teddie

Thanks very much. Today they added a GS with larger balcony, so I have 3 bids in now. It took me a minute to track it all down. Suites are noted as sold out for my 2/4/23 Anthem cruise. But it’s worth a try 🙂. teddie

Is it possible to add more bids? Thanks in advance, Teddie

Thank you! I received the email to bid and I was 74 days out. We already have a balcony cabin in a good location so I skipped the large balcony cabin and bid on a JS and a GS. I’ll be pleasantly surprised if I get either as my bids are on the low side. But we shall see.

So a mock booking for my cruise says suites are sold out, yet it gives me the option on the Royal Up to bid on a JS, GS, or OS. What’s up with that? teddie

Jeeze. The staff work their tails off. They are likely REQUIRED to be that attentive and their jobs may be at stake. Have some compassion and just say, “thank you, everything is wonderful”, and then resume your conversation. #firstworldproblem

I would have never booked at the full price for our 2/4/23 Anthem cruise...but I couldn't pass up the Black Friday deal yesterday for the Beach Club for $78.99 pp. (50% off). It looks absolutely gorgeous, and the upscale menu was a great selling point for us at that price point. It's going to be our first time there, and we are looking forward to it! PS There are a good number of YouTube videos with detailed walk-throughs, should anyone wish to check them out.

I’m not complaining. Yesterday, I purchased passes to Coco Beach Club for 50% off and also knocked about $80 off the Voom internet package. Beach Club offer is now sold out. The prices are outrageous to start with for sure, but I need internet for work and the beach club itself and the menu choices look good at the half-price offer.

We booked this promo and received all three discounts: Diamond balcony, NJ resident, and the 30%. Definitely call back.

Congrats to your family member! I won't rain on the parade 🙂

Thank you! Last few questions...was it a loud party scene everywhere? Is the beach more quiet? And is the ocean there swimmable in terms of rockiness, drop offs, etc?

Many thanks!

Thank you for this info. We turned Diamond several years ago, but haven't cruised since--so this will be our first sailing as Diamond members--catching up on the perks.

Thank you--what was included? Did you book directly through the hotel?

OK. I will have maybe one alcoholic drink max per day, and my husband doesn''t drink at all. He will definitely go for the special coffee drinks with the vouchers. Can any one give the size of the bottled water that is included on the voucher? PS We are still fun even tho we don't drink too much LOL Teddie

Thanks very much--this helps. 🙂

Thanks for the offer for answers. We will be on this same itinerary out of Bayonne on 2/2/23. We haven't cruised for quite some time, and I'm back here for updates. Please advise which were the designated formal nights, and what was your take on the formal nights? Also, where is Silk located? Thanks, Teddie

Hello! We like to arrange a good beach hotel day pass for tropical ports of call. We've done this on Grand Cayman, Antigua, and St Maarten. Looking for Nassau options for our February 2023 cruise. Care to share? Thanks in advance-- Teddie

Hello, We like to arrange a good beach hotel day pass for tropical ports of call. We've done this on Grand Cayman, Antigua, and St Maarten. Looking for Nassau options for our February 2023 cruise. Care to share? Thanks in advance-- Teddie

To me, one of the most immportant things to know about trip insurance is the medical coverage: will the insurance cover medical evacuation to the nearest stateside port with the appropriate medical facility, or will it cover for medical evacuation to a hospital of your choice? Obviously, you want the latter option so if there is an accident or injury, you will likely want to be transported back to your home state to the hospital you choose. I worked as an admissions RN for a large rehabilitation hospital in NJ, and I have seen too many real scenarios of injured travelers who live elsewhere getting dropped off, say, at a hospital in Florida. And that's as far as their insurance would cover. It will cost extra for the extended medical options, but they are well-worth it! Wishing you good health and safe travels! Teddie