Offers received from Club Royale (Royal Caribbean)

[sandebeach]

I called and was able to use the 2nd Summer Sizzle offer to add the 3-day Navigator to our already-booked 4-day Navigator. So a short back-to-back for us. 

[John&LaLa]

1 hour ago, sandebeach said:

I called and was able to use the 2nd Summer Sizzle offer to add the 3-day Navigator to our already-booked 4-day Navigator. So a short back-to-back for us. 

 

Did you get the same cabin?

[sandebeach]

7 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Did you get the same cabin?

Yes, it was still available. Also, this was the first time that we both used our offers and got 2 rooms. I booked myself and daughter and 2 kids in one room, and my husband booked son-in-law in his room. 

Edited April 23, 2019 by sandebeach

[vettecruiser1]

If you book the free interior offer and are paying the taxes does that mean you get the c&a points

[JessyCruises]

1 minute ago, vettecruiser1 said:

If you book the free interior offer and are paying the taxes does that mean you get the c&a points

 

Yes you get the points

[John&LaLa]

Finally got our first snail mail offer from Casino Royale. Summer Sizzle II. 🤣

Edited April 24, 2019 by John&LaLa

[fla gang]

Got my snail mail offer. BOGO was $600 for an interior 3 day on Mariner. I'll pass. There are other cruises and other dates but never got a buy one Get one offer before. I always thought if they sent a free cabin offer it was for both people in the cabin. I'm learning!

[vettecruiser1]

Has anyone got an Royal Up offer on the Comp Cruise.  Thinking about rolling the dice(sort of speak) taking one of the interior freebees offered.  Right now to upgrade to a balcony I was quoted $800 since I have a 3rd person in the cabin.  Thinking maybe I could get it cheaper trying the Royal UP program if it is available.

[JessyCruises]

Quick question - for a BOGO offer, what happens if you are solo?  Is it still free? Thinking of booking two solo cabins instead of combining offers.  I would love to get to D+ before my son turns 18 in March and the extra 7 pts would help.

Edited April 24, 2019 by Canadian Disney Mom

[sweettweety]

4 hours ago, vettecruiser1 said:

Has anyone got an Royal Up offer on the Comp Cruise.  Thinking about rolling the dice(sort of speak) taking one of the interior freebees offered.  Right now to upgrade to a balcony I was quoted $800 since I have a 3rd person in the cabin.  Thinking maybe I could get it cheaper trying the Royal UP program if it is available.

 

Yes, we received the Royal Up offer a day after we booked.  We had paid the upgrade to ocean view and the offer is to obstructed balcony and up to junior suite staterooms.

[RFerrington]

8 hours ago, vettecruiser1 said:

Has anyone got an Royal Up offer on the Comp Cruise.  Thinking about rolling the dice(sort of speak) taking one of the interior freebees offered.  Right now to upgrade to a balcony I was quoted $800 since I have a 3rd person in the cabin.  Thinking maybe I could get it cheaper trying the Royal UP program if it is available.

Yes.  I got a RoyalUp offer to bid on the Royal Suite on the Freedom for this coming Sunday's cruise (we are in an Owner's Suite).  The Royal Suite has been sold for months.  We got the OS from a comp cruise upgrade and while we got the offer, I did not bid on the RoyalUp offer b/c I knew the RS was long gone.  Waste of time.

[John&LaLa]

10 hours ago, Canadian Disney Mom said:

Quick question - for a BOGO offer, what happens if you are solo?  Is it still free? Thinking of booking two solo cabins instead of combining offers.  I would love to get to D+ before my son turns 18 in March and the extra 7 pts would help.

 

Yes, I have booked 3 of them solo for Laura. Just pay taxes for 1

[OHCruisinDad]

13 hours ago, vettecruiser1 said:

Has anyone got an Royal Up offer on the Comp Cruise.  Thinking about rolling the dice(sort of speak) taking one of the interior freebees offered.  Right now to upgrade to a balcony I was quoted $800 since I have a 3rd person in the cabin.  Thinking maybe I could get it cheaper trying the Royal UP program if it is available.

 

We were booked on a 5 night Navigator comp earlier this month and had an opportunity to bid on an OS.  We got the upgrade for just over $500.  It was very enjoyable and included the Suite Lounge, Concierge, daily private breakfast in Chops, semi-private area on the upper pool deck and several other items including theater seating, officer lunch, behind the scenes tours, etc.

[John&LaLa]

7 hours ago, OHCruisinDad said:

 

We were booked on a 5 night Navigator comp earlier this month and had an opportunity to bid on an OS.  We got the upgrade for just over $500.  It was very enjoyable and included the Suite Lounge, Concierge, daily private breakfast in Chops, semi-private area on the upper pool deck and several other items including theater seating, officer lunch, behind the scenes tours, etc.

 

$500+ total or per person?

[JessyCruises]

10 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Yes, I have booked 3 of them solo for Laura. Just pay taxes for 1

 

Thanks!  Now the question is would be be super douchey to book it as two singles instead one one double just to get double points.  Decisions decisions 

[itsmeagain]

Why not do 2 separate cruises vice chasing point?  Can see it if your right next to a mile stone or something, but just for the points it would seem you would have more fun on 2 cruises.

 

sorry, we always laugh at point chasers, some people do it all the time to get status.  We also feel it rips off the room stewards because it takes away their tip revenue unless you are really staying in separate rooms.  If you change to one room, then you should tip that person for 2 people and at least give the empty room person their share because you took the room from inventory and they got nothing from it.

[tekguy26]

13 minutes ago, Canadian Disney Mom said:

 

Thanks!  Now the question is would be be super douchey to book it as two singles instead one one double just to get double points.  Decisions decisions 

You can’t book two offers in your name on the same sailing so how would you get double points that way? Look into upgrading your comp cruise to a Junior suite if you’re chasing points.

[John&LaLa]

17 minutes ago, Canadian Disney Mom said:

 

Thanks!  Now the question is would be be super douchey to book it as two singles instead one one double just to get double points.  Decisions decisions 

 

Probably not. Laura going solo on them because we either live here, or I can't get a dog sitter.  Plus she does like a little alone time.

 

Now we do have seperate cabins on upcoming TA because it can be cheaper that way once you pass 340 points. I always check

[JessyCruises]

20 minutes ago, itsmeagain said:

Why not do 2 separate cruises vice chasing point?  Can see it if your right next to a mile stone or something, but just for the points it would seem you would have more fun on 2 cruises.

 

sorry, we always laugh at point chasers, some people do it all the time to get status.  We also feel it rips off the room stewards because it takes away their tip revenue unless you are really staying in separate rooms.  If you change to one room, then you should tip that person for 2 people and at least give the empty room person their share because you took the room from inventory and they got nothing from it.

 

This is the first time I have ever even considered booking something just to get points. I already have all of my other offers booked and do not have any more vacation time this year because of it. If I did have more vacation I would. 

 

If we do book 2 cabins, they will be getting the tips that are automatically billed.  We would book it as adjoining cabins so should have the same steward and they will get the same either way. 

[JessyCruises]

21 minutes ago, tekguy26 said:

You can’t book two offers in your name on the same sailing so how would you get double points that way? Look into upgrading your comp cruise to a Junior suite if you’re chasing points.

 

My husband and I both have the offer.  Actually we both got 2 of the same offer but that is not relevant here.  I would have a cabin and then he would have one adjoining.  The JS upgrade is more than I am willing to spend.

[JessyCruises]

17 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Probably not. Laura going solo on them because we either live here, or I can't get a dog sitter.  Plus she does like a little alone time.

 

Now we do have seperate cabins on upcoming TA because it can be cheaper that way once you pass 340 points. I always check

 

Thanks.  I think I still have a few days before the offer expires so I will think about it a little more.  It would be great to have adjoining cabins.  We would have 2 bathrooms and it would almost be like a one bedroom lol.

[John&LaLa]

14 minutes ago, Canadian Disney Mom said:

 

Thanks.  I think I still have a few days before the offer expires so I will think about it a little more.  It would be great to have adjoining cabins.  We would have 2 bathrooms and it would almost be like a one bedroom lol.

 

The best combo layout is on the Voyager/Freedom.  Way in the back there is a connecting Inside and Balcony. Now that is a nice 2 bedroom suite.😉

[John&LaLa]

53 minutes ago, itsmeagain said:

Why not do 2 separate cruises vice chasing point?  Can see it if your right next to a mile stone or something, but just for the points it would seem you would have more fun on 2 cruises.

 

sorry, we always laugh at point chasers, some people do it all the time to get status.  We also feel it rips off the room stewards because it takes away their tip revenue unless you are really staying in separate rooms.  If you change to one room, then you should tip that person for 2 people and at least give the empty room person their share because you took the room from inventory and they got nothing from it.

 

I laugh at people who chase casino points. 😉

My wife included. 🤣

 

 

Edited April 25, 2019 by John&LaLa

[tekguy26]

26 minutes ago, Canadian Disney Mom said:

 

My husband and I both have the offer.  Actually we both got 2 of the same offer but that is not relevant here.  I would have a cabin and then he would have one adjoining.  The JS upgrade is more than I am willing to spend.

Ok, I get it now. But that wouldn't earn you any more points. But having adjoining rooms would be awesome.

[JessyCruises]

Just now, tekguy26 said:

Ok, I get it now. But that wouldn't earn you any more points. But having adjoining rooms would be awesome.

 

We would get double points because we would be booked as a solo