I'll go first. We will use most of it for shore excursions on our British Isles cruise next summer.

How will you use yours?

The port director and RCI stated this at the tourism summit in May.

 

 

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Thanks for taking the time to reply to my question. Since RCI was there for the tourism summit in May, I'm hoping this means another RCI ship with some different itineraries will be offered.

We enjoy cruising on the ships/itineraries offered from Galveston, but I'm hoping for some longer cruises in the future. Also, it would be nice to have a different cruise line available as well.

Personally I think I prefer going on cruises with my wife than doing anything else for a vacation. It's all a matter of perspective and personal preference. We both enjoy cruising and seeing the world. It's a great way to travel.

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Thank you all for the information. I 'm sure I will have many more as I start serious planning for this trip. As my main purpose is to experience and learn as much as possible about the canal. Happy Memorial Day especially to all our veterans.,

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Carnival Conquest 2007. It was a birthday present to my wife. The cruise wasn't even over before she was talking about taking another one. We've been cruising since then, sometimes twice a year whenever possible. We love it. It's a great way to travel and see the world!!!

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Princess does not give an military discount. They give OBC depending on the length of the cruise. You have to apply for it and furnish them proof of eligibility. It cannot be requested after the cruise. EM

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For the record, I LOVE this thread!

 

 

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One reported use of the new port is potentially for Oasis sized ships. I hope th8s does happen. I live 30 minutes from the port and do love the Oasis of the Sea so being able to take a short drive to get on one would be awesome.

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We've cruised on both ships, the Caribbean for a New England/Canada cruise and the Island for our partial transit cruise. We enjoyed both ships, but between the two I would pick the Island. It was our first time on a ship that size and we loved it.

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Thanks for the great slideshows and beautiful photos ! We're booked on the Island for a 15 day cruise from FLL through the Canal to San Francisco over Thanksgiving this year. So, we're always interested in seeing/reading more information. Much appreciated, from EBC:)

You're very welcome. It's a wonderful itinerary and a great way to celebrate a holiday. Happy Cruising!

Since this is our first and probably only Panama ;)Canal cruise, would you recommend staying on the ship for the partial transit or taking the ferry excursion. We have an inside cabin and so will be out and about most of the time on this cruise.

We didn't take an excursion on that day. My wife and I stayed on the ship and found the experience very interesting. I suggest that before you get to the transit part of the cruise, take a walk around the ship to get familiar with the different viewing areas.

Although we had a wonderful balcony, we spent time in the aft and forward upper decks at different times throughout the day. We found it all very fascinating to watch the different things that went on throughout the entire process.

It is humid and warm so you will want to go back inside from time to time. It takes several hours to complete the transit in and back out of the locks so pace yourselves.

In case you haven't had a chance to see my wife's slide show of the transit part of the cruise, I'll insert a link below. It may help you decide what to do on that day.

We stayed aboard for both our partial transit and full transit cruises.

Island Princess Transit Day

Feel free to ask more questions. People here are very helpful.

Your review isn't finished already is it? Can we look forward to seeing more? [emoji4]

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You will never know what other cruise lines offer unless you try them.

A few years ago my wife suggested Holland America for a 14 day Alaska cruise. I was reluctant because it has a reputation for being a cruise line for "old people." I was very impressed with the entire experience and we cruised with them again for a full Panama Canal transit which we also enjoyed tremendously.

We both enjoy Royal Caribbean cruises, but choose the cruise line based on the itinerary we want.

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Great information! Thanks for sharing this information.

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We were in a full suite on both our partial and full transit. On the Island Princess our suite was mid ship as was our Neptune Suite on the Westerdam.

We were out and about on both cruises so my wife could take pictures for her website from many different vantage points including forward, aft, port and starboard sides of the ships as well as from our balconies on both cruises.

Regardless of the ship, the star of the itinerary is the Canal. Enjoy it however you want to. It's your choice and your cruise.

Happy Travels wherever you go! Cruising is a fantastic way to travel and see what you want to see.

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Now I am starting to wonder about the additional traffic problems another terminal will create.

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Thank you for all the links and pictures. I am very excited for this cruise. Panama Canal in on my bucket list

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