Ourusualbeach

I think its just demand in Europe is down in general

No issues with my double points from March. Expecting my next batch of double points to post this Friday

I should have been more specific and said the European sailings so yes technically beyond the summer

Like Serenade everyone will know when Royal announces the change. They are actually pretty good about keeping reasons a closely guarded secret until they make the announcement.

Those other sites must not be updating. Everything on the BR is closed for the summer of 2023 in Cruising Power. Just like the Serenade a week ago.

Except that 2 weeks after NCL announced that they were stopping testing Royal sent out updates and confirmed its testing procedures for Europe

From what I've seen Izumi pretty much gets sold out for every night, not sure how much success you would have in getting another reservation

Bella is @John&LaLa's dog who has a cult like following here on CC. March 12, 2023 Oasis

Found the T&C's * Price is per person, in USD, cruise only, applies to select sailings, interior stateroom, based on double-occupancy, and reflects any promotional savings.   Welcome Home applies to new Nonrefundable bookings made between July 1 – August 31, 2022 (“Offer Period”), and within 30 days after the guest cruise concludes. Welcome Home offers up to $600 USD to spend at sea (“Onboard Credit” or “OBC”) per stateroom on sailings departing between July 1, 2022 – December 31, 2024. Promo Code “SAILAGAIN” must be entered at the time of booking to receive the OBC. OBC amounts are per stateroom and determined by category booked and sailing length: On sailings 4 to 5 nights, $25 OBC for Interior and Oceanview, $50 for Balconies and Junior Suites and $150 for Suites (Grand Suites and above); on sailings 6 to 9 nights, $50 OBC for Interior and Oceanview, $100 for Balconies and Junior Suites and $300 for Suites (Grand Suites and above); on sailings 10 nights or longer, $100 OBC for Interior and Oceanview, $200 for Balconies and Junior Suites and $600 for Suites (Grand Suites and above). Guest who qualifies for the offer, are eligible to create up to three bookings total with same named guests from previous sailing. OBCs will be added to the new booking after going through a guest information validation, and will be added up to two weeks after the booking has been fully deposited and confirmed. OBC is combinable with brand wide promotions, promotional OBCs, Next Cruise offers, instant savings, restricted discounts (for example, Seniors, Residents, Military), promo code driven offers, free upgrades, Crown and Anchor discounts, and shareholder benefits but not combinable with any other offer or promotion, including, but not limited to, Ultimate World Cruise, Standard Group, Interline, Travel Agent, Travel Agent Friends and Family, Weekly Sales Events, and Net Rates. OBC is nontransferable and does not apply to China departures.

Go by the email and not the website or app. IT is notoriously slow to update the website

I still see it. Unfortunately I am just doing a copy image from and image a client sent me so i don't have a link to the original.

They had blocks on Ovation last week and the LA also arranged for my sons missed block from Symphony in March to be shipped to us. They also had the last of the beach towels for the welcome gift as all extras were sent there because of the Presidents cruise 2 weeks prior.

No worries, I can be the same way

That is what I was referring to.

It is for any booking. Unrelated to the casino.

It shows the image for me and did when Ellen quoted it as well. Must be your browser

Correct it has to be a non refundable rate.

While things can vary ship by ship and sailing to sailing Hooked was by far our least favorite. I'm guessing supply chain issues but the shrimp and lobster they served there were the exact same as what they were serving in the MDR. The shrimp cocktail served in Chops was far and away better. Lamb chops at Jamies last week on Ovation were fantastic. 150CP never disappoints. We also do Wonderland one night. Hibachi was very good on Symphony in March.

If you order 1 small, 2 large and a dessert you are over the $35 so you would be paying anyway. smalls start at $7 and go up from there, large plates start at $13 and go up and desserts are $5. Ordering the cheapest you are at $38

Once changed it is extremely rare that it ever changes back. If you booked prior to March 31, 2022 then you can cancel under CWC and get an FCC but not a refund. If you booked after March 31 then regular cancellation penalties apply.

Did you book through a TA? There were a few promos for TA's last year where they offered $50 bonus commission that they paid out right away as opposed to after the booking was paid in full or the ship sailed. When refinds were issued for these, that $50 was withheld as there was not enough cash on the booking to refund. They have to manually issue that $50 as the automated process will only issue money that is actually left on the booking.

There are 2 different policies. What you are looking at is the CWC that did end. The policy regarding testing positive prior to sailing is separate and extends into next year.

That is precisely why I dont see the cruise lines rushing to drop the vaccine mandate. When they do I think they will drop it for shorter cruises to start then gradually increase the length of cruise based on how actual events play out.

On Ovation last week and the only ones not wearing masks were sports staff outside.